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PODCAST

The Endurance Athlete Journey

Justin White and Katie Kissane

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.

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Episode 60: Nutrition Deep Dive- Sports Nutrition vs....

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2026/01/20

Send us a text Summary In this episode, Katie dives deep into the world of sports nutrition, distinguishing it from general dietary guidelines. She emphasizes the unique nutritional needs of athletes, explaining how their requirements differ based on activity levels and training intensity. Katie critiques the new USDA dietary guidelines, suggesting that they may not adequately support athletes' energy and carbohydrate needs. She also discusses the importance of understanding the difference be...

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Episode 59: Controlling the Excitement- How to...

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2026/01/15

Send us a text Podcast Episode Description: In this episode of The Endurance Athlete Journey Podcast, Coaches Justin and Katie continue the goal-setting conversation by diving into goal execution—the often-overlooked skill that determines whether motivation turns into lasting results or burnout. Using real-world examples from nutrition and training, they explore how excitement around new goals can lead to overly aggressive strategies, unsustainable habits, and injury or frustration. The conve...

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Episode 58: Triathlon 101: A Beginner's Guide to...

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2026/01/14

Send us a text Summary: Coach Justin brings you the first episode of a new series called Triathlon 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Triathlon, where he tackles one of the most common—and overwhelming—questions new athletes face: What race distance should I start with? Drawing from his experience as a coach and endurance athlete, he challenges the pressure of “Ironman culture” and explains why starting shorter is often the smartest path to long-term success. This episode reframes your first triathlo...

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Episode 57: Built to Last - Goals, Grit, and Endurance

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2026/01/08

Send us a text Summary: In Episode 57 of The Endurance Athlete Journey Podcast, Coach Justin and Coach Katie kick off the new year with a deep dive into goal setting for endurance athletes. They explore how to create meaningful, realistic, and trackable goals that go beyond race results, emphasizing the importance of process-oriented habits like recovery, nutrition, mobility, and consistency. Drawing from their own experiences and coaching philosophies, they discuss how to balance performance...

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Episode 56: Coach's Corner: Looking Back and Looking...

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2026/01/01

Send us a text Summary: In this Year in Review episode of The Endurance Athlete Journey Podcast, Coach Justin and Coach Katie reflect on their 2025 seasons, sharing honest insights into training volume, race performances, injuries, recovery, and lessons learned along the way. They break down personal stats, highlight key wins and challenges, and discuss how consistency, smart adjustments, and mindset shaped their year as both athletes and coaches. The episode also celebrates the podcast’s fi...

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Episode 55: Build Your Race Calendar With Purpose

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2025/12/30

Send us a text Summary: In this episode of The Endurance Athlete Journey Podcast, we dive into how endurance athletes can strategically set their race calendar for the season ahead. We discuss the importance of choosing races that align with your goals, fitness level, and life demands, rather than overloading your schedule. You’ll learn how to balance “A,” “B,” and “C” races, why more races don’t always mean better results, and how proper planning supports consistent training, recovery, and l...

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Episode 54: Metabolic Efficiency vs. Metabolic...

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2025/12/25

Send us a text Keywords: metabolic efficiency, metabolic flexibility, endurance training, nutrition, training strategies, aerobic capacity, lactate threshold, fasted training, strength training, endurance athlete Takeaways Metabolic efficiency is the ability to burn fat at higher intensities.Metabolic flexibility allows fluid/easy switching between fat and carbohydrate burning as needed during exercise. Base building through easy and steady state miles is crucial for metabolic efficiency...

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Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance...

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2025/12/23

Send us a text Summary: In this final recap of Ironman Florida 70.3, Coach Justin reflects on his 16-week journey preparing for and completing the race on December 14, 2025. Despite battling a significant injury and overcoming mental and physical hurdles, Justin shares insights into his training metrics, race day experiences, and personal challenges. He highlights the importance of perseverance, faith, and the support of family, friends, and teammates. This emotional journey showcases not onl...

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Episode 52: Metabolic Efficiency vs. Metabolic...

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2025/12/18

