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The 1% Better Runner | DLake & FriendsHelping self-coached runners improve 1% daily with habits that fuel success in life Author: Daren DLake
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.Im Daren DLake: Certified running and nutrition coach, Sub-3-hour marathoner and 10-hour Ironman finisher.Since 1996, Ive been helping other self-coached runners, researching, and experimenting on how to better myself 1% each day.A few times a week, Ill drop how Im tweaking my training, sticking to habits when lifes messy, and cool stuff from coaches and health pros. Its a no-BS cheat sheet for building better habitsnot 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 collaborate, or just wanna tell me about your training. On Instagram @dlakecreates or talk@dlakecreates.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Running, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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The Injury That Ends Running Careers (It's Not What You Think)
Friday, 20 March, 2026
Most runners don’t quit because they hate running—they quit because they never saw the injury coming.In this episode, I break down the invisible gap between your cardiovascular fitness and your connective tissue strength that leads to preventable overuse injuries, and I share a practical framework to catch warning signs early so you can adjust your training before a minor niggle turns into a season-ending crisis. You'll learn how to distinguish between normal tightness and actual damage, implement immediate strength strategies to stay on your feet, and shift your mindset from fearing pain to managing it like a pro, ensuring you keep running for decades rather than becoming someone who "used to run."Key TakeawaysYour heart and lungs get fit much faster than your tendons and bones, creating a dangerous window where you feel ready to run more but your body isn't structurally prepared to handle the load.Most runners ignore early warning signs until the pain lasts through the entire run, so you must reduce your volume immediately at the first hint of discomfort to avoid long-term damage.Quitting running usually happens because of an identity crisis after an injury, not the injury itself, so building a history of overcoming small setbacks is the key to staying a runner for life.Timestamps[00:34] What You'll Learn[01:22] How and Why Runners Get and Stay Injured[02:43] The Injury/Recovery Trap[04:22] Get This Free Course To Avoid Injury[05:31] The 4 Stages Of Injury[09:03] How I Figured This Injury Thing Out[11:45] Use This To Run Faster Farther Easier[12:27] The Dark Part People Don't Talk About[13:42] Use These 10 Gym Workouts To Stop InjuriesLinks & Learnings📈 Get Your Free Run Faster Farther Training Plan Here: https://dlakecreates.com/basefree🎧 Listen, Read and Learn More Here: https://dlakecreates.com/injuryquitGet Free Course to Avoid Injury: https://opb.kit.com/emailcourseWhy Most Runners Lift Wong: https://dlakecreates.com/runner-strength-training-guide/Instagram – https://instagram.com/dlakecreatesStrava – https://www.strava.com/athletes/120507 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
