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
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 300
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
277. Runners: Stop Trying to Lose Weight! Do This Instead.
If you’re constantly chasing the scale, thinking weight loss will make you faster or fitter, this one’s for you.
I’m flipping the script on the outdated belief that lighter always means better.
In th…
I’m flipping the script on the outdated belief that lighter always means better.
In th…
00:31:26 |
Fri 18 Apr 2025
276. Does Coffee Help or Hurt Your Running Performance?
Today’s podcast is all about a question that many runners have asked me: “Does coffee help or hurt your running performance?”
You probably already start your day with a cup of coffee — but are you us…
You probably already start your day with a cup of coffee — but are you us…
00:28:03 |
Fri 11 Apr 2025
275. How to Handle Injury or Illness the Right Way
If you’ve ever been sidelined by injury or illness, you know the frustration, fear, and doubt that come with it.
But time off doesn’t necessarily mean falling behind—it’s an opportunity to rebuild st…
But time off doesn’t necessarily mean falling behind—it’s an opportunity to rebuild st…
00:21:30 |
Fri 04 Apr 2025
274. Taking Full Ownership of Your Results
If you’re a runner trying to lose weight but keep hitting roadblocks, I’ve got news for you—your results are 100% your responsibility.
No more blaming bad genetics, lack of time, or anything outside …
No more blaming bad genetics, lack of time, or anything outside …
00:23:03 |
Fri 28 Mar 2025
273. Why Runners Should Be Lifting Heavy Weights
I hear this almost every single day from runners all over the world: “I hate strength training.”
I get it, I used to feel the same way many years ago.
I thought running 30-40 miles a week was enough …
I get it, I used to feel the same way many years ago.
I thought running 30-40 miles a week was enough …
00:27:37 |
Fri 21 Mar 2025
272. Breaking Through Weight Loss Plateaus
Hitting a plateau or a stall in your weight loss journey is inevitable. It will happen.
The problem isn’t that you hit a plateau, the problem is how you deal with it.
Most people hit a stall and get …
The problem isn’t that you hit a plateau, the problem is how you deal with it.
Most people hit a stall and get …
00:28:57 |
Fri 14 Mar 2025
271. Top 10 Biggest Myths about Weight Loss
There is so much information out there these days about the right and wrong way to lose weight.
Do this, not that, eat this, not that, and all these different diets and exercise routines all designed…
Do this, not that, eat this, not that, and all these different diets and exercise routines all designed…
00:45:10 |
Fri 07 Mar 2025
270. The Number One Key to All Success
If you want to succeed at anything – losing weight, running a faster marathon – there is one thing you have to start doing.
This one thing is nothing you don’t already know, but no one really likes t…
This one thing is nothing you don’t already know, but no one really likes t…
00:28:14 |
Fri 28 Feb 2025
269. Replay: 5 Dieting Disasters Runners Need to Avoid
When it comes to losing weight, there are many, many approaches you can take – some of them will work while others definitely will not.
Runners especially need to be mindful of their approach to weig…
Runners especially need to be mindful of their approach to weig…
00:41:33 |
Fri 21 Feb 2025
268. When Your Weight Loss Journey Gets Frustrating
It doesn’t matter how much weight you have to lose or how long you’ve been at it, there will eventually come a time when things will get frustrating for you.
You might experience a stall or a plateau…
You might experience a stall or a plateau…
00:29:02 |
Fri 14 Feb 2025
267. 5 Training Principles All Runners Need to Know
For most runners, training is just something you do.
You find a training program, lace up your shoes, then get out there and follow the plan.
This is great and can definitely lead to awesome results,…
You find a training program, lace up your shoes, then get out there and follow the plan.
This is great and can definitely lead to awesome results,…
00:27:13 |
Fri 07 Feb 2025
266. Is It Better to Run Faster or Longer?
Most of the runners I work with would like to get better at running.
Some are just getting started, others would be considered seasoned athletes.
Despite their abilities, they all share a common goal…
Some are just getting started, others would be considered seasoned athletes.
Despite their abilities, they all share a common goal…
00:33:42 |
Fri 31 Jan 2025
265. 3 Keys to Improve Your Running and Extend Your Life
There are many, many ways to improve your health and fitness and become a better runner.
There are countless books and podcasts that cover these topics in great detail.
This is great, but one of the …
There are countless books and podcasts that cover these topics in great detail.
This is great, but one of the …
00:39:52 |
Fri 24 Jan 2025
264. Knowledge is Overrated
There is no lack of knowledge in the world we live in today.
Just about every bit of knowledge that’s ever been known to humankind is available to us in our hands, on our phones, in just a few second…
Just about every bit of knowledge that’s ever been known to humankind is available to us in our hands, on our phones, in just a few second…
00:21:51 |
Fri 17 Jan 2025
263. Why You Need to Ditch the Diet Mentality
There are so many ads and promotions these days for different diets, it’s almost overwhelming.
Everybody wants to sell you the magic pill – the easy, simple diet that will allow you to eat all the fo…
Everybody wants to sell you the magic pill – the easy, simple diet that will allow you to eat all the fo…
00:26:09 |
Fri 10 Jan 2025
262. Forget the New Year’s Resolutions and Do This Instead
It’s the start of a new year and lots of people are making New Year’s resolutions.
I’ve seen all kinds of posts on social media over the last few days from people saying they are going to run every s…
I’ve seen all kinds of posts on social media over the last few days from people saying they are going to run every s…
00:26:00 |
Fri 03 Jan 2025
261. Replay: How Your Thinking (More Than Anything Else) Determines Your Results
When it comes to fitness, so much attention is put on your actions – what you should and shouldn’t do.
Eat this, not that. Lift this way, not that. Train like this, not that.
I’m not suggesting you s…
Eat this, not that. Lift this way, not that. Train like this, not that.
I’m not suggesting you s…
00:32:22 |
Fri 27 Dec 2024
260. 10 Hard Truths About Fitness No One Is Talking About
There is a lot of information out there these days on what it means to be healthy and fit.
My social media feeds are full of health and fitness experts spouting all kinds of opinions and ideas and pr…
My social media feeds are full of health and fitness experts spouting all kinds of opinions and ideas and pr…
00:33:33 |
Fri 20 Dec 2024
259. Choose Your Hard
When it comes to accomplishing big goals, you have to expect things to get hard.
For example, losing weight takes time, and for some it can be a long and challenging road to get there.
Yes, losing we…
For example, losing weight takes time, and for some it can be a long and challenging road to get there.
Yes, losing we…
00:20:53 |
Fri 13 Dec 2024
258. The Truth About Comfort Food
It’s that time of year when the days are getting shorter and colder, the holidays are upon us, and all you feel like doing is staying in and eating comfort food.
I get it. I feel this too. And just s…
I get it. I feel this too. And just s…
00:25:01 |
Fri 06 Dec 2024
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