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DB Performance Running Podcast

by Dylan Belles

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  • How to Train for the NYC Marathon: Final 8 Weeks

    September 13, 2026 · 36 min

    NYCM is right around the corner....So, in this video, I’m breaking down what I’d focus on over these final eight weeks.We’ll talk about how you can shape your easy runs, long runs, hill work, and marathon-specific workouts to prepare for…

  • Use Hills to Get Stronger This Summer

    July 9, 2026 · 39 min

    If you're prepping for a Fall racing season and looking to make a significant splash in performance, I think that starts with getting stronger this summer. And there's no better way to do that than by mixing in hilly runs and hill workouts…

  • Bayshore Marathon Recap

    May 27, 2026 · 48 min

    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…

  • 3 Mental Strategies for When Racing Gets Hard

    May 15, 2026 · 16 min

    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…

  • A Smarter Way to Run VO₂max Intervals?

    May 11, 2026 · 22 min

    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…

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  • The Norwegian Method: Thoughts, Learnings, and Training Applications

    March 25, 2026 · 29 min

    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…

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

    March 13, 2026 · 1 hr 21 min

    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…

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

    March 6, 2026 · 50 min

    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…

  • The Pro Marathon Workout Most Runners Aren’t Doing

    February 25, 2026 · 28 min

    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…

  • When should you change your VDOT score?

    February 4, 2026 · 22 min

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

  • How to Run Faster After Mile 20

    January 23, 2026 · 28 min

    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 work towards avoiding it next time!

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

    January 21, 2026 · 27 min

    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 this past year, forcing their way into…

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About the show

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!