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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A lot of runners quietly wonder if a 50 minute 10K is actually impressive.
And before anyone jumps in, yes, it takes work.
I was honestly over the moon when I ran my first 50:00...
A lot of runners quietly wonder if a 50 minute 10K is actually impressive.
And before anyone jumps in, yes, it takes work.
I was honestly over the moon when I ran my first 50:00...
February 10, 2026 at 2:02 AM
(Rant Thread)
A lot of runners quietly wonder if a 50 minute 10K is actually impressive.
And before anyone jumps in, yes, it takes work.
I was honestly over the moon when I ran my first 50:00...
A lot of runners quietly wonder if a 50 minute 10K is actually impressive.
And before anyone jumps in, yes, it takes work.
I was honestly over the moon when I ran my first 50:00...
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That marathon pace chart is useful
but it also kinda messes with people. like… more than we admit.
Because it makes the marathon look like a clean math problem.
Pick a time. Find the pace. Repeat it 26 times...
That marathon pace chart is useful
but it also kinda messes with people. like… more than we admit.
Because it makes the marathon look like a clean math problem.
Pick a time. Find the pace. Repeat it 26 times...
February 9, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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That marathon pace chart is useful
but it also kinda messes with people. like… more than we admit.
Because it makes the marathon look like a clean math problem.
Pick a time. Find the pace. Repeat it 26 times...
That marathon pace chart is useful
but it also kinda messes with people. like… more than we admit.
Because it makes the marathon look like a clean math problem.
Pick a time. Find the pace. Repeat it 26 times...
Stop calling every decent marathon “elite.”
Elite starts around:
Men <2:15
Women <2:30
Sub-elite starts around:
Men <2:35
Women <2:45
Front pack is more like:
Men <3:00
Women <3:10
If this annoys you… you might be proving the point.
#running
Elite starts around:
Men <2:15
Women <2:30
Sub-elite starts around:
Men <2:35
Women <2:45
Front pack is more like:
Men <3:00
Women <3:10
If this annoys you… you might be proving the point.
#running
February 9, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Stop calling every decent marathon “elite.”
Elite starts around:
Men <2:15
Women <2:30
Sub-elite starts around:
Men <2:35
Women <2:45
Front pack is more like:
Men <3:00
Women <3:10
If this annoys you… you might be proving the point.
#running
Elite starts around:
Men <2:15
Women <2:30
Sub-elite starts around:
Men <2:35
Women <2:45
Front pack is more like:
Men <3:00
Women <3:10
If this annoys you… you might be proving the point.
#running
If you’ve been running on the treadmill and you’re ready to go outside… good.
Just don’t expect it to feel the same.
Outside isn’t “harder because you’re weak.”
Outside is harder because it’s real.
Just don’t expect it to feel the same.
Outside isn’t “harder because you’re weak.”
Outside is harder because it’s real.
February 9, 2026 at 8:47 AM
If you’ve been running on the treadmill and you’re ready to go outside… good.
Just don’t expect it to feel the same.
Outside isn’t “harder because you’re weak.”
Outside is harder because it’s real.
Just don’t expect it to feel the same.
Outside isn’t “harder because you’re weak.”
Outside is harder because it’s real.
Runners, confession time:
What’s that downright gross habit you do on your long runs – the one you’d never dream of doing in normal life – but it somehow feels totally fine while running?
Let’s open up about the unhygienic side of our sport
#running
What’s that downright gross habit you do on your long runs – the one you’d never dream of doing in normal life – but it somehow feels totally fine while running?
Let’s open up about the unhygienic side of our sport
#running
February 8, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Runners, confession time:
What’s that downright gross habit you do on your long runs – the one you’d never dream of doing in normal life – but it somehow feels totally fine while running?
Let’s open up about the unhygienic side of our sport
#running
What’s that downright gross habit you do on your long runs – the one you’d never dream of doing in normal life – but it somehow feels totally fine while running?
Let’s open up about the unhygienic side of our sport
#running
I've talked to a lot of runners who think a sub-40 10K is “elite.”
And no, that doesn’t mean it’s easy or unimpressive. It absolutely isn’t.
But let me add some context that usually gets lost online.
And no, that doesn’t mean it’s easy or unimpressive. It absolutely isn’t.
But let me add some context that usually gets lost online.
February 7, 2026 at 3:57 AM
I've talked to a lot of runners who think a sub-40 10K is “elite.”
And no, that doesn’t mean it’s easy or unimpressive. It absolutely isn’t.
But let me add some context that usually gets lost online.
And no, that doesn’t mean it’s easy or unimpressive. It absolutely isn’t.
But let me add some context that usually gets lost online.
If you have time for one more episode,
you have time to train.
