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by Dylan Belles
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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- 2 weeks ago47 min
Bayshore Marathon Recap
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 itself, and my thoughts, intentions, and goals for the rest of 2026.
- 4 weeks ago16 min
3 Mental Strategies for When Racing Gets Hard
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 your brain doing exactly what it's designed to do. And once you understand what's actually happening, you can stop letting it cost you races.In this video, I break down:- Why your brain sends the "quit" signal during hard efforts- The exact moment most runners lose the mental battle (and how to catch it)- Three tactics you can use mid-race to push through when everything in you wants to stop- The pre-race decision that changes everythingThis isn't about being tougher or grinding through on willpower. It's about understanding how your mind works - and training it the same way you train your body.
- May 11, 202621 min
A Smarter Way to Run VO₂max Intervals?
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 to achieve it!I’ll go through:where traditional intervals might fall shorthow this structure worksand how to use it in your own trainingStudy:Vaccari, F., Giovanelli, N., & Lazzer, S. (2020)High-intensity decreasing interval training (HIDIT) increases time above 90% VO₂peakEuropean Journal of Applied Physiology
- Mar 25, 202629 min
The Norwegian Method: Thoughts, Learnings, and Training Applications
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 method, double threshold training, and the real reason intensity control is becoming such a big part of modern distance running. I also share how this approach has impacted my own training and the athletes I coach, along with how you can start applying it yourself.
- Mar 13, 20261h 21m
Talking Strength Training for Runners with Kameron Harder, PT, DPT, OCS
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 into the role strength training should actually play in a runner’s routine. We talk about why it matters, how it helps reduce injuries, and what it can do for your performance if you approach it the right way.Kam's Website 👉 https://ridgeathleticsaz.com/Kam's Instagram 👉https://www.instagram.com/ridgeathleticsaz/https://www.instagram.com/ridgeathleticsaz/
- Mar 6, 202650 min
Thoughts on the Run - training updates, steady runs, run form, ASICS Megablast, USATF Half Champs.
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 form when you're tired, avoiding lazy strides, my thoughts on the ASICS Megabast, and the controversy from the USATF Half Marathon Champs
- Feb 25, 202628 min
The Pro Marathon Workout Most Runners Aren’t Doing
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 own build as a 2:16 marathoner and 2x Olympic Trials qualifier, and they’ve consistently been some of the best indicators of race readiness for the distance
- Feb 4, 202622 min
When should you change your VDOT score?
When's the right time to change your training paces? Maybe not when you think!
About DB Performance Running 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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