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I hear this almost every single day from runners all over the world: “I hate strength training.” I get it, I used to feel the same way many years ago. I thought running 30-40 miles a week was enough to keep me strong and fit. The cold hard truth is…it is not. Runners, more than just about anyone else, need to be doing consistent resistance training to build a stronger muscular system from head to toe. In this episode of the podcast, I explain why runners should be lifting heavy weights and how it will dramatically improve your running performance and your overall health and fitness.

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Hitting a plateau or a stall in your weight loss journey is inevitable. It will happen. The problem isn’t that you hit a plateau, the problem is how you deal with it. Most people hit a stall and get super frustrated and give up on themselves. This is not the preferred way of dealing with this situation, by the way. Today on the podcast, breaking through weight loss plateaus so you can continue making progress toward your goals.

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There is so much information out there these days about the right and wrong way to lose weight. Do this, not that, eat this, not that, and all these different diets and exercise routines all designed to help you lose weight. But how accurate is all of this advice? Will following the advice of a 20-something non-runner on TikTok work for a 50-something endurance athlete? I think we all know the answer to that. Today on the podcast, I take a deep dive into the top 10 biggest myths about weight loss and how all of this applies to you as a runner.

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If you want to succeed at anything - losing weight, running a faster marathon - there is one thing you have to start doing. This one thing is nothing you don’t already know, but no one really likes to talk about it. In fact, it’s an incredibly simple thing to understand, but a very difficult thing to master. This may sound overly dramatic, but I say this with all sincerity - master this one thing and there is NOTHING you won’t be able to accomplish. Today on the podcast, it’s all about the number one key to all success and how this will be an absolute game-changer for your health and fitness.

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When it comes to losing weight, there are many, many approaches you can take - some of them will work while others definitely will not. Runners especially need to be mindful of their approach to weight loss because certain methods might help you lose weight but will also impair your running performance in big ways. In this episode of the podcast, I go over 5 dieting disasters runners need to avoid if you want to lose weight without completely destroying your running performance.

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It doesn’t matter how much weight you have to lose or how long you’ve been at it, there will eventually come a time when things will get frustrating for you. You might experience a stall or a plateau in your weight, you might keep slipping back into old habits, you might even see the number on the scale go up…gasp! Rest assured that all of this is a normal part of everyone’s weight loss journey and while it might be frustrating, it doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with you. Today on the podcast, what to do when your weight loss journey gets frustrating so you can keep your head in the game and keep making progress toward your goals.

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For most runners, training is just something you do. You find a training program, lace up your shoes, then get out there and follow the plan. This is great and can definitely lead to awesome results, but have you ever wondered WHY these training plans are structured the way they are? In this episode of the podcast, I’ve got 5 training principles all runners need to know in order to perform at your best.

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Most of the runners I work with would like to get better at running. Some are just getting started, others would be considered seasoned athletes. Despite their abilities, they all share a common goal which is to improve their running performance. But what exactly does this mean? Should everyone who runs be training to run faster? What about those people who just want to run longer, is that a valid way to improve running? In this episode, I break it all down and answer the question: Is it better to run faster or longer?

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There are many, many ways to improve your health and fitness and become a better runner. There are countless books and podcasts that cover these topics in great detail. There’s so much written and talked about that it’s hard to know what’s right, what’s not, and what will actually work for you. So in this episode, I wanted to focus on the 3 most important things you can do for your overall health and fitness - what I’m calling the 3 keys to improve your running and extend your life.

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There is no lack of knowledge in the world we live in today. Just about every bit of knowledge that’s ever been known to humankind is available to us in our hands, on our phones, in just a few seconds. Yet, with all of the knowledge in the Universe literally at our fingertips, we still struggle to eat right, lose weight, or improve our running. In this episode of the podcast, why I believe that knowledge is overrated and what you should be focusing on instead.

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