It’s not a time problem.
It’s a priority problem.
#fitnessmotivation
you have time to train.
It’s not a time problem.
It’s a priority problem.
#fitnessmotivation
February 7, 2026 at 3:53 AM
If you have time for one more episode,
you have time to train.
It’s not a time problem.
It’s a priority problem.
#fitnessmotivation
you have time to train.
It’s not a time problem.
It’s a priority problem.
#fitnessmotivation
(Rant Thread)
Most runners don’t want to run a marathon.
They want to say they ran a marathon.
And that’s where people get hurt. Or humbled. Or both.
Because 26.2 isn’t just “a longer half.”
It’s a different event. Different cost. Different consequences...
Most runners don’t want to run a marathon.
They want to say they ran a marathon.
And that’s where people get hurt. Or humbled. Or both.
Because 26.2 isn’t just “a longer half.”
It’s a different event. Different cost. Different consequences...
February 6, 2026 at 11:24 AM
(Rant Thread)
Most runners don’t want to run a marathon.
They want to say they ran a marathon.
And that’s where people get hurt. Or humbled. Or both.
Because 26.2 isn’t just “a longer half.”
It’s a different event. Different cost. Different consequences...
Most runners don’t want to run a marathon.
They want to say they ran a marathon.
And that’s where people get hurt. Or humbled. Or both.
Because 26.2 isn’t just “a longer half.”
It’s a different event. Different cost. Different consequences...
If you run a 7:00 mile, you’re a runner.
If you run a 13:00 mile, you’re a runner.
If you run-walk, you’re STILL a runner.
If that makes you angry, it says more about you than them.
#running
If you run a 13:00 mile, you’re a runner.
If you run-walk, you’re STILL a runner.
If that makes you angry, it says more about you than them.
#running
February 6, 2026 at 10:56 AM
If you run a 7:00 mile, you’re a runner.
If you run a 13:00 mile, you’re a runner.
If you run-walk, you’re STILL a runner.
If that makes you angry, it says more about you than them.
#running
If you run a 13:00 mile, you’re a runner.
If you run-walk, you’re STILL a runner.
If that makes you angry, it says more about you than them.
#running
Race distance doesn’t care how motivated you feel. It responds to exposure. Time on feet, repeated weeks, long runs that don’t shock your system. That’s what makes race pace feel manageable instead of hostile.
This isn’t about maxing out hours or chasing mileage bragging rights.
This isn’t about maxing out hours or chasing mileage bragging rights.
February 4, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Race distance doesn’t care how motivated you feel. It responds to exposure. Time on feet, repeated weeks, long runs that don’t shock your system. That’s what makes race pace feel manageable instead of hostile.
This isn’t about maxing out hours or chasing mileage bragging rights.
This isn’t about maxing out hours or chasing mileage bragging rights.
Runners be like: “My knee hurts. My hip hurts. I slept 4 hours. I’m under-fueled.”
Also runners: “Perfect. Long run time, therapy is for quitters.”
#running
Also runners: “Perfect. Long run time, therapy is for quitters.”
#running
February 4, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Runners be like: “My knee hurts. My hip hurts. I slept 4 hours. I’m under-fueled.”
Also runners: “Perfect. Long run time, therapy is for quitters.”
#running
Also runners: “Perfect. Long run time, therapy is for quitters.”
#running
Running a sub-20 5K is impressive.
Running a 50-minute 5K is impressive.
Running a sub-40 10K is impressive.
Running a 90-minute 10K is impressive.
Running a sub-2:30 marathon is impressive.
Running a 6:30 marathon is impressive.
Being a hater isn’t impressive.
#running
Running a 50-minute 5K is impressive.
Running a sub-40 10K is impressive.
Running a 90-minute 10K is impressive.
Running a sub-2:30 marathon is impressive.
Running a 6:30 marathon is impressive.
Being a hater isn’t impressive.
#running
February 4, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Running a sub-20 5K is impressive.
Running a 50-minute 5K is impressive.
Running a sub-40 10K is impressive.
Running a 90-minute 10K is impressive.
Running a sub-2:30 marathon is impressive.
Running a 6:30 marathon is impressive.
Being a hater isn’t impressive.
#running
Running a 50-minute 5K is impressive.
Running a sub-40 10K is impressive.
Running a 90-minute 10K is impressive.
Running a sub-2:30 marathon is impressive.
Running a 6:30 marathon is impressive.
Being a hater isn’t impressive.
#running
Most runners have the average half marathon time completely wrong in their head.
Not because they’re dumb.
Because the internet keeps feeding them highlight reels and “normal runner” lies.
Here’s the actual reality check:
Not because they’re dumb.
