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
89 episodes
Road to Grandma’s Marathon: Navigating a Setback
Podcast Summary – Navigating Setbacks in Marathon TrainingIn this episode of the Endurance Athlete Journey Podcast, Katie shares a real and raw update on her road to Grandma’s Marathon—one that didn’t go as planned.After ...
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The Running Questions Everyone Gets Wrong (Answered by Coaches)
Most runners are asking the same questions—but they’re often chasing the wrong answers.In this episode, Coach Justin and Coach Katie break down 6 of the most common running questions they hear from athletes—covering frequency, pacing, in...
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The Real Reason Your Race Falls Apart (It’s Not Fitness)
You trained for the race.You put in the hours.So why didn’t your performance reflect your fitness?In this episode, we break down the real reason so many endurance athletes underperform on race day—and it’s not because they’re not...
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What Comes After Your First Triathlon (Most Get This Wrong)
You trained. You showed up. You crossed the finish line.Now what?For a lot of athletes, the end of a race doesn’t feel the way they expected. There’s pride, excitement… and sometimes an unexpected sense of emptiness. The structure...
Why You’re Training More… But Getting Worse
Most athletes think the key to improvement is simple: train more, push harder, and stack on more workouts.But what if that’s exactly what’s holding you back?In this episode of The Endurance Athlete Journey Podcast, we bre...
Road to Grandma’s Marathon: Training Highs, Lows & Fueling Smarter
In this solo episode of the Endurance Athlete Journey Podcast, Katie shares an honest and detailed update from her marathon training block as she prepares for Grandma’s Marathon.She walks through recent weeks of training, includ...
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The Biggest Mistake Athletes Make When Building Training Volume
Building a training plan isn’t just about adding more miles each week.In this episode, we break down one of the most misunderstood concepts in endurance training: how to build volume the right way — without burning out, breaking d...
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Why Your First Triathlon Falls Apart (It’s Not Fitness)
Triathlon 101 Series — Episode 7: The Mental Side of Your First Triathlon Most athletes spend months preparing physically for their first triathlon—but completely overlook the mental side of race day.And that’s where r...
The Biggest Training Plan Mistake Athletes Make (Before They Even Start)
Most athletes think building a training plan starts with workouts.It doesn’t.In this episode, we break down what actually needs to happen before a single workout is written—the foundational decisions that determine whether your ...
Episode 80: Road to Grandma's Marathon- The Marathon is the Journey, Not the Destination
In this episode of my Road to Grandma's Marathon series, Katie is sharing a real, unfiltered look at the past couple weeks of training—high mileage, tough workouts, and the reality of balancing running with work, parenting, and unpredi...
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The Hidden Cost of Endurance Training No One Talks About | Coach’s Corner
Endurance training requires commitment, structure, and consistency.But what often gets overlooked is the cost outside of training.In this Coach’s Corner episode, we step away from workouts and performance metrics to talk about someth...
Episode 78: Your First Triathlon Race Day: What to Expect (So You Don’t Panic)
Summary:If you’re feeling nervous about your first triathlon race day, you’re not behind—you’re right where you should be.In this episode of Triathlon 101, Coach Justin walks you step-by-step through exactly what race day l...
Episode 77: The Real Reason You Bonk (And How to Fix Your Fueling Strategy)
Continuous glucose monitoring is becoming more popular—but what does it actually tell endurance athletes?In this episode, we break down how CGMs work, what they measure, and how they can (and can’t) be used to improve performance. From f...
Episode 76: Road to Grandma's Marathon- Training Updates, Building a Training Plan & Useful Books
In this episode, Katie takes a behind-the-scenes look at marathon training in real life—no perfect schedules, no ideal conditions, just consistency, adaptability, and a whole lot of grit.From self-coaching strategies to balancing trainin...
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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...
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...
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 ...
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 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 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...
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...
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 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 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...
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...
