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 11
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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 schedule. Justin experimented with a new run/walk ratio, aiming to optimize recovery and performance. He discusses calculated risks in his training approach, including being intentionally undertrained for the run but overtrained for the bike and swim, and details his nutrition and equipment strategies. Personal insights reveal the challenges of balancing intense training, work, coaching, and relationships, highlighting gratitude for his wife's support. The week concluded with positive outcomes in running, cycling, swimming, and strength training, and a readiness for the upcoming rollback week to reduce fatigue and maintain progress.
For coaching inquiries:
Coach Katie → https://fuel2run.com
Coach Justin → https://tabularasaracing.com
Podcast Email → theenduranceathletejourney@gmail.com
