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DLake Deliberates, Mental & Mindset, Podcast, Tools & Tactics (Advanced)

If Running Feels Hard Lately, This Might Be Why

Ever feel like you’re pushing as hard as you can and still not breaking through? Like you’re grinding out the miles, hitting your workouts, checking all the boxes—and yet your progress feels stuck? Here’s something most runners overlook: it’s not […]

Hypothetical Theoretical, Mental & Mindset

Half Your Running Life Is Over by 20 (Here’s Why)

January is my birthday month, and I’ve grown to kind of love and slightly hate it. As most people age, you usually don’t want to think about getting older. I kinda skip over it and, on occasion, have forgotten my […]

DLake Deliberates, Podcast

Transform Your Run: Find Out These 3 Life-Changing Tools

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 […]

DLake Deliberates, Podcast

40 Things About Running That I Wish I Knew When I Started (Part 2)

Embark on a transformative journey with our comprehensive guide on running smarter, faster, and more effectively. This article unveils 40 invaluable insights gained over 26 years, offering a blend of mental and physical strategies to elevate your running experience. Whether […]

DLake Deliberates, Podcast

Why a Runner’s City is Best Served Before 7am

Why You Should Train in the Morning to Experience Your Local Surroundings I’m going to write an open-letter argument of sorts. I’ll focus on my city/town, and in the end, you’ll have a strong case of why you should train […]

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Podcast

How To Run Your Best Marathon | Marathon Marcus, A Runner’s Life Podcast Host

[Download the free full transcription pdf here or scroll to bottom] If you want to learn how to run your best marathon, you should listen to this episode. Sometimes running your best might not be your fastest. I had a […]

Podcast, Tools & Tactics (Advanced), Trees and DLake

What’s The RIGHT Easy Run Pace? Simple Tools for Faster Race Times with Mike Trees

Think of easy run training like a bow and arrow—the more you pull back (slow down), the sharper your shot (faster) flies on race day What It IsIt’s that gentle, almost-too-easy run pace that feels like you’re just gliding. The […]

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