I Paid a Run Coach to Roast My Stride and He Destroyed My Soul (In HD)

The 1% Better Runner | DLake & Friends

I didn’t realize how bad my form was… until I slowed it down.

What happens when a run coach steps into the athlete role and gets his form analyzed? In this episode, I react to a full slow-motion breakdown of my running stride—flaws, habits, wrist flicks, helicopter arms and all. With the help of a top-tier running physio, I uncover the subtle inefficiencies that were holding me back (and might be holding you back too). This isn't about perfection—it's about small shifts that stack up. Coaches need coaching too, and this one got me where it counted: my stride.

Key Takeaways

• Coaching others doesn’t make you immune to hidden flaws in your own form.
• Seeing your stride on video gives feedback no cue or drill ever could.
• Small changes like cadence and trunk angle can have outsized effects.

Timestamps

• [00:00] Why a run coach got his form analyzed
• [01:19] Who Ben Liddy is and what he looks for
• [02:05] First impressions of my form
• [03:01] The helicopter arms and flicking wrist moment
• [04:10] Am I heel striking too much?
• [06:15] What elite runners actually do with their feet
• [07:06] Tight hips and forward lean
• [09:29] One cue that changed my stride
• [11:03] Why form tweaks alone aren’t enough
• [13:07] My cadence and the 1% better mindset

Links & Learnings

• 📈 Get your free 1% better base training plan - https://dlakecreates.com/cadencefree
• 🎧 Listen, read and learn more here https://dlakecreates.com/analyzeform
• DLake Runs on IG - https://instagram.com/dlakecreates
• DLake Runs on Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/12050

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