David Dack
@daviddack88.bsky.social
Running Coach | 🌄 Trail Runner | 🌍 Endurance Athlete living in Bali. Inspiring athletes to push their limits one step at a time.
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If you’re new to running, here’s the truth you need to hear:
A realistic 5K time has nothing to do with speed — it’s all about mindset.
A realistic 5K time has nothing to do with speed — it’s all about mindset.
December 9, 2025 at 1:28 PM
If you’re new to running, here’s the truth you need to hear:
A realistic 5K time has nothing to do with speed — it’s all about mindset.
A realistic 5K time has nothing to do with speed — it’s all about mindset.
If you’re running your first 5K (or any first race), hear this:
Your goal is to finish, not to beat the clock.
Time doesn’t matter nearly as much as you think.
Here’s why. 👇
Your goal is to finish, not to beat the clock.
Time doesn’t matter nearly as much as you think.
Here’s why. 👇
December 9, 2025 at 4:08 AM
If you’re running your first 5K (or any first race), hear this:
Your goal is to finish, not to beat the clock.
Time doesn’t matter nearly as much as you think.
Here’s why. 👇
Your goal is to finish, not to beat the clock.
Time doesn’t matter nearly as much as you think.
Here’s why. 👇
Everyone gets nervous before their first few runs.
Some people feel it for weeks.
The goal isn’t to eliminate the nerves.
But...
it’s to manage them so they don’t hold you back.
Here’s how to run with confidence. 👇
Some people feel it for weeks.
The goal isn’t to eliminate the nerves.
But...
it’s to manage them so they don’t hold you back.
Here’s how to run with confidence. 👇
December 9, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Everyone gets nervous before their first few runs.
Some people feel it for weeks.
The goal isn’t to eliminate the nerves.
But...
it’s to manage them so they don’t hold you back.
Here’s how to run with confidence. 👇
Some people feel it for weeks.
The goal isn’t to eliminate the nerves.
But...
it’s to manage them so they don’t hold you back.
Here’s how to run with confidence. 👇
December 3, 2025 at 12:37 PM
For some, running isn’t grounding at first — it’s triggering.
If breathlessness or a pounding heart feels like panic, you’re not broken.
Go gentle.
• Walk first.
• Jog lightly.
• Run with a friend if that helps.
The goal isn’t speed — it’s safety.
If breathlessness or a pounding heart feels like panic, you’re not broken.
Go gentle.
• Walk first.
• Jog lightly.
• Run with a friend if that helps.
The goal isn’t speed — it’s safety.
December 2, 2025 at 6:13 AM
For some, running isn’t grounding at first — it’s triggering.
If breathlessness or a pounding heart feels like panic, you’re not broken.
Go gentle.
• Walk first.
• Jog lightly.
• Run with a friend if that helps.
The goal isn’t speed — it’s safety.
If breathlessness or a pounding heart feels like panic, you’re not broken.
Go gentle.
• Walk first.
• Jog lightly.
• Run with a friend if that helps.
The goal isn’t speed — it’s safety.
Some say "never walk in a marathon." I'd rather walk than DNF. Pride won't carry you the last 6 miles, but a little humility might.
November 29, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Some say "never walk in a marathon." I'd rather walk than DNF. Pride won't carry you the last 6 miles, but a little humility might.
Muscle tightness is one of the most annoying parts of being a runner…but the good news?
It’s way easier to prevent than to fix later.
Here’s how to stay ahead of it. 👇
It’s way easier to prevent than to fix later.
Here’s how to stay ahead of it. 👇
November 28, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Muscle tightness is one of the most annoying parts of being a runner…but the good news?
It’s way easier to prevent than to fix later.
Here’s how to stay ahead of it. 👇
It’s way easier to prevent than to fix later.
Here’s how to stay ahead of it. 👇
Just finished your first few runs and feeling absolutely wiped out?
Totally normal.
Here’s how to bounce back without burning out. 👇
Totally normal.
Here’s how to bounce back without burning out. 👇
November 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Just finished your first few runs and feeling absolutely wiped out?
Totally normal.
Here’s how to bounce back without burning out. 👇
Totally normal.
Here’s how to bounce back without burning out. 👇
November 26, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Many are afraid of being alone. I’m afraid of missing a run.
November 25, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Many are afraid of being alone. I’m afraid of missing a run.
I like having a simple post-run cheat sheet — nothing fancy, just real foods that help my body bounce back after a long run.
Here are 30 options that always earn a spot on my list (and why). 👇
Here are 30 options that always earn a spot on my list (and why). 👇
November 24, 2025 at 12:48 PM
I like having a simple post-run cheat sheet — nothing fancy, just real foods that help my body bounce back after a long run.
Here are 30 options that always earn a spot on my list (and why). 👇
Here are 30 options that always earn a spot on my list (and why). 👇
News flash: taking walk breaks doesn't revoke your "real runner" card.
November 24, 2025 at 3:08 AM
News flash: taking walk breaks doesn't revoke your "real runner" card.
Real running means no walking? Keep your rules to yourself – I'll take a finish line over your approval any day.
November 24, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Real running means no walking? Keep your rules to yourself – I'll take a finish line over your approval any day.
