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The Endurance Athlete Journey
The Endurance Athlete Journey Podcast helps runners, triathletes, and endurance athletes train smarter, fuel better, and build long-term durability in sport.
Hosted by Coach Justin and sports dietitian Katie, the show explores the training, nutrition, recovery, and mindset challenges endurance athletes actually face—without the confusion and generic internet fitness advice that often leads to burnout, inconsistency, and frustration.
From first triathlons and swim anxiety to fueling mistakes, recovery, race-day expectations, and balancing training with real life, each episode combines practical coaching insight with evidence-based nutrition guidance and honest athlete conversations to help listeners better understand the “why” behind their training and fueling decisions.
Whether you’re preparing for your first race or trying to become a more complete endurance athlete, this podcast gives you clear, experience-driven guidance you can actually apply to your training, recovery, and performance.
The Endurance Athlete Journey
Coach's Corner Episode 1: Physical, mental, and emotional recovery post-race
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Episode Summary:
In this episode of Coach's Corner, Coaches Justin and Katie discuss the challenges faced after completing a marathon, including physical recovery, emotional struggles, and the importance of finding motivation to train again. They share personal experiences and insights on how to navigate the post-race blues, the significance of reflection, and the role of support in the recovery process. The conversation emphasizes the need to be kind to oneself during this time and explores the idea of exploring new opportunities in training.
Episode Takeaways
- Post-marathon recovery can be challenging both physically and emotionally.
- Many athletes experience a lack of motivation after completing a significant race.
- It's important to listen to your body and take necessary recovery time.
- Finding a supportive community or mentor can help during recovery.
- Reflection on past races can provide valuable insights for future training.
- Building back fitness should be approached gradually and with patience.
- Setting new goals can help reignite motivation after a race.
- It's essential to focus on the process rather than just the outcome.
- Exploring different training methods can provide a refreshing change.
- Self-talk plays a crucial role in maintaining a positive mindset during recovery.
For coaching inquiries:
Coach Katie → https://fuel2run.com
Coach Justin → https://tabularasaracing.com
Podcast Email → theenduranceathletejourney@gmail.com
