In The Leaner, Stronger Runner Framework – Part 2: How Runners Should Actually Eat, we’re talking about the piece that confuses more runners than anything else: food.

Most runners think eating better means eating less, cutting out carbs completely, or just being more disciplined.

And for a while, that might seem like it’s working.

But then the hunger ramps up, recovery slows down, energy crashes, and running starts to feel way harder than it should.

In this episode, I’m breaking down how runners should actually eat if they want to burn fat, recover faster, and stop feeling like food is a constant mental tug-of-war.

This isn’t about meal plans, calorie counting, or eating perfectly. It’s about fueling in a way that supports your training instead of fighting against it.

If you’ve ever felt confused, frustrated, or stuck when it comes to food and running, this episode is going to bring a lot of clarity.

Ready to stop guessing and start making real progress?

If you’re training hard but not getting the results you want…

That’s exactly why I created The Leaner, Stronger Runner Project.

This is a step-by-step coaching program for runners who want to:

You’ll get clear guidance, proven strategies, and ongoing coaching — all designed specifically for runners. No extremes. No random plans. No spinning your wheels.

If you’re ready to train smarter, fuel better, and finally feel strong in your body again,

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If you’re a runner who feels like you’re doing everything “right” but still not getting the results you want, this episode is for you.

This is The Leaner, Stronger Runner Framework – Part 1: Why Running More Isn’t the Answer. And today, we’re going to take a hard look at one of the biggest mistakes runners make when they’re trying to lose weight and improve performance—just doing more miles and hoping it eventually works.

Because for most runners, running more often, longer, or harder doesn’t fix the problem. It actually makes things worse.

In this episode, I’ll explain what’s really happening inside your body, why effort doesn’t always equal progress, and what you should focus on instead if you want to feel lighter, stronger, and make running feel easier again.

This is Part 1 of a short, powerful series designed to give you clarity, quick wins, and a simple framework you can start using right away—without burning yourself out.

So if running feels harder than it should…

this episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh air.

Ready to stop guessing and start making real progress?

If you’re training hard but not getting the results you want…

That’s exactly why I created The Leaner, Stronger Runner Project.

This is a step-by-step coaching program for runners who want to:

You’ll get clear guidance, proven strategies, and ongoing coaching — all designed specifically for runners. No extremes. No random plans. No spinning your wheels.

If you’re ready to train smarter, fuel better, and finally feel strong in your body again,

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This episode is called “What This Year Taught You (If You’re Willing to Look)”, and it’s probably one of the most important conversations we can have right now.

Before you rush into setting new goals, new races, or another plan that promises everything will be different next year, I want you to pause.

Because if you don’t take the time to reflect on what this year actually showed you—about your habits, your mindset, your training, and your relationship with your body—you’re likely to repeat the same patterns all over again.

Today, we’re not talking about success or failure.

We’re talking about lessons. Honest ones.

The kind that lead to real change—if you’re willing to look at them.

This is a reflective, slightly uncomfortable, but incredibly powerful year-end reset that can change how you show up next year—not just as a runner, but as a human being.

Ready to stop guessing and start making real progress?

If you’re training hard but not getting the results you want…

That’s exactly why I created The Leaner, Stronger Runner Project.

This is a step-by-step coaching program for runners who want to:

You’ll get clear guidance, proven strategies, and ongoing coaching — all designed specifically for runners. No extremes. No random plans. No spinning your wheels.

If you’re ready to train smarter, fuel better, and finally feel strong in your body again,

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Every January, runners do the same thing. They get fired up, set big goals, promise themselves this year will be different… and a few weeks later, they’re right back where they started.

That’s why today’s episode is called “Why Starting Over Every January Never Works (And What Actually Does)”.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reason January motivation fades so fast, why relying on willpower is a losing strategy, and how the motivation → burnout → quitting cycle keeps runners stuck year after year.

More importantly, I’ll show you what actually works if you want to get leaner, get stronger, and make running feel easier—not just in January, but all year long.

This episode also connects directly to something I’ve been building for a long time—because so many of you have been asking for a better way.

If you’re done starting over and ready to do this differently, you’re going to want to listen all the way through.

Ready to stop guessing and start making real progress?

If you’re training hard but not getting the results you want…

That’s exactly why I created The Leaner, Stronger Runner Project.

