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 strategy, tapering approach, and why he’s never had a blister in his ultra-running career—a rare feat indeed!

With just weeks until the race, James is resetting, refocusing, and getting ready for the challenge ahead.

Key Highlights:
•Supporting his wife through her 22km open-water swim while kayaking beside her.
•Completing the Yabbaru 50K in extreme heat, focusing on time over speed.
•Why mental endurance is the real test in ultra-running.
•Final tweaks to gear, pacing, and nutrition before Delirious West.
•His unique blister-free secret—a mystery even to him!

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