Running Lean
231 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsGet leaner and get stronger so you can run faster and run longer than you ever thought possible.
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78. The Problem with Streaks
June 25, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBWhen it comes to habit change, there’s this idea that if you do something every day for a period of time - 30-60-90 days - then you will automatically develop a new habit. I cannot tell you how wrong this idea is. Today on the podcast, I’m talking about the problem with streaks and what you need to focus on instead if you want to make lasting, meaningful changes in your habits. The post 78. The Problem with Streaks appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
77. Happiness is Overrated
June 18, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBThere’s a lot of talk out there in the personal development world about happiness. My take on happiness is a little different - I believe happiness is overrated. In this episode of the podcast, I’ll explain exactly what I mean when I say happiness is overrated, and offer my take on what your life’s purpose really is. The post 77. Happiness is Overrated appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
76. Sticking to Your Plan – Even on Vacation
June 11, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MBIf you’re thinking there’s no way you’ll be able to get through your vacation without gaining 5 or 10 lbs and coming home feeling like crap, then I’ve got some good news for you, because it doesn't have to be like that. In this episode of the podcast, I offer up some practical tips for sticking to your food or exercise plan - even when you're on vacation. The post 76. Sticking to Your Plan – Even on Vacation appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
75. How Being Healthy Becomes a Lifestyle with Latisha Simmons
June 04, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBI have a very special guest joining me here on the podcast today. A few months ago, Latisha Simmons was facing some pretty serious health issues and decided she needed to make some big changes in her life. She’s come a long way in just a few months so I thought it would be beneficial for all of us to hear her story of transformation. The post 75. How Being Healthy Becomes a Lifestyle with Latisha Simmons appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
74. The Ultimate Guide to Protein for Runners
May 28, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode of the podcast, I’ll be answering the questions I get asked most about protein, like... How much protein should I be getting? How does protein help promote weight loss? How does protein help with running? What are the best sources of protein? How long after a workout should I take protein? Are protein supplements recommended? If it has to do with protein, I’ve got you covered! That’s why this episode is titled The Ultimate Guide to Protein for Runners! The post 74. The Ultim...
73. Becoming a Lean, Fat-Burning Machine and Making It Last For Life – Part 2
May 21, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MBAs a Sports Nutritionist, Weight Loss Coach for Runners, and Master Life Coach, I help runners transform themselves into lean, efficient fat burners so they can end the yo-yo dieting and finally get to their ideal weight...and stay there for good! In this episode, I’m going to outline the most important mindset shifts you have to adopt if you want to make becoming a lean running machine last for life. The post 73. Becoming a Lean, Fat-Burning Machine and Making It Last For Life – Part 2 app...
72. Becoming a Lean, Fat-Burning Machine and Making It Last For Life – Part 1
May 14, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBAs a Sports Nutritionist and Weight Loss Coach for Runners, I help runners transform themselves into lean, efficient fat burners so they can end the yo-yo dieting and finally get to their ideal weight. In this eye-opening two-part series, I’ll show you exactly what it takes to become a lean, fat-burning, running machine and most importantly...how to make it last for life. The post 72. Becoming a Lean, Fat-Burning Machine and Making It Last For Life – Part 1 appeared first on Running Lean wi...
71. Zero-Carb Marathon Training
May 07, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBI recently decided to do a little nutrition experiment on myself. I trained for a marathon while following a zero-carb diet, and then I ran that marathon without carb-loading and without the use of any fuel at all. In this episode of the Running Lean podcast, I answer all of those questions and share the results of my experiment training for and then running a marathon without the use of carbohydrates as fuel. The post 71. Zero-Carb Marathon Training appeared first on Running Lean with Patr...
70. Becoming an Emotional Adult
April 30, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MBWhether your goal is to finish a marathon without bonking or lose weight and keep it off for good, you have to become an emotional adult to get there. Becoming an emotional adult is one of the most powerful skills you can learn, and it’s key to becoming the most badass version of yourself yet. The post 70. Becoming an Emotional Adult appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
69. 5 Ways You Sabotage Your Own Success
April 23, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBI coach a lot of runners on nutrition, weight loss, and overall health and fitness, and I see the same self-sabotaging behavior over and over again. Why do you do these things to yourself? Why can’t you ever seem to make any significant progress toward your big goals? Why do you always seem to sabotage your own success? The post 69. 5 Ways You Sabotage Your Own Success appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
68. Our Complicated Relationship With Food
April 16, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBWhy is what we eat so complicated? What does this mean for us? And most importantly, what can we do about it? In this episode, I share many of the reasons why our relationship with food is so complicated. My hope is that by the end of this podcast, you’ll have a deeper understanding of this issue and be able to make more informed decisions about your own dietary choices. The post 68. Our Complicated Relationship With Food appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
67. The Myths and Benefits of Strength Training for Runners
April 09, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBI hear a lot of runners talk about strength training, and honestly, not all of what they say makes sense. So in this episode of the Running Lean podcast, I bust a bunch of these myths and misconceptions runners have around strength training. I also outline the many benefits that strength training actually provides, especially for endurance athletes. The post 67. The Myths and Benefits of Strength Training for Runners appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
66. Eliminating Scale Drama
April 02, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBI’ve seen a lot of social media posts and comments lately where people are sharing their frustration around the scale. In this episode of the podcast, I dole out a little tough love and explain exactly what scale drama is, how it impacts your life, and how to eliminate all that scale drama for good. The post 66. Eliminating Scale Drama appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
65. The Three Requirements for Making Lasting Change
March 26, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MBMaking lasting changes like permanently losing weight is not an easy thing to do. It requires you to do more than just change a behavior. Any kind of meaningful, lasting change requires three key things, and you have to have all three or it just won’t work. In this episode of the podcast, I’m going to share the three requirements for making lasting change and show you where you can find all three in one place. The post 65. The Three Requirements for Making Lasting Change appeared first on R...
