Running Lean
312. Why Starting Over Every January Never Works (And What Actually Does)
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Every January, runners do the same thing. They get fired up, set big goals, promise themselves this year will be different… and a few weeks later, they’re right back where they started.
That’s why today’s episode is called “Why Starting Over Every January Never Works (And What Actually Does)”.
In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reason January motivation fades so fast, why relying on willpower is a losing strategy, and how the motivation → burnout → quitting cycle keeps runners stuck year after year.
More importantly, I’ll show you what actually works if you want to get leaner, get stronger, and make running feel easier—not just in January, but all year long.
This episode also connects directly to something I’ve been building for a long time—because so many of you have been asking for a better way.
If you’re done starting over and ready to do this differently, you’re going to want to listen all the way through.
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That’s how you stop starting over — and start running lean.
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