The 1% Better Runner | DLake & Friends
This is a podcast about how runners can live better lives through consistent self-improvement.
Unlike other running brands, The 1% Better Runner focuses on how small, daily habit improvements ripple into broader life success, helping runners perform better both on and off the road, track, or dirt.
I’m Daren DLake: Certified running and nutrition coach, Sub-3-hour marathoner and 10-hour Ironman finisher.
Since 1996, I’ve been helping other self-coached runners, researching, and experimenting on how to better myself 1% each day.
A few times a week, I’ll drop how I’m tweaking my training, sticking to habits when life’s messy, and cool stuff from coaches and health pros. It’s a no-BS cheat sheet for building better habits—not just for running, but for work, relationships, and personal growth too.
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PS - Podcasting is very "1-way," so let's fix that. Hit us up if you have any feedback, want to collaborate, or just wanna tell me about your training. On Instagram @dlakecreates or [email protected]
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 176
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Run Your Best Marathon with Marathon Marcus of a Runner's Life Podcast
Sometimes running your best might not be your fastest. I had a very chill and deep conversation with a runner's life podcast host, The Marathon Marcus.
Ironically enough, his podcasting skills enabled…
Find the perfect speed to train and live
Most people have 2 speeds; fast or slow. What if I told you that everyone needs a third speed - a middle gear. Think more of a 4 out of 10 rather than 6 out of 10
Studies have shown that training at 6…
Everything about heart rate training with ex-pro runner, Mike Trees
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If you want to learn how to run easy and use that to perform better as you age, then you should listen to this episode.
If heart rate training confuses or frustrate…
Use Run Form Drills & Plyometrics to Become an Injury Free Monster
If you want to become an injury-free run monster and learn everything about doing running form drills and plyometrics for strength, power and better form - then you should listen to this DLake Create…
Use My Endurance Backstory To Train Smarter
If you want to learn how to use my endurance back story to help you train smarter, then you should listen to this episode of DLake Creates.
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This was a fun episode cr…
The Most Powerful Way To Think for Endurance Sports Gains
Listen to this episode if you want to find out how to think differently to train and race better.
If you base your endurance sports and fitness goals on what other people around you are doing (anecdot…
Why Using Your Data Is The Best Tool To Run Faster | J. Mike Remy
If you are someone interested in using your data to run faster - definitely listen to this episode!
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Highlights (aka Why You Should Listen aka TLDR)
- What about data an…
How Body Positivity Can Help Everyone Train & Race Better (Part 1)
Part 1 - Racial Stereotypes and Size Inadequacies
Welcome to the internet’s most exciting endurance sport and self-improvement podcast, Master of some!
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We all love gettin…
How Body Positivity Can Help Everyone Train & Race Better (Part 2 & Part 3)
Part 2 & 3 - Society’s Perceptions & Vulnerability
Welcome to the internet’s most exciting endurance sport and self-improvement podcast, Master of some!
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This episode is a…
How The Rambling Runner, Matt Chittim is smashing his 10k PR before turning 40
If you want to run a faster 10k as you get older listen to this episode!
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Episode Highlights (aka Why You Should Listen aka TLDR)
- Matt Chittim aka The Rambli…
Finding Your Recovery Blind Spots | How Sleep + Rest Can Make You a Better Human
How do you know you’re getting enough sleep? What is affecting you from getting the optimal rest and recovery that you need to perform at your peak?
On this episode, Daren tells an anecdote about his…
War Juice | To Race and Compete Faster, Legally - Drink THIS!
We helped create a fun episode about a drink that has helped the Master of Some Team (Daren Lake and Phil Cross) compete faster and better. TLDR - It doesn’t have EPO in it, it tastes great and it’s …
What Does a Fitness Coach Do In Isolation? | Healthy Wealthy Wise 02
If you’ve ever wondered, “What does a personal trainer do in isolation?” This might be the episode for you. If not, then just listen because he talks about a few things that personal trainers don’t r…
How Our Reaction to Covid-19 is Similar To Doing an Ironman Triathlon | Healthy Wealthy Wise 01
This short episode is an experiment of sorts called Healthy, Wealthy and Wise.
In our spare time we naturally talk about fitness, wellness, finance and the self improvement that we gain from all of th…
Stoicism Re-Hashed
As the end of the year approaches most of us will likely start reflecting on the year that was and set new goals or “resolutions” for the year that is to come. Well, we’re taking you back to what we …
Pro Triathlete, Coffee Company Owner, and Crypto Currency Nerd | Max Fennell
Welcome to Season 3 of the Master of Some! We’re kicking this season off with an interview Daren had with Max Fennell, the first professional African-American triathlete.
Being a triathlete himself, D…
Why you should consider not training with heart rate
Daren is trying something new!! Taking 1 article/blog post and putting in a bunch of diff places on diff mediums. #Creativity
Hit us up if you like it [email protected] or on the soc…
Grower Not a Show-Er
A Pod Paste, DLake Creates, and Cool Black Dudes Radio original investigative story about how a guy's very personal insecurities turned into something WAY BIGGER than his problems.
What turned out to …
Out of Ultra | Phil's 100km Ultra Marathon Race Results, Lessons Learned, and The Future!
The last episode of the season and we finally find out if Phil finished the race and if he finished, did he finish in the time that he wanted?! The story is about co-host Phil's attempt and journey t…
In Ultra | Phil Actually Races a 100km Ultra Marathon Trail Run
This episode we time travel a bit to finally tell a descriptive, fun and captivating story via the wonders of sound design and audio production! The story is about co-host Phil's attempt and journey …