Stop treating your 'C-races' like 'A-races' (and start doing this instead)

If you're a serious and committed endurance athlete like me, you've got your a race, your b-race and even c races planned throughout the year.But how do you optimise a c race in your training and the same c race theory into your everyday life?Find that out and more in this episode of DLake Creates.In this episode my every now and then co-host Phil and I go a bit fringe and niche. We discuss something that I haven't heard discussed enough —- The C Race!For a real-world example - Let's take my half marathon distance virtual DIY race (or whatever you want to call it).I wanted to test my fitness, get a decent half marathon time under my belt for the year (to keep my annual half marathon streak going), and also gain fitness to run my best in an upcoming 5k time trial for the year. Very ambitious but also very doable.The half marathon strategy of racing it like a c race was perfect because I wanted to maximise my aerobic gains, not burn myself out (staying aerobic helps) and then slide into sub-threshold pacing to help get my lactic acid system ready for the demands of the 5k coming up.A few things you will learn from this episode;Phil discusses the article he wrote on thishow to not treat every race and hard work as a smash war festPhil's mindset on C races and how it will help you race and live betterThe beauty of thinking like a scientist and embracing failureFixed mindset vs growth mindsetand more!Episode LinksPhil Cross - C Race -https://philcross.net/coaching/c-races/Carol Dweck - Mindset - https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Updated-Carol-Dweck/dp/147213995X/ref=asc_df_147213995X/James Clear - How your beliefs can sabotage your behaviour - https://jamesclear.com/fixed-mindset-vs-growth-mindsetJames Clear - 3 Stages of failure in life - https://jamesclear.com/3-stages-of-failureSuggested episode to listen to next: The most powerful way to think for endurance sport gains - https://dlakecreates.com/the-most-powerful-way-to-think-for-endurance-sports-gains/Notable QuotablesC Races are a cautionary tale to not get swept up in the competition of things. Just chill out and treat the training, testing and fun races as exactly what they should be.Testing and having permission to fail is important. If you treat failure like a scientist then you want to fail. Failure gives you more data points to prove or disprove your hypothesisWhen you don't treat your c race as a low priority you might end up optimising for the wrong thingPeople with a fixed mindset typically don't enjoy losing. They don't see failure as feedback.Sponsor - Three Thing ThursdayLike what you're hearing? Want to train and live consistently to do dope shit with your health and fitness?Every month (ish) We'll put three perfectly created and curated things in your inbox. Sign up for our newsletter "Three Thing Thursday" now - http://dlakecreates.com/ttt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This is a podcast about how runners can live better lives through consistent self-improvement.Unlike other running brands, The 1% Better Runner focuses on how small, daily habit improvements ripple into broader life success, helping runners perform better both on and off the road, track, or dirt.I’m Daren DLake: Certified running and nutrition coach, Sub-3-hour marathoner and 10-hour Ironman finisher.Since 1996, I’ve been helping other self-coached runners, researching, and experimenting on how to better myself 1% each day.A few times a week, I’ll drop how I’m tweaking my training, sticking to habits when life’s messy, and cool stuff from coaches and health pros. It’s a no-BS cheat sheet for building better habits—not just for running, but for work, relationships, and personal growth too.Join thousands of other committed runners listening to the most exciting run and endurance sports content on the internet and get more tactics and strategies in your inbox each week.Bonus - Get my free 30-day base and habits training plan when you sign up for the free newsletter here.PS - Podcasting is very "1-way," so let's fix that. Hit us up if you have any feedback, want to collaborate, or just wanna tell me about your training. On Instagram @dlakecreates or talk@dlakecreates.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.