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Running Lean

Running Lean is hosted by Patrick McGilvray - NASN Licensed Primary Sports Nutritionist, NASN Certified Personal Trainer, UESCA Certified Running Coach, Master Life & Success Coach, experienced marathoner and ultrarunner, and The Weight Loss Coach for Runners. Patrick helps runners properly fuel their bodies and their minds so they can achieve peak performance and optimal health and fitness. Whether your goal is to lose weight, get stronger, run faster or further, or improve your mindset, you'll learn it all in this informative, inspirational weekly podcast. Learn more at www.runningleanpodcast.com

Self-Improvement Education Fitness Health & Fitness Sports Running
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
31 minutes
Episodes
300
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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297. Stop Waiting to Feel Ready

297. Stop Waiting to Feel Ready

So many runners tell me they want to lose weight, get stronger, or train smarter—but they keep stalling because they’re “not ready yet.”

They want the timing to be perfect, their schedule to clear up…

00:14:31  |   Fri 05 Sep 2025
296. Getting Lean Without Going Crazy

296. Getting Lean Without Going Crazy

So here’s the deal: runners are some of the fittest people on the planet, and yet so many struggle with weight.

You put in the miles, the effort, the discipline… and the scale shrugs.

Or, you train f…

00:29:48  |   Fri 29 Aug 2025
295. Why You’re Not Getting Stronger (Even Though You’re Lifting)

295. Why You’re Not Getting Stronger (Even Though You’re Lifting)

Today on the podcast I’m breaking down a hard truth a lot of runners need to hear: Why You’re Not Getting Stronger (Even Though You’re Lifting).

If you’ve been showing up, moving weight, and still no…

00:29:42  |   Fri 22 Aug 2025
294. When You Feel Like Nothing’s Working

294. When You Feel Like Nothing’s Working

You know what I’m talking about.

You’re doing the workouts, logging the miles, tracking your food, getting your strength sessions in… and the results?

Nowhere to be found. The scale isn’t budging. Yo…

00:18:01  |   Fri 15 Aug 2025
293. Fat Loss Doesn’t Start in the Kitchen

293. Fat Loss Doesn’t Start in the Kitchen

You’ve probably heard it a million times: “Abs are made in the kitchen.”

And while nutrition definitely plays a role in fat loss, the truth is… it doesn’t start there.

In this episode of the Running …

00:21:31  |   Fri 08 Aug 2025
292. Why Discipline Will Always Beat Motivation

292. Why Discipline Will Always Beat Motivation

Most people think they need to feel motivated in order to eat healthy, work out, or stick to their running schedule.

But here’s the truth—motivation is fleeting.

It might get you started, but it won’…

00:25:14  |   Fri 01 Aug 2025
291. Replay: Common Weight Loss Myths Debunked

291. Replay: Common Weight Loss Myths Debunked

There’s no shortage of advice out there about how to lose weight.

Just eat less, run more, count your calories, cut carbs, do a cleanse, go vegan, try keto—the list goes on and on.

But how much of th…

00:33:02  |   Fri 25 Jul 2025
290. 3 Keys to Building Mental Toughness for Endurance Athletes

290. 3 Keys to Building Mental Toughness for Endurance Athletes

Mental toughness is one of the most powerful tools you can develop as a runner — and also one of the most overlooked.

Physical training is important, sure.

But if you don’t also train your mindset, y…

00:21:34  |   Fri 18 Jul 2025
289. 10 Food Swaps to Help You Eat Healthier (Without Hating Your Life)

289. 10 Food Swaps to Help You Eat Healthier (Without Hating Your Life)

Let’s be real—eating healthy can feel like a total drag sometimes, especially when all your favorite foods seem to be off-limits.

But what if I told you that you don’t have to give up everything you …

00:27:35  |   Fri 11 Jul 2025
288. Dumb Stuff Runners Do (And What to Do Instead)

288. Dumb Stuff Runners Do (And What to Do Instead)

We’ve all done it—worn cotton socks on a long run, tried something new on race day, asked a Facebook group to diagnose our injury.

