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What if the hardest part of your fitness journey wasn’t the training—but the reactions of the people around you?

In the first episode of our new Training Truths series, Coach James sits down with Melanie to share her remarkable journey of losing more than 100 pounds and discovering a passion for running that transformed her life.

Along the way, she expected challenges like early mornings, sore legs, and tough workouts. What she didn’t expect was the criticism from people closest to her. From being told she’s “too skinny” to hearing she’s “addicted to running,” Melanie opens up about the emotional side of pursuing better health and learning to stay committed when not everyone understands your journey.

Together, we discuss the difference between discipline and obsession, why personal growth can make others uncomfortable, and how to remain focused on becoming the healthiest version of yourself without letting outside opinions define your path.

Whether you’re training for your first 5K, preparing for a HYROX race, or simply trying to build healthier habits, this conversation will encourage you to keep moving forward, even when the people around you don’t fully understand why.

Training Truth #1: Not everyone will understand your commitment, but you don’t need everyone’s approval to pursue better health.

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HYROX is evolving, and so should your training.

This week on the Running with James Podcast, Coach Tommy joins the show as we break down the latest HYROX rule changes, what they mean for athletes, and how they’ll impact both training and race day.

We also tackle one of the biggest challenges in the sport today: with so much advice online, how do you know who to trust? From social media influencers to experienced coaches, we discuss how to separate good information from bad, avoid common training mistakes, and build a plan that actually prepares you for success.

Whether you’re training for your first HYROX or chasing a World Championship qualification, this episode will help you navigate the noise and train with confidence.

In this episode:
• The newest HYROX rule changes explained
• How the changes affect race strategy and training
• Common mistakes athletes make while preparing
• Who you should (and shouldn’t) listen to for training advice
• Practical coaching insights from Coach James and Coach Tommy

Train smart. Stay consistent. Build champions.

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Success isn’t built in a single workout, one race, or even one season—it’s built through consistency, patience, and trusting the work when the results aren’t immediately visible.

In Week 6 of The Performance Lab, we’re talking about one of the hardest lessons every athlete has to learn: trusting the process.

Whether you’re training for a marathon, preparing for HYROX, chasing a new PR, or simply trying to become a healthier version of yourself, there will be moments when you question if your hard work is paying off.

This episode is about learning to stay committed during those moments.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why progress is rarely linear
• The difference between results and growth
• How consistency compounds over time
• Why comparing your journey to others slows your own progress
• The importance of patience in long-term athletic development
• How elite athletes stay committed when they don’t see immediate results

The best athletes aren’t the ones who never struggle—they’re the ones who keep showing up, trusting the process, and allowing time to do its work.

💬 Question of the Day:

When has trusting the process paid off in your life or training?

Share your story in the comments—we’d love to hear it and encourage others in the community.

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Change your mind. Change your life.

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