Running Lean

277. Runners: Stop Trying to Lose Weight! Do This Instead.


Listen Later

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I’m flipping the script on the outdated belief that lighter always means better.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 this episode, I’ll dive into why focusing on body weight can actually hold you back—and what you should prioritize instead to boost your running performance, strength, and overall health.

Whether you’re a new runner or a seasoned athlete, it’s time to rethink the goal of weight loss and train smarter.

Free Fat Loss Training for Runners

If you’re a runner and you struggle to lose fat, then I have just the thing to help you get started on the right track.

I put together a brand-new, fun (and free) training just for you called “5 Simple Steps to Becoming a Leaner, Stronger Runner”

I will teach you how to lose fat the RIGHT way and keep it off for good…without running a million miles a week!

Here are a few things that you’ll learn in this in-depth training…

  • Why running more and eating less is not an effective way to lose fat
  • The one thing runners don’t do when trying to lose fat
  • The best fuel to use to improve your endurance and your fat loss
  • The mindset shifts required to make these changes last for life
  • The surprising key to losing weight and keeping it off for good
  • And so much more…
  • You will learn how to crush your weight loss goals AND your running goals directly from me – The Weight Loss Coach for Runners.

    If you’re ready to get leaner and stronger, run faster and longer, and become the healthiest, most badass version of yourself, then you need to check out this free training now!

    The post 277. Runners: Stop Trying to Lose Weight! Do This Instead. appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    Running LeanBy Patrick McGilvray

    • 4.7
    • 4.7
    • 4.7
    • 4.7
    • 4.7

    4.7

    237 ratings


    More shows like Running Lean

    View all
    Marathon Training Academy by Angie and Trevor

    Marathon Training Academy

    1,500 Listeners

    Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running by RunnersConnect : Running Coaching Community

    Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running

    886 Listeners

    The Strength Running Podcast by Jason Fitzgerald

    The Strength Running Podcast

    1,292 Listeners

    Running Rogue by Chris McClung

    Running Rogue

    472 Listeners

    The Rambling Runner Podcast by Matt Chittim

    The Rambling Runner Podcast

    494 Listeners

    The Runner's World UK Podcast by Runner's World UK

    The Runner's World UK Podcast

    50 Listeners

    Run4PRs by Run4PRs

    Run4PRs

    190 Listeners

    For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running by Jonathan Levitt

    For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

    404 Listeners

    The Run Smarter Podcast by Brodie Sharpe

    The Run Smarter Podcast

    137 Listeners

    The Women's Running Podcast by Esther Newman

    The Women's Running Podcast

    75 Listeners

    The Running Explained Podcast by Elisabeth Scott

    The Running Explained Podcast

    431 Listeners

    Fuel for the Sole by Fuel for the Sole

    Fuel for the Sole

    23 Listeners

    The Planted Runner by Evergreen Podcasts

    The Planted Runner

    359 Listeners

    The Running Channel Podcast by The Running Channel

    The Running Channel Podcast

    143 Listeners

    Tread Lightly Running Podcast by Amanda Brooks and Laura Norris

    Tread Lightly Running Podcast

    307 Listeners