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 ...
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What's The RIGHT Easy Run Pace? Simple Tools for Faster Race Times with Mike Trees
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What’s the one thing most runners get wrong about “easy training”? Is your “easy run” truly setting the stage for your success—or quietly sabotaging your training? In this episode, we uncover how to correctly define easy training, why heart rate zones need to be personalized, and how to avoid the pitfalls of the gray zone. You’ll learn practical te…
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How This Guy Will Go From 3:05 to Sub 3 Hours In The Marathon (Part 1) | Brenton
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What does it take to transform from a gym bro to a sub-3-hour marathoner? In this episode, we dive deep into the mindset and strategies behind chasing the elusive sub-3-hour marathon. From lessons learned in testing new techniques during low-stakes races to the pivotal role of consistency and incremental improvement, every insight is tailored for r…
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How An Ex-pro Runner Coached Me To My Fastest 5k
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This is for the 5k runners who have been at it for a while but want to see if they can run their fastest time Running a faster 5K isn’t just about training harder—it’s about training smarter. In this episode, discover advanced strategies to cut seconds, even minutes, off your time. Learn how to reframe your mental approach to racing, why strides an…
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What 90% of Runners Get Wrong About Cross-Training (Here’s The Fix)
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Find out how to use cross-training to enhance your running and avoid injuries. Runners, how do you feel about this statement? Cross-training for the majority of your training will not help you run your fastest marathon. But in that same breath cross-training can also be a game-changer for runners—but only if used correctly. Confusing? Yeah that’s h…
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What’s the best way to breathe while running? We finally break it down. Breathing isn’t just a reflex—it’s a game-changer for runners. In this episode, we explore the overlooked power of breath in optimizing your running performance and recovery. Discover why nose breathing may slow you down, how syncing your breath with your steps can stabilize yo…
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What Is Perfect Running Form? 6 Technique Tips For Faster Running
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Your running form could make or break your next race, fixing it could be easier than you think. Fixing your running form could be the easiest way to run faster, longer, and with less effort. This episode simplifies the myths about foot strike, stride length, and posture, replacing them with actionable advice to help you improve efficiency and reduc…
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13 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Running
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Why is planning next year’s runs about more than just resolutions? This episode dives into 43 hard-earned lessons that every runner—and even non-runners—can use to improve their approach to life, fitness, and goal-setting. Discover the power of reflection, the secrets to sustainable training, and the strategies that help balance effort, health, and…
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Is Zone 3 (Grey Zone) Running A Waste Of Time or Genius?
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Are your runs in the sweet spot or the danger zone? Understanding how to optimize your running training is key to improving performance and avoiding setbacks. This episode dives deep into the often misunderstood Gray Zone, explaining what it is, why it can hinder progress, and when it might actually help. Learn the science behind heart rate zones, …
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What It Takes to Achieve Sub-3-Hour Marathons | Chris
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Why does this runner loop a soccer field instead of exploring scenic trails? Learn how simple habits and small daily changes can transform your running performance. From breaking mental barriers to establishing a consistent training routine, this episode shares actionable insights from a runner striving to go sub-3 hours. Whether you're training fo…
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Are you really racing the distance at your highest potential? How much do you need to suffer? And what does it take to race a 5k? At your peak effort and intelligence, stick around, don't worry, because I'm going to answer all those questions and more by giving you my top 12, 12 tips on racing the 5k that I've learned from my experience, research, …
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What Runners Can Learn from a Pro Soccer Player | Greg Pearson
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Every time you skip recovery, you’re leaving future progress on the table. What if your running habits could change your life? In this episode, you’ll discover how structure and pacing can unlock both physical and mental breakthroughs. Greg Pearson, a former pro soccer player turned running coach, shares the mindset shifts, recovery strategies, and…
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How To Improve, Increase Running Cadence To Become A Faster & Injury-free Runner
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Imagine running faster and stronger but with less effort and all from one small adjustment. What is it? Increasing your run cadence - But how do you actually do it? Listen on to find out. Discover how to unlock your full running potential with one small yet powerful adjustment—your cadence. Learn why it matters for efficiency, injury prevention, an…
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Beta Alanine For Runners - The Science Of This Unknown Protein | Nov 2024 News
