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Why Swimming Feels So Hard for Triathletes
May 6, 2026
1h 21m 48s
Road to Grandma’s Marathon: Navigating a Setback
Apr 30, 2026
40m 20s
The Running Questions Everyone Gets Wrong (Answered by Coaches)
Apr 29, 2026
1h 08m 54s
The Real Reason Your Race Falls Apart (It’s Not Fitness)
Apr 23, 2026
1h 25m 47s
What Comes After Your First Triathlon (Most Get This Wrong)
Apr 22, 2026
1h 10m 42s
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| 5/6/26 |  Why Swimming Feels So Hard for Triathletes | Send us Fan Mail If swimming feels harder than it should, this episode is for you. Coach Justin breaks down the most common swim questions triathletes struggle with — from feeling exhausted after 100 yards to panicking in open water, sinking legs, breathing problems, and why so many athletes stop improving despite spending more time in the pool. This episode is not about swimming more mindlessly. It’s about learning how to swim with better structure, better awareness, and better efficiency so... | 1h 21m 48s | ||||||
| 4/30/26 |  Road to Grandma’s Marathon: Navigating a Setback | Send us Fan Mail Podcast Summary – Navigating Setbacks in Marathon Training In this episode of the Endurance Athlete Journey Podcast, Katie shares a real and raw update on her road to Grandma’s Marathon—one that didn’t go as planned. After coming off a strong stretch of training, including a standout 16-mile tempo run, Katie was hit with a major setback: Influenza B. What started as mild fatigue quickly turned into a full week of illness, forcing her to step away from training and rethink her... | 40m 20s | ||||||
| 4/29/26 |  The Running Questions Everyone Gets Wrong (Answered by Coaches) | Send us Fan Mail Most runners are asking the same questions—but they’re often chasing the wrong answers. In this episode, Coach Justin and Coach Katie break down 6 of the most common running questions they hear from athletes—covering frequency, pacing, injuries, nutrition, speed, and endurance. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing enough… doing too much… or just doing it wrong—this episode will help you simplify your approach and focus on what actually leads to progress. 🔑 What You’ll... | 1h 08m 54s | ||||||
| 4/23/26 |  The Real Reason Your Race Falls Apart (It’s Not Fitness) | Send us Fan Mail You trained for the race. You put in the hours. So why didn’t your performance reflect your fitness? In this episode, we break down the real reason so many endurance athletes underperform on race day—and it’s not because they’re not fit enough. From pacing mistakes and poor fueling decisions to hydration errors and lack of race-day awareness, small execution errors can quietly build throughout the race until everything starts to fall apart. And the hardest part? Most at... | 1h 25m 47s | ||||||
| 4/22/26 |  What Comes After Your First Triathlon (Most Get This Wrong) | Send us Fan Mail You trained. You showed up. You crossed the finish line. Now what? For a lot of athletes, the end of a race doesn’t feel the way they expected. There’s pride, excitement… and sometimes an unexpected sense of emptiness. The structure is gone. The goal is gone. And the question becomes: what comes next? In this episode of Triathlon 101, Coach Justin walks through what actually happens after your first triathlon—and how to approach your next steps with clarity instead of emotion... | 1h 10m 42s | ||||||
| 4/17/26 |  Why You’re Training More… But Getting Worse | Send us Fan Mail Most athletes think the key to improvement is simple: train more, push harder, and stack on more workouts. But what if that’s exactly what’s holding you back? In this episode of The Endurance Athlete Journey Podcast, we break down how to actually structure your training week so that your workouts build fitness—not fatigue. This is Part 3 of our training plan series, where we move beyond theory and into real-world execution. We dive into how to take your weekly training volume... | 1h 22m 57s | ||||||
| 4/15/26 |  Road to Grandma’s Marathon: Training Highs, Lows & Fueling Smarter | Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode of the Endurance Athlete Journey Podcast, Katie shares an honest and detailed update from her marathon training block as she prepares for Grandma’s Marathon. She walks through recent weeks of training, including challenging speed sessions, long-run workouts, strength work, and the reality of balancing fatigue, life, and consistency. From navigating tough workouts on low sleep to adapting pacing in warm conditions, this episode offers a real look at what m... | 49m 00s | ||||||
| 4/9/26 |  The Biggest Mistake Athletes Make When Building Training Volume | Send us Fan Mail Building a training plan isn’t just about adding more miles each week. In this episode, we break down one of the most misunderstood concepts in endurance training: how to build volume the right way — without burning out, breaking down, or blindly following rules that don’t apply to you. We walk through how coaches actually think about progressing volume, why increasing intensity and volume at the same time is a common mistake, and how to structure your training in a way that ... | 53m 25s | ||||||
