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.
The Endurance Athlete Journey
Episode 6: Meal Planning and Prep for Athletes
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We discuss the following
- Why meal planning and prep is so important
- How it can help save time and money
- What happens when we don’t plan ahead
- It does not have to be perfect. There is all this stuff on instagram of people prepping perfect meals and putting the meal portioned out perfectly in a tupperware for the week. This is not necessary! Don’t overthink it!
- Steps for meal prep including planning, prepping grocery list and shopping
- Tips for meal planning from apps you can use to how to make it easier and less time intensive
- Bulk cooking and how meal planning my look for different types of schedules and preferences. Some people are okay with leftovers or eating the same meal over again and some people prefer more variety.
- Convenience options such as Greek yogurt, Rotisserie chicken, canned beans, pre-cooked rice, pre-cooked hard boiled eggs, cooked shrimp or salmon, pre-cut fruit or veggies, or cottage cheese.
- Combining bulk items with convenience options with some quick meal ideas to make meals for the week.
- Other considerations with meal planning including how to allow for some flexibility
For all things coaching, reach out:
Coach Katie: www.Fuel2Run.com
Coach Justin: www.TabulaRasaRacing.com
Podcast Email: theenduranceathletejourney@gmail.com
