328. How Runners Sabotage Their Own Progress (And Don’t Even Realize It)

328. How Runners Sabotage Their Own Progress (And Don’t Even Realize It)

From Running Lean by Patrick McGilvray

April 10, 2026 · 24 min

About this episode

This episode discusses how runners unknowingly sabotage their own progress and offers insights on how to overcome these challenges.

If you feel like you’re doing all the right things—running consistently, trying to eat better, maybe even adding some strength work—but you’re still not seeing the results you want…this episode is going to hit home. Because here’s the truth: most runners aren’t stuck because they’re not trying hard enough. They’re stuck because they’re unknowingly working against themselves. And it’s subtle. It shows up in how you train, how you recover, how you eat, and how you think about all of it. You don’t need more motivation. You don’t need a new training plan. You need awareness. In this episode, I’m breaking down the most common ways runners sabotage their own progress—and more importantly, how to stop doing that so you can finally start moving forward. Become a Leaner, Stronger Runner If you’re putting in the miles but not getting the results you want… something is off. Maybe you’re running a lot but the weight isn’t changing. Maybe you feel tired all the time. Maybe running actually feels harder than it should. And deep down you know this: You shouldn’t have to grind this hard just to stay the same. That’s exactly why I created The Leaner, Stronger Runner Project. This is a…

People in this episode

Host: Patrick McGilvray

Topics covered

  • runner progress
  • self-sabotage
  • training awareness
  • nutrition for runners
  • mindset in running

Keywords

  • running
  • fitness
  • health
  • training
  • nutrition
  • mindset
  • self-sabotage

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