Train Smarter | Run Faster | Stay Healthy
Train Smarter | Run Faster | Stay Healthy
One runner spent 6 months perfecting their form. Another runner ignored form completely and focused on the right explosive workouts. Guess who got faster? After you apply these 3 specific things to your training – your stride will feel lighter, […]
As a distance runner, you’ve probably heard that resistance training is crucial, but have you ever considered tailoring your weightlifting routine to maximize power and speed? These two often-overlooked factors can be game-changers, helping you develop explosive acceleration, blistering sprint […]
You want better running form. You’ve watched videos, you’ve tried to fix your posture, you’ve filmed yourself running… and you’re STILL breaking down halfway through races. There are three drills that fix this—and most runners either skip them or do […]
What if the reason you’re not strength training has nothing to do with being lazy, you just think it takes more time than it actually does? Maybe you’re injury-prone. Maybe your last few races felt harder than they should have. […]
I’ve been training as a hybrid athlete for 30 years; running and lifting since the mid-90s. I just didn’t know it had a name. Most people think you have to pick: be a runner OR be strong. But what if […]
What if the reason you’re slowing down in the final miles has nothing to do with cardio—and everything to do with muscle fibers you’ve been completely ignoring? What Is It? Your muscles aren’t all the same. You’ve got slow-twitch fibers […]
You might’ve seen runners doing these fancy high-knee skips during their warmup. Looks simple, right? Just a little rhythm, a little bounce. Easy. Then five seconds in when you try it yourself… your brain short-circuits and your body forgets which […]
You’re probably skipping… skipping. Yes, that really fun thing you would do when you were four years old to travel around your tiny world. And skipping… skipping is why your strides feel awkward, your form drills break you, and your […]
I proved every fitness guru wrong—and gained 8 pounds (4kg) of muscle while training and running almost every single day. Four months. Built muscle. Lost 17 pounds (8kg) of fat. No bulk. No cut. Just innovative, boring, consistent training. Here’s […]
You’ve put in the work. Your aerobic base is solid, you’re crushing hill sprints, and that race distance is starting to feel within reach. Then it hits: a nagging, weird ache on the outside of your knee that sometimes creeps […]
Strides are one of the most searched running terms online… but still, 90% of runners either skip them or do them wrong. You already have the speed. You just haven’t trained your body, or brain, to use it properly. For […]
Want to be stronger at the end of your races? Do this instead of getting a new shoes that you probably don’t need. What is it? A savage little twist on the side plank. One leg up on a bench, […]
You train hard. VO2 max Tuesdays. Hill sprints. Long runs. You’ve been doing this for years. And yeah, your heel’s been a little cranky in the morning; that first step outta bed feels like stepping on a Lego. You chalk […]
You did it. You finished Couch to 5K. Maybe even a half or full marathon. You’re finally calling yourself a runner. And then, out of nowhere, your knee starts yelling at you. Stairs hurt. Sitting hurts. Running feels like someone’s […]
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 […]
The moment my partner said, “I kind of want to do Hyrox,” I opened a blank doc and drew a Venn diagram. Hyrox SZN is approaching here in Sydney so it’s fitting I did this. I haven’t done Hyrox, but […]
What if your playlist could actually make you a better runner? In this episode, you’ll learn three easy ways to improve your cadence using the power of music. Whether it’s Spotify playlists, DJ mixes, or a metronome app, these practical […]
Sprinters have abs the way sharks have teeth. Not because they want to show them off, but because they use them. Distance runners, on the other hand, often think abs are optional. Core work? Eh. Crunches? Maybe. Sprints? Lulz, why? […]
What is it? The renegade row is a beautiful mashup of a plank and a dumbbell row. You’re in a push-up position, hands gripping dumbbells, and you row one arm at a time while keeping your body tight as hell. […]
4 Uphill Form Drills & Plyometrics for runners Have you ever seen a runner with perfect form and wondered how they do it? Do they have a special genetic gift? Or did they work hard to develop their form? The […]
If you want to become an injury-free run monster and learn everything about doing running form drills and plyometrics for strength, power and better form – then you should listen to this episode of DLake Creates. Listen on Apple Podcasts, […]