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Episode 45: James Bragg - You have one shot at the race you were training for in a given year.
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- Blueprint to Ultra
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- Jun 26, 2026
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- 4902
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Summary
Training for an ultra takes a long time and a lot of hard work. We show up for a race and things don't always go to plan. On the show we talk with James Bragg about how we can practice a positive mental attitude, how negativity spreads, and how you can snap out of a downward spiral. As James reminds us, we have one shot at a race. You train for a specific race on a calendar year and that race, in that year, will never happen again. Sure, you can run it again next year, but for this year, the one you trained for, there is one shot. We talk about all of that and dig into the Hellbender 100, Rim to River, and a coaches' corner on how to manage race week and the stupid taper. Join us and don't forget to hit subscribe and like. You know, you could subscribe before you even start watching, because if you have read this far, well, we are friends now. So yeah, give us a like and subscribe. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions you may have. We would love to hear from you. Connect with James on IG: @jamesb__runnin Connect with us on IG: @blueprint_to_ultra Looking for a coach? Work with Jeff: https://www.jwultrarunning.com/ Work with Steve: https://www.socalrunnercoaching.com/