The 1% Better Runner | DLake, Mike Trees & Friends

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 episode is not to embarrass anyone, but to get you to think more about what you are doing by again, looking at the opposite of what good is. This is what Mike Trees calls “training smarter”

The top 10 things runners should never do!

1. Ignore pain: if it hurts stop
2. Skip your warm-up/cool down
3. Never stretch
4. Expect a Personal best/personal record at every race
5. Follow a training plan to the letter..... you must be flexible as we all have good days and bad days
6. Start off a race too fast. You should aim for negative splits
7. Not rest enough
8. Go too hard on easy days
9. Put off your recovery meal. Try and eat something within 30 mins of finishing training
10. Obsess over numbers and what other people do

So here’s what to expect in this episode;

• We’ll start off with a quick warmup to see where we are at in our current training
• Then get into the core of this episode - The 10 Things Runner's Should Never Do
• Then end it with our episode question - Should you wear super shoes as much or as little as possible?

Episode Links

• Instagram Post - https://www.instagram.com/reel/CQBI4O0jUKt/
• Running Injuries - When To Run and when to stop - https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/health/injury/a760238/injury-when-to-run-when-to-stop
• Why sleep is important for athletes - https://www.sleepfoundation.org/physical-activity/athletic-performance-and-sleep
• Suggested episode to listen to next: 6 Tips to run your best 5k race
• Podcast Concept, Production and Marketing BY POD PASTE

Episode Quotes

• If you haven’t got the extra hour to sleep, then you can't do the training
• It's pride that makes people want to run fast when they shouldn't
• Stop stressing about getting faster in a straight line. It takes a lot of trial, error and time.
• Different shoes use different muscle groups. The variety produces an all-around stronger physique.

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As the end of the year approaches most of us will likely start reflecting on the year that was and set new goals or “resolutions” for the year that is to come. Well, we’re taking you back to what we think is an important concept that will help you achieve your new year goals and live a joyous and full life.

In this episode, we revisit Stoicism. Stoicism is a philosophy dating back centuries and is still very relevant to today’s living. It is the flip side of what you all know as goal setting but presents another angle towards reaching your objectives in the new decade.

Stoicism and fear setting in particular are cool models and lenses to run things through and even see what didn't work for the year so that you can plan to avoid those things moving into the new year.

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Also, all the cool music you hear in this episode is created by Daren. Check out all his tunes here.

QUOTES

20:08 - "Stoicism, at its heart, we don't control the world around us but we do control how we react to it." - Phil Cross

22:06 - "The joy in doing things is in the suffering and the happiness." - Daren Lake

42:47 - "To be a philosopher is not merely to have several thoughts, nor even to found a school, it is to solve some of the problems of life, not only theoretically but practically. So stoicism is intended as a practical philosophy...fear setting it’s a mechanism for practically thinking through something and enhancing your life and dealing with problems." - Phil Cross

LINKS

Tim Ferris on Fear Setting

Ryan Holiday and his books The Obstacle is the way, Ego is the Enemy &

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Part 1 - Racial Stereotypes and Size Inadequacies

Welcome to the internet’s most exciting endurance sport and self-improvement podcast, Master of some!

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We all love getting new personal records in our endurance sport of choice. With this episode, I'd like to take this opportunity to highlight an underrepresented category —- mental health and mental physical fitness.

This is as important as how fast you can run. We believe a podcast about my physical insecurities, public nudity perception and gender equality actually fits this positive mental health model quite well.

This is a narrative re-release in the "Grower Not a Shower" mental health series. This episode is part one of three. It was previously a cross release with another podcast called “Cool Black Dudes” that is on a long term hiatus at the moment.

In this episode I'll explain and talk about;

• Racial stereotypes around men's physical traits.
• Perspectives from other black guys around this topic because I'm not the only black dude that feels this way
• I'll be doing a bit of "internet sampling" to help set up a few of these concepts
• We'll go back in time and I'll tell a story of how I got my curiosity around the human body.
• Last - I'm joined in this series by Jessa - The Nude Blogger to help tell the female side of this very complex story. She'll be mostly in the 2nd part so make sure to listen to that one.

If you like this please share it out to whoever you think would listen and any and all feedback is appreciated - [email protected] or hit us on the socials - @dlakecreates everywhere.

Thanks for listening and enjoy... peace!

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Listen to this episode if you want to find out how to think differently to train and race better.

If you base your endurance sports and fitness goals on what other people around you are doing (anecdotal), you might be missing out on some AMAZING sh*t in life. The opposite of anecdotal thinking is first principles thinking. It's a different but powerful alternative. You can apply this to anything from health, to fitness and all other areas of your life.

I focus on my sub 3 hour marathon accomplishment and how I used data from previous training and races to back up my reasoning on why it was possible.

• Read the blog post we speak about here
• Full transcription here

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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 reduce injuries. Whether you’re a casual jogger or a seasoned racer, these six form fixes will change how you run for good.

Key Takeaways:

1. Running form isn’t about aesthetics but finding what works efficiently for your body.
2. Overstriding, not heel striking, is the root cause of many common running injuries.
3. Simple changes in posture, cadence, and stride can significantly improve performance.

Timestamps:

• [00:00] Why running form impacts your performance
• [00:10] Dispelling myths about running aesthetics
• [00:32] What is running form and why does it matter?
• [02:02] The truth about foot strike and efficiency & heel striking
• [03:04] Mid foot striking
• [03:26] Forefoot striking
• [04:06] Posture
• [04:40] Using arm swing to maintain balance
• [05:10] How to fix your run form - free download
• [05:45] Breathing
• [06:42] Stride Length
• [07:46] Cadence tips for smoother, lighter runs
• [08:44] Final Thoughts - Don’t overthink it - take your time

Links & Future Learnings

• 📈 Get your free 6 month 1% better your cadence cadence & habits guide - https://dlakecreates.com/cadencefree 🎧 Listen, read and learn more here https://dlakecreates.com/runform
• Heel Strike Study - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30356626/
• DLake Runs on Instagram - https://instagram.com/dlakecreates
• DLake Runs on Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/120507

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