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Want to make every run feel a little easier? Try this approach for 1% better results. In this episode, you’ll learn why small, intentional adjustments in your training can create massive improvements in the long run. From understanding the science behind beta-alanine as an endurance booster to rethinking the way you approach fartlek workouts, this …
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How Inconsistency Is Killing Your Race Times — Elite Runner's Secrets | Simply Audrey
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Training inconsistently? Here’s how that might be holding back your race goals. In this episode, we dive into what separates fast runners from the fastest: consistency. Learn from Audrey’s journey to shave time off her 5K and uncover what training habits might be keeping you from your personal best. We’ll cover her favorite dynamic warm-ups, interv…
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Running Meditation - Improve Your Mindset to Run Further & Faster
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Are you too mindful on your runs? It might be time to dial it back. I dive into the surprising downside of being too mindful during your runs and how it can disrupt your flow and performance. We explore the fine line between conscious awareness and muscle memory, revealing how to harness mindfulness effectively without letting it derail your progre…
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Top 11 Ways To Run Longer & Farther Without Hitting The Wall
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What if running farther wasn’t about speed, but strategy? In this episode, we dive into the essential strategies to keep you running stronger and longer, without the burnout. Learn the time-tested techniques that focus on stamina over speed, including how to prevent injuries, fuel your body effectively, and make the right adjustments in your routin…
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How To Run Fast and Stay in Zone 2 Heart Rate
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Is it possible to run faster with a low heart rate? Here's how it works. Download the free 1% Better runner 30 day plan to run faster with a low heart rate Want to take your running to the next level while avoiding burnout? This will help you. In this episode, you'll join me on a journey through Zone 2 training—learning how to build endurance, impr…
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What Lil Nas X & Casey Neistat Learned From a Sub-3-Hour Olympic Run Coach
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This is how 1% incremental changes and an Olympic mindset can make you a stronger runner—at any level. In this episode, we dive into what it truly takes to become a better runner, not just through physical training but by harnessing a purpose-driven mindset. Roberto shares his journey as an Olympic athlete, the key lessons he’s learned about resili…
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Watch and read this here How do you feel after this sentence; "Running isn’t a real sport because real sports require skill" Is running really just a challenging competition with yourself? Does an activity like bowling take more skill than running? Does that make it harder to do?! In this episode, we’re getting extra existential on this one and goi…
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How This Overlooked Minimal Run Shoe Does Everything
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Ever wondered what the perfect running shoe feels like? Let me tell you about mine. In this episode, you’ll discover the gear that’s transforming my runs, including my favorite all-around running shoe, an unexpected heart rate monitor upgrade, and a singlet designed to stay in place no matter how fast you go. I’ll explain why the Altra Escalante 3 …
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How a 64-Year-Old Ran 82 Marathons – What’s His Secret? | Ron Romano
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Want to run your fastest marathon at 60? Here’s how Ron did it. In this episode, you’ll discover how a 64-year-old marathoner has completed 82 marathons by focusing on consistency, recovery, and mindset. Learn how you can apply the same principles to improve your own running performance, no matter your age. We explore why age is just a number, how …
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Vo2 Max Explained For Beginner Runners with VDOT Calculator
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Imagine a tool that could instantly upgrade your running game—here it is. As a bonus, we’ll explain Vo2 Max for running to you simply. In this episode, discover how to turn your VO2 max workouts from frustrating guesswork into precision training that delivers real results. You’ll learn how to use a simple yet powerful tool to nail your paces, avoid…
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What Really Works: Group vs. Solo Marathon Training?
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Watch and read this here The following African proverb is cliche, but cliche for a reason “Want to fast - go alone Want to go far - go together” In this episode, you will be convinced whether training in a group or training solo is the best thing for you. Explore the unique benefits of each training style, from the control and focus of solo runs to…
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I Ran A Half-Marathon 1% Faster For 10 years To See What Would Happen
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Ever wonder how just 1% better daily can transform your running journey? In this episode, you’ll learn the art of becoming 1% better... every single day... for a decade. We dive deep into the mindsets, strategies, and core principles that transform running into a powerful tool for growth in every part of your life. You’ll discover how to pick the r…
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Are 12x400m intervals the best workout for runners?
