In this episode of Coach’s Clipboard, James pulls back the curtain on one of the most common mistakes he sees with runners and hybrid athletes:
Training more… and getting worse.
From extra miles and unnecessary intensity to skipping recovery and chasing fatigue, this episode breaks down why “more” often leads to stalled progress, injury, and burnout.
You’ll hear real coaching conversations, athlete patterns that show up every season, and the difference between productive fatigue and destructive overload.
This is the stuff coaches talk about off the clock — the conversations that don’t make Instagram.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, constantly tired, or confused about why your fitness isn’t translating on race day, this episode is for you.
Topics covered:
- Why adding volume isn’t the same as adding progress
- The warning signs you’re overtraining (before injury hits)
- The difference between being tired and being under-recovered
- How smarter training beats harder training every time
This isn’t about doing less.
It’s about doing what actually works.
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