The Endurance Athlete Journey
Sometimes endurance sports can be overwhelming and confusing. Understanding the nuances of training and how to stay healthy and making progress can leave you scratching your head sometimes. On top of all that, knowing how to fuel for performance and overall fitness increases the complexity of the sport even more. The Endurance Athlete Journey podcast is your guiding light on the path to success in your endurance sports journey.
Episodes
62 episodes
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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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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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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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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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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23:44
Episode 50: Athlete Stories with Jen Fishman- Running Through Pregnancy: Advice, Experiences, and Real Talk
Keywords: running, pregnancy, coaching, athlete stories, nutrition, postpartum, fertility, training, women in sports, endurance athletesTakeawaysJen Fishman shares her journey as a runner and coach.Runn...
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Episode 50
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Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance Athlete’s Journey - Week 15
Summary:Coach Justin provides a comprehensive week 15 recap of his preparation for Ironman Florida 70.3, detailing his training and recovery strategies during the first week of taper. Despite dealing with posterior tibia tendoniti...
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Episode 49
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50:59
Episode 48: Mastering the Fundamentals of Running - Choosing Between Endurance and Speed
Summary:In episode 48 of the Endurance Athlete Journey podcast, Coach Justin and Coach Katie launch a sports-specific series focused on running, specifically exploring the balance between building endurance and improving speed. Th...
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Episode 48
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Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance Athlete’s Journey - Week 14
In this week’s episode of the Ironman Florida 70.3 Endurance Athlete’s Journey, Coach Justin, delivers a candid update on the challenges and adaptations during week 14 of his training. Facing a significant setback with posterior tibial tendonit...
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Episode 47
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51:14
Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance Athlete’s Journey - Week 13
Coach Justin shares a candid and emotional recap at the end of week 13 of his 16-week Ironman Florida 70.3 training plan. This week diverged from the usual detailed training updates due to a significant event: Justin experienced a sudden and se...
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Episode 46
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52:05
Episode 45: Holiday Eating Tips for Endurance Athletes (and Everyone)
SummaryIn this episode, Coach Justin and Coach Katie discuss strategies for eating and training during the holiday season, focusing on mindful eating, managing holiday meals, and coping with the stress that often accompanies family g...
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Episode 45
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Episode 44: Coach's Corner- Maintaining Motivation During the Winter Months
KeywordsMotivation, endurance training, athlete coaching, seasonal training, fitness, mental resilience, training plans, athlete mindset, overcoming fatigue, performance improvementTakeawaysMaintaining mo...
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Episode 44
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Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance Athlete’s Journey - Week 12
In this week 12 recap of training for Ironman Florida 70.3, Coach Justin discusses his experiences during a rollback (recovery) week, where the goal was to reduce training volume and shed accumulated fatigue. He highlights the importance of str...
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Episode 43
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Episode 42: The Endurance Athlete Journey – Athlete Stories with Jennifer Riley Meister
SummaryIn this episode of the Endurance Athlete Journey podcast, Coach Justin and Katie interview Jennifer Meister, a bariatric endurance athlete. Jennifer shares her inspiring journey from struggling with weight and health issues...
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Episode 42
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Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance Athlete’s Journey - Week 11
Coach Justin recaps week 11 of his Ironman Florida 70.3 training journey. He achieved his planned training volume with consistent session completion, emphasizing the importance of motivation and mental resilience throughout a high-volume schedu...
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Episode 41
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1:11:49
Episode 40: The Role of Dietary Fat on Endurance Performance
SummaryIn this episode, Coach Justin and Coach Katie discuss the often-overlooked role of fat in the nutrition of endurance athletes. They explore the different types of fats, their importance for energy and recovery, and how to inco...
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Episode 40
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Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance Athlete’s Journey - Week 10
Summary:In this episode, Coach Justin reflects on the end of week 10 of the Ironman Florida 70.3 training plan. He discusses the consistency achieved over the past three weeks, adjustments made to his training regimen, and the imp...
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Episode 39
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1:05:42
Episode 38: Building Fitness or Building Performance: What's the Difference?
Summary:In this episode, Coach Justin and Coach Katie discuss the critical differences between exercising for fitness and training for performance. They explore definitions of fitness, the importance of structured training, and how t...
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Episode 38
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