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Watch & Read This Here Looking for a cheat code to get pretty fit without suffering? Welcome to the easiest of the hard workout sessions for runners: the 12x400 interval workout. In this episode, you'll dive into the 12x400 interval workout, a powerful tool for any runner looking to improve their speed, endurance, and overall performance. We break …
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What happens to runners when they strength train for life? Toolkit
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Watch and Read This Episode Here This is the toolkit that you need to understand everything about strength training so you can perform your best. Strength training like most things in life is super confusing and nuanced. Information is everywhere and with so many options and variations depending on each person. It’s no wonder why us runners tend to…
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Is Pace, HR, Effort, or Power Best For Runners?
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Curious if you're using the best method for your training? Find out now! At some point or another, you've been told by your training plan, smartwatch or coach to train by effort, pace and or heart rate. But have you stopped to consider if one is better than the other? If so, does the situation matter when you use the one or the other? Is there anot…
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The what, why, when and how of tempo runs so you can beast out on your next race (or just run comfortably faster and get better at it… sometimes) Tempo runs are essential for boosting your race times and daily running routine. They are a critical bridge between aerobic endurance efforts (80% easy running) and high-intensity training (20% hard runni…
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How To Avoid and Fix Common Injuries: Runner's Knee, IT Band Syndrome and Achilles Tendinitis
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Watch and Read This Episode Here Ever wondered how the pros manage running injuries? Find out in this episode! Picture this - you’re a runner and you got hurt. You’re searching the internet for quick hacks and fixes so you can keep running but you just get more confused and don’t know who to trust. In this article, we’ll hopefully cut through the s…
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Extreme cold vs hot weather running: which is better?
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Watch & Read it all here Unpopular opinion. I love running in hot weather, extremely hot weather. It feels amazing. I know I'm the minority, but maybe, just maybe, there is some science and merit to training in the heat, the extreme heat versus the extreme cold. Or maybe I'm just crazy. In this episode, my goal is to slightly convince you of whatev…
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Expert Pro Run Coach VS Chat GPT AI: Who’s Better?
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Watch and read this here. The ultimate showdown: Mike Trees takes on AI to create the perfect training plan! In the world of run training, the battle lines between old-school human coaching and high-tech AI guidance are drawn. While AI brings the big guns with its data-crunching skills, delivering precision and convenience, it can't quite replicate…
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Watch and Read This Episode Here If your running sucks, it might be because you're weak AF... just kidding, not really. Look, we all want to be better runners—to run faster for longer and feel like we're cruising while everyone is huddled over a trash can hurling up their GU gels. But here's the hard truth most runners don't want to admit: they are…
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You're Running at the Wrong Time - Find Out When is Best
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Watch and Read This Episode Here Trigger warning: All runners need to run in the morning. All runners need to run in the afternoon. Which one made you angry? Which one did you agree with? I hope you’re screaming at your screen with your answer and cursing me out. No… I don’t hope that, but yeah, engagement for the algorithm right? In this quick epi…
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How To Become A One Percent Better Runner Everyday
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Welcome to the one percent better runner. I've spent the last 12 years researching, experimenting on myself and talking to experts to get 1 percent better in my training, racing, and life. All to make it a bit easier for you to try to do it on your own. I'm Daren DLake runs a lifelong runner and all-around performance optimizer of all things. In th…
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Watch and read this here In this episode you’re going to find out what happens at the intersection where science meets the pavement – the quest for ultimate running performance. We’ll dissect the importance of power and speed in your resistance/weight training. I’ll answer the question for runners; where does power, speed, strength, muscle enduranc…
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10 Things Beginner Runners Need to Stop Doing Now
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Read and Watch this HERE As runners and endurance athletes (Hey triathletes and cyclists!), we all love knowing what you should do! But sometimes it’s nice to look at the inverse. Inverse just means the opposite. In the context of running and training, knowing what IS NOT good for you is just as effective as knowing what is. The point of this episo…
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Three reasons why run commuting is better than bicycle commuting
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Which is better - run or bicycle commuting? What if I told you that your commute, yeah… that same old route you take every day, could be your new secret weapon in your running arsenal? It's time to change up your mentality on what you think you know about getting from point A to point B. Welcome to the dope world of run commuting, where every step …
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How to stop overtraining and instead find the sweet spot in your running
