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
257. Replay: Handling the Holidays Like a Badass
The holidays can be a very difficult time of the year for a lot of people.
Shopping for gifts, planning social events, spending more time with family, and the added end-of-year demands at work can al…
Shopping for gifts, planning social events, spending more time with family, and the added end-of-year demands at work can al…
00:25:51 |
Fri 29 Nov 2024
256. Why Runners Need Help Losing Weight
I’ve received a lot of comments on my social media posts over the years basically saying that if you are a runner, you shouldn’t need help losing weight.
Comments like, “If you want to lose weight, j…
Comments like, “If you want to lose weight, j…
00:24:46 |
Fri 22 Nov 2024
255. The Shortcut to Health & Fitness Success
Everyone wants to know how to lose weight, how to get healthier, how to run faster, and how to get there as quickly as possible.
We have become a society of instant gratification, from instantly down…
We have become a society of instant gratification, from instantly down…
00:24:30 |
Fri 15 Nov 2024
254. How Do I Know If I’m Self-Sabotaging?
Just about all of us will eventually engage in some type of self-sabotaging behavior.
Most of the time though, you don’t know when you’re doing it.
Self-sabotage is often confused with failure, being…
Most of the time though, you don’t know when you’re doing it.
Self-sabotage is often confused with failure, being…
00:19:53 |
Fri 08 Nov 2024
253. Lessons Learned at Marine Corps Marathon
This past weekend I had the privilege to be a part of the 49th annual Marine Corps Marathon.
Just to be clear, I did not run the race, instead, I was able to be a part of this amazing event from a ve…
Just to be clear, I did not run the race, instead, I was able to be a part of this amazing event from a ve…
00:22:47 |
Fri 01 Nov 2024
252. Practicing the Art of Discipline
When you think of discipline, what comes to mind?
For some, it conjures up images of obeying rules and doling out punishment for anyone who disobeys.
But when I think of discipline I think of trainin…
For some, it conjures up images of obeying rules and doling out punishment for anyone who disobeys.
But when I think of discipline I think of trainin…
00:23:57 |
Fri 25 Oct 2024
251. How to Run Smarter with Brodie Sharpe
If you’re a runner and you’ve ever dealt with a running-related injury, then this episode is especially for you.
I recently sat down with Brodie Sharpe, a physiotherapist from Melbourne, Australia an…
I recently sat down with Brodie Sharpe, a physiotherapist from Melbourne, Australia an…
00:59:01 |
Fri 18 Oct 2024
250. 3 Things You Need to Do to Get Yourself Unstuck
Have you ever felt like you just can’t seem to make any progress toward a goal?
Have you ever found it difficult to get started eating right or exercising regularly?
Have you ever made some progress …
Have you ever found it difficult to get started eating right or exercising regularly?
Have you ever made some progress …
00:19:15 |
Fri 11 Oct 2024
249. Avoid These Mistakes and Crush Your Next Race
It’s that time of the year when every weekend it seems there are a ton of races going on all over the world.
And a lot of runners who’ve worked really hard over the last few months will inevitably ma…
And a lot of runners who’ve worked really hard over the last few months will inevitably ma…
00:33:07 |
Fri 04 Oct 2024
248. How Do I Know if I’m Overeating?
If you want to lose weight and you’re finding it difficult – maybe you’ve hit a plateau and can’t seem to get the weight moving again – this episode is for you.
Losing weight is never a linear proces…
Losing weight is never a linear proces…
00:23:43 |
Fri 27 Sep 2024
247. The Mindset Shift Required in Order to Succeed
Lots of factors go into whether or not you will successfully achieve a goal.
How bad you want it, where you are in your life, your physical limitations just to name a few.
But one of the most powerfu…
How bad you want it, where you are in your life, your physical limitations just to name a few.
But one of the most powerfu…
00:25:33 |
Fri 20 Sep 2024
246. The Macronutrient That Matters Most for Runners
I talk a lot about carbs here on the podcast, mainly why it’s advised to keep your carbs low if you’re a runner who wants to lose weight and use body fat as fuel for running.
I realized I haven’t spe…
I realized I haven’t spe…
00:22:38 |
Fri 13 Sep 2024
245. Replay: How to Tell When You’re at Your Natural Weight
I talk a lot about losing weight and eventually getting to your “natural weight” but I’ve never really taken the time to explain what your “natural weight” is.
Several people have been asking me abou…
Several people have been asking me abou…
00:22:12 |
Fri 06 Sep 2024
244. Motivation Strategies to Keep You Moving Forward
If you have a big goal like losing weight and keeping it off, then you know it is going to take a while to reach that goal.
One of the main reasons people don’t reach their weight loss goal is that t…
One of the main reasons people don’t reach their weight loss goal is that t…
00:19:12 |
Fri 30 Aug 2024
243. Why Counting Calories Doesn’t Work
When it comes to weight loss tips, one principle stands out among all the others: counting calories.
For decades, you’ve been told that the only way to lose weight is to make sure you count all your …
For decades, you’ve been told that the only way to lose weight is to make sure you count all your …
00:25:00 |
Fri 23 Aug 2024
242. Top 10 Weight Loss Tips for Runners
There is so much contradictory advice out there when it comes to losing weight.
It’s really hard to know what’s right and what’s just BS.
I’ve always taken the approach that you need to ignore most o…
It’s really hard to know what’s right and what’s just BS.
I’ve always taken the approach that you need to ignore most o…
00:27:35 |
Fri 16 Aug 2024
241. The Best Cross-Training Exercises for Runners
A lot of runners believe that when it comes to exercise, running is more than enough.
They love running, do it 6-7 days a week, and don’t feel the need to do anything else.
Then there are those runne…
They love running, do it 6-7 days a week, and don’t feel the need to do anything else.
Then there are those runne…
00:21:46 |
Fri 09 Aug 2024
240. How to Handle Setbacks, Failures, and Disappointments
When it comes to going after big goals like losing weight and keeping it off or running a faster marathon, it is pretty much a guarantee that you will experience setbacks, failures and disappointment…
00:28:05 |
Fri 02 Aug 2024
239. Replay: The Myths and Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
There seems to be a lot of misleading information out there about intermittent fasting.
People think it will mess up your metabolism, or it’s unsafe, or it’s just plain crazy.
The truth is very diffe…
People think it will mess up your metabolism, or it’s unsafe, or it’s just plain crazy.
The truth is very diffe…
00:38:38 |
Fri 26 Jul 2024
238. Should You Restrict Certain Foods?
When it comes to changing your diet in order to lose weight or just be healthier, most people feel like whatever they do is too restrictive.
They feel like you should be able to eat anything you want…
They feel like you should be able to eat anything you want…
00:28:08 |
Fri 19 Jul 2024
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