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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 harder than it should.

In this episode, I’m breaking down how runners should actually eat if they want to burn fat, recover faster, and stop feeling like food is a constant mental tug-of-war.

This isn’t about meal plans, calorie counting, or eating perfectly. It’s about fueling in a way that supports your training instead of fighting against it.

If you’ve ever felt confused, frustrated, or stuck when it comes to food and running, this episode is going to bring a lot of clarity.

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Ready to stop guessing and start making real progress?

If you’re training hard but not getting the results you want…

If running feels harder than it should…

If you know you could be leaner, stronger, and more confident — but you’re not sure what to fix first…

That’s exactly why I created The Leaner, Stronger Runner Project.

This is a step-by-step coaching program for runners who want to:

• Lose fat without wrecking their training


• Build real, functional strength that makes running feel easier


• Fuel their body the right way so energy stays high and cravings calm down


• Develop the mindset and habits that make progress stick for life

You’ll get clear guidance, proven strategies, and ongoing coaching — all designed specifically for runners. No extremes. No random plans. No spinning your wheels.

If you’re ready to train smarter, fuel better, and finally feel strong in your body again,

Go to runningleancoaching.com/ready to learn more and get started today.

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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 for most runners, running more often, longer, or harder doesn’t fix the problem. It actually makes things worse.

In this episode, I’ll explain what’s really happening inside your body, why effort doesn’t always equal progress, and what you should focus on instead if you want to feel lighter, stronger, and make running feel easier again.

This is Part 1 of a short, powerful series designed to give you clarity, quick wins, and a simple framework you can start using right away—without burning yourself out.

So if running feels harder than it should…

if you’re training consistently but your body doesn’t seem to change…

and if you’ve tried adding more miles, more intensity, more discipline—and somehow you’re still stuck…

this episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh air.

Start The Leaner, Stronger Runner Project

Ready to stop guessing and start making real progress?

If you’re training hard but not getting the results you want…

If running feels harder than it should…

If you know you could be leaner, stronger, and more confident — but you’re not sure what to fix first…

That’s exactly why I created The Leaner, Stronger Runner Project.

This is a step-by-step coaching program for runners who want to:

• Lose fat without wrecking their training


• Build real, functional strength that makes running feel easier


• Fuel their body the right way so energy stays high and cravings calm down


• Develop the mindset and habits that make progress stick for life

You’ll get clear guidance, proven strategies, and ongoing coaching — all designed specifically for runners. No extremes. No random plans. No spinning your wheels.

If you’re ready to train smarter, fuel better, and finally feel strong in your body again,

Go to runningleancoaching.com/ready to learn more and get started today.

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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, and your relationship with your body—you’re likely to repeat the same patterns all over again.

Today, we’re not talking about success or failure.

We’re talking about lessons. Honest ones.

The kind that lead to real change—if you’re willing to look at them.

This is a reflective, slightly uncomfortable, but incredibly powerful year-end reset that can change how you show up next year—not just as a runner, but as a human being.

Start The Leaner, Stronger Runner Project

Ready to stop guessing and start making real progress?

If you’re training hard but not getting the results you want…

If running feels harder than it should…

If you know you could be leaner, stronger, and more confident — but you’re not sure what to fix first…

That’s exactly why I created The Leaner, Stronger Runner Project.

This is a step-by-step coaching program for runners who want to:

• Lose fat without wrecking their training


• Build real, functional strength that makes running feel easier


• Fuel their body the right way so energy stays high and cravings calm down


• Develop the mindset and habits that make progress stick for life

You’ll get clear guidance, proven strategies, and ongoing coaching — all designed specifically for runners. No extremes. No random plans. No spinning your wheels.

If you’re ready to train smarter, fuel better, and finally feel strong in your body again,

Go to runningleancoaching.com/ready to learn more and get started today.

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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 motivation → burnout → quitting cycle keeps runners stuck year after year.

More importantly, I’ll show you what actually works if you want to get leaner, get stronger, and make running feel easier—not just in January, but all year long.

This episode also connects directly to something I’ve been building for a long time—because so many of you have been asking for a better way.

If you’re done starting over and ready to do this differently, you’re going to want to listen all the way through.

Start The Leaner, Stronger Runner Project

Ready to stop guessing and start making real progress?

If you’re training hard but not getting the results you want…

If running feels harder than it should…

If you know you could be leaner, stronger, and more confident — but you’re not sure what to fix first…

That’s exactly why I created The Leaner, Stronger Runner Project.

This is a step-by-step coaching program for runners who want to:

• Lose fat without wrecking their training


• Build real, functional strength that makes running feel easier


• Fuel their body the right way so energy stays high and cravings calm down


• Develop the mindset and habits that make progress stick for life

You’ll get clear guidance, proven strategies, and ongoing coaching — all designed specifically for runners. No extremes. No random plans. No spinning your wheels.

If you’re ready to train smarter, fuel better, and finally feel strong in your body again,

Go to runningleancoaching.com/ready to learn more and get started today.

That’s how you stop starting over — and start running lean.

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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 mentally grounded, honoring your goals, staying consistent with your training, and actually enjoying the holidays without feeling like you’re constantly battling temptation or starting over in January.

You’re going to learn how to handle parties, food pressure, travel, stress, emotional eating, and schedule chaos—without losing momentum and without feeling deprived.

If you want this holiday season to feel easier, calmer, and more intentional, you’re absolutely going to want to listen to this one.

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Ready to stop guessing and start getting results?

If you’re done spinning your wheels trying to lose weight and get stronger on your own, then coaching might be exactly what you need.

I’ll help you:

• Get lean and strong without burning yourself out


• Become fat-adapted so you burn more fat (even at rest)


• Train smart, fuel right, and build unstoppable confidence

This is personalized, 1:1 coaching designed specifically for runners like you—because cookie-cutter plans don’t cut it.

If you’re ready to finally reach your weight loss and running goals (and stay there),

Click here to apply for coaching now

Free Weight Loss Training for Runners

Want to lose weight without giving up running or starving yourself?

I’ve got you.

I created a fun (and free) training that walks you through the exact steps to become a leaner, stronger runner—and keep the weight off for good.

It’s called:

“5 Simple Steps to Becoming a Leaner, Stronger Runner”

…and it’s packed with game-changing advice you can start using right away.

In this training, you’ll learn:

• Why “run more, eat less” is actually sabotaging your results


• The one thing most runners skip when trying to lose weight


• How to fuel smart for fat loss and endurance


• The mindset shifts that make your progress stick


• And the surprising key to long-term success (hint: it’s not willpower)

If you’re ready to lose weight the right way and become the healthiest, most badass version of yourself…

Click here to check out the free training now

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