The Endurance Athlete Journey
Endurance athletes are constantly searching for the right way to train, fuel, and improve—but the amount of conflicting advice can make the process feel overwhelming.
The Endurance Athlete Journey Podcast helps simplify the path forward. Hosted by Coach Justin and sports dietitian Katie, the show explores the training, nutrition, and mindset principles that help endurance athletes stay healthy, build durability, and perform at their best.
Through practical coaching insights and real-world experience, each episode helps runners, cyclists, and triathletes better understand their training, fuel their bodies effectively, and navigate the challenges of endurance sport with confidence.
Episodes
75 episodes
Episode 75: Strength Training for Endurance Athletes: Muscle vs Strength Explained
Summary:Many endurance athletes avoid strength training because they fear it will make them bulky, slow them down, or interfere with endurance performance. But is that fear actually justified?In Episode 75 of The Endura...
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Episode 75
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1:18:08
Episode 74: Triathlon 101: Beginner Triathlon Gear - What You Actually Need for Your First Race
Description:One of the biggest barriers for beginners entering triathlon is the belief that they need thousands of dollars of equipment before they can even attempt their first race.Carbon wheels. Aero helmets. $10,000 bike...
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Episode 74
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45:25
Episode 73: The Truth About Weight and Endurance Performance
Summary:In Episode 73, Coach Justin and Coach Katie explore one of the most misunderstood topics in endurance sports: the role of body weight in performance. Athletes often hear that being lighter will make them faster—but ...
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Episode 73
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1:27:08
Episode 72: Road to Grandma's Marathon Week 1 With Coach Katie
Road to Grandma’s Marathon: Week 1 – Laying the GroundworkIn this kickoff episode of Road to Grandma’s Marathon, Katie pulls back the curtain on her personal training journey as she prepares for the 2026 Grandma’s Maratho...
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Episode 72
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Episode 71: Coach's Corner: Who Are You Without the Sport? Exploring Athlete Identity
Podcast DescriptionIn Episode 71 of The Endurance Athlete Journey Podcast, Coach Justin and Coach Katie take a step away from training metrics and performance science to explore a deeply personal topic: athlete identit...
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Episode 71
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Episode 70: Triathlon 101: A Beginner's Guide to Triathlon - How to Train for a Triathlon With a Busy Schedule
Summary:Can you really train for a triathlon with a busy life?In Episode 4 of Triathlon 101, Coach Justin breaks down one of the most common fears beginners have: not having enough time. If you picture 15–20 hour training w...
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Episode 70
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1:10:04
Episode 69: Benefits and Risks of Caffeine for Enhancing Performance
Summary:In Episode 69 of The Endurance Athlete Journey Podcast, Coaches Justin and Katie dive into one of the most commonly used — and often misunderstood — performance tools in endurance sports: caffeine.What starte...
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Episode 69
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1:10:54
Episode 68: Nutrition Deep Dive- Are Supplements for Endurance Athletes Worth the Hype?
This episode is all about being an education consumer of dietary supplements! In this episode, Katie dives deep into the world of dietary supplements, particularly in the context of endurance sports. She discusses the necessity and ...
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Episode 68
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44:18
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Episode 67: Why Endurance Athletes Must Strength Train
Podcast Episode Description:In Episode 67 of The Endurance Athlete Journey Podcast, Coach Justin and Coach Katie dive into one of the most debated and often avoided topics in endurance sports: strength training. <...
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Episode 67
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Episode 66 : Triathlon 101: A Beginner's Guide to Triathlon - How Fit Do You Really Need to Be to Get Started?
Summary:How fit do you actually need to be to start triathlon? In Episode 3 of Triathlon 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Triathlon, Coach Justin breaks down one of the most common barriers keeping athletes on the sidelines: th...
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Episode 66
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1:01:34
Episode 65: Mastering the Fundamentals of Running - The Long Run Isn't About Distance - It's About Adaptation
Summary: In this episode of The Endurance Athlete Journey Podcast, Coaches Justin and Katie continue their “Mastering the Fundamentals of Running” series by breaking down the true purpose and value of the long run. R...
