Running | Consistency | Self-Improvement
Running | Consistency | Self-Improvement
The best run advice (no cap) to elevate your life, twice a month 🏃🏽♂️Skim time (5k pace): 1 min 24 sec 🚶🏽♀️Read time (long run pace): 4 min 59 sec 👋🏽 Hello! New faces, new energy! And to the familiar […]
Do these 3 things so you don’t ruin your next race It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and adrenaline of a race and start off too quickly. But just like soldiers charging ahead in war, runners who […]
What are the best running gels and what are our opinions on gels in general Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, one thing is for sure: you’re going to need some fuel. And that’s where running gels […]
Use this approach to find your training zone IMAT is your individual maximum aerobic training heart rate. The original is from Mike Trees/@Run.nrg Post on Instagram For those of you struggling to train with the Maff 180-age formula, this could […]
7 science and evidence-based supplements to help you crush your recovery Work + Rest + Recovery = Training, not work + work + work. This means that when you go hard or long on a run, you need to properly […]
Would you rather run with music or no music on race day? It’s race morning. You put on your race shoes, your clothes and your bib. Do you also grab tunes? We’ve chatted with runners of all levels and it’s […]
Are you a time or distance type of runner? Running can be a polarizing topic. Some people love to run for distance, while others prefer to focus on time. The question is, who’s right and who’s wrong? Well, my friend, […]
A deep dive into the tech and artificial intelligence that goes on your wrist Smartwatches. Nearly every runner has one – a small computer loaded on your wrist that tracks data about your running. We’re going to talk about what […]
Want to become an endurance machine? Or are you looking to hit a 5k PB? It’s all about the base, ‘bout the base… base training, that is! You can do all the speedwork in the world, but if you’re not […]
What to do when you get injured mentally, physically and emotionally
And these tips might help you run faster too! Mentors, advisors, teachers, coaches, whatever you call them, they’re necessary and critical to our success in relationships, business, and endurance sport training. The right coach can help you figure out the […]
Improve your running economy to get faster and make running easier Back when I ran track in college, I had a decent amount of raw genetic talent to run faster. But as I graduated to endurance running, my inefficient overstriding […]
If you don’t do these things, you will definitely train and race better… you’re welcome! Ignoring Pain Let’s start with number one. Never ignore pain. If something hurts, stop. It’s a basic rule of life. Don’t try to be a […]
Part 1 Mike Trees, a former pro runner, decided to break a Guinness Book world record on his second Ironman triathlon attempt after focusing on speed his whole life. What an amazing feat! As a runner (new or old) you […]
10 years ago you couldn’t tell me I would be able to run for 2 hours without eating. Now I can do that every day. I fell in love with training while fasted… to the point where I started to […]
If you want to learn how to find a pre-race drink that will turbo-boost your race performance, you should listen to this episode. The endurance sport season is about to get into full gear in both the northern and southern […]
If you want to learn how to use my endurance back story to help you train smarter, then you should listen to this episode of DLake Creates. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, Stitcher, and More. Download the […]
In our spare time, we naturally talk about fitness, wellness, finance and the self-improvement that we gain from all of those things. Those conversations sparked the framework for this episode and series. Hopefully you can learn a bit from our […]
Welcome to Season 3 of the Master of Some! We’re kicking this season off with an interview Daren had with Max Fennell, the first professional African-American triathlete. Being a triathlete himself, Daren was excited to talk to Max about all […]
We are live! Season 2 Episode 2 of the Master of Some. A podcast about health and fitness served up a metaphor for life. If this is your first time listening or you haven’t already please please hit the subscribe or […]
What, when and how to eat the right things the week of your race This episode we get into that beautifully messy beast – nutrition! Specifically race week nutrition – diving into what we do in the lead up to […]
So you’ve decided to take on an athletic challenge – you’ve entered that bike sportif, triathlon or adventure race – now you just need the gear! The question is, do you need to drop thousands of dollars on the latest […]
Only onto episode 2 and we are interviewing a legend of the sport of triathlon here in Australia! We get into it all, from his background, to what keeps him so passionate about the sport, his thought on competitors like […]
And we are live! In episode 1, (or unofficially, ‘episode 0’… because it sounds cool) we, (Daren Lake and Phil Cross) introduce ourselves, the concept of ‘Master of Some’ and we talk on a foundational meta-skill that lies at the […]
Race Recap March 2018 Triathlon season has ended so I’m going to recap my last race — It’s as simple as that. A few cool things have happened over the last 30 weeks of this like losing 7kgs (18 lbs) […]
Race Recap Jan 2018 What Tim Urban of Wait But Why says actually does ring true; “Joy = Reality — Expectation + Gratitude” (I added the gratitude bit). “Joy = Reality — Expectation + Gratitude” (I added the gratitude bit). […]
“Big or too many changes fail a lot of the time. Really small changes consistently produce big results.” Tim Ferriss This is Part 1 of “How/Why I’m attempting to run faster by 1% each year over the next 10 years” series. […]
“Do as little as needed. Not as much as possible” –Tim Ferriss | The 4 Hour Chef Why am I running a marathon with the least amount of training? Might as well test it out and live this experiment. I’ve lived an […]
Please note — this is a slightly detailed review of what happened on race day of my first Ironman Triathlon. I feel this is of value to other triathletes, people interested in triathlons, and myself as there are some important […]
Be more with less Never the right time to do anything Creating value for others Trying to be the best at excercising Not impressing you but impressing upon you Doing a lot of shit means you get a lot more […]