A hard pill to swallow: shoes don’t just wear out from running… they wear out from how we treat them.
And once I started paying attention, they suddenly lasted way longer than I expected.
Here are the things that made the biggest difference for me:
And once I started paying attention, they suddenly lasted way longer than I expected.
Here are the things that made the biggest difference for me:
November 24, 2025 at 2:21 AM
A hard pill to swallow: shoes don’t just wear out from running… they wear out from how we treat them.
And once I started paying attention, they suddenly lasted way longer than I expected.
Here are the things that made the biggest difference for me:
And once I started paying attention, they suddenly lasted way longer than I expected.
Here are the things that made the biggest difference for me:
Shoes don’t die all at once.
They quit on you slowly.
One tiny signal at a time.
And honestly? They usually warn you way before your tracking app ever does.
Here’s the checklist I wish I had sooner 👇
They quit on you slowly.
One tiny signal at a time.
And honestly? They usually warn you way before your tracking app ever does.
Here’s the checklist I wish I had sooner 👇
November 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Shoes don’t die all at once.
They quit on you slowly.
One tiny signal at a time.
And honestly? They usually warn you way before your tracking app ever does.
Here’s the checklist I wish I had sooner 👇
They quit on you slowly.
One tiny signal at a time.
And honestly? They usually warn you way before your tracking app ever does.
Here’s the checklist I wish I had sooner 👇
Is walking during a race a smart strategy or a sign you didn’t train hard enough?
November 21, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Is walking during a race a smart strategy or a sign you didn’t train hard enough?
Which flex is bigger?
A 2:30 marathon… or a sub-15 5K? Be honest.
A 2:30 marathon… or a sub-15 5K? Be honest.
November 21, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Which flex is bigger?
A 2:30 marathon… or a sub-15 5K? Be honest.
A 2:30 marathon… or a sub-15 5K? Be honest.
Improvement imprrovement...
How was your workout today?
How was your workout today?
November 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Improvement imprrovement...
How was your workout today?
How was your workout today?
Everyone wants running to feel easy instantly.
Newsflash: it won’t.
Not today. Not next week.
Probably not next month either.
And that’s EXACTLY why most people quit before they ever get good...
Newsflash: it won’t.
Not today. Not next week.
Probably not next month either.
And that’s EXACTLY why most people quit before they ever get good...
November 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Everyone wants running to feel easy instantly.
Newsflash: it won’t.
Not today. Not next week.
Probably not next month either.
And that’s EXACTLY why most people quit before they ever get good...
Newsflash: it won’t.
Not today. Not next week.
Probably not next month either.
And that’s EXACTLY why most people quit before they ever get good...
Most runners don’t need more motivation.
They need someone to finally tell them the truth.
So here it is.
After a decade of running, I’ve watched more runners destroy their progress with avoidable mistakes than with injuries.
Let me tell you more below...
They need someone to finally tell them the truth.
So here it is.
After a decade of running, I’ve watched more runners destroy their progress with avoidable mistakes than with injuries.
Let me tell you more below...
November 17, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Most runners don’t need more motivation.
They need someone to finally tell them the truth.
So here it is.
After a decade of running, I’ve watched more runners destroy their progress with avoidable mistakes than with injuries.
Let me tell you more below...
They need someone to finally tell them the truth.
So here it is.
After a decade of running, I’ve watched more runners destroy their progress with avoidable mistakes than with injuries.
Let me tell you more below...
Tell me you’re a runner without telling me you’re a runner. I’ll go first 👇
November 17, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Tell me you’re a runner without telling me you’re a runner. I’ll go first 👇
Hot take: Most people don’t need a new running plan — they need honesty.
About their goals.
About their effort.
About what they actually want from running… not what sounds good on Instagram.
About their goals.
About their effort.
About what they actually want from running… not what sounds good on Instagram.
November 17, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Hot take: Most people don’t need a new running plan — they need honesty.
About their goals.
About their effort.
About what they actually want from running… not what sounds good on Instagram.
About their goals.
About their effort.
About what they actually want from running… not what sounds good on Instagram.
Unpopular opinion:
If you’re a beginner, running every day is one of the worst things you can do.
Yeah, I said it. 🧵👇
If you’re a beginner, running every day is one of the worst things you can do.
Yeah, I said it. 🧵👇
November 14, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Unpopular opinion:
If you’re a beginner, running every day is one of the worst things you can do.
Yeah, I said it. 🧵👇
If you’re a beginner, running every day is one of the worst things you can do.
Yeah, I said it. 🧵👇
Hot take: Heel striking is the most overrated hill people die on in the running world.
Yeah, I said it.
And before someone replies with “bUt ElItEs HeEl StRiKe”
Let me stop you right there...
Yeah, I said it.
And before someone replies with “bUt ElItEs HeEl StRiKe”
Let me stop you right there...
November 13, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Hot take: Heel striking is the most overrated hill people die on in the running world.
Yeah, I said it.
And before someone replies with “bUt ElItEs HeEl StRiKe”
Let me stop you right there...
Yeah, I said it.
And before someone replies with “bUt ElItEs HeEl StRiKe”
Let me stop you right there...
November 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM