Why You Don’t Need to Choose Between Strength and Running

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The 1% Better Runner with DLake

Daren DLake

212 episodes

1 day ago

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 finisher.

Since 1996, I’ve been helping other self-coached runners, researching, and experimenting on how to better myself 1% each day.

A few times a week, I’ll drop how I’m tweaking my training, sticking to habits when life’s messy, and cool stuff from coaches and health pros. It’s a no-BS cheat sheet for building better habits—not just for running, but for work, relationships, and personal growth too.

Join thousands of other committed runners listening to the most exciting run and endurance sports content on the internet and get more tactics and strategies in your inbox each week.

Bonus - Get my free 30-day base and habits training plan when you sign up for the free newsletter here.

PS - Podcasting is very "1-way," so let's fix that. Hit us up if you have any feedback, want to collaborate, or just wanna tell me about your training. On Instagram @dlakecreates or talk@dlakecreates.com

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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 finisher.

Since 1996, I’ve been helping other self-coached runners, researching, and experimenting on how to better myself 1% each day.

A few times a week, I’ll drop how I’m tweaking my training, sticking to habits when life’s messy, and cool stuff from coaches and health pros. It’s a no-BS cheat sheet for building better habits—not just for running, but for work, relationships, and personal growth too.

Join thousands of other committed runners listening to the most exciting run and endurance sports content on the internet and get more tactics and strategies in your inbox each week.

Bonus - Get my free 30-day base and habits training plan when you sign up for the free newsletter here.

PS - Podcasting is very "1-way," so let's fix that. Hit us up if you have any feedback, want to collaborate, or just wanna tell me about your training. On Instagram @dlakecreates or talk@dlakecreates.com

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Why You Don’t Need to Choose Between Strength and Running

The 1% Better Runner with DLake

19 minutes 36 seconds

3 weeks ago

Why You Don’t Need to Choose Between Strength and Running

What if the thing holding back your running is your fear of lifting weights?

If you’ve ever felt torn between running and lifting, this episode shows you how to build both without choosing sides. I walk through what hybrid training really is, why it’s blowing up, and how to make it work even if you’re brand new. You’ll learn the mistakes that keep runners weak, the habits that hold lifters back, and the simple weekly structure that helps anyone get stronger, faster, and fitter at the same time. It’s a clear roadmap for training smarter so your body can finally do more without falling apart.

Key Takeaways

You don't have to choose between running and lifting. Combining them builds a fitness level that helps you perform better in sports and everyday life.
If you are a runner, strength training makes you more efficient. This means you can run the same pace while using less energy.
If you are a lifter, learning to run at an easy, conversational pace builds your cardio without hurting your strength gains.

Timestamps

[00:30] What You'll Learn
[01:16] What is Hyrox
[03:00] The Fork in the Road: Runner vs Lifter
[03:29] Use This to Become a Hybrid Athlete
[03:46] For Runners—How to Train Like a Gym Bro (Without Becoming One)
[07:00] Functional Lower Body Work
[08:26] Use This to Schedule Your Running Lifting Perfectly
[09:03] For Lifters—How to Run Like a Hybrid Athlete (Not a Broken Bro)
[12:38] Run Economy Basics for Big Humans
[15:50] A Simple Hybrid Week Plan
[18:46] Use This to Run a Faster HYROX

Links & Learnings

📈 Get your free hybrid athlete/hyrox training plan here https://dlakecreates.com/hyroxfree
🎧 Listen, read and learn more here https://dlakecreates.com/hyrox
Learn how to run far and fast easier - https://dlakecreates.com/base
Learn the top 5 body weight strength exercises for runners - https://dlakecreates.com/10w2s-5
Instagram – https://instagram.com/dlakecreates
Strava – https://www.strava.com/athletes/120507

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