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No Race, No Problem: Training Like It Counts through Progression & Periodization

June 20, 2025 • James Wyatt • Season 4 • Episode 25

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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 race to stay motivated. Because real athletes don’t just train for events—they train for growth.

James and the crew share how they stay locked in when there’s nothing on the calendar, and why some of the biggest gains—physically and mentally—come when no one’s watching.

You’ll learn:

•Why training without pressure can lead to massive breakthroughs

•How to build a champion’s mindset even in the off-season

•The difference between being goal-driven and race-dependent

•Simple ways to set purpose-filled targets between races

If you want to level up this fall, the work starts now. Race or no race.

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