64. Warning Signs and Dangers of Overtraining
March 19, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBOvertraining is something that a lot of runners experience but very few actually know that it’s happening. The problem is that if you keep it up it can result in overtraining, which leads to all sorts of health issues like poor performance, burnout, even injury. Today on the podcast, I’ll go over the warning signs and dangers of overtraining and offer some solid strategies for what you can do to avoid it. The post 64. Warning Signs and Dangers of Overtraining appeared first on Running Lean ...
63. Lessons Learned Running 48 Miles in 48 Hours
March 12, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MBToday on the podcast, I’m going to break down my experience running the David Goggins 4x4x48 Challenge. I’ll share some things I did right, some things I could have done better, and how this whole challenge has changed me. Whether or not you would ever consider doing an event like this, I think you’ll get something out of this episode. The post 63. Lessons Learned Running 48 Miles in 48 Hours appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
62. The Secret Sauce of Self-Motivation
March 05, 2021 06:00 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBWhether you want to run faster or farther, dial in your nutrition, or lose those winter lbs - you need motivation to make it happen! But most people severely lack motivation! They are motivation-deficient. And this lack of motivation keeps them stuck where they are, never making any progress toward their goals. In this episode of the podcast, I’m sharing my “secret sauce” of self-motivation. The post 62. The Secret Sauce of Self-Motivation appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvr...
61. Making Healthy Habits Stick
February 26, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBIn order to become a healthy human, you need to change your habits. The problem isn't knowing which habits are bad or good, it’s knowing how to make those good habits stick. In this episode of the podcast, I’ve got five very simple and very practical steps to making healthy habits stick. The post 61. Making Healthy Habits Stick appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
60. Beverages: The Good and the Bad for Long-Distance Running
February 19, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 38 MBIn this episode of the Running Lean Podcast, I’ll be covering a few beverages that seem to be at the forefront of runner’s minds these days. Namely alcohol, coffee, and water. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a much better understanding of what’s good and what’s bad about these beverages and how they will absolutely affect your running performance. The post 60. Beverages: The Good and the Bad for Long-Distance Running appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
59. Myths and Misconceptions of Low-Carb Running
February 12, 2021 06:00 - 47 minutes - 44.5 MBThere are a lot of myths and misconceptions floating around out there around the topic of carbohydrates and running performance. Today on the podcast, I hope to clear up some of the biggest misunderstandings, myths, and misconceptions of low-carb running. By the end of this episode, I want you to be able to make an informed decision about which approach is best for you and your personal health and fitness goals. The post 59. Myths and Misconceptions of Low-Carb Running appeared first on Run...
58. How Stress Is Making Us Fat
February 05, 2021 06:00 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBStress is not something that can be avoided, it’s just a fact of modern life. Stress can make us sick, stress can lead to a host of chronic diseases, and stress can make us fat. In this episode of the podcast, I’ll be taking a look at stress from several different angles, I’ll explain how stress is making us fat, and I’ll provide some options for how you can reduce stress in your life. The post 58. How Stress Is Making Us Fat appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
57. How to Make Healthy Eating a Way of Life
January 29, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MBIn this episode, I share my thoughts on what’s going on, why some people can easily make healthy eating a way of life, and why others can’t. I’ll also offer some practical tips to help you start to make the shift from the temporary “diet” mentality to the permanent “way of life” mentality. The post 57. How to Make Healthy Eating a Way of Life appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
56. Good Carbs, Bad Carbs
January 22, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MBIn this episode of the podcast, I answer some of the biggest questions runners ask about carbs, like what are good carbs and bad carbs? I’ll be covering the quality of carbs, the number of carbs, and the timing of your carbs, all of which play important roles in long-distance running and weight loss goals. The post 56. Good Carbs, Bad Carbs appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
55. 5 Foods That Boost Your Metabolism
January 15, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBI think we can all agree that in order to lose weight, you have to be able to burn fat. In this episode of the Running Lean podcast, I’m talking about foods that will definitely give your metabolism a boost and help you become that lean, fat-burning machine. The post 55. 5 Foods That Boost Your Metabolism appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
54. The Benefits of Becoming a Fat-Adapted Runner
January 08, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBI get a lot of questions over in the Running Lean Community Facebook Group about fat-adaptation. So today on the podcast, I’m taking a deep dive into the topic of fat-adaptation for runners. My goal is that by the end of this episode, you will have a solid understanding of fat-adaptation and why it’s such a powerful tool to help you improve not just your running, but your overall health and fitness. The post 54. The Benefits of Becoming a Fat-Adapted Runner appeared first on Running Lean wi...
