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EPISODE · Mar 21, 2025 · 27 MIN

273. Why Runners Should Be Lifting Heavy Weights

from Running Lean · host Patrick McGilvray

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. Free Fat Loss Training for Runners If you’re a runner and you struggle to lose fat, then I have just the thing to help you get started on the right track. I put together a brand-new, fun (and free) training just for you called “5 Simple Steps to Becoming a Leaner, Stronger Runner” I will teach you how to lose fat the RIGHT way and keep it off for good…without running a million miles a week! Here are a few things that you’ll learn in this in-depth training… Why running more and eating less is not an effective way to lose fat The one thing runners don’t do when trying to lose fat The best fuel to use to improve your endurance and your fat loss The mindset shifts required to make these changes last for life The surprising key to losing weight and keeping it off for good And so much more… You will learn how to crush your weight loss goals AND your running goals directly from me – The Weight Loss Coach for Runners. If you’re ready to get leaner and stronger, run faster and longer, and become the healthiest, most badass version of yourself, then you need to check out this free training now! The post 273. Why Runners Should Be Lifting Heavy Weights appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.

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