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Building Your Best HYROX – Week 2: Power + Strength: The Engine That Carries You

In this episode, James, Lauren, and Carlos break down the power behind performance — how building functional strength transforms your HYROX race from survival to domination.

Learn how to develop the kind of strength that lasts — through sled pushes, farmer carries, wall balls, and walking lunges — while still maintaining your running performance. We’ll dive into how to blend heavy lifts with endurance sessions, train under fatigue, and avoid the overtraining trap that derails so many athletes.

Backed by sports science (Rønnestad & Mujika, Sports Medicine, 2014), this episode unpacks how the right kind of strength training improves running economy, endurance, and total race efficiency.

In this episode:

• The key lifts every HYROX athlete needs
• How to balance power and endurance without burnout
• Why strength is the ultimate endurance multiplier
• How to structure your hybrid training week

Whether you’re racing HYROX Dallas or just want to perform better in every event, this episode will help you build the engine that carries you to the finish line.

🎧 Listen. Learn. Lift. Run stronger than ever.

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Race season is here — and it’s time to lock in your HYROX game plan.

In this episode, James and Lauren kick off a brand-new 4-week series, Building Your Best HYROX, breaking down what makes HYROX unique, how to structure your final month of prep, and the biggest training mistakes to avoid before race day.

You’ll learn how to balance endurance and strength without burning out, how to taper smart, and why training like a hybrid athlete is the key to peak performance.

Whether you’re chasing a PR or taking on your first HYROX, this episode will help you show up ready to race your best.

Chapters:

0:00 – Intro: Building Your Best HYROX

3:00 – What Makes HYROX Unique

8:30 – Balancing Strength & Endurance

14:00 – Structuring the Final 4 Weeks

21:00 – Avoiding Common Mistakes

27:00 – Wrap-Up & Next Week’s Preview

Hosted by: James Wyatt & Lauren Inmon

Presented by: BC Fitness – Building Champions, One Rep at a Time

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This week on Running with James, we wrap up our Back to the Basics series with the mindset that separates casual runners from champions: consistency.

Motivation gets you started—but discipline keeps you going. In this episode, James and Lauren talk about how to build lasting habits, stay consistent through the ups and downs, and develop the mindset that leads to real growth.

We’ll break down what the science says about habit formation, why the “21-day rule” is a myth, and how long it really takes to build unstoppable momentum.

Whether you’re training for your first race or your next PR, this episode will help you push past the mental roadblocks and find the discipline to keep showing up—even when you don’t feel like it.

👉 Because motivation is a spark, but consistency builds champions.

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Think running is enough to get faster? Think again. In this week’s Running with James episode, we’re getting Back to the Basics with one of the most overlooked pieces of training: strength work.

We break down why runners need more than miles to perform at their best — and how strength training builds power, improves form, and helps you stay injury-free.

You’ll learn:

• The best strength exercises for runners (and why they work)
• How to balance lifting with running volume
• Common mistakes that lead to fatigue or injury
• How elite runners use strength to boost endurance and speed

From gym routines to bodyweight workouts — we’ll help you understand how to build a foundation that lasts longer than your next race season.

👉 Tune in and learn how getting stronger can actually make you a better runner.

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Are you running hard but still hitting the wall? Your fueling strategy could be the missing link. In this episode of Running with James, we break down everything runners need to know about nutrition and hydration for training and race day.

You’ll learn:

• How to eat before your runs for maximum energy
• The truth about gels vs. real food during long runs
• How many carbs per hour elite athletes rely on — and why it matters for you
• Hydration strategies to avoid fatigue and cramping
• Recovery nutrition to rebuild and refuel faster

Backed by research from sports scientists and elite endurance athletes, this episode gives you actionable tips to train smarter, race stronger, and finish faster.

Stop guessing and start fueling like a pro — your next PR depends on it.

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Conversational & Fun:

This week, things didn’t go as planned—James was down for the count, so instead of our regular episode, we’re giving you something special from the Patreon vault! We catch up on current events, share a few wild stories about getting hit on, and of course, deal with a little bit of classic Lauren energy.

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Slow down to speed up. Zone 2 running is everywhere right now—but what does it really mean, and why is it so important for runners of all levels? In this week’s Getting Back to the Basics episode, Coach James breaks down the science of base training, explains how your body uses the Krebs cycle to create energy, and shares research-backed studies that prove a bigger base leads to a higher peak.

You’ll learn:

• How Zone 2 training builds aerobic capacity and endurance
• Why mitochondria and lactate clearance are game-changers for runners
• Research from top exercise scientists on the benefits of easy running
• Practical ways to find your Zone 2 and build mileage safely

👉 The truth: easy miles aren’t wasted—they’re the foundation of speed, strength, and long-term performance.

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Good running form isn’t just for elites—it’s the foundation that keeps every runner healthy, efficient, and fast. In this kickoff episode of our Getting Back to the Basics series, we break down the key elements of proper running technique and give you practical tools to improve today.

You’ll learn:

• The pillars of good running posture, cadence, and foot strike
• Drills to add to your warm-up for smoother mechanics
• Strength exercises that support better form and reduce injury risk
• Speed workouts that reinforce technique under fatigue
• Mobility routines to keep your body moving freely

We also share research-backed data from Harvard, MSSE, and more on how form directly impacts injury risk and performance.

👉 Whether you’re brand new to running or chasing a PR, mastering the basics of form will change how you run—and how you feel doing

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