53. How to Overcome Self-Sabotage
January 01, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBSelf-sabotage is when you say you want to lose 30 lbs but you find yourself eating chocolate cake every day. What is happening here? By eating the cake, you are completely undermining what you say you really want for yourself! Why do we do this? In this episode of the podcast, you’ll discover how and why you self-sabotage and learn a few simple strategies for how to overcome self-sabotage. The post 53. How to Overcome Self-Sabotage appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
52. Looking Back and Moving Forward
December 25, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBContrary to what I see plastered all over social media, I don’t think 2020 was that bad of a year, at least it wasn’t for me. In fact, I think 2020 has been my best year yet! In this episode of the podcast, I’m looking back at 2020 and the valuable lessons I learned, and what I’ll be focusing on as I move forward into 2021. The post 52. Looking Back and Moving Forward appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
51. How I Ran a 50k on Zero Calories
December 18, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 34 MBLast weekend I ran the Sloppy Hog 50k. What makes this particular event unique though, is that I did the whole thing without using any fuel at all. In this episode of the podcast, I’m going to break it all down for you and tell you exactly how I did it, and perhaps even more importantly, why I did it. The post 51. How I Ran a 50k on Zero Calories appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
50. How to Create Unstoppable Motivation
December 11, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutes - 37 MBWhether you’re trying to stick to your food plan, or your training schedule when it’s cold and dark outside, you need motivation to make it happen. In this episode of the podcast, I’ll explain where motivation really comes from and offer some tips on how to create unstoppable motivation so you can stick to your plan and hit your goals! The post 50. How to Create Unstoppable Motivation appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
49. Be an Example of What’s Possible
December 04, 2020 06:00 - 26 minutes - 25.1 MBThe Running Lean Manifesto is a set of guiding principles that, when you practice them each day, you can create the life you’ve always wanted for yourself. In this episode of the podcast, I share my thoughts about what it means to live your life in such a way that you become an example of what’s possible for others. The post 49. Be an Example of What’s Possible appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
48. Think, Feel, and Act With Purpose
November 27, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBIf you want anything different than what you already have, you have to look at what’s creating those results, and it’s always your own thoughts, feelings, and actions. Losing weight and keeping it off requires that you learn how to think, feel, and act with purpose. Today, I’m going to explain how all of this works so you can start applying this to your own life and start getting the results that you really want. The post 48. Think, Feel, and Act With Purpose appeared first on Running Lean ...
47. How to Handle the Holidays
November 20, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBThe holidays are a time to gather with loved ones, give thanks for all that we have, and of course, eat and drink ourselves into oblivion...right? OK, maybe that’s just me! In this episode of the podcast, I’m going to offer some practical tips to help you handle the holidays so you don’t roll into 2021 hating yourself and looking like Frosty the Snowman. The post 47. How to Handle the Holidays appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
46. Love Yourself Unconditionally
November 13, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MBIf you’re anything like me and you’ve struggled with your weight, then you probably know what it feels like to kind of hate yourself. When you feel this crappy about yourself, it is going to be almost impossible for you to lose weight, you just can’t do it. In this episode, I’m talking about how to break out of this negative mindset. The answer is to love yourself unconditionally, and I’m going to explain how to do it. The post 46. Love Yourself Unconditionally appeared first on Running Lea...