| 4/7/26 |  Why Your First Triathlon Falls Apart (It’s Not Fitness) | Send us Fan Mail Triathlon 101 Series — Episode 7: The Mental Side of Your First Triathlon Most athletes spend months preparing physically for their first triathlon—but completely overlook the mental side of race day. And that’s where races fall apart. In this episode of Triathlon 101, Coach Justin breaks down the mental challenges you’ll face before and during your first triathlon—and more importantly, how to manage them so you can execute your race with confidence. This isn’t about mo... | 1h 10m 58s | ||||||
| 4/2/26 |  The Biggest Training Plan Mistake Athletes Make (Before They Even Start) | Send us Fan Mail Most athletes think building a training plan starts with workouts. It doesn’t. In this episode, we break down what actually needs to happen before a single workout is written—the foundational decisions that determine whether your plan will work… or fall apart within weeks. This is the first part of a 3-part series on training plan creation, where we walk through the exact framework we use as coaches to build sustainable, effective plans for endurance athletes. In Part 1, ... | 49m 23s | ||||||
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| 3/31/26 |  Episode 80: Road to Grandma's Marathon- The Marathon is the Journey, Not the Destination | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of my Road to Grandma's Marathon series, Katie is sharing a real, unfiltered look at the past couple weeks of training—high mileage, tough workouts, and the reality of balancing running with work, parenting, and unpredictable conditions. From squeezing in treadmill workouts between calls to navigating spring break schedule changes, this was a week that required a lot of flexibility. Katie breaks down what worked, what didn’t, and how outside stress, heat, and ... | 1h 02m 27s | ||||||
| 3/26/26 |  The Hidden Cost of Endurance Training No One Talks About | Coach’s Corner | Send us Fan Mail Endurance training requires commitment, structure, and consistency. But what often gets overlooked is the cost outside of training. In this Coach’s Corner episode, we step away from workouts and performance metrics to talk about something every endurance athlete experiences—but rarely addresses directly: the impact training has on relationships, family, and daily life. From long training hours and accumulated fatigue to shifting priorities and communication breakdowns, endura... | 1h 10m 37s | ||||||
| 3/24/26 |  Episode 78: Your First Triathlon Race Day: What to Expect (So You Don’t Panic) | Send us Fan Mail Summary: If you’re feeling nervous about your first triathlon race day, you’re not behind—you’re right where you should be. In this episode of Triathlon 101, Coach Justin walks you step-by-step through exactly what race day looks like—from the moment you wake up to the moment you cross the finish line. This is not about racing perfectly. It’s about knowing what to expect so you can stay calm, present, and in control. You’ll learn: How to prepare the night before Wh... | 1h 06m 03s | ||||||
| 3/19/26 |  Episode 77: The Real Reason You Bonk (And How to Fix Your Fueling Strategy) | Send us Fan Mail Continuous glucose monitoring is becoming more popular—but what does it actually tell endurance athletes? In this episode, we break down how CGMs work, what they measure, and how they can (and can’t) be used to improve performance. From fueling strategies to recovery insights, this conversation explores how glucose data can provide a deeper look into what’s happening inside your body during training and racing. We also dive into key concepts like exercise hypoglycemia, fuelin... | 1h 20m 15s | ||||||
| 3/18/26 |  Episode 76: Road to Grandma's Marathon- Training Updates, Building a Training Plan & Useful Books | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Katie takes a behind-the-scenes look at marathon training in real life—no perfect schedules, no ideal conditions, just consistency, adaptability, and a whole lot of grit. From self-coaching strategies to balancing training with work, parenting, and unpredictable weather, this episode dives into what it really looks like to prepare for a goal race. You’ll hear a detailed breakdown of Katie's workouts, strength training integration, and how she structures a tra... | 42m 07s | ||||||
| 3/12/26 |  Episode 75: Strength Training for Endurance Athletes: Muscle vs Strength Explained | Send us Fan Mail Summary: Many endurance athletes avoid strength training because they fear it will make them bulky, slow them down, or interfere with endurance performance. But is that fear actually justified? In Episode 75 of The Endurance Athlete Journey, Coaches Justin and Katie explore one of the most misunderstood topics in endurance sports: the difference between building muscle and building strength. They explain how strength training supports endurance performance by improving durabi... | 1h 18m 08s | ||||||
