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In today’s episode of Running with James, we break down one of the hottest topics in hybrid and endurance racing right now:

The release of the new Puma Deviate Nitro Elite HYROX race shoe.

With major brands officially stepping into the HYROX-specific market, what does this mean for race day strategy? Is a dedicated HYROX shoe necessary? And how should athletes think about choosing between a carbon-plated racer, a hybrid trainer, or a more traditional run shoe?

We dive into:

• What makes the Puma HYROX drop significant for the sport
• Race day shoe vs training shoe — why they shouldn’t always be the same
• Carbon plate benefits (and when they’re overkill)
• Grip, stability, and compromised running in HYROX
• Our personal favorite race day shoes right now
• What we actually train in week to week

If you’re preparing for HYROX, a marathon, or just trying to dial in your gear, this episode will help you make smarter decisions — not just trend-driven ones.

Because the right shoe won’t fix bad training…

But the wrong shoe can definitely slow you down.

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We talk about the 80% all the time — the easy miles, aerobic base, discipline, and patience.

But this week on Running with James, we’re talking about the 20%.

The hard stuff.

The uncomfortable reps.

The moments that separate the novice from the great.

In Part 4 of Coach’s Clipboard, we break down why 80/20 only works if you respect the 20% — the intensity that sharpens you, exposes your weaknesses, and teaches you how to execute under pressure.

Inside this episode:

• Why the 20% builds competitors, not just fitness
• Getting comfortable being uncomfortable
• How to train hard without training reckless
• Why composure under fatigue determines race-day results
• The difference between surviving workouts and training to race well

Pressure doesn’t create weakness — it reveals it.

If you want to race well, you have to learn how to stay composed when it burns.

Train easy enough to go hard.

Train hard enough to matter.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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In this episode of Running with James, we’re talking about intentional effort—why every run, lift, and workout should have a purpose. Not every day is meant to be easy, and not every hard effort is smart just because it looks good on Strava.

We break down:

•Why “going easy all the time” can stall progress

•How to assign a goal to every effort

•The danger of vanity runs and chasing numbers for likes

•How Garmin data can help—or hurt—when it starts bullying your mindset

If you want to train smarter, race better, and stop letting ego dictate your effort, this episode will help you reset your approach and run with intention

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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