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Coaching, Tools & Tactics (Advanced)

The Perfect Plan For Self-Coached Runners Is The One You Do

A runner I coach texted questions at me like lasers in a video game: He sounded curious yet slightly concerned. He wanted a number and certainty. But what I really heard was that he was over-engineering his training. Good training […]

Coaching, DLake & Friends, Podcast, Racing, Tools & Tactics (Advanced), Trees and DLake

This Pro Run Coach Got Me To Run a 16:45 5K

Recently, I thought I had the 5K figured out: mostly aerobic, a dash of speed, nothing fancy. But after a conversation with coach Mike Trees—ex-pro runner, triathlete, and a guy who’s coached thousands—I realized I was leaving a huge part […]

Coaching, DLake & Friends, Podcast, Racing

The Smartest Half Marathon Pace Strategy You’ve Never Tried

What if the best way to PR was to start slower, not faster? You don’t win your half marathon in the first 5K—you survive it. In this episode, I coached Brandon through his real race plan to run a smart, […]

DLake Deliberates, Podcast, Run Form, Cadence & Gait

What Happens When a Run Coach Gets His Form Analyzed?

The Mirror You Didn’t Ask For I thought I was good. Like, solid B+ run form. Not elite, but I coach people for a living—shouldn’t I at least look like I know what I’m doing? Turns out… no. Not always. […]

Coaching, DLake & Friends, Mental & Mindset, Podcast, Tools & Tactics (Advanced)

What a Pro Soccer Player Learned About Running Smarter | Greg Pearson

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE BASE TRAINING AND HABITS 30-DAY GUIDE Listen below or watch above to the full episode or read the article summary to level up your run game. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How to […]

DLake Deliberates, One Percent Better Tips, Racing, Tools & Tactics (Advanced)

Top 11 Ways To Run Longer & Farther Without Hitting The Wall

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE 30-DAY PLAN, QUICK START GUIDE AND CHECKLIST Ever wonder how our ancestors chased down prey without Nikes or energy gels? Simple: They perfected the art of persistence hunting, which wasn’t about speed but stamina. […]

Podcast, Trees and DLake

Expert Pro Run Coach vs ChatGPT AI: Who’s Better?

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 the human touch. […]

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