This is a step-by-step coaching program for runners who want to:

You’ll get clear guidance, proven strategies, and ongoing coaching — all designed specifically for runners. No extremes. No random plans. No spinning your wheels.

If you’re ready to train smarter, fuel better, and finally feel strong in your body again,

That’s how you stop starting over — and start running lean.

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The holidays can feel like a minefield for runners—parties, travel, family dynamics, big emotions, endless food, disrupted routines… it’s a lot.

That’s why in this week’s episode, “The Holiday Survival Plan for Runners: Stay Lean, Stay Strong, Stay Sane,” I’m giving you a simple, realistic, no-nonsense plan to help you navigate the season with confidence.

This isn’t another “avoid the cookies” conversation.

This is about staying mentally grounded, honoring your goals, staying consistent with your training, and actually enjoying the holidays without feeling like you’re constantly battling temptation or starting over in January.

You’re going to learn how to handle parties, food pressure, travel, stress, emotional eating, and schedule chaos—without losing momentum and without feeling deprived.

If you want this holiday season to feel easier, calmer, and more intentional, you’re absolutely going to want to listen to this one.

Ready to stop guessing and start getting results?

If you’re done spinning your wheels trying to lose weight and get stronger on your own, then coaching might be exactly what you need.

I’ll help you:

This is personalized, 1:1 coaching designed specifically for runners like you—because cookie-cutter plans don’t cut it.

If you’re ready to finally reach your weight loss and running goals (and stay there),

Want to lose weight without giving up running or starving yourself?

I’ve got you.

I created a fun (and free) training that walks you through the exact steps to become a leaner, stronger runner—and keep the weight off for good.

It’s called:

In this training, you’ll learn:

If you’re ready to lose weight the right way and become the healthiest, most badass version of yourself…

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Today on the podcast, we’re digging into something that every runner deals with but almost no one talks about openly: “The Lies We Tell Ourselves About Losing Weight.”

These thoughts are subtle.

They’re sneaky.

They feel reasonable.

And that’s exactly why they keep so many runners stuck.

We tell ourselves little stories like “I run so much, I should be able to eat whatever I want,” or “I’ll start eating better after my race,” or “It’s just my hormones,” and we don’t even question them.

They become invisible barriers that quietly sabotage our progress.

In this episode, I’m going to shine a big bright light on the most common lies runners tell themselves about losing weight, why they feel so true, and how to shift into thoughts that actually support your goals.

If you’re ready for honesty, clarity, and a massive mindset upgrade… this one’s for you.

Ready to stop guessing and start getting results?

If you’re done spinning your wheels trying to lose weight and get stronger on your own, then coaching might be exactly what you need.

I’ll help you:

This is personalized, 1:1 coaching designed specifically for runners like you—because cookie-cutter plans don’t cut it.

If you’re ready to finally reach your weight loss and running goals (and stay there),

Want to lose weight without giving up running or starving yourself?

I’ve got you.

I created a fun (and free) training that walks you through the exact steps to become a leaner, stronger runner—and keep the weight off for good.

It’s called:

In this training, you’ll learn:

If you’re ready to lose weight the right way and become the healthiest, most badass version of yourself…

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In this week’s episode of the Running Lean podcast, I’m diving into a topic that becomes absolutely essential as we get older—Functional Strength for Aging Runners: Stay Powerful for Life.

If you’re a runner in your 40s, 50s, 60s, or beyond, you already know that things start to feel a little different as the years go by.

Maybe your paces slow down, maybe recovery takes longer, maybe those annoying aches and pains pop up more often.

But here’s the truth: none of this has to mean decline.

You can stay strong, fast, confident, and powerful for decades—if you’re training the right way.

Functional strength is your secret weapon.

It keeps you moving well, running efficiently, and feeling capable both on the run and in your everyday life.

If you want to run strong for life, this episode is your blueprint.

Let’s keep you performing at your best for many years to come.

Ready to stop guessing and start getting results?

If you’re done spinning your wheels trying to lose weight and get stronger on your own, then coaching might be exactly what you need.

I’ll help you:

This is personalized, 1:1 coaching designed specifically for runners like you—because cookie-cutter plans don’t cut it.

If you’re ready to finally reach your weight loss and running goals (and stay there),

Want to lose weight without giving up running or starving yourself?

