307. The Off-Season Advantage: Build Strength and Endurance While Others Rest
This week on the podcast, Iām talking about something most runners overlook completelyāthe off-season. And the truth is, if you use it the right way, it can become your biggest competitive edge. Thatās exactly what weāre 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 pushing too hard or they stop training altogether. But the off-season is actually where the real transformation happens. This is the phase where you can rebuild your body, increase your strength, expand your aerobic engine, and set yourself up for massive success in the next training block. So if you want to make real progress while everyone else is shutting it down, donāt skip this one.
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306. Understanding and Identifying Self-Sabotage
In this weekās episode of the Running Lean Podcast, Iām diving deep into a topic that affects every single one of usāUnderstanding and Identifying Self-Sabotage. If youāve 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. Youāll learn what self-sabotage actually is (and what it isnāt), how to recognize when youāre doing it, and the surprising reasons why we all do it. Most importantly, Iāll show you how to start breaking the cycle so you can finally build real, lasting consistency. This is not about guilt or shameāitās about awareness and growth. Once you see how youāve been getting in your own way, youāll have the power to stop doing it and start creating the results youāve been working for.
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305. What to Do When You Hit the Wall
Sometimes itās during a marathon when your body just says āno more,ā but other times, itās just life that stops you cold. You lose motivation, faith, or direction ā and it feels like thereās no way through. But what if the wall isnāt the end? What if itās actually the path? In this episode of Running Lean called āWhat to Do When You Hit the Wall,ā Iām talking about how to face the hardest moments in your life and find the strength to move through them. Whether youāre struggling in your running, your health, or just life in general, this episode will help you reframe those challenges and see them for what they really are ā opportunities to grow stronger, wiser, and more resilient than ever. This oneās honest, emotional, and powerful ā donāt miss it.
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304. The In-Between: What Happens After Your Big Race
Youāve crossed the finish line, achieved something incredible, and thenā¦ itās just over. Now what? This week on the Running Lean podcast, Iām diving deep into The In-Between: What Happens After Your Big Race. This is the space few runners talk about ā that strange, quiet period after your big event when the structure disappears, the endorphins fade, and youāre left feeling a little lost. In this episode, Iāll walk you through whatās really happening mentally, emotionally, and physically during this time, and how to handle it like an athlete ā with wisdom, care, and long-term perspective. Youāll learn how to recover the right way, rebuild your mindset, and reignite your purpose so you stay consistent and strong between seasons. Because running isnāt just about one race ā itās about who you become for life.
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303. Are You Too Focused on the Wrong Things?
Have you ever felt frustrated because the scale isnāt moving, your runs arenāt going well, or youāre just not seeing the results you want? Itās easy to get caught up in the tiny details and feel like youāre failing. But the truth is, if youāre doing the workāshowing up, eating better, training consistentlyāyouāre probably just too focused on the wrong things. In this episode of the Running Lean podcast, Iām asking the question: Are You Too Focused on the Wrong Things? Weāre going to take a big step back and look at the entire picture of your health and fitness journey. Because once you zoom out, youāll see that youāre actually doing a lot better than you think. This is your reminder that progress doesnāt have to be perfectāit just has to be consistent. Tune in, take a breath, and get ready to feel a whole lot better about where you are right now.
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