Running With James

The Relentless Pursuit of What's Possible | a visit with Alaina Laine

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a runner who once qualified for the Boston Marathon decides she’s not done chasing bigger goals? This week on Running With James, we’

Is Every Ache an Injury? What Runners Should Ignore (and What They Shouldn’t)

Send us Fan Mail Every runner has aches, pains, tight muscles, and those little nagging sensations that make you wonder: Should I keep running, modify my workout, or tak

Are We Buying the Runner Lifestyle?

Send us Fan Mail Are we actually becoming better runners, or are we just buying the lifestyle? From carbon-plated shoes and expensive GPS watches to trendy running gear

Remember Your Why: Are We Running for Validation?

Send us Fan Mail Why do we really run? Is it for the love of the sport, the pursuit of a PR, the recognition, or the validation that comes with posting our miles for eve

WHY IS EVERYONE RUNNING? The Fitness Boom, HYROX, Loneliness & Our Search for Connection

Send us Fan Mail Running is exploding. Marathons are selling out. HYROX is filling events faster than ever. Run clubs are popping up everywhere. Google searches for “ho

Race Day Strategy: How to Execute Your Best Race

Send us Fan Mail 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 y

You Asked. We Answered. No Filters. | Running With James

Send us Fan Mail 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 Ja

DO YOU REALLY NEED TO RUN MORE? — More Miles ≠ More Speed

Send us Fan Mail 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 mo

YOU DON’T BELONG IN HYROX: Fun? Unprepared? Competitive? Does it matter?

Send us Fan Mail 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

STOP JUST RUNNING: 5 Ways to Get Faster in HYROX

Send us Fan Mail 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 ne

5 HYROX Stations You NEED to Improve (If You Want to Get Faster)

Send us Fan Mail 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 t

WHY YOU ALWAYS BLOW UP ON RACE DAY The Real Reason You Hit the Wall

Send us Fan Mail 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. Yo

FAILURE IS AN OPTION | Why You Need to Fail to Get Better

Send us Fan Mail 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

THE HEAT IS ON: Why Running in the Heat Makes You Stronger, Faster & Smarter

Send us Fan Mail 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 i

Training Truths: Stop Chasing Hacks | The Secret Is Consistency

Send us Fan Mail Everyone is searching for the next breakthrough workout, recovery gadget, or supplement that promises faster results. But what if the biggest gains don’

Training Truths: Nutrition Is Simpler Than You Think

Send us Fan Mail 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, o

Training Truths EP 2 | The Truth About Motivation

Send us Fan Mail 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

Training Truths Ep. 1 | When Healthy Makes People Uncomfortable

Send us Fan Mail 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 Traini

The New Rules of HYROX | Who Should You Trust?

Send us Fan Mail 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 HYR

The Performance Lab – Week 6: Trust the Process (Even When You Can’t See the Progress)

Send us Fan Mail 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 a