Because the internet keeps feeding them highlight reels and “normal runner” lies.
Here’s the actual reality check:
February 3, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Most runners have the average half marathon time completely wrong in their head.
Not because they’re dumb.
Because the internet keeps feeding them highlight reels and “normal runner” lies.
Here’s the actual reality check:
Not because they’re dumb.
Because the internet keeps feeding them highlight reels and “normal runner” lies.
Here’s the actual reality check:
The amount of work it takes
to be a below-average runner
is honestly brutal. Agree?
to be a below-average runner
is honestly brutal. Agree?
February 3, 2026 at 2:56 AM
The amount of work it takes
to be a below-average runner
is honestly brutal. Agree?
to be a below-average runner
is honestly brutal. Agree?
Most runners don’t get hurt because they’re unlucky.
They get hurt because they train like they’re trying to prove something.
Then they call it discipline.
I know because I did it too.
They get hurt because they train like they’re trying to prove something.
Then they call it discipline.
I know because I did it too.
January 29, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Most runners don’t get hurt because they’re unlucky.
They get hurt because they train like they’re trying to prove something.
Then they call it discipline.
I know because I did it too.
They get hurt because they train like they’re trying to prove something.
Then they call it discipline.
I know because I did it too.
January 26, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Hot take that makes the internet mad already:
You don’t need grit.
You don’t need “discipline.”
You want to go from 1 mile to 3 miles in 4 weeks?
You need to slow the hell down and stop trying to impress imaginary runners online.
This works. Because it’s boring. 👇
You don’t need grit.
You don’t need “discipline.”
You want to go from 1 mile to 3 miles in 4 weeks?
You need to slow the hell down and stop trying to impress imaginary runners online.
This works. Because it’s boring. 👇
January 21, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Hot take that makes the internet mad already:
You don’t need grit.
You don’t need “discipline.”
You want to go from 1 mile to 3 miles in 4 weeks?
You need to slow the hell down and stop trying to impress imaginary runners online.
This works. Because it’s boring. 👇
You don’t need grit.
You don’t need “discipline.”
You want to go from 1 mile to 3 miles in 4 weeks?
You need to slow the hell down and stop trying to impress imaginary runners online.
This works. Because it’s boring. 👇
If you’re running on pavement and your knees feel like they’re aging 5 years per month… it’s probably not your shoes.
It’s probably your form.
Yeah I know. Annoying. But I learned it the dumb way.
It’s probably your form.
Yeah I know. Annoying. But I learned it the dumb way.
January 20, 2026 at 3:59 PM
If you’re running on pavement and your knees feel like they’re aging 5 years per month… it’s probably not your shoes.
It’s probably your form.
Yeah I know. Annoying. But I learned it the dumb way.
It’s probably your form.
Yeah I know. Annoying. But I learned it the dumb way.
Running a 2:30 marathon is impressive.
Run/walking a 4:30 marathon is impressive.
Walking a 6:30 marathon is impressive.
But acting like all of those are the same achievement is the weird part.
One is racing. One is surviving. One is basically an all day walk with a bib.
Just not the same thing.
Run/walking a 4:30 marathon is impressive.
Walking a 6:30 marathon is impressive.
But acting like all of those are the same achievement is the weird part.
One is racing. One is surviving. One is basically an all day walk with a bib.
Just not the same thing.
January 20, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Running a 2:30 marathon is impressive.
Run/walking a 4:30 marathon is impressive.
Walking a 6:30 marathon is impressive.
But acting like all of those are the same achievement is the weird part.
One is racing. One is surviving. One is basically an all day walk with a bib.
Just not the same thing.
Run/walking a 4:30 marathon is impressive.
Walking a 6:30 marathon is impressive.
But acting like all of those are the same achievement is the weird part.
One is racing. One is surviving. One is basically an all day walk with a bib.
Just not the same thing.
Not all runs deserve the same shoes.
Yeah I said it.
If you do speedwork long runs and recovery all in one pair don’t be surprised when everything feels flat and heavy.
Shoes are tools.
Different job different tool.
Here’s how I actually think about it.
Yeah I said it.
If you do speedwork long runs and recovery all in one pair don’t be surprised when everything feels flat and heavy.
Shoes are tools.
Different job different tool.
Here’s how I actually think about it.
January 16, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Not all runs deserve the same shoes.
Yeah I said it.
If you do speedwork long runs and recovery all in one pair don’t be surprised when everything feels flat and heavy.
Shoes are tools.
Different job different tool.
Here’s how I actually think about it.
Yeah I said it.
If you do speedwork long runs and recovery all in one pair don’t be surprised when everything feels flat and heavy.
Shoes are tools.
Different job different tool.
Here’s how I actually think about it.