{"podcast":{"title":"The 1% Better Runner with DLake","slug":"the-1-better-runner-with-dlake-179194","podcast_index_feed_id":179194,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/bf67ceba-e46f-4f9d-a3a1-8d4ff20fccb2","website_url":"https://podcast.dlakecreates.com","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61366839b4ac8f41ad668a82/1714707951891-69858a3d97bd433d02b49baa31073710.jpeg","author":"The 1% Better Runner","episode_count":252,"summary":"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. Join thousands of other committed runners listening to the most exciting run and endurance sports content on the internet and get more tactics and strategies in your inbox each week. Bonus - Get my free 30-day base and habits training plan when you sign up for the free newsletter here . PS - Podcasting is very \"1-way,\" so let's fix that. Hit us up if you have any feedback, want to collaborat…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-1-better-runner-with-dlake-179194"},"episode":{"title":"I Quit Marathon Training and Got Faster","slug":"i-quit-marathon-training-and-got-faster","published_at":"2026-03-27T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-1-better-runner-with-dlake-179194/i-quit-marathon-training-and-got-faster","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-1-better-runner-with-dlake-179194","url":"https://dlakecreates.com/rwmfeb2026","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/masterofsome/e/69b7fbb2cad04b6222baec90/media.mp3","summary":"What if skipping the traditional long run is actually the key to unlocking your true speed potential? After three decades of running, I'm shaking things up completely. This episode is a raw, real-time look at what happens when you stop training like a marathoner and start chasing raw speed again. I'm breaking down exactly why I've ditched the traditional long run approach, how I'm structuring my weeks around quality over quantity, and why feeling slightly undertrained might actually be the secret to staying consistent. If you've ever wondered whether you really need those long, slogging weekend runs or if there's a better way to get faster without burning out, this one's for you. Key Takeaways Cutting out long runs in the off-season barely touched my fitness levels, which means most runners are doing far more volume than they actually need to stay in shape between training blocks. Finishing every session feeling like you could have done a little more isn't a sign you're slacking. It's the exact signal that your body is absorbing training and building toward something real. Injury prevention isn't one big decision you make. It's a hundred small ones, and prioritising full rest days and easy effort on soft surfaces adds up to more consistency than any extra session ever could. Timestamps [00:19] What You'll Learn [00:48] What I'm Doing Different [01:47] How the long run changes [02:28] How I'm Feeling [03:04] A Sample of My Training Week [03:55] Why I suck at the marathon [04:39] Picking The Right Surface / My Achilles [04:39] Minimizing Injury Risk / The challenge of adding in more running [05:12] Don't Forget The Hills [05:57] Get This Free Thing To Avoid Injury Links & Learnings 📈 Get Your Free Email Course Here: https://dlakecreates.com/emailcourse 🎧 Listen, Read…","meta_description":"What if skipping the traditional long run is actually the key to unlocking your true speed potential? After three decades of running, I'm shaking things u…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":422,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-1-better-runner-with-dlake-179194/episodes/i-quit-marathon-training-and-got-faster/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-1-better-runner-with-dlake-179194/i-quit-marathon-training-and-got-faster.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}