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.

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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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