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In this episode, Paul reconnects with long-time Pyllon athlete, coach and former podcast co-host James Stewart for the first conversation in a new series, People Make Pyllon - where we explore the lives, work and wider stories of runners in the Pyllon community.
James has represented Great Britain, broken records, and worked at the sharp end of competitive ultrarunning, but this conversation is less about racing and more about life. They discuss what happens when running takes a step back, and how it still supports James's full-time leadership role, family life, and creative interests.
They talk about injury, consistency, integrity, and why showing up matters more than chasing medals. James shares his evolving mindset as he begins doctoral research on the future of AI and work, and how he’s learning to value running not just for performance, but for what it gives back to the rest of life.
Topics covered include:
Returning from injury and rethinking goals
Balancing work, family, running and personal growth
Running at 4am, wherever you are in the world
The "equilateral triangle" model of life
Why self-integrity matters more than motivation
Creativity, well-being and letting go of outcome
The power and responsibility of AI in a changing world
This is a thoughtful conversation about adapting, growing, and redefining what progress really means, both in running and in life.
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In this episode, Paul reconnects with long-time Pyllon athlete, coach and former podcast co-host James Stewart for the first conversation in a new series, People Make Pyllon - where we explore the lives, work and wider stories of runners in the Pyllon community.
James has represented Great Britain, broken records, and worked at the sharp end of competitive ultrarunning, but this conversation is less about racing and more about life. They discuss what happens when running takes a step back, and how it still supports James's full-time leadership role, family life, and creative interests.
They talk about injury, consistency, integrity, and why showing up matters more than chasing medals. James shares his evolving mindset as he begins doctoral research on the future of AI and work, and how he’s learning to value running not just for performance, but for what it gives back to the rest of life.
Topics covered include:
Returning from injury and rethinking goals
Balancing work, family, running and personal growth
Running at 4am, wherever you are in the world
The "equilateral triangle" model of life
Why self-integrity matters more than motivation
Creativity, well-being and letting go of outcome
The power and responsibility of AI in a changing world
This is a thoughtful conversation about adapting, growing, and redefining what progress really means, both in running and in life.
Links and extras
Follow along on Instagram:
Explore coaching and more at:
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