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Running Lean

Patrick McGilvray

Get leaner and get stronger so you can run faster and run longer than you ever thought possible.

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323. How to Lose Weight Without Tanking Your Running

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2026/03/06

If you’re a runner trying to lose weight, you’ve probably run into this frustrating experience: you start cutting calories, trying to “eat clean,” maybe even running more… and suddenly your runs feel terrible.Your energy drops. Your pace slows down. Workouts feel harder than they should. And sometimes you end up gaining the weight back anyway. This happens all the time. Runners assume the solution is to eat less and run more. But that approach almost always backfires. Today I’m going to walk you

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322. How to Build Unshakable Self-Trust

Running Lean ·

2026/02/27

Today we’re talking about something that impacts every single workout, every food choice, and every goal you set—but almost nobody trains directly: self-trust.In this episode, How to Build Unshakable Self-Trust, I’m breaking down what self-trust actually is, what it’s not, why so many runners quietly lose it, and—most importantly—how to build it back stronger than ever. Because here’s the truth: if you don’t trust yourself, you’ll second-guess your training, sabotage your nutrition, overcommit,

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321. Run Faster Without Getting Fitter: The Truth...

Running Lean ·

2026/02/20

Today’s episode is called “Run Faster Without Getting Fitter: The Truth About Running Economy.”Most runners think getting faster means building a bigger engine—more miles, harder workouts, better VO₂ max. And while that stuff matters, it’s not the whole story. There’s something else that might be even more important. Running economy. It’s one of the most overlooked performance variables out there—and improving it can mean running faster at the exact same fitness level. Same heart rate. Same oxygen

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320. Your Weak Links Are Slowing You Down

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2026/02/13

Today’s episode is called “Your Weak Links Are Slowing You Down” — and if running has been feeling harder than it should lately, this might be the reason why.Most runners think the problem is fitness. Or age. Or mileage. So they run more. Push harder. Add speed work. But they ignore the small, unglamorous parts of the body that actually control everything: the ankles, the hips, and the core. When those areas aren’t doing their job, your stride gets inefficient. Your power leaks. Your pace plateaus

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319. The Winter Running Survival Guide

Running Lean ·

2026/02/06

Winter can either break your running routine—or quietly make you a stronger, smarter runner.In this episode, The Winter Running Survival Guide, I’m breaking down how to train, eat, and think differently during the coldest months of the year. This isn’t about pushing harder or “toughing it out.” It’s about adapting your approach so you don’t lose momentum, fitness, or confidence when conditions aren’t ideal. We’ll talk about why winter training should look different, how to stay consistent without

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318. If You’re Always Struggling, You’re Doing It Wrong

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2026/01/30

If you feel like you’re constantly struggling with food…If strength training always feels hard to stick to… If you feel like you’re forever “trying to get back on track”… …but somehow, your running is fine? This episode is for you. Today’s episode is called If You’re Always Struggling, You’re Doing It Wrong—and yeah, I know that sounds harsh. But hear me out, because this isn’t about shaming you or telling you to “try harder.” It’s about something way more important. I talk to runners all the time

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317. You Can’t Rush Progress

Running Lean ·

2026/01/23

Let me say this straight up—you can’t rush progress.And yet, almost every runner tries. In this episode, “You Can’t Rush Progress,” we’re talking about why fat loss, strength, and better running performance take longer than you want—but not longer than they need to. If you’ve ever jumped from plan to plan… pushed harder when your body was already tired… or wondered why you’re doing “all the right things” but still not seeing the results you expected—this conversation will hit home. I’ll break down

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316. The Leaner, Stronger Runner Framework Part 3:...

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2026/01/16

In The Leaner, Stronger Runner Framework – Part 3: Why Motivation Isn’t the Problem (And What Actually Creates Consistency), we’re talking about the missing piece that determines whether anything you’ve learned so far actually sticks.Most runners think they need more motivation, more discipline, or more willpower. But if that were true, you’d already have the results you want. The real issue isn’t effort—it’s the system you’re relying on to stay consistent when life gets stressful, motivation

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