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VO2 max training for runners
Podcast, Start Here, Vo2 Max & Intervals

Why Most Runners Get VO2 Max Wrong (And How to Fix It)

Last week, my smartwatch flashed a number at me that made me pause mid-coffee sip: “Your VO₂ Max has decreased.” I laughed. I’ve been running more, eating cleaner, and finally getting my sleep in order, yet here was this digital […]

DLake Deliberates, Podcast, Recovery: Rest & Sleep, Tools & Tactics (Advanced)

How Runners Can Improve Their Vo2 Max without Overtraining (The Right Way)

VO2 Max Training: The Art of Not Wasting Your Time Stop Running in Circles (Literally & Figuratively) Most runners treat VO2 max training like a punishment—run until your lungs explode, then do it again. That’s not science, that’s self-sabotage. The […]

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

Can You Build Running Speed and Endurance at the Same Time?

TLDR: Aerobic and anaerobic systems aren’t isolated competitors; they collaborate on a spectrum to fuel your workouts. The Energy Spectrum: A Team Effort Forget the idea that aerobic and anaerobic systems are on separate teams. They’re more like relay partners, […]

One Percent Better Tips

Chasing speed vs letting it come to you

Have you ever noticed that the best runs happen when you’re not forcing them? And it’s usually the same for life. I like short-interval speed workouts. One to five minutes tops. They’re fun for me. Others like tempo workouts: You […]

DLake & Friends, One Percent Better Tips, Podcast, Start Here, Tools & Tactics (Advanced), Trees and DLake

VO2 Max explained for beginner runners with the VDOT Calculator

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE 30-DAY PLAN, QUICK START GUIDE AND CHECKLIST After coaching a few runners over the last few years, I’ve realized they usually ran their key runs at the wrong pace. If you’re a self-coached runner, […]

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

Vo2 Max Run Workouts: These Will Make You Strong or Kill You Trying

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE 30-DAY PLAN, QUICK START GUIDE AND CHECKLIST Are you tired of seeing that VO2Max number on your fitness tracker without really knowing what it means or how to use it? You’re not alone! VO2Max, […]

Podcast, Trees and DLake

Are You Making These Heart Rate Run Training Mistakes?

3-Zone vs 5-Zone Heart Rate Training Explained You want to get the most out of your training for optimal running performance, right? And you know heart rate is crucial – but do we need 5 heart rate zones? The great […]

DLake & Friends, Nutrition, Podcast, Racing, Recovery: Rest & Sleep, Start Here

Want To Race Faster – Drink War Juice

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 […]

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