The 1% Better Runner with DLake podcast

The 1% Better Runner with DLake

This is a podcast about how runners can live better lives through consistent self-improvement. Unlike other running brands, [The 1% Better Runner] (https://1betterrun.com) 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] (https://instagram.com/dlakecreates) : 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] (https://dlakecreates.substack.com) . 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] (https://instagram.com/dlakecreates) or talk@dlakecreates.com 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.

This is a podcast about how runners can live better lives through consistent self-improvement. Unlike other running brands, [The 1% Better Runner] (https://1betterrun.com) 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] (https://instagram.com/dlakecreates) : 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] (https://dlakecreates.substack.com) . 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] (https://instagram.com/dlakecreates) or talk@dlakecreates.com 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.

 

#206

New to HYROX? The One Mistake That Wrecks First-Timers

What if the thing holding back your running is your fear of lifting weights? If you’ve eve... more

12 Dec 2025

19 MINS

19:36

12 Dec 2025


#205

9 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Running

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t your pace but your training habits? In th... more

09 Dec 2025

20 MINS

20:45

09 Dec 2025


#204

The Dangerous Level of Marathon Running No One Talks About

Most runners aren’t stuck because of fitness… they’re stuck because they keep repeating th... more

04 Dec 2025

12 MINS

12:03

04 Dec 2025


#203

Are You Training Wrong? The Truth About 4x4 Workouts

4x4 intervals are the most overrated workout in running, and continuing to do them could b... more

02 Dec 2025

17 MINS

17:04

02 Dec 2025


#202

Are You Recovering Wrong? What I Wish I Knew Years Ago

What if the secret to running faster and training harder isn't found in your workouts, but... more

26 Nov 2025

15 MINS

15:04

26 Nov 2025


#201

How Fast Do You REALLY Lose Running Fitness? (New Science)

Losing fitness in the off-season isn’t the setback you think it is—it’s actually where you... more

25 Nov 2025

09 MINS

09:12

25 Nov 2025


#200

I Tried Low HR Zone 2 Training for 13 years - This happened

What if running slower was actually the secret to running faster—and most people just neve... more

21 Nov 2025

16 MINS

16:40

21 Nov 2025


#199

Stop Wasting Energy When You Run (Fix This First)

Your arm swing isn’t just movement—it’s balance, rhythm, and power. Get it wrong, and you’... more

18 Nov 2025

12 MINS

12:41

18 Nov 2025


#198

The Legal Supplement Pro Runners Use (I Tested It 4 Times) | Baking Soda

Yup... I tried the “white powder” every pro whispers about—and almost ruined a race. Iroad... more

13 Nov 2025

13 MINS

13:33

13 Nov 2025


#197

Running a Half Marathon? Here’s What No One Tells You

Why the Half Marathon Might Be the Perfect Distance I break down why the half marathon is ... more

10 Nov 2025

14 MINS

14:37

10 Nov 2025


#196

The Long Run Mistake That Keeps You Stuck

Most runners ruin race day before the starting line—by doing their long runs wrong. Most r... more

06 Nov 2025

14 MINS

14:52

06 Nov 2025


#195

Why You’ll Never Run Farther If You Keep Doing This

The secret to running farther and faster isn’t fancy workouts—it’s the boring stuff you’re... more

03 Nov 2025

13 MINS

13:54

03 Nov 2025


#194

You’re Copying This Sprint Drill All Wrong (And It’s Killing Your Form)

Most runners skip A-skips — literally — but this one drill can make you faster without run... more

30 Oct 2025

14 MINS

14:34

30 Oct 2025


#193

The 10k Mistake That Kills Your Speed

What if your 10K time isn’t a fitness issue—but a training mistake? Your 5K might be stron... more

27 Oct 2025

09 MINS

09:20

27 Oct 2025


#192

Caffeine + Baking Soda? Runners Are Doing THIS Now

Most runners overcomplicate race preparation when the fastest times come from ridiculously... more

26 Oct 2025

17 MINS

17:42

26 Oct 2025


#191

Why So Many Runners Destroy Their Muscle Gains (And How to Stop It)

What if building muscle as a runner isn’t about training harder, but training smarter? Ke... more

22 Oct 2025

20 MINS

20:20

22 Oct 2025


#190

The Plastic Trap Killing Your Gains (And How to Escape It)

That sluggish, heavy-legged feeling on your run might not be from your training—it could b... more

20 Oct 2025

12 MINS

12:26

20 Oct 2025


#189

Most Runners Get Cadence Wrong—Here's How to Fix It

What if your relentless focus on hitting 180 steps per minute is actually making you a slo... more

17 Oct 2025

12 MINS

12:06

17 Oct 2025


#188

You've Been Running at the Wrong Threshold—Here's the Proof

The most accurate way to find your lactate threshold costs $250 in a lab, but the second-b... more

14 Oct 2025

11 MINS

11:01

14 Oct 2025


#187

Most Runners Make This IT Band Mistake—And It Makes It Worse

That nagging pain on the outside of your knee isn't a sign to foam roll harder—it's a sign... more

10 Oct 2025

07 MINS

07:33

10 Oct 2025


#186

My VO₂ Max Dropped… But I Got Faster?!

Your fancy running watch is feeding you incomplete data about your fitness, and obsessing ... more

07 Oct 2025

09 MINS

09:19

07 Oct 2025


#185

90% of Runners Do Strides Wrong (Here’s The Fix)

Strides might be the most powerful running tool you’re not using—and they only take 10 min... more

03 Oct 2025

14 MINS

14:40

03 Oct 2025


#184

You’ve Been Doing Tempo Runs Wrong This Whole Time

Every runner thinks they understand tempo runs, but 90% are doing them completely wrong an... more

01 Oct 2025

18 MINS

18:34

01 Oct 2025


#183

Running Longer Was Impossible… Until I Stopped Doing This

What if the secret to running faster isn't pushing harder but actually slowing down for 80... more

27 Sep 2025

09 MINS

09:14

27 Sep 2025


#182

What If Zone 2 Running Is Slowing You Down?

What if everything you’ve heard about zone two training is only half the story—and maybe n... more

24 Sep 2025

16 MINS

16:10

24 Sep 2025


#181

The #1 Achilles Mistake That Keeps Runners Injured

What if the reason your Achilles pain keeps coming back isn't because you're not resting e... more

20 Sep 2025

11 MINS

11:45

20 Sep 2025