Runners are awesome… but we also do some pretty dumb stuff sometimes…

00:28:17  |   Fri 04 Jul 2025
287. How to Eat for Fat Loss Without Losing Performance

287. How to Eat for Fat Loss Without Losing Performance

One of the biggest myths in the running world is that you can’t lose fat and keep running strong at the same time.
Well…I’m here to tell you that’s just not true.
The key is learning how to fuel your…
00:25:52  |   Fri 27 Jun 2025
286. How to Train Smart When It’s Stupid Hot

286. How to Train Smart When It’s Stupid Hot

Summer is here, and that means the heat and humidity are officially in full swing.
If you’re training for a race or just trying to stay consistent with your running this time of year, you’ve got to a…
00:23:22  |   Fri 20 Jun 2025
285. The Top 5 Leg Strengthening Exercises for Runners

285. The Top 5 Leg Strengthening Exercises for Runners

Building leg strength is one of the most effective—and most overlooked—ways to improve your running. In this episode of the podcast, I’m sharing the top 5 leg strengthening exercises for runners. The…
00:32:46  |   Fri 13 Jun 2025
284. Overcoming Limiting Beliefs: How to Stop Arguing for Your Limitations

284. Overcoming Limiting Beliefs: How to Stop Arguing for Your Limitations

If you’ve ever said things like, “I can’t lose weight,” “I don’t have time,” or “I’m just not strong enough,” then you’ve experienced the power of limiting beliefs.
These are the deeply held thoughts…
00:28:27  |   Fri 06 Jun 2025
283. Want to Transform Your Body? Shift Your Mindset.

283. Want to Transform Your Body? Shift Your Mindset.

Struggling to lose weight even though you’re putting in the miles?
It might not be your training plan or your nutrition—it might be your mindset.
In this episode of the Running Lean Podcast, I dive i…
00:21:49  |   Fri 30 May 2025
282. Why Runners Struggle With Strength Training (And How to Fix It)

282. Why Runners Struggle With Strength Training (And How to Fix It)

If you’re a runner, you’ve probably heard that strength training can help you run faster, stay injury-free, and perform better overall.
But knowing it’s important and actually doing it are two very d…
00:39:42  |   Fri 23 May 2025
281. Replay: Weight Loss Is Not the Goal

281. Replay: Weight Loss Is Not the Goal

Most people think the key to better health is simply losing weight.
So they set a goal, like “lose 30 pounds by August,” and go all in.
But somewhere along the way, they hit a stall, get frustrated, …
00:23:30  |   Fri 16 May 2025
280. How to Fix Your Relationship with Food

280. How to Fix Your Relationship with Food

Are you constantly stressing about what to eat, feeling guilty after meals, or using running to “earn” your food?
You’re not alone — and it’s time for a change.
In this week’s episode of the Running …
00:30:59  |   Fri 09 May 2025
279. Unlock Metabolic Flexibility: Become a Better Fat Burner and Boost Your Endurance

279. Unlock Metabolic Flexibility: Become a Better Fat Burner and Boost Your Endurance

Want to run longer, feel stronger, and avoid hitting the wall?
Then you’ll definitely want to check out this week’s episode of the Running Lean Podcast: “Unlock Metabolic Flexibility: Become a Better…
00:39:44  |   Fri 02 May 2025
278. The 5 Biggest Lies We Tell Ourselves About Diet and Exercise

278. The 5 Biggest Lies We Tell Ourselves About Diet and Exercise

Let’s be real—when it comes to diet and exercise, we’re all guilty of telling ourselves a few little lies.
You know the ones: “I’ll start on Monday,” or “I don’t have time,” or even “I deserve this c…
00:30:43  |   Fri 25 Apr 2025
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