Running With James
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208 episodes
WHY IS EVERYONE RUNNING? The Fitness Boom, HYROX, Loneliness & Our Search for Connection
Running is exploding.Marathons are selling out. HYROX is filling events faster than ever. Run clubs are popping up everywhere. Google searches for “how to start running” and “run club” are hitting all-time highs. Millions of people are s...
Race Day Strategy: How to Execute Your Best Race
You trained for the race. You put in the miles. You did the workouts.But do you actually have a race plan?A great race doesn’t just happen because you’re fit enough to finish. How you pace yourself, fuel, hydrate, manage effort...
You Asked. We Answered. No Filters. | Running With James
What happens when you put James, Lauren, and Rocky in the hot seat and ask the questions they normally wouldn’t answer?This episode of Running With James is a little different. No training plan. No structured interview. Just thr...
DO YOU REALLY NEED TO RUN MORE? — More Miles ≠ More Speed
YOU DON’T NEED TO RUN MORE TO GET FASTER.Or do you?One of the most common pieces of advice runners hear is simple: if you want to get faster, run more.But is more mileage actually the answer?In this epi...
YOU DON’T BELONG IN HYROX: Fun? Unprepared? Competitive? Does it matter?
Who really belongs in HYROX?This week, we’re going straight into one of the more controversial conversations in the sport: Do you actually need to be prepared to do HYROX?What about the people who sign up just for fun? The ...
STOP JUST RUNNING: 5 Ways to Get Faster in HYROX
Think getting faster in HYROX means you just need to run more? Think again.In this episode of Running with James, we break down the 5 key areas you need to train to become a faster, stronger, and more efficient HYROX runner
5 HYROX Stations You NEED to Improve (If You Want to Get Faster)
You don’t need to be better at everything in HYROX.You need to get better at the right things.In this episode of Running with James, we break down the 5 HYROX stations that can make or break your race
WHY YOU ALWAYS BLOW UP ON RACE DAY The Real Reason You Hit the Wall
You trained for it. You put in the miles. You did the workouts. You felt ready.Then race day comes… and somewhere along the way, you hit the wall.Your pace falls apart. Your heart rate climbs. Your legs feel like bricks. Su...
FAILURE IS AN OPTION | Why You Need to Fail to Get Better
What if failure isn’t something you should avoid?What if it’s actually part of the process?In this episode of Running with James, we’re flipping the script on failure. As athletes, we’re constantly chasing PRs, fas...
THE HEAT IS ON: Why Running in the Heat Makes You Stronger, Faster & Smarter
THE HEAT IS ON!Summer running can make you question everything—your pace is slower, your heart rate is higher, and every mile feels harder. But what if that struggle is actually making you a better runner?This week on Ru...
Training Truths: Stop Chasing Hacks | The Secret Is Consistency
Everyone is searching for the next breakthrough workout, recovery gadget, or supplement that promises faster results. But what if the biggest gains don’t come from the latest trend?In this episode of Training Truths, Coach James c...
Training Truths: Nutrition Is Simpler Than You Think
Nutrition has never been more confusing. One day carbs are the enemy. The next day they’re essential. Every week there’s a new diet, a new supplement, or a new “secret” to losing weight and improving performance.In this episode of...
Training Truths EP 2 | The Truth About Motivation
Why do so many people start strong but struggle to stay consistent?In this episode of Training Truths, Coach James dives into one of the biggest myths in fitness: the idea that you need motivation to succeed.The truth? Moti...
Training Truths Ep. 1 | When Healthy Makes People Uncomfortable
What if the hardest part of your fitness journey wasn’t the training—but the reactions of the people around you?In the first episode of our new Training Truths series, Coach James sits down with Melanie to share her remarkable jou...
The New Rules of HYROX | Who Should You Trust?
HYROX is evolving, and so should your training.This week on the Running with James Podcast, Coach Tommy joins the show as we break down the latest HYROX rule changes, what they mean for athletes, and how they’ll impact both traini...
The Performance Lab – Week 6: Trust the Process (Even When You Can’t See the Progress)
Success isn’t built in a single workout, one race, or even one season—it’s built through consistency, patience, and trusting the work when the results aren’t immediately visible.In Week 6 of The Performance Lab, we’re talking abou...
The Performance Lab: Why You’re Plateauing (And Probably Don’t Know It)
Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the right things—showing up, putting in the work, staying consistent—but somehow you’re not getting any better?You’re not alone.In Week 5 of The Performance Lab, we tackle one of the most f...
The State of HYROX: NYC Controversy, Ticket Chaos & the Road to Worlds
This week on Running with James… Coach Carlos is BACK!We dive into the current state of HYROX and there’s a lot to unpack:🔥 The controversy surrounding HYROX NYC 🎟️ Why getting a race ticket feels harder...
Bigger Than Me: Running, Purpose & Community ft. Christian Rhodes
This week on the Running with James Podcast, we’re joined by new friend Christian Rhodes—ultra runner, Ironman finisher, owner of Rhodes Run Lab, and a guy whose mission goes far beyond selling running shoes.Christian share...
THE PERFORMANCE LAB – Week 4 The People Behind Performance
With Special Guest Co-Host Leah Wyatt & Coach LaurenEpisode DescriptionIn the world of running, HYROX, and endurance sports, we spend a lot of time talking about training plans, workouts, nutritio...
THE PERFORMANCE LAB – Week 3 Built Under Pressure: How Great Athletes Respond to Adversity
Everybody loves the highlight reel: PRs, podiums, and race photos. But what actually builds great athletes? Pressure. Adversity. Failure. Fatigue. The moments when things don’t go according to plan.In Week 3 of The Performance...
THE PERFORMANCE LAB Week 2 | The Growth Zone: Why Comfort Never Creates Speed
Everybody wants to get faster… until training gets uncomfortable.In Week 2 of The Performance Lab, James is joined once again by returning guest cohost Coach Tommy to break down why real growth only happens when you step outside your com...
The Performance Lab: Stop Working Out, Start Training Like an Athlete
Welcome to the first episode of The Performance Lab, a new Running With James series focused on building better athletes from the inside out.In this episode, we break down the difference between simply working out and actually tra...
Behind the Coach: Jessica Puts Coach James in the Hot Seat
Jessica takes over the mic and flips the script, putting Coach James in the hot seat for a conversation you don’t usually get to hear.We go beyond splits and training plans and dive into the real story: the challenges that shaped the jou...
The Off-Season Blueprint (Part 3): Fine Tune Your Training & Get Race Ready (ft. Rocky)
We’ve assessed. We’ve rebuilt. Now it’s time to fine tune.In Part 3 of our Off-Season Blueprint series, we break down how to sharpen your training, dial in your focus, and make sure you’re actually ready to perform when race seaso...