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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When it comes to fitness, so much attention is put on your actions - what you should and shouldn’t do. I’m not suggesting you shouldn’t do stuff, but I think you need to stop focusing all of your attention on actions and start paying more attention to your thinking. It’s you thinking that determines whether you stick to a plan or not. It’s your thinking that keeps you going when the going gets tough. So in this episode of the podcast, how your thinking (more than anything else) determines your results.

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There is a lot of information out there these days on what it means to be healthy and fit. My social media feeds are full of health and fitness experts spouting all kinds of opinions and ideas and principles that everyone needs to follow. But in my years of training and coaching runners on weight loss, strength, and running, I’ve found a few things that really stand out. In this episode of the podcast, I’ve got 10 hard truths about fitness no one is talking about so you can become the healthiest and most badass version of yourself yet.

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When it comes to accomplishing big goals, you have to expect things to get hard. For example, losing weight takes time, and for some it can be a long and challenging road to get there. Yes, losing weight is hard, but so is becoming more overweight and more metabolically unhealthy. So you can choose the hard of losing weight or choose the hard of becoming sick and unhealthy. In this episode of the podcast, what it means to choose your hard, and some practical tips to help you choose wisely.

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