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Stepping into a new season of training, leadership, or life often brings an unexpected feeling: Maybe I don’t belong here.

In this episode of Running with James, Coach James opens his clipboard and talks honestly about imposter syndrome—what it really is, why it shows up when you’re leveling up, and why feeling unready is often the clearest sign that you’re growing.

Drawing from real coaching conversations with athletes navigating new goals, bigger stages, and higher expectations, this episode reframes discomfort as development and fear as part of the process—not a reason to quit.

If you’ve ever hesitated to step into something new because you felt underqualified, behind, or unsure… this conversation is for you.

Coach’s Clipboard is a series dedicated to the conversations athletes need—but rarely hear on social media.

Topics include: imposter syndrome, mindset, growth, endurance training, hybrid athletes, confidence through commitment, and long-term development.

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