Show Notes
Matt James went from The Bachelor and Dancing with the Stars to one of TV's most legitimate marathon runners, and he says the best part of marathon season is the training, not the race.
This week, Anya sits down with Matt to talk about why running used to feel like punishment, a month training in Kenya, and the pacing mistake that ended in a walk up First Avenue. He explains why he'd rather enjoy the process than chase a time, shares his five race day tips with the marathon in New York around the corner, and gives us an exclusive on his pasta gel.
In this episode: 🏃 From Punishment to Joy: how he retrained his brain to enjoy running 🌍 A Month Training in Kenya: running alongside champions, and what it taught him 📈 Training Over Race Day: why he calls the race "the cookie" 🚫 The Pacing Mistake: going out too fast, and why he swears by negative splits 🍝 5 Race Day Tips: fuelling, pacing, smiling and a straw 🍩 Dream Race: the Krispy Kreme Challenge 🎧 New episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record holders, and inspiring voices from the running community.
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