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
Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance Athlete’s Journey - Week 8
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Summary:
In this episode, Coach Justin reflects on week eight of his training plan for Ironman Florida 70.3. He discusses his training strategies for this race and the importance of hill training as functional strength conditioning. He also discusses balancing swimming and upper body strength workouts as well as managing nutrition and weight during intense training periods. He also shares personal insights about the sacrifices made by loved ones in support of his athletic journey and reflects on future training plans as he prepares for upcoming races.
Takeaways:
- Hill training is essential for preparing for both hilly and flat races.
- Incorporating strength training is crucial for overall performance.
- Monitoring body response to training is key to avoiding injury.
- You cannot build speed unless you implement a specific focus for building speed
- Endurance training may not always lead to immediate speed improvements.
- Nutrition plays a significant role in performance and weight management.
- It's challenging to train for performance and weight loss simultaneously.
- Acknowledging the support of loved ones is important in an athlete's journey.
- Maintaining strength training can aid in injury prevention.
- Adjusting training plans based on body feedback is essential.
For coaching inquiries:
Coach Katie → https://fuel2run.com
Coach Justin → https://tabularasaracing.com
Podcast Email → theenduranceathletejourney@gmail.com
