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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There are so many ads and promotions these days for different diets, it’s almost overwhelming. I get it, I’ve tried just about every diet you can imagine and I’ve learned many valuable lessons along the way. Probably the biggest lesson I learned is that you just need to ditch the diet mentality altogether. In this episode of the podcast, why you need to ditch the diet mentality and what you should focus on instead.

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It’s the start of a new year and lots of people are making New Year’s resolutions. I’ve seen all kinds of posts on social media over the last few days from people saying they are going to run every single day this year to others resolving to quit drinking alcohol forever. These are great goals to have but there are some issues with how most people go about actually achieving those goals. Most people give up on their New Year’s resolutions within the first two weeks! So today on the podcast, why I think you should forget the new year’s resolutions and what to do instead.

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