| 3/10/26 |  Episode 74: Triathlon 101: Beginner Triathlon Gear - What You Actually Need for Your First Race | Send us Fan Mail Description: One of the biggest barriers for beginners entering triathlon is the belief that they need thousands of dollars of equipment before they can even attempt their first race. Carbon wheels. Aero helmets. $10,000 bikes. Smart goggles. High-end GPS watches. It’s easy to look at the gear in the sport and start wondering: “Do I even have what it takes to do this?” In this episode of Triathlon 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Triathlon, Coach Justin breaks down exactly what gea... | 45m 25s | ||||||
| 3/5/26 |  Episode 73: The Truth About Weight and Endurance Performance | Send us Fan Mail Summary: In Episode 73, Coach Justin and Coach Katie explore one of the most misunderstood topics in endurance sports: the role of body weight in performance. Athletes often hear that being lighter will make them faster—but the reality is far more complex. Drawing from coaching experience, sports nutrition science, and personal stories from their own athletic journeys, Justin and Katie unpack the difference between weight, body composition, and durability. They discuss why fo... | 1h 27m 08s | ||||||
| 3/3/26 |  Episode 72: Road to Grandma's Marathon Week 1 With Coach Katie | Send us Fan Mail Road to Grandma’s Marathon: Week 1 – Laying the Groundwork In this kickoff episode of Road to Grandma’s Marathon, Katie pulls back the curtain on her personal training journey as she prepares for the 2026 Grandma’s Marathon. With 30 years of running experience, 12 marathons, a 50-mile ultra, collegiate competition at University of Colorado Boulder, and a career as a registered dietitian specializing in sports nutrition, Katie brings both professional expertise and real-life v... | 43m 09s | ||||||
| 2/26/26 |  Episode 71: Coach's Corner: Who Are You Without the Sport? Exploring Athlete Identity | Send us Fan Mail Podcast Description In Episode 71 of The Endurance Athlete Journey Podcast, Coach Justin and Coach Katie take a step away from training metrics and performance science to explore a deeply personal topic: athlete identity What does it mean to call yourself a runner, triathlete, or endurance athlete? Why do so many athletes feel the need to qualify themselves as “slow,” “not a real runner,” or “just doing this for fun”? And what happens when injury, burnout, or life circu... | 1h 15m 49s | ||||||
| 2/24/26 |  Episode 70: Triathlon 101: A Beginner's Guide to Triathlon - How to Train for a Triathlon With a Busy Schedule | Send us Fan Mail Summary: Can you really train for a triathlon with a busy life? In Episode 4 of Triathlon 101, Coach Justin breaks down one of the most common fears beginners have: not having enough time. If you picture 15–20 hour training weeks, 4:00 a.m. alarms, and overwhelming brick workouts, this episode will reset your expectations. You don’t need unlimited time to prepare for your first sprint triathlon. What you need is structure, consistency, and a plan that fits your life instead o... | 1h 10m 04s | ||||||
| 2/19/26 |  Episode 69: Benefits and Risks of Caffeine for Enhancing Performance | Send us Fan Mail Summary: In Episode 69 of The Endurance Athlete Journey Podcast, Coaches Justin and Katie dive into one of the most commonly used — and often misunderstood — performance tools in endurance sports: caffeine. What started as a personal question about weight gain and sleep turned into a deeper discussion on how caffeine actually works in the body, how it impacts training performance, and how it may be quietly affecting recovery through disrupted sleep quality. The coaches break ... | 1h 10m 54s | ||||||
| 2/17/26 |  Episode 68: Nutrition Deep Dive- Are Supplements for Endurance Athletes Worth the Hype? | Send us Fan Mail This episode is all about being an education consumer of dietary supplements! In this episode, Katie dives deep into the world of dietary supplements, particularly in the context of endurance sports. She discusses the necessity and safety of supplements, the benefits and risks associated with their use, and the importance of being an informed consumer. The conversation covers the regulatory landscape of supplements, potential health risks, and how to choose safe and eff... | 44m 18s | ||||||
| 2/12/26 |  Episode 67: Why Endurance Athletes Must Strength Train | Send us Fan Mail Podcast Episode Description: In Episode 67 of The Endurance Athlete Journey Podcast, Coach Justin and Coach Katie dive into one of the most debated and often avoided topics in endurance sports: strength training. For many runners, cyclists, and triathletes, the weight room feels intimidating, unnecessary, or simply impossible to fit into an already packed training schedule. But is skipping strength training actually holding you back? In this foundational episode, Justin ... | 1h 27m 05s | ||||||
| 2/10/26 |  Episode 66 : Triathlon 101: A Beginner's Guide to Triathlon - How Fit Do You Really Need to Be to Get Started? | Send us Fan Mail 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, ... | 1h 01m 34s | ||||||
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