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Watch and Read this here The More is More Paradox of Training and Life. If I told you that less is more, you would probably believe me, right? Unfortunately, most people’s brains think more is more. It just makes sense. The more you work the more returns you get out. The hedonic treadmill in its most purest form. As a runner or even in your career/…
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Transform Your Run: Find Out These 3 Life-Changing Tools
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Watch or Read This Here Kickstart your year (or running journey) with dope insights on how running can enhance not just your fitness but your entire life, making you healthy, wealthy, and wise. In this video podcasting, while running a conversation with my American Sydney-sider friend, Stacey Trock, a passionate runner, we delve into how consistent…
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Back when I ran track in college, I had a decent amount of raw genetic talent to run faster. But as I graduated to endurance running, my inefficient overstriding led to some serious knee injuries. Imagine how fast I could have been if I actually worked on my form. In the 80s it was mostly thought good running form was a natural talent and not a ski…
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40 Things I wish I would have known when I started running (Part 2)
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Get 1% better everyday with deep dive tips and tricks from my FREE newsletter https://dlakecreates.com/news If you want to save 25 years of embarrassing run failures and mistakes, please keep reading (or watch or listen to it here). I decided to return in time to one year ago and finally finish that list of those 40 things about running that I wish…
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Do these 3 things with your run shoes to have healthy feet forever
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Watch and Read this here Most runners know the importance of shoes to run. If you don't know how important they are, try running really fast or long in non-running shoes, and you will quickly find out. But have you ever stopped to wonder the role that feet and in particular, what role shoes play in the quest to perform better as you age? Find out h…
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Which is Better for Running: Going Far or Fast?
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We are now on Youtube! Watch and/or read it here (if you like to consume your content like that) Are you a short and sweet type of person or do you like to go until you drop? Who’s wrong? Who’s right? What do you do? Does it even matter? This debate has been around for as long as running has existed. In this podcast, we'll dive into the debate and …
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Base Aerobic Run Toolkit: Everything you need to know about slowing down to be fast
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Want to become an endurance machine? Or are you looking to hit a 5k PB? It’s all about the base, ‘bout the base… base training, that is! You can do all the speedwork in the world, but if you’re not putting it on top of a solid foundation of consistent, aerobic base training, you’re wasting your energy. We’re talking with Mike Trees about how everyo…
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Can a new or experienced runner out run a bad diet?
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Watch and read the whole episode here Most people start running to lose body fat, right? All their running friends are skinny, so losing body fat is what happens, right? Scientists have been saying for a while now that you can't outrun a bad diet, and I mostly agree. It's like jumping off a cliff and building a plane on the way down. I'm not saying…
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Can a Vegan Plant Based Diet Really Make You Run Faster?
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▶️ This is now on YOUTUBE! Watch and read it all here (if you like consuming your content like that) https://dlakecreates.com/veganmeat Some people don’t eat meat for performance - some do. Who’s wrong? Who’s right? What do you do? Does it even matter? Let us know and comment below what you do! Timestamps 02:19 Vegan versus omnivore diet. 04:13 Veg…
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Marathon Secrets From An Insider Revealed: 3 Tips for an Epic Race Day
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In this episode, you will learn the top three things we think a person new and even experienced to the marathon should focus on that they usually don't. I have a saying, the marathon isn't twice as hard as a half marathon. It is 2 to the 2nd power. It's exponentially harder, so that's 4 times harder than a marathon. I had the privilege of getting e…
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The dangers of running in the grey zone for beginners
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The GREY ZONE for athletes is similar to purgatory in Catholic/Christian religious circles. In the in-between place right after you die, you’re not alive but you’re also not in the afterlife. You’re really only mildly suffering in a hybrid limbo state. Most coaches preach to not stay in the grey zone and if you’re training for a run or endurance ev…
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These Two Workouts Will Make You Strong or Kill You Trying
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Subscribe to free newsletter to get 1% better at https://dlakecreates.com/news Listen and read it all here https://dlakecreates.com/opbsep2023 Vo2 Max building and hill workouts is the main focus on this. I go deep and tell you why vo2max building workouts are effective, different types of workouts and what actually makes a vo2max building workout …
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The Weird Reason Why Your Run Breathing Technique Is Holding You Back (Nose vs Mouth Breathing)
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Too many runners train in ‘the grey zone’, too fast for an easy run but too slow for a hard run. Nose breathing is a natural way to ensure your easy runs are easy, because you can not supply enough oxygen to the muscles if you run too fast. A 2018 study published in the International Journal of Exercise Science showed breathing through your nose ma…
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