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The 1% Better Runner with DLake

Daren DLake
Running
Strength Training
VO2 Max
Injury Prevention
Nutrition
Marathon Training
Running Performance
Lactate Threshold
Running Form
Zone 2 Training
Recovery
Endurance Sports
Base Training
Running Economy
Training Plans
Marathon Running
Aerobic Base
Cadence
Breathing Techniques
Running Technique

This is a podcast about how runners can live better lives through consistent self-improvement.

Unlike other running brands, The 1% Better Runner focuses on how small, daily habit improvements ripple into broader life success, helping runners perform better both on and off the road, track, or dirt.

I’m Daren DLake: Certified running and nutrition coach, Sub-3-hour marathoner and 10-hour Ironman f... more

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What if the smartest distance in running isn't the marathon, but the race most people treat like a stepping stone?

The half marathon is one of the most misunderstood distances in running. Some runners treat it as a stepping stone to something bigger... more

What if the reason you can't break 20 minutes has nothing to do with toughness and everything to do with how you're training the final kilometer of the race?

Breaking 20 minutes in the 5K isn't just about pushing harder. It's about training smarter.... more

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What if the reason you're not getting faster isn't that you're training too little, but that you're completely skipping the one aerobic zone that delivers the highest return on effort?

Zone 2 gets most of the attention in endurance training, but the... more

Zone 2 gets all the glory, but zone 1 is what actually saves your body from falling apart decades from now.

Everyone talks about zone 2 training, but almost nobody talks about the slower movement that quietly supports everything else. In this episod... more

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Recent Guests

Tara Meakins
Founder of Could You Run Club, freelance journalist, Rebel Run ambassador
Could You Run Club
Episode: What 3 Run Club Founders Told a Solo Runner
Beck Bridgemohan
Triathlete, runner, health and lifestyle content creator
Independent/Online Presence
Episode: What 3 Run Club Founders Told a Solo Runner
Keith Hong
Entrepreneur, documentary filmmaker, events producer, race pacing contributor
Various Sydney running initiatives
Episode: What 3 Run Club Founders Told a Solo Runner
Ben Liddy
Head of Running Physiotherapist at Central Performance Physiotherapy; master physio, sports scientist and level four World Athletics coach
Central Performance Physiotherapy, Sydney, Australia
Episode: 20 Magical Run Form Fixes in 90 Minutes (Masterclass)
Millie Hofer
Mizuno Technical Shoe Specialist and podiatrist
Balmain Sports Medicine
Episode: Stop Buying Running Shoes Until You See This
JP Gloria
YouTuber/educator referenced for heel drop explanations
YouTube educator
Episode: Stop Buying Running Shoes Until You See This
Sam Shearman
Professional running physiotherapist and founder of the 10 Weeks To Strength Running App
10 Weeks To Strength Running
Episode: Most Runners Make This IT Band Mistake—And It Makes It Worse
Sam Sheerman
Pro running physiotherapist and founder of the 10 Weeks to Strength Running app.
Episode: Stretching Won’t Fix Your Tight Calves — Do This Instead
Trent Salkovich
Sports podiatrist and owner of Biomechanica in Balmain, Sydney.
Biomechanica
Episode: Stretching Won’t Fix Your Tight Calves — Do This Instead

Host

Daren DLake
Host of the show presenting testing and training insights; runs coaching practice and endurance events.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • passionate expertise

    every week daren deep dives and educates. i've learned so much and made small improvements by listening. thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MartinaKJr
    United States2 years ago
  • 🎧🎤🏃‍♂️🏃🏾‍♂️🚴🏾‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️🏊🏻‍♂️🏊🏾‍♂️

    I love being able to share my thoughts and ideas on fitness and wellness to hopefully help the world become healthier physically and mentally!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daren DLake
    Australia7 years ago
  • Thoroughly Enjoyed it.....

    Great podcast, I got a lot from the goal setting perspectives.

    Would love to request a podcast discussion around the mindset of ultra marathon running.

    Looking forward to the next podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZiggyZiggy wig
    Australia8 years ago
  • Great insight

    Great insight into healthy lifestyle and training from two guys who really know their stuff

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    keith ironman
    Ireland8 years ago
  • Awesome first episode

    Great to hear two guys that sound like they have formed a solid bond over mutual and positive interests and philosophies, and manage to articulate them to the audience in a motivational and fun way.

    Very impressed and will be looking forward to the next episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    luukefeeneynz
    New Zealand8 years ago

Listeners Say

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Thoughtful, actionable takeaways that actually improve training consistency.
Clear, science-informed coaching language without fluff.
Engaging host presence and practical demonstrations make complex topics feel doable.
Great mix of technique, planning, and mindset for long-term progress.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#97
United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#110
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#131
Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#124
France/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#126
Australia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#21
South Korea/Sports/Running

Talking Points

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Stop Blowing Up Every Run (Do This Instead)
Q: Why does this pacing framework work for runners of different distances?
Because it trains the body to utilize all energy systems efficiently, builds a memory of proper race pace, and uses simple body checks to prevent early fatigue, resulting in a sustainable and repeatable performance across race lengths.
What 3 Run Club Founders Told a Solo Runner
Q: What did you deliberately do to build the club's audience? And what happened by accident?
Tara explains they leaned into consistent posting on social media, clear communication of what actually happened during runs, and emphasis on the community aspect with after-run gatherings, which over time grew from a couple of weekly runs to a large, 4,600-member group running five times a week.
The #1 Mistake New Runners Make With Knee Pain
Q: Is gait retraining similar to running form?
Yes, it's looking at your running form and what we can do differently to offload certain structures.
The #1 Mistake New Runners Make With Knee Pain
Q: What would be the immediate treatment?
I would recommend ibuprofen twice a day for about five days and then start with some quad release work to alleviate pain.
The #1 Mistake New Runners Make With Knee Pain
Q: What would you diagnose her with?
This sounds like patellofemoral pain syndrome, also known as runner's knee.

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A practical, no-nonsense show focused on incremental improvement for runners and endurance athletes. Episodes blend coaching techniques, data-driven training, and personal experimentation to optimize performance, habits, and recovery. Listeners get actionable workouts, form cues, and mindset strategies, with guest perspectives from physiotherapists, coaches, and community builders who emphasize sustainable progress over quick fixes. The show stands out for its running-centric, practitioner-led approach that translates to life improvements beyond the track, making it appealing to self-coached athletes and fitness enthusiasts who crave measurable gains without fluff.

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1. Tara Meakins
2. Beck Bridgemohan
3. Keith Hong
4. Ben Liddy
5. Millie Hofer
6. JP Gloria
7. Sam Shearman
8. Sam Sheerman

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