The Endurance Athlete Journey
The Endurance Athlete Journey Podcast helps runners, triathletes, and endurance athletes train smarter, fuel better, and build long-term durability in sport.
Hosted by Coach Justin and sports dietitian Katie, the show explores the training, nutrition, recovery, and mindset challenges endurance athletes actually face—without the confusion and generic internet fitness advice that often leads to burnout, inconsistency, and frustration.
From first triathlons and swim anxiety to fueling mistakes, recovery, race-day expectations, and balancing training with real life, each episode combines practical coaching insight with evidence-based nutrition guidance and honest athlete conversations to help listeners better understand the “why” behind their training and fueling decisions.
Whether you’re preparing for your first race or trying to become a more complete endurance athlete, this podcast gives you clear, experience-driven guidance you can actually apply to your training, recovery, and performance.
The Endurance Athlete Journey
Episode 66 : Triathlon 101: A Beginner's Guide to Triathlon - How Fit Do You Really Need to Be to Get Started?
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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: the belief that they’re “not ready yet.” From minimum fitness versus ideal fitness to realistic swim, bike, and run benchmarks for a sprint triathlon, this episode reframes what readiness really looks like. You’ll learn why training exists in the first place, why consistency matters more than intensity, and what to expect on race day as a first-time triathlete. If you’ve been waiting to feel ready before starting, this episode is your reminder that triathlon doesn’t require readiness—it builds it.
Key Takeaways:
- Triathlon doesn’t require readiness—it builds it
- Sprint triathlons are designed for learning
- Minimum fitness is far lower than people assume
- Comfort and composure matter more than speed
- Consistency beats intensity every time
- Your first race is about experience, not execution
For coaching inquiries:
Coach Katie → https://fuel2run.com
Coach Justin → https://tabularasaracing.com
Podcast Email → theenduranceathletejourney@gmail.com
