Hosted by Patrick McGilvray · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 300 episodes
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Patrick McGilvray hosts Running Lean, a sports show with 300 episodes published.
Most runners don’t fail because they picked the wrong training plan or because they lack motivation. They fail because they expect results way too fast. They want immediate proof that what they’re doing is working, and w
If you’re a runner and you’re lifting weights…you probably assume you’re getting stronger. But what if you’re not? What if all that time in the gym isn’t actually translating into better performance, fewer injuries, or i
Today on the podcast, we’re digging into something that causes a ton of confusion, frustration, and spinning your wheels…weight loss advice. Everywhere you look, someone’s telling you what to eat, how to train, and what
If you feel like you’re doing all the right things—running consistently, trying to eat better, maybe even adding some strength work—but you’re still not seeing the results you want…this episode is going to hit home. Beca
If your spring race is coming up in the next 4–6 weeks, this is where everything changes. You’re not building fitness anymore. You’re not trying to “get in shape.” At this point, the hay is in the barn. What you do now i
If you’ve ever felt like nutrition is way more complicated than it should be…you’re not wrong. Most runners are stuck trying to figure out calories, macros, meal timing, and what they “should” or “shouldn’t” be eating. A
If you’ve ever told yourself, “I just need to be more mentally tough,” but had no real idea how to actually do that…this episode is for you. Because here’s the truth—mental toughness isn’t something you’re born with. It’
Let’s talk about something most runners completely misunderstand: injuries. Most runners think injuries are just bad luck. Or maybe the result of running too many miles too quickly. But in reality, most running injuries
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 energ
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 bre
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
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
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 colde
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
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
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 ac
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, c
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 An
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 anoth
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 call
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Running Lean is hosted by Patrick McGilvray. The show is categorised under sports (running) and has published 300 episodes.
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