{"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":"Why the Same Pace Feels Easy 1 Day and Death the Next","slug":"why-the-same-pace-feels-easy-1-day-and-death-the-next","published_at":"2026-03-16T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-1-better-runner-with-dlake-179194/why-the-same-pace-feels-easy-1-day-and-death-the-next","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-1-better-runner-with-dlake-179194","url":"https://dlakecreates.com/energysystems","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/masterofsome/e/69a6e9c778b7787d7b0b0275/media.mp3","summary":"Running harder isn’t the secret to getting faster, and if you keep pushing every workout, you might be training the wrong fuel tank entirely. If you’ve ever felt unstoppable on one run and completely drained on the next at the exact same pace, this episode will explain why. I break down the three energy systems that power your running, how they work together, and why most runners spend too much time training the wrong one. You’ll learn why running harder isn’t always the answer, what actually builds long-term speed and endurance, and how to adjust your training this week so you stop burning out and start progressing with purpose. Key Takeaways You have three energy systems, not one: Your body uses short bursts (ATP-PC), hard efforts (anaerobic), and steady endurance (aerobic) to fuel your runs. Most distance runners rely too much on the hard-effort system and ignore the one that really drives performance. Your aerobic system powers almost everything: Even your 5K is mostly aerobic, not all-out anaerobic like it feels. If you want to run faster and longer, you need to build your aerobic base first. Training smarter beats training harder: Living in high-intensity workouts leads to plateaus and burnout. When you train each system the right way and at the right time, you improve without constantly feeling exhausted. Timestamps [01:14] Why Runners Train Wrong [03:52] When ATP Fires [05:46] Use This To Run Farther Faster With Less Effort [06:46] System 2: Glycolytic/Anaerobic (The Sugar Burner) [08:54] System 3: Aerobic (The Diesel Engine) Links & Learnings 📈 Get Your Free Run Farther Faster Training Plan Here: https://dlakecreates.com/basefree 🎧 Listen, Read and Learn More Here: https://dlakecreates.com/energysystems How to Run Strides, Wind-ups, & Skips: https://dl…","meta_description":"Running harder isn’t the secret to getting faster, and if you keep pushing every workout, you might be training the wrong fuel tank entirely. If you’ve ev…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":790,"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/why-the-same-pace-feels-easy-1-day-and-death-the-next/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/why-the-same-pace-feels-easy-1-day-and-death-the-next.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}