Running Lean

309. Functional Strength for Aging Runners: Stay Powerful for Life

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. The post 309. Functional Strength for Aging Runners: Stay Powerful for Life [https://www.runningleanpodcast.com/309-functional-strength-for-aging-runners-stay-powerful-for-life/] appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray [https://www.runningleanpodcast.com].

308. The Hidden Ways Runners Overeat (Without Realizing It)

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. The post 308. The Hidden Ways Runners Overeat (Without Realizing It) [https://www.runningleanpodcast.com/308-the-hidden-ways-runners-overeat-without-realizing-it/] appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray [https://www.runningleanpodcast.com].

307. The Off-Season Advantage: Build Strength and Endurance While Others Rest

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. The post 307. The Off-Season Advantage: Build Strength and Endurance While Others Rest [https://www.runningleanpodcast.com/307-the-off-season-advantage-build-strength-and-endurance-while-others-rest/] appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray [https://www.runningleanpodcast.com].

306. Understanding and Identifying Self-Sabotage

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. The post 306. Understanding and Identifying Self-Sabotage [https://www.runningleanpodcast.com/306-understanding-and-identifying-self-sabotage/] appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray [https://www.runningleanpodcast.com].

305. What to Do When You Hit the Wall

Sometimes it’s during a marathon when your body just says “no more,” but other times, it’s just life that stops you cold. You lose motivation, faith, or direction — and it feels like there’s no way through. But what if the wall isn’t the end? What if it’s actually the path? In this episode of Running Lean called “What to Do When You Hit the Wall,” I’m talking about how to face the hardest moments in your life and find the strength to move through them. Whether you’re struggling in your running, your health, or just life in general, this episode will help you reframe those challenges and see them for what they really are — opportunities to grow stronger, wiser, and more resilient than ever. This one’s honest, emotional, and powerful — don’t miss it. The post 305. What to Do When You Hit the Wall [https://www.runningleanpodcast.com/305-what-to-do-when-you-hit-the-wall/] appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray [https://www.runningleanpodcast.com].