<p>The secret to running farther and faster isn’t fancy workouts—it’s the boring stuff you’re skipping.</p><p>Most runners chase quick fixes—faster workouts, new shoes, or trendy training plans—but the real growth comes from mastering the basics. In this episode, I break down the simple “More, Better, New” framework that helps you know when to increase mileage, refine technique, or try something new. You’ll learn how to build a stronger base without burning out, understand why volume rules endurance training, and discover how to use boredom as your secret weapon for real results.</p><p></p><h2>Key Takeaways</h2><ol><li>Focus on Volume First: Building your weekly mileage is the most effective way to become a more durable and efficient runner, creating a foundation that makes everything else easier.</li><li>Refine Your Technique Second: Once you have a solid base of volume, you can start to fine-tune your form and pacing to squeeze more speed out of the engine you've built.</li><li>Introduce Novelty Last: Only after consistently doing more and getting better should you introduce new, complex workouts or plans to break through a plateau and keep things fresh.</li></ol><h2></h2><h2>Timestamps</h2><ul><li>[00:46] What You'll Learn</li><li>[01:32] Why You Should Use The More, Better, New Framework</li><li>[02:37] Why Do More of Something First</li><li>[04:03] Use This To Run Farther and Longer Easier</li><li>[05:03] When To Do Better in Your Training and How</li><li>[05:41] The Nuance of More vs Better vs New</li><li>[07:19] Why Volume Usually Wins</li><li>[08:50] The Earning System (When to use better and New)</li><li>[11:02] How Brenton Can Use Norwegian Double Threshold</li><li>[13:06] Use This First Before You Do Anything Else</li></ul><h2></h2><h2>Links & Learnings</h2><ul><li>📈 Get your free run far without getting tired training plan here <a href="https://dlakecreates.com/basefree" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dlakecreates.com/basefree</a></li><li>🎧 Listen, read and learn more here <a href="https://dlakecreates.com/runmore" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dlakecreates.com/runmore</a></li><li>Learn more about how to run farther, faster and longer without getting tired - <a href="https://dlakecreates.com/base" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dlakecreates.com/base</a></li><li>How I almost ran sub 3 hour marathon in zone 2 with Brenton - <a href="https://dlakecreates.com/ballarat" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dlakecreates.com/ballarat</a></li><li>Understanding threshold training - <a href="https://dlakecreates.com/lactate1wtf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dlakecreates.com/lactate1wtf</a></li><li>Instagram – <a href="https://instagram.com/dlakecreates" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/dlakecreates</a></li><li>Strava – <a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/120507" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.strava.com/athletes/120507</a></li></ul><p></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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