<p>So you’ve decided to take on an athletic challenge - you’ve entered that bike sportif, triathlon or adventure race - now you just need the gear! The question is, do you need to drop thousands of dollars on the latest and greatest in carbon, aero, digitally enabled equipment? Tune in to find out.</p><p>If you like what you hear you can rate and subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p>Daren's DIY Time Trial Bike Build Stats</p><br><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gjebacgpiu6jwt1/AADLkAO_bHk_pTHghBW1_gG3a?dl=0" target="_blank">Photos</a></li><li>Brand New Aluminum Frame - $150</li><li>Wheels & Tyres (were sourced off another bike built separately) - $700</li><li>Aero Rear Disc Cover - $90</li><li>Black Spray Paint - $10</li><li>Shimano 105/Ultegra/Dura Ace Groupset - $200</li><li>Other Accessories (Sourced from other bikes; Garmin, Water bottle holders, Saddle, etc.) $Free.99 - $150</li><li>Total = <strong>$1300</strong> and he consistently beats a lot of guys that have $5,000+ bikes</li><li><br></li></ul><p>Links:</p><p><a href="https://cyclingtips.com/2010/04/biggest-bang-for-your-buck-in-time-trial-equipment/" target="_blank">Time Gains</a></p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/financialindependence/" target="_blank">F.I.R.E</a></p><p><a href="https://www.dcrainmaker.com/" target="_blank">DC Rainmaker</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

So you’ve decided to take on an athletic challenge - you’ve entered that bike sportif, triathlon or adventure race - now you just need the gear! The question is, do you need to drop thousands of dollars on the latest and greatest in carbon, aero, digitally enabled equipment? Tune in to find out. If you like what you hear you can rate and subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts. Daren's DIY Time Trial Bike Build Stats PhotosBrand New Aluminum Frame - $150Wheels & Tyres (were sourced off another bike built separately) - $700Aero Rear Disc Cover - $90Black Spray Paint - $10Shimano 105/Ultegra/Dura Ace Groupset - $200Other Accessories (Sourced from other bikes; Garmin, Water bottle holders, Saddle, etc.) $Free.99 - $150Total = $1300 and he consistently beats a lot of guys that have $5,000+ bikes Links: Time Gains F.I.R.E DC Rainmaker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

<p>So you’ve decided to take on an athletic challenge - you’ve entered that bike sportif, triathlon or adventure race - now you just need the gear! The question is, do you need to drop thousands of dollars on the latest and greatest in carbon, aero, digitally enabled equipment? Tune in to find out.</p><p>If you like what you hear you can rate and subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p>Daren's DIY Time Trial Bike Build Stats</p><br><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gjebacgpiu6jwt1/AADLkAO_bHk_pTHghBW1_gG3a?dl=0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Photos</a></li><li>Brand New Aluminum Frame - $150</li><li>Wheels &amp; Tyres (were sourced off another bike built separately) - $700</li><li>Aero Rear Disc Cover - $90</li><li>Black Spray Paint - $10</li><li>Shimano 105/Ultegra/Dura Ace Groupset - $200</li><li>Other Accessories (Sourced from other bikes; Garmin, Water bottle holders, Saddle, etc.) $Free.99 - $150</li><li>Total = <strong>$1300</strong> and he consistently beats a lot of guys that have $5,000+ bikes</li><li><br></li></ul><p>Links:</p><p><a href="https://cyclingtips.com/2010/04/biggest-bang-for-your-buck-in-time-trial-equipment/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Time Gains</a></p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/financialindependence/" rel="noopener noreferrer">F.I.R.E</a></p><p><a href="https://www.dcrainmaker.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">DC Rainmaker</a></p><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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<h3>This is a podcast about how runners can live better lives through consistent self-improvement.</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>Unlike other running brands, <a href="https://1betterrun.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The 1% Better Runner</a> 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.</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>I’m <a href="https://instagram.com/dlakecreates" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Daren DLake</a>: Certified running and nutrition coach, Sub-3-hour marathoner and 10-hour Ironman finisher.</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>Since 1996, I’ve been helping other self-coached runners, researching, and experimenting on how to better myself 1% each day.</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>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.</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>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.</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>Bonus - Get my free 30-day base and habits training plan when you <a href="https://dlakecreates.substack.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sign up for the free newsletter here</a>.</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>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 <a href="https://instagram.com/dlakecreates" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram @dlakecreates</a> or talk@dlakecreates.com</h3><h2><br></h2><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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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.

This is a podcast about how runners can live better lives through consistent self-improvement.<br>Unlike other running brands, <a href="https://1betterrun.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">The 1% Better Runner</a> 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.<br>I’m <a href="https://instagram.com/dlakecreates" rel="noopener noreferrer">Daren DLake</a>: Certified running and nutrition coach, Sub-3-hour marathoner and 10-hour Ironman finisher.<br>Since 1996, I’ve been helping other self-coached runners, researching, and experimenting on how to better myself 1% each day.<br>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.<br>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.<br>Bonus - Get my free 30-day base and habits training plan when you <a href="https://dlakecreates.substack.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">sign up for the free newsletter here</a>.<br>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 <a href="https://instagram.com/dlakecreates" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram @dlakecreates</a> or talk@dlakecreates.com<br><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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