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3 HBCU graduates having elevated convos. Chill Wil, BSome, & B-Moore... We catch flights and converse about pretty much everything. High on Information. Indulge @ your own risk... Email us at DopeInfoPod@gmail.com
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dope individuals in love with music and life. Featuring live music, guests and good vibes. Every week we learn about the story behind a new artist and bring that info to you. Without you we would still be doing this i guess. If you sponsor or donate we could be even better. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nsb-podcast/support
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Join thousands of other committed runners listening to the most exciting run and endurance sports content on the internet. Hosted by Daren DLake (Creates) with sometimes co-host Mike Trees (aka Run.NRG on Instagram) We show smart runners how to perform 1% better daily in their training, racing, careers, and lives. The truth is, most running info is repetitive. So to make your life easy, we've spent the last 52+ years reading, watching, studying, talking to experts and doing as much as I coul ...
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Watch and Read This Episode Here Trigger warning: All runners need to run in the morning. All runners need to run in the afternoon. Which one made you angry? Which one did you agree with? I hope you’re screaming at your screen with your answer and cursing me out. No… I don’t hope that, but yeah, engagement for the algorithm right? In this quick epi…
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Welcome to the one percent better runner. I've spent the last 12 years researching, experimenting on myself and talking to experts to get 1 percent better in my training, racing, and life. All to make it a bit easier for you to try to do it on your own. I'm Daren DLake runs a lifelong runner and all-around performance optimizer of all things. In th…
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Watch and read this here In this episode you’re going to find out what happens at the intersection where science meets the pavement – the quest for ultimate running performance. We’ll dissect the importance of power and speed in your resistance/weight training. I’ll answer the question for runners; where does power, speed, strength, muscle enduranc…
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Read and Watch this HERE As runners and endurance athletes (Hey triathletes and cyclists!), we all love knowing what you should do! But sometimes it’s nice to look at the inverse. Inverse just means the opposite. In the context of running and training, knowing what IS NOT good for you is just as effective as knowing what is. The point of this episo…
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Which is better - run or bicycle commuting? What if I told you that your commute, yeah… that same old route you take every day, could be your new secret weapon in your running arsenal? It's time to change up your mentality on what you think you know about getting from point A to point B. Welcome to the dope world of run commuting, where every step …
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Watch and Read this here The More is More Paradox of Training and Life. If I told you that less is more, you would probably believe me, right? Unfortunately, most people’s brains think more is more. It just makes sense. The more you work the more returns you get out. The hedonic treadmill in its most purest form. As a runner or even in your career/…
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Watch or Read This Here 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 friend, Stacey Trock, a passionate runner, we delve into how consistent…
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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 led to some serious knee injuries. Imagine how fast I could have been if I actually worked on my form. In the 80s it was mostly thought good running form was a natural talent and not a ski…
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Get 1% better everyday with deep dive tips and tricks from my FREE newsletter https://dlakecreates.com/news If you want to save 25 years of embarrassing run failures and mistakes, please keep reading (or watch or listen to it here). I decided to return in time to one year ago and finally finish that list of those 40 things about running that I wish…
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Watch and Read this here Most runners know the importance of shoes to run. If you don't know how important they are, try running really fast or long in non-running shoes, and you will quickly find out. But have you ever stopped to wonder the role that feet and in particular, what role shoes play in the quest to perform better as you age? Find out h…
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We are now on Youtube! Watch and/or read it here (if you like to consume your content like that) Are you a short and sweet type of person or do you like to go until you drop? Who’s wrong? Who’s right? What do you do? Does it even matter? This debate has been around for as long as running has existed. In this podcast, we'll dive into the debate and …
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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 putting it on top of a solid foundation of consistent, aerobic base training, you’re wasting your energy. We’re talking with Mike Trees about how everyo…
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Watch and read the whole episode here Most people start running to lose body fat, right? All their running friends are skinny, so losing body fat is what happens, right? Scientists have been saying for a while now that you can't outrun a bad diet, and I mostly agree. It's like jumping off a cliff and building a plane on the way down. I'm not saying…
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▶️ This is now on YOUTUBE! Watch and read it all here (if you like consuming your content like that) https://dlakecreates.com/veganmeat Some people don’t eat meat for performance - some do. Who’s wrong? Who’s right? What do you do? Does it even matter? Let us know and comment below what you do! Timestamps 02:19 Vegan versus omnivore diet. 04:13 Veg…
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In this episode, you will learn the top three things we think a person new and even experienced to the marathon should focus on that they usually don't. I have a saying, the marathon isn't twice as hard as a half marathon. It is 2 to the 2nd power. It's exponentially harder, so that's 4 times harder than a marathon. I had the privilege of getting e…
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The GREY ZONE for athletes is similar to purgatory in Catholic/Christian religious circles. In the in-between place right after you die, you’re not alive but you’re also not in the afterlife. You’re really only mildly suffering in a hybrid limbo state. Most coaches preach to not stay in the grey zone and if you’re training for a run or endurance ev…
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Subscribe to free newsletter to get 1% better at https://dlakecreates.com/news Listen and read it all here https://dlakecreates.com/opbsep2023 Vo2 Max building and hill workouts is the main focus on this. I go deep and tell you why vo2max building workouts are effective, different types of workouts and what actually makes a vo2max building workout …
