DB Performance Running Podcast

DB Performance Running Podcast

Dylan Belles

Episodes 85
Avg. Duration 38m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Feb 2025
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
21%
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

Hi, I'm Coach Dylan Belles! Over the past decade, I've trained with and learned from some of the best athletes in the world. Now, I’m sharing those experiences—both as a runner and a coach—with you. This podcast sheds light on training, racing, and the insights I’ve gained along the way. Whether you're one of my current athletes or just curious to learn ways you can train better (or perhaps differently), I invite you to join in and enjoy the ramblings!

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Recent Episodes

Bayshore Marathon Recap

May 27, 2026 47m

Hello! On May 23rd, 2026, I ran the Bayshore Marathon in 2:18:24, finishing second overall.In this episode, I provide a full breakdown of my training block, the days leading up to the race, the race…

3 Mental Strategies for When Racing Gets Hard

May 15, 2026 16m

You know this feeling. You're mid-race, pushing hard, and then that voice shows up - " this hurts," "just slow down," "you should quit."Here's the thing: that voice isn't a sign of weakness. It's…

A Smarter Way to Run VO₂max Intervals?

May 11, 2026 21m

I break down a different way to structure intervals that (according to the cited research) led to ~70% more time at VO₂max - without making the workout feel any harder or having to put in double time…

The Norwegian Method: Thoughts, Learnings, and Training Applications

Mar 25, 2026 29m

In this episode, I break down what some of the best runners in the world are doing to maximize their training so they can handle more total quality work across the week.We get into the Norwegian…

Talking Strength Training for Runners with Kameron Harder, PT, DPT, OCS

Mar 13, 2026 1h 21m

In this episode, I sit down with my good friend, Kameron Harder, a physical therapist, endurance athlete, and someone who spends a lot of time helping athletes stay healthy and perform better. We get…

Thoughts on the Run - training updates, steady runs, run form, ASICS Megablast, USATF Half Champs.

Mar 06, 2026 50m

Happy Friday! In today's episode you will get an update on my coaching + training, and several thoughts from my run this morning which includes - why steady runs are important, how to run with good…

The Pro Marathon Workout Most Runners Aren’t Doing

Feb 25, 2026 28m

There’s a workout professional marathoners use all the time that most runners don’t fully understand - alternation sessions designed to train lactate clearance.I’ve used these sessions throughout my…

When should you change your VDOT score?

Feb 04, 2026 22m

When's the right time to change your training paces? Maybe not when you think!

How to Run Faster After Mile 20

Jan 23, 2026 28m

Have you bonked after Mile 20 in the Marathon? I have!In today's episode, I'm going to walk through why we might bonk after mile 20 in the marathon, and leave you with a few ways in which you can…

PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 - Your Next Marathon Shoe?

Jan 21, 2026 27m

Welcome! In today's podcast, I give you a full breakdown of my thoughts on the Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 as a marathon shoe! These racing shoes have blitzed their way onto podiums and personal bests…

Week in Review - Race Results, Workouts of the Week, and Training the Tips

Jan 16, 2026 55m

Recap from the past week's worth of racing, 4 workouts of the week, and tips for your training - all packed into one episode!

Houston Marathon Race Recap!

Jan 14, 2026 51m

I give a full breakdown of my 2:17:44 & 12th place performance at the 2026 Chevron Houston Marathon

How to Use the Treadmill Without Ruining Your Training

Jan 08, 2026 33m

The treadmill gets dismissed as a last-resort option-or worse, as “not real running.” In this episode, we take a deeper look at what treadmill training actually does, what the research says about how…

Why You Feel Flat Before Race Day - and What to Do About It

Jan 06, 2026 21m

In this episode, I break down the concept of muscle tension, and explain why race-week training should preserve useful tension rather than eliminate it. We’ll look at the difference between fatigue…

Nailing this phase of training changes everything

Dec 26, 2025 43m

When the race is over, motivation often fades-and that’s where many runners lose momentum and find themselves on a negative trajectory. How can we change that?This episode reframes the off-season as…

Training Masters Athletes: Recovery, VO₂max, and Long-Term Performance

Dec 23, 2025 40m

Masters athletes aren’t fragile, but they do recover differently. In this episode, we break down what actually changes with age, why VO₂max decline drives performance loss more than threshold or…

HIIT & VO₂max Training: What Actually Makes You Faster

Dec 16, 2025 40m

VO₂max training is often misunderstood and misapplied.In this episode, i'll talk you through the basics of VO₂max intervals, VO₂ kinetics, and why many HIIT workouts fail to deliver the intended…

Is Marathon-Pace Training Overrated?

Dec 10, 2025 37m

Hey hey! Today, I'm talking heavily on the topic of LT1 and why building training around this intensity can help provide all the good stuff that will elevate your marathon race time. I'll break down…

The Case for Hill Training: Stronger, Smoother, Faster

Dec 02, 2025 45m

Hill training has been a staple of great coaching for more than 70 years, long before sports science could explain why. In this episode, we break down every major type of hill workout - short…

Why High Mileage Works (and When It Doesn’t)

Nov 18, 2025 55m

In this episode, I'll help break down why running more miles - when done the right way - creates some of the most reliable breakthroughs in endurance for runners of all ability levels. I'll talk…

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DB Performance Running Podcast has published 85 episodes since February 2025, covering topics in Running, Sports.

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