
Forward: Lessons from Training & Racing Mistakes
03/14/25 • 63 min
Every runner has been there—bad pacing, wrong gear choices, overtraining, and race-day regrets. In this episode of Running with James, we dive into the biggest training and racing mistakes we’ve made, what we’ve learned, and how setbacks can actually be the key to success. We’ll also explore lessons from elite athletes who turned failures into fuel and discuss why adapting and learning from mistakes is essential for growth—not just in running, but in life. Tune in, take notes, and keep moving forward!
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Every runner has been there—bad pacing, wrong gear choices, overtraining, and race-day regrets. In this episode of Running with James, we dive into the biggest training and racing mistakes we’ve made, what we’ve learned, and how setbacks can actually be the key to success. We’ll also explore lessons from elite athletes who turned failures into fuel and discuss why adapting and learning from mistakes is essential for growth—not just in running, but in life. Tune in, take notes, and keep moving forward!
Become a member and support the show:
https://patreon.com/RunningwithJames?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
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