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Too many runners train in ‘the grey zone’, too fast for an easy run but too slow for a hard run. Nose breathing is a natural way to ensure your easy runs are easy, because you can not supply enough oxygen to the muscles if you run too fast. A 2018 study published in the International Journal of Exercise Science showed breathing through your nose ma…
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Sign up for the newsletter at https://dlakecreates.com/news Watch and read this at https://dlakecreates.com/opbaug23 Running advice to elevate your life: twice a month What's upcoming: 🧡 Threshold tests for different sports | Present Training Tip for you to try right now 📊Training Updates & Music hacks | Past things to learn from me 🌶 Spicy Slow Te…
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Want to run a faster 5k? Whether you’ve just done your first or you're a serious athlete looking to shave a few seconds off your 5k PR, we’ll tell you what you need to do to run that 5k distance faster. And to all you distance runners, we’re just gonna say it. Love me some distance, but you’d be best gettin’ your 5k time down. It’ll pay off in the …
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⌚️ Body Battery & Smart Watches | Present things you can try right now! 📊 Training Updates & What I’m digging | Past things to learn from me 🎲 Group Dice Workouts & Dosages | Future stuff for you to try Watch, read and sign up for the newsletter here. Welcome! Three Thing Thursday is dead. Long live One Percent Better! The internet’s best-running t…
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Question - want to know someone’s priority? Have them show you their calendar. Better yet, have them show you what they do every night and morning. You’ll then really see what they value the most. If you want more consistency in your run training so you can possibly race your best - listen/watch/read on! What You’ll Learn & Timestamps How to make y…
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I talk about the benefits and downsides of running in the morning to experience one's own city and community. I reference the movie Vanilla Sky and compare waking up early to seeing a city in a new light. Listen on to find out why I'm arguing so damn hard. What you’ll learn (time stamps) 01:07 Morning runs and city exploration. 03:14 Benefits of ea…
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Go here to watch and read the newsletter and get even deeper bombs of knowledge. My newsletter in an audio format because... why not!!! It's 2023 and content is everywhere. Let's see how far I can have it reach. TLDR about what’s coming up; 🥵 Late night runs & 8 great recovery foods | Present things you can try right now! 📊Training Updates & What I…
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In previous war times soldiers were taught to advance cautiously, to stay low and move slowly to avoid enemy fire. But there were those who charged ahead, ignoring the risks and the warnings. They were the ones who often paid the ultimate price. Fast forward to our modern personal, work, school and run lives. We face a constant pressure to hurry an…
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Seasons are everywhere in life: Tax season, weather season, fashion season and yes, RUN SEASON. Like seasons you can’t keep wearing the same Summer clothes in the winter. That aint gonna work. So you gotta switch things and adapt! Just like the clothes in your closet, I’ll teach you how to adapt your eating to support your diff run seasons on this …
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Improving running form is essential for success in any running event or endurance sport. Having good running form can help you run faster, farther, and with less effort. Poor running form can lead to injury, fatigue, and decreased performance. Unfortunately, many runners focus on the appearance of their running form instead of its efficiency. They …
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This was a wild one I almost didn’t put out. But after editing it and realising there was a lot of great information in here I let it slide. The reason why I wasn’t feeling it is that I wanted to talk about Vo2max workouts in this. But then I realised halfway through that we should have clearly explained what Vo2 and Vo2max were (they are different…
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Imagine this, you're a pilot in the cockpit of a plane. You have a destination, but the journey is full of unexpected turbulence and challenges. The key to success is staying on course and making small adjustments as needed. And just like flying a plane, navigating life requires a steady hand and a clear sense of direction. Learn all about cavemen,…
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Running gels are like stocks in the stock market. Some people swear by them and couldn't imagine training for a marathon without them, while others avoid them at all costs. Like with stocks, it's essential to research and determines what works best for you personally. We discuss using running gels as a source of energy during long runs or races. Th…
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A few episodes back, we talked about four tips when coming back from injury. Now let’s talk about the long and bumpy road to connecting the dots and running your best times once you’ve gotten through that initial injury recovery period. There are four essential tips that we will walk through; You develop new mental toughness You have something new …
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Discover the subtle training differences between the 5k and 10k races. Learn how to improve your 10k time, how training changes for each race, and how to run a fast ultra 50k race. Listen on to find out more. What You’ll Learn Psychologically what is happening to your body in the 5k vs the 10k Can training for a 5k and 10k help you to run a fast ul…
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On This Episode The Guys Discuss 22 Year Old Girl’s JV Coach Playing In A High School Game, Affirmative Action Bake Sale @ Clemson University & Pose The Question Would You Rather Live Life Knowing Everything In The Future Or Live Life Full Of Surprises? Intro: BigWalkDog ~ Mary Jane--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…
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After a long run, it's hard to resist the urge to eat everything in sight, much like how it's hard to resist the pull of a toxic romantic relationship. Just like a long run can leave you feeling exhausted and drained, a toxic relationship can also drain you of your energy and sense of self. And just as a post-run snack can provide a much-needed ene…
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On This Episode The Guys Discuss The Incident Involving Breonna Taylor’s Death Being Showed At a Restaurant. Female Cop Letting The Crew Run a Train, & The Republican’s Newest Nut George Santos. Intro: Arsonal da Rebel feat. Icewear Vezzo ~ Dumb Shit--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dopeinfopod/message…
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