{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/bf67ceba-e46f-4f9d-a3a1-8d4ff20fccb2/66cab89d6ced75935c0a1709?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"I Ran A Half-Marathon 1% Faster For 10 years To See What Would Happen","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61366839b4ac8f41ad668a82/1724561350238-9c19ad0b-6c86-4b4e-ba0f-24bbe586ab26.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Ever wonder how just 1% better daily can transform your running journey?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn the art of becoming 1% better... every single day... for a decade. We dive deep into the mindsets, strategies, and core principles that transform running into a powerful tool for growth in every part of your life.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll discover how to pick the right races, stay consistent despite life’s inevitable interruptions, and leverage biohacking techniques to optimize your performance.</p><p><br></p><p>The goal? To make running not just about finishing faster but about sustaining a lifelong journey of improvement—one small win at a time.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Timestamps of what you'll learn</strong></h3><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>[00:00]</strong> - Introduction to the 1% Better Journey: Why small changes lead to big results.</li><li><strong>[00:48]</strong> - The Three Reasons I Started Running: Biohacking, mindfulness, and chasing a feeling.</li><li><strong>[02:20]</strong> - Cal Newport's Compound Growth Theory and How It Applies to Running.</li><li><strong>[03:10]</strong> - Lessons from the 800m Track Days: How to build endurance and speed.</li><li><strong>[04:02]</strong> - The Mindful Runner: Balancing meditation and movement for better performance.</li><li><strong>[05:17]</strong> - The 1% Better Formula Explained: Belief, focus, and patience in practice.</li><li><strong>[05:39]</strong> - Why the Marathon Isn't for Me: Choosing the right race to avoid burnout.</li><li><strong>[06:32]</strong> - DIY Races and the Power of Flexibility: How to stay committed even when life gets in the way.</li><li><strong>[07:25]</strong> - Year-by-Year Recap: The highs, lows, and lessons from each race.</li><li><strong>[09:45]</strong> - Final Reflections: Why slow growth is the most powerful growth for runners.</li></ul><p><br></p><h3><strong>Links &amp; Learnings</strong></h3><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://dlakecreates.substack.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The One Percent Better Runner Newsletter</a></li><li><a href=\"https://instagram.com/dlakecreates\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">DLake Runs on Instagram</a></li><li><a href=\"https://dlakecreates.com/run-one-percent-faster/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The last 7 years of half marathon results</a></li><li><a href=\"https://jamesclear.com/continuous-improvement\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How to master the art of continuous improvement</a> - James Clear</li><li><a href=\"https://youtu.be/e2MpP3M9oCk?si=5Cvi97xEpiUmUnpP\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Steve Prefontaine without Limits</a></li><li><a href=\"https://dlakecreates.com/strava\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Check my strava and follow me for more inspiration and movitation</a></li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Daren DLake"}