I’ve got you.

I created a fun (and free) training that walks you through the exact steps to become a leaner, stronger runner—and keep the weight off for good.

It’s called:

In this training, you’ll learn:

If you’re ready to lose weight the right way and become the healthiest, most badass version of yourself…

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Today on the podcast, we’re talking about something that most runners think they understand but almost always get wrong.

It’s the subtle, sneaky stuff we do around food that feels harmless… but consistently slows our progress, stalls fat loss, and keeps us struggling more than we should.

This episode is called “The Hidden Ways Runners Overeat (Without Realizing It),” and once you hear these patterns, you’ll start seeing them everywhere.

We’re diving deep into mindless eating, “healthy” overeating, weekend creep, training hunger, emotional snacking, and—most importantly—how to take back control.

If you’ve been running consistently but not seeing the changes you expected… if your eating feels mostly “fine” but something still isn’t working… or if you’re tired of feeling like you take one step forward and one step back, this episode will give you the clarity you’ve been missing.

Ready to stop guessing and start getting results?

If you’re done spinning your wheels trying to lose weight and get stronger on your own, then coaching might be exactly what you need.

I’ll help you:

This is personalized, 1:1 coaching designed specifically for runners like you—because cookie-cutter plans don’t cut it.

If you’re ready to finally reach your weight loss and running goals (and stay there),

Want to lose weight without giving up running or starving yourself?

I’ve got you.

I created a fun (and free) training that walks you through the exact steps to become a leaner, stronger runner—and keep the weight off for good.

It’s called:

In this training, you’ll learn:

If you’re ready to lose weight the right way and become the healthiest, most badass version of yourself…

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This week on the podcast, I’m talking about something most runners overlook completely—the off-season.

And the truth is, if you use it the right way, it can become your biggest competitive edge.

That’s exactly what we’re getting into inside this episode, The Off-Season Advantage: Build Strength and Endurance While Others Rest.

Most runners come out of race season tired, beat up, and unsure of what to do next.

They either keep pushing too hard or they stop training altogether.

But the off-season is actually where the real transformation happens.

This is the phase where you can rebuild your body, increase your strength, expand your aerobic engine, and set yourself up for massive success in the next training block.

So if you want to make real progress while everyone else is shutting it down, don’t skip this one.

Ready to stop guessing and start getting results?

If you’re done spinning your wheels trying to lose weight and get stronger on your own, then coaching might be exactly what you need.

I’ll help you:

This is personalized, 1:1 coaching designed specifically for runners like you—because cookie-cutter plans don’t cut it.

If you’re ready to finally reach your weight loss and running goals (and stay there),

Want to lose weight without giving up running or starving yourself?

I’ve got you.

I created a fun (and free) training that walks you through the exact steps to become a leaner, stronger runner—and keep the weight off for good.

It’s called:

In this training, you’ll learn:

If you’re ready to lose weight the right way and become the healthiest, most badass version of yourself…

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In this week’s episode of the Running Lean Podcast, I’m diving deep into a topic that affects every single one of us—Understanding and Identifying Self-Sabotage.

If you’ve ever made progress toward your running or weight loss goals, only to find yourself slipping back into old habits, this episode is going to hit home.

You’ll learn what self-sabotage actually is (and what it isn’t), how to recognize when you’re doing it, and the surprising reasons why we all do it.

Most importantly, I’ll show you how to start breaking the cycle so you can finally build real, lasting consistency.

This is not about guilt or shame—it’s about awareness and growth.

Once you see how you’ve been getting in your own way, you’ll have the power to stop doing it and start creating the results you’ve been working for.

Ready to stop guessing and start getting results?

If you’re done spinning your wheels trying to lose weight and get stronger on your own, then coaching might be exactly what you need.

I’ll help you:

This is personalized, 1:1 coaching designed specifically for runners like you—because cookie-cutter plans don’t cut it.

If you’re ready to finally reach your weight loss and running goals (and stay there),

Want to lose weight without giving up running or starving yourself?

I’ve got you.

I created a fun (and free) training that walks you through the exact steps to become a leaner, stronger runner—and keep the weight off for good.

It’s called:

In this training, you’ll learn:

If you’re ready to lose weight the right way and become the healthiest, most badass version of yourself…

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