45. The 5 Habits Runners Must Have to Lose Weight
November 06, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBThe way you make big changes is by consistently doing new things – showing up day after day with drive, determination, and perseverance. In other words…creating new habits. Breaking old habits and creating new ones just might be the single most important thing you can do for yourself. It’s the only way you can make […] The post 45. The 5 Habits Runners Must Have to Lose Weight appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
44. Run Because You Love It
October 30, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBI think we’d all agree that running is hard. But for a lot of us, running can also be a very stressful, anxiety-inducing activity. In this episode, I’m talking about running simply for the love of running, without any other hidden agenda. I believe you should run because you love it. Because if you don't love it, what’s the point? The post 44. Run Because You Love It appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
43. Embrace Discomfort
October 23, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 25.1 MBThe only thing standing between you and your goals is the discomfort of getting them. In this episode of the podcast, I explore what it means to embrace discomfort and why it’s such an important factor in achieving everything meaningful in your life. The post 43. Embrace Discomfort appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
42. Thrive in Your Body
October 16, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBI used to treat my body like a garbage dump. Then one day I made a decision to change everything. In this episode of the podcast, I explain what it means to thrive in your body and why it has become one of my most important guiding principles. The post 42. Thrive in Your Body appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
41. Live Vibrantly
October 09, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MBDo you really want to settle for a life that can only be described as dull, ordinary, or dreary? You can choose to live a dull and dreary life, or you can choose to live a big, bold, beautiful VIBRANT life. In this episode of the podcast, I’m talking about choosing to live vibrantly and why it’s such a powerful principle to live by. The post 41. Live Vibrantly appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
40. Eat Real Food
October 02, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this episode of the podcast, I’m talking about one of the most important principles you should adopt if you want to stop struggling with your weight and start living a healthier, happier life: Eat Real Food. I’ll explain exactly what I mean when I say “Eat Real Food” and why this is such a crucial principle for you to incorporate into your daily life, starting right now, especially if you are a runner. The post 40. Eat Real Food appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
39. Learning to Love the Process
September 25, 2020 05:00 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MBWhen you’re focused solely on the end result, and you’re not there yet, you can begin to hate the process it takes to get you there. Today, I’m talking about learning to love the process and how this simple mindset shift will absolutely change how you approach everything that you do. The post 39. Learning to Love the Process appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
38. Stop Arguing for Your Limitations
September 18, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MBThere are basically two ways to approach any challenge - focus on all the reasons why you can’t do it or focus on all the reasons why you can. Today I want to talk about why we argue for our limitations, how this kind of thinking is keeping you stuck, and I offer some suggestions for what to do instead. The post 38. Stop Arguing for Your Limitations appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
37. How to Solve the Hunger Problem
September 11, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 34.3 MBToday, I’m talking about the problem of hunger and how to solve it. I’ll explain the different types of hunger, how to tell if you are actually hungry, which foods increase your hunger and which reduce it, and how all of this relates to your running. The post 37. How to Solve the Hunger Problem appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
36. The Myths and Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
September 04, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBThere seems to be a lot of misleading information out there about intermittent fasting. Today, I’m going to separate fact from fiction and share all of the incredible positive health benefits of intermittent fasting. The post 36. The Myths and Benefits of Intermittent Fasting appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
35. Embracing The Suck
August 28, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBToday on the podcast, I’m talking about embracing the suck. Most people want to do the opposite, they want to avoid the suck. But here’s the thing, the suck is going to happen whether you like it or not, so it’s better that you learn how to embrace it, rather than resist it. The post 35. Embracing The Suck appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
34. The Ultimate Guide to Oil
August 21, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBEver since we’ve increased our consumption of vegetable oils we’ve just gotten fatter and sicker. What the heck is going on? In this episode, I get to the bottom of this issue and explain why vegetable oils are actually very bad for our health as humans, and what oils you should use instead. The post 34. The Ultimate Guide to Oil appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
33. The Power of Making a Real Commitment
August 14, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBThere’s a subtle but powerful shift that happens in your brain when you decide to go all-in on a goal. Making a real commitment early on in the process is often the one thing that differentiates those who succeed from those who do not. The post 33. The Power of Making a Real Commitment appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
32. Why I Changed My Mind About Eating Meat
August 07, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBIn this episode, I explain what led me to make the switch to eating meat again after being plant-based for the last 10 years, answer questions about why I made this change, and talk about the impact it’s had on my overall health and athletic performance. The post 32. Why I Changed My Mind About Eating Meat appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
31. Jen Wright on How to Breathe for Long-Distance Running
July 31, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBToday we talk about the importance of breathing properly, how to breathe as a long-distance runner, breathing as a way of relieving stress, using breath to promote mindful running and getting into the flow state, belly breathing vs. chest breathing and which is better for running, how to get rid of side stitches, and so much more! The post 31. Jen Wright on How to Breathe for Long-Distance Running appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
30. It’s the Challenges That Change Us
July 24, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 27.1 MBIt’s the challenges that change us - sometimes in profound ways - that we never would have experienced if it weren't for going through all the discomfort of those challenges. The post 30. It’s the Challenges That Change Us appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
The Running Mind Podcast Is Getting a New Name
July 21, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 3.07 MBI'm here with a special edition of the podcast to give you a quick update on what's coming - The Running Mind Podcast is getting a new name! I want the podcast name to more accurately represent the material I'm teaching, and so I'm making a very minor change to the name of the show. The post The Running Mind Podcast Is Getting a New Name appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.