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256. Why Runners Need Help Losing Weight

November 22, 2024

I’ve received a lot of comments on my social media posts over the years basically saying that if you are a runner, you shouldn’t need help losing weight.


Comments like, “If you want to lose weight, just run more”, or, “I lost all the extra weight when I did the ‘couch to 5k’ training program”, or, “If you’re a runner, you shouldn’t need to lose weight.”


The main thought behind these types of comments is that if you run, you shouldn’t be overweight and that running, in and of itself, is all you need to do in order to lose those extra pounds.


These are nice ideas, but they just don’t hold up in reality.


In this episode, I’ll address all the reasons why runners need help losing weight, and why it doesn’t involve running more miles.


Free Weight Loss Training for Runners

If you’re a runner and you struggle to lose weight, 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 weight 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 weight
  • The one thing runners don’t do when trying to lose weight
  • The best fuel to use to improve your endurance and your weight 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!


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