Running With James
At Running With James, we want to grow a community for runners and fitness enthusiasts from all walks of life. We are passionate about fitness and want to share that passion with others through the discussion of training tips and techniques, nutrition, gear reviews and how running and fitness affect our everyday lives.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 71 minutes
- Episodes
- 153
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
DEKA Domination: Strategy, Mindset & Repping the BCFitFam
The countdown is on! In this episode of Running with James, we’re talking all things DEKA Austin. Coach Carlos, Coach Lauren, and the BCFitFam are ready to throw down, and we’re breakin…
Run Ready: Must-Have Gear for Running & Training | Our Go-To Picks
Shoes, belts, gels, and more—when it comes to running and training, the right gear can make all the difference. In this episode of Running with James, we break down our must-have essent…
The Neck Rule, Part 2: Training Smart When You’re Sick
In Part 1, we broke down the dangers of training while sick. Now in Part 2, we take it further—unpacking how to make the smartest choices for your health, fitness, and long-term perform…
The Neck Rule Explained: When to Push and When to Rest
Feeling sick but still tempted to lace up? The Neck Rule might be the most important guideline you’ve never heard of. In this episode of Running with James, we break down when training …
The 7 Deadly Sins of Training: How to Stop Sabotaging Your Own Success
Think you’re training smart? You might be committing one of the 7 Deadly Sins of Training—and sabotaging your own progress without even realizing it. In this episode, James breaks down …
Grit, Grind & Gratitude: Mastering the Mindset with Terry the Trainer
This week on Running with James, we’re joined by Terry the Trainer — certified strength & conditioning coach, certified neuroscience specialist, keynote speaker, and all-around motivato…
Tough Love or Bubble Wrap? Saving Athletes from Themselves (and Maybe You Too)
This week on Running with James, Coach Lauren flips the script and puts Coach James and Coach Carlos in the hot seat to tackle one of the hardest parts of coaching—guiding athletes thro…
Death to Beast Mode: Why You’re Not Getting Faster or Stronger
You’ve been told to hustle harder. To grind every day. To live in beast mode. But what if that mindset is actually killing your progress?
In this episode, James breaks down the myth of “…
The Problem with Easy Runs (It’s Not What You Think)
Is the 80/20 method just for advanced runners logging 50+ miles a week? In this episode, we push back on that popular belief and make the case that runners of all levels—from first 5Ks …
Fix the Form, Break the Ceiling: Common Mistakes & Coaching Wins
In this episode of Running with James, we pull back the curtain on the most common mistakes runners make—from form breakdowns to mindset traps—and the coaching strategies we use to help…
From Base to Beast Mode: Build Your Race-Ready Foundation
The off-season is over — it’s go time. In this solo episode, James delivers your pre-season wake-up call with a high-energy breakdown of what it takes to level up for your best race sea…
The 20 Percent: Where the Magic Happens
In this episode of Running with James, we dive deep into the critical 20%—the speed work, tempo runs, and threshold efforts that push you past plateaus and build true race-day power. Fr…
No Race, No Problem: Training Like It Counts through Progression & Periodization
No medal. No crowd. No finish line. So why keep pushing?
In this episode of Running with James, we’re flipping the script on off-season training and tackling the myth that you need a rac…
Invisible Work, Unstoppable Results: How to Win Before Race Day Arrives
This week on Running with James, we’re diving into the “invisible season”—those months between training blocks and race days when no one’s watching… and the real work begins.
Whether you…
Setback or Set Up? What to Do When the Plan Changes
You trained. You traveled. You were ready to race. Then… everything changed.
In this episode of Running with James, we share the behind-the-scenes story of our trip to HYROX NYC—where ca…
Mid-Year Mindset Check: Reset, Refocus, and Finish Strong
We’re halfway through 2025—and it’s time for a gut check. In this episode of Running with James, we’re taking a strategic pause to evaluate our progress, recalibrate our goals, and reig…
HYROX Strong: Inside the Event Built for Power and Precision
In this episode of Running with James, we go behind the scenes of our HYROX Strong event hosted at BC Fitness. Whether you’re a first-time competitor or a seasoned racer, we break down …
Training Truths: Cutting Through the Noise
From Liver King’s raw meat madness to Knees Over Toes Guy’s bulletproof training claims, social media is flooded with fitness gurus shouting conflicting advice. Who’s right? Who’s real?…
From Mud to Metal: Why Trail Running Is the Secret Weapon for Every Athlete
Whether you’re chasing road miles, prepping for HYROX, or charging through obstacles, trail running could be the missing piece in your training puzzle. In this episode, we dive into the…
The Hangover: Recovery After the Race
So you crossed the finish line… now what? In this episode, we tackle the infamous Post Race Hangover—the soreness, the fatigue, and the temptation to do absolutely nothing. James breaks…