Episodes
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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 make mistakes on race day. Whether you’re a brand new runner and doing your first 5k or you’re a seasoned athlete and running your 20th marathon, I know you’ll get something out of this episode. So today on the podcast it’s all about how to avoid these mistakes and crush your next race.
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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 process, there will always be ups, downs, and even stalls in your weight loss journey. But if you’re really struggling to get the weight moving in the right direction again, you might want to consider whether or not you are eating too much. So in this episode of the podcast, I answer the question, “How do I know if I’m overeating?” and offer some practical tips to help you stop overeating.
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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 powerful indicators of success is a shift in your mindset. So in this episode, I want to talk about the mindset shift required in order to succeed and accomplish everything you want in your life.
The post 247. The Mindset Shift Required in Order to Succeed appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
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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 spent much time talking about the other macronutrients - fat and protein. So this episode is all about the macronutrient that matters most for runners and how it benefits your overall health and fitness.
The post 246. The Macronutrient That Matters Most for Runners appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
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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 about this lately so I thought it would be a good idea to dig into this topic here on the podcast today. In this episode, I’m going to talk about some of the standards we use to determine ideal weight, and why they don't work for everyone, what “natural weight” means, and how to tell when you’re at your natural weight.
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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 they lose motivation. The interesting thing is that there are different motivation strategies that work for different people. Not everyone responds to the same types of motivation. So today I’ve got a few motivation strategies to keep you moving forward so you can actually achieve those big goals.
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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 calories. Honestly, if this worked as advertised, we wouldn’t have a crisis of obesity here in this country, and no one would struggle with their weight. But the truth is, it doesn’t work. Today on the podcast, why counting calories doesn’t work and what you should probably do instead.
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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. With that principle in mind, for this episode of the podcast, I want to share with you my top 10 weight loss tips for runners. These tips should work for most of you - not all of you - so as always, try a few things and find what works for you.
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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 runners who believe in the power of cross-training. Wherever you fall on this spectrum, there are some forms of cross-training that provide more benefits to you as a runner. In this episode, I explain what cross-training is, what it isn’t, and offer suggestions for the best cross-training exercises for runners.
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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 disappointments. The problem is that when most people experience these setbacks, they tend to see them as insurmountable obstacles, and oftentimes, they lead to giving up. So today on the podcast, how to handle setbacks, failures, and disappointments so you can get back on track and accomplish all of your goals.
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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 different. Intermittent fasting is not only safe, but it provides some pretty amazing health benefits, especially when combined with a low-carb diet. Today, I’m going to separate fact from fiction and share all of the incredible positive health benefits that intermittent fasting provides.
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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. So what’s the answer here? Should you restrict certain foods or not? That’s the big question I am going to answer today in this episode of the Running Lean podcast.
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So many people I talk to about losing weight or running faster tell me they just can’t seem to make any progress because they feel stuck. This is a really tough place to be because when you feel stuck, it’s like there’s nothing you can do to get out of it. You feel like nothing will ever work, you feel discouraged, and you feel defeated. Today on the podcast, what to do when you feel stuck so you can get back on track making progress toward your goals.
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Oftentimes when we take on a big challenge like changing how we eat or training for a marathon, we don’t get the results we want fast enough. When 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 236. Replay: Learning to Love the Process appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
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Creating lasting change is hard. It’s uncomfortable, it takes time, and it’s for these reasons that most people will not do it. Also, when most people set out to change, they just start with tactics. But there is a critical first step most people miss in the process. So this episode of the Running Lean podcast is all about the important first step in creating change so you can get to your results faster.
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If you are a runner and you want to improve your speed, endurance, or both, then you’ll want to work on building some lean muscle. The problem is that most runners don’t really know how to build muscle, or they are using an outdated approach that really isn't doing much for them. Building a stronger body will not only help improve your running performance, it will also help you to lose weight, have more energy, and generally feel better all the time. In this episode, what it takes to build lean muscle so you can get leaner, get stronger, and become the most badass version of yourself yet.
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When it comes to creating healthy habits that last, the real key is consistency. You have to take consistent, aligned action if you want to create behavior patterns that get you results. And the key to taking consistent, aligned action is planning ahead. So in this episode of the podcast, you’ll learn the power of planning ahead and why you need to be practicing this right now.
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When most people set goals for themselves, they think small. But is this really what you want for yourself? Not me. I want to set goals that feel scary, uncomfortable, and impossible. In this episode I explain why you shouldn’t be setting small, easily-achievable goals, but instead working on achieving impossible goals.
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It’s that time of the year again! The kids are out of school, the weather is amazing, and you are going on vacation. But you might be worried because in the past, going on vacation meant going off the rails. You’re on vacation so you just want to have fun, right? If this means coming home 10lbs heavier and hating yourself…is it really all that fun? In this episode of the podcast, I’ll offer up some helpful tips for sticking to your plan - even on vacation - so you can come home feeling good about yourself.
The post 231. Replay: Sticking to Your Plan – Even on Vacation appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
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For a lot of runners, the off-season can be a challenging time. It’s so important that what you do in the off-season can often make or break your next race. So today, what to do in the off-season as a runner to ensure you start your next training cycle on the right track.
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