Running Lean

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 are predictable.

They’re caused by specific strength deficits that quietly undermine your running mechanics.

Weak hips.

Poor single-leg stability.

A core that can’t control rotational forces.

These weaknesses don’t ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 wi...

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’...

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 r...

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 rel...

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 hard...

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 f...

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, ...

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 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 me...

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 “I...

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...

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 everyw...

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 pushi...

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 su...