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Episode 65
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1:25:21
Episode 64: Creatine Beyond the Weight Room- What Endurance Athletes Need to Know
KeywordsCreatine, endurance sports, nutrition, supplements, athletic performance, sports dietitian, muscle recovery, cognitive function, training, healthSummaryIn this deep dive into creatine for endurance sports, K...
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Episode 64
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Episode 63: How Can Endurance Athletes Support Their Immune System
Keywords: athlete immunity, immune system, nutrition, supplements, training, illness, health, endurance athletes, immune support, wellnessSummary:In this episode, coaches Justin and Katie discuss the relationship betwee...
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Episode 63
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Episode 62 : Triathlon 101: A Beginner's Guide to Triathlon - Need to Be a Good Swimmer?
For many aspiring triathletes, the swim is the single biggest barrier to getting started. In this episode of Triathlon 101, Coach Justin addresses one of the most common questions he hears: Do you need to be a good swimmer to do a ...
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Episode 62
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1:39:13
Episode 61: Cold, Flu, or Just Tired: Listening to Your Body
Summary: In this episode of the Endurance Athlete Journey podcast, Coach Justin and Coach Katie delve into the critical topic of illness and immunity, particularly relevant as the cold and flu season peaks in January. They discuss the co...
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Episode 61
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Episode 60: Nutrition Deep Dive- Sports Nutrition vs. General Nutrition: What Athletes Need to Know
SummaryIn this episode, Katie dives deep into the world of sports nutrition, distinguishing it from general dietary guidelines. She emphasizes the unique nutritional needs of athletes, explaining how their requirements differ based o...
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Episode 60
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45:09
Episode 59: Controlling the Excitement- How to Execute Goals Without Overdoing It
Podcast Episode Description:In this episode of The Endurance Athlete Journey Podcast, Coaches Justin and Katie continue the goal-setting conversation by diving into goal execution—the often-overlooked skill that de...
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Episode 59
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Episode 58 : Triathlon 101: A Beginner's Guide to Triathlon - Picking a Race Distance (updated)
Summary:Coach Justin brings you the first episode of a new series called Triathlon 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Triathlon, where he tackles one of the most common—and overwhelming—questions new athletes face: What race ...
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Episode 58
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40:58
Episode 57: Built to Last - Goals, Grit, and Endurance
Summary:In Episode 57 of The Endurance Athlete Journey Podcast, Coach Justin and Coach Katie kick off the new year with a deep dive into goal setting for endurance athletes. They explore how to create meaningful, realisti...
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Episode 57
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1:22:02
Episode 56: Coach's Corner: Looking Back and Looking Forward - Our Year in Review
Summary: In this Year in Review episode of The Endurance Athlete Journey Podcast, Coach Justin and Coach Katie reflect on their 2025 seasons, sharing honest insights into training volume, race performances, injuries, recover...
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Episode 56
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1:20:06
Episode 55: Build Your Race Calendar With Purpose
Summary:In this episode of The Endurance Athlete Journey Podcast, we dive into how endurance athletes can strategically set their race calendar for the season ahead. We discuss the importance of choosing races that align ...
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Episode 55
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Episode 54: Metabolic Efficiency vs. Metabolic Flexibility- Training Strategies
Keywords: metabolic efficiency, metabolic flexibility, endurance training, nutrition, training strategies, aerobic capacity, lactate threshold, fasted training, strength training, endurance athleteTakeawaysMetab...
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Episode 54
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Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance Athlete’s Journey - Race Debrief
Summary:In this final recap of Ironman Florida 70.3, Coach Justin reflects on his 16-week journey preparing for and completing the race on December 14, 2025. Despite battling a significant injury and overcoming mental and physical...
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Episode 53
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1:21:30
Episode 52: Metabolic Efficiency vs. Metabolic Flexibility - Nutrition Strategies
Summary:Join Coaches Justin and Katie on this episode of the Endurance Athlete Journey Podcast as they dive into the concepts of metabolic efficiency and metabolic flexibility. In the first part of this two-part series, Katie lead...
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Episode 52
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58:25
Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance Athlete’s Journey - Week 16
Summary:In this episode of the The Endurance Athlete's Journey, Coach Justin takes listeners behind the scenes of his final preparations for Ironman Florida 70.3 in Haines City. He candidly discusses the physical and mental challe...
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Episode 51
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