Episode 449 - Delirious Athlete Check In 5 - James Sawyer: Reset, Race Prep, and the Mental Game of Delirious West
In this fifth check-in, James Sawyer shares his final training push as Delirious West 200-miler draws near. While he’s been balancing a mix of rest, recovery, and focused training, he’s also been crewing for his wife during her Rottness solo swim, proving that endurance runs in the family!
James opens up about the mental side of ultra racing, discussing how long runs and fatigue teach runners to push through discomfort. He reflects on his ninth Yabbaru 50K, which was scorching at 37°C, and why time on feet is more important than speed for a race like Delirious. He also dives into his race…
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