The Endurance Athlete Journey
Sometimes endurance sports can be overwhelming and confusing. Understanding the nuances of training and how to stay healthy and making progress can leave you scratching your head sometimes. On top of all that, knowing how to fuel for performance and overall fitness increases the complexity of the sport even more. The Endurance Athlete Journey podcast is your guiding light on the path to success in your endurance sports journey.
Episodes
48 episodes
Episode 48: Mastering the Fundamentals of Running - Choosing Between Endurance and Speed
Summary:In episode 48 of the Endurance Athlete Journey podcast, Coach Justin and Coach Katie launch a sports-specific series focused on running, specifically exploring the balance between building endurance and improving speed. Th...
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Episode 48
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1:30:07
Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance Athlete’s Journey - Week 14
In this week’s episode of the Ironman Florida 70.3 Endurance Athlete’s Journey, Coach Justin, delivers a candid update on the challenges and adaptations during week 14 of his training. Facing a significant setback with posterior tibial tendonit...
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Episode 47
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51:14
Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance Athlete’s Journey - Week 13
Coach Justin shares a candid and emotional recap at the end of week 13 of his 16-week Ironman Florida 70.3 training plan. This week diverged from the usual detailed training updates due to a significant event: Justin experienced a sudden and se...
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Episode 46
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52:05
Episode 45: Holiday Eating Tips for Endurance Athletes (and Everyone)
SummaryIn this episode, Coach Justin and Coach Katie discuss strategies for eating and training during the holiday season, focusing on mindful eating, managing holiday meals, and coping with the stress that often accompanies family g...
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Episode 45
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1:13:59
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Episode 44: Coach's Corner- Maintaining Motivation During the Winter Months
KeywordsMotivation, endurance training, athlete coaching, seasonal training, fitness, mental resilience, training plans, athlete mindset, overcoming fatigue, performance improvementTakeawaysMaintaining mo...
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Episode 44
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Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance Athlete’s Journey - Week 12
In this week 12 recap of training for Ironman Florida 70.3, Coach Justin discusses his experiences during a rollback (recovery) week, where the goal was to reduce training volume and shed accumulated fatigue. He highlights the importance of str...
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Episode 43
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44:12
Episode 42: The Endurance Athlete Journey – Athlete Stories with Jennifer Riley Meister
SummaryIn this episode of the Endurance Athlete Journey podcast, Coach Justin and Katie interview Jennifer Meister, a bariatric endurance athlete. Jennifer shares her inspiring journey from struggling with weight and health issues...
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Episode 42
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Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance Athlete’s Journey - Week 11
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 schedu...
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Episode 41
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1:11:49
Episode 40: The Role of Dietary Fat on Endurance Performance
SummaryIn this episode, Coach Justin and Coach Katie discuss the often-overlooked role of fat in the nutrition of endurance athletes. They explore the different types of fats, their importance for energy and recovery, and how to inco...
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Episode 40
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1:15:47
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Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance Athlete’s Journey - Week 10
Summary:In this episode, Coach Justin reflects on the end of week 10 of the Ironman Florida 70.3 training plan. He discusses the consistency achieved over the past three weeks, adjustments made to his training regimen, and the imp...
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Episode 39
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1:05:42
Episode 38: Building Fitness or Building Performance: What's the Difference?
Summary:In this episode, Coach Justin and Coach Katie discuss the critical differences between exercising for fitness and training for performance. They explore definitions of fitness, the importance of structured training, and how t...
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Episode 38
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1:07:20
Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance Athlete’s Journey - Week 9
Summary:Coach Justin shares his journey through week nine of training for Ironman Florida 70.3, discussing the adjustments made to his training plan, the challenges faced, and the insights gained. He emphasizes the importance of b...
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Episode 37
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1:03:13
Episode 36: Training in the Gap – Approaches to Mastering the “Off-Season”
SummaryIn this episode of the Endurance Athlete Journey Podcast, Coach Justin and Coach Katie discuss the importance of base fitness and how to maintain or improve fitness during the off-season. They explore various approaches to off...
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Episode 36
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Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance Athlete’s Journey - Week 8
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...
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Episode 35
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1:04:05
Episode 34: The Endurance Athlete Journey - Athlete Stories with Chris Bonts
Summary:In this episode, Coach Justin and Katie interview Chris Bonts, a senior pastor and endurance athlete who shares his inspiring journey of transformation after undergoing bariatric surgery. Chris discusses the challenges he ...
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Episode 34
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1:01:47
Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance Athlete’s Journey - Week 7
Summary:In this episode, Coach Justin reflects on week seven of his training plan for Ironman Florida 70.3. He discusses the challenges of coming off a roll back week and aggressively returning to full blown training. He discusses...
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Episode 33
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48:00
Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance Athlete's Journey - Week 6
Summary:In this episode, Coach Justin reflects on his preparation for the Ironman Florida 70.3 and the valuable lessons he’s learned. He highlights the critical role that rollback weeks play in an athlete’s training for both physical...
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Episode 32
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51:05
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Episode #31: Coach's Corner- Katie's Autoimmune Journey and Navigating Endurance Training with Hashimoto's Disease
Summary:In this episode of the Endurance Athlete Journey podcast, Coach Justin and Coach Katie delve into the complexities of managing Hashimoto's disease, an autoimmune condition affecting the thyroid. Katie shares her personal journey wit...
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Episode 31
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Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance Athlete's Journey - Week 5
Summary:In this episode, Coach Justin shares his experiences and insights from week five of his training for Ironman Florida 70.3. He discusses the challenges and successes in his swim, bike, and run training, as well as his strength...
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Episode 30
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Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance Athlete's Journey - Week 4
Summary:In this episode, Coach Justin shares his training journey for the Ironman Florida 70.3, detailing his weekly training volume, adjustments in running and biking protocols, and insights into strength training. He discusses the ...
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Episode 29
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51:56
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Episode 28: The Bariatric Athlete Journey - Conflicts and Struggles for Athletes Post Surgery
Summary:In this episode, Coach Justin and Coach Katie discuss the unique challenges faced by bariatric endurance athletes. They explore the impact of bariatric surgery on nutrition, the psychological aspects of weight loss, and th...
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Episode 28
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1:16:24
Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance Athlete’s Journey - Week 3
Summary:In this conversation, Coach Justin shares his experiences and insights from week three of his training for Ironman Florida 70.3. He discusses the challenges and adjustments he made in his running, biking, and swimming wor...
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Episode 27
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Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance Athlete’s Journey - Week 2
In this episode, Coach Justin shares his journey through week two of training for Ironman Florida 70.3. He discusses the challenges and successes in his running, cycling, swimming, and strength training, while also reflecting on the importance ...
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Episode 26
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1:05:08
Episode 25: Periodizing Your Nutrition For Race Day Success
SummaryIn this episode of the Endurance Athlete Journey podcast, hosts Katie and Justin delve into the concept of nutrition periodization and its importance for endurance athletes. They discuss the significance of aligning nutriti...
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Episode 25
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1:19:17
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Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance Athlete’s Journey - Week 1
Summary:In this episode, Coach Justin shared his journey as he prepares for Ironman Florida 70.3. He reflected on his training progress during week 1 of the 16-week training plan covering his running, biking, swimming, and strengt...
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Episode 24
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43:47
