295. Why You’re Not Getting Stronger (Even Though You’re Lifting)

Running Lean

Today on the podcast I’m breaking down a hard truth a lot of runners need to hear: Why You’re Not Getting Stronger (Even Though You’re Lifting).

If you’ve been showing up, moving weight, and still not seeing results, it’s not because you’re broken—it’s because your plan isn’t sending a strong enough signal.

We’ll cover what real intensity feels like, how to progress week after week, why recovery is the secret sauce you keep skipping, and how to choose the right lifts for your goals.

You’ll leave with a simple, runner-friendly template and clear steps to course-correct fast.

Stronger running demands stronger muscles, but strength doesn’t happen by accident—it happens by design.

Dial in the signal, respect recovery, and watch your numbers climb while your miles feel easier.

Let’s fix the gaps, build real strength, and make your next eight weeks the most productive you’ve had in the gym to date.

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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…
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