Relaxed and Fast showcases coach Joe Eby the Head Coach of Baldwin Wallace University’s Cross Country and Track & Field programs. In this podcast, we showcase how Coach Eby develops his athletes not only in athletics but in all areas of life. We also take a deep dive into training philosophies, how to achieve greatness in every area of life, and more!
When the Race Goes Sideways: How to Compete When the Plan Breaks
Hosted by Baldwin Wallace University Track and Field and Cross Country Head Coaches Joe Eby and Coach Fiorentino, the Relaxed and Fast Podcast is for recruits, parents, and coaches who want honest talk about running and the recruiting process.
In this episode (about 45 minutes), Coach Joe Eby and Coach Fiorentino break down what to do when a race stops going to plan. Whether the pace changes, the conditions turn, or your own effort fades, this conversation covers how to stay competitive in the moment.
Episode topics include:
How a race can go sideways, even for a fit, well-prepared athlete
Letting go of the original race plan and finding the next decision
Telling the difference between patience and the moment to make a move
Competing with the legs you have on a given day
How teammates can help during a hard race without taking over
Resetting negative self-talk when one rough mile turns into a bad race
Learning from a tough result without letting it define you
Deciding what to carry into the next race and what to leave behind
Who this episode is for: high school distance runners preparing for college recruiting, parents supporting young athletes, and coaches building resilient teams in cross country and track and field.
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21 Oct 2026
Race for Your Team, Not Your Watch
Championship season is here. Are you chasing a time, or competing for your team?
Coach Eby and Coach Fiorentino discuss how to approach cross country racing when places, team scores, and advancing to the next round take center stage. We talk about staying patient, responding to moves, closing gaps, and recognizing a great performance even when the clock doesn’t show a personal best.
We also explore how coaches can help athletes understand that every place matters without making them feel responsible for the entire team’s result.
Whether you’re heading into state qualifying or a college conference meet, this conversation is about trusting your preparation, staying engaged, and competing for the people beside you.
14 Oct 2026
You're Fit. Now Stop Trying to Prove It.
They also look at how to decide what an individual athlete actually needs heading into championship season. Consistency, fatigue, recent races, sleep, school stress, and athlete feedback all play a part, and two athletes can need very different things. From there, they explore how to help athletes trust the work through a review of the season, a clear explanation of each session's purpose, and specific preparation tasks.
The episode closes with what a competitive, disciplined athlete should do during championship week when working harder isn't the priority: follow the intended effort, keep familiar routines, recover, communicate honestly, support teammates, and prepare to race.
Their takeaway: you don't have to feel perfectly confident to race well. Give the work a chance to show up.
Who it's for: Recruits, current college runners, coaches, and parents who want to understand how to approach the final stretch before a championship race.
Run time: About 40 minutes
Hosts: Coach Joe Eby and Coach Josh Fiorentino, Baldwin Wallace University Track and Field and Cross Country
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YouTube views
2,850
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5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 19 / 100
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12
Social presence
0
YouTube
68
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Coach Eby and Hope Murphy and Carter Almady host the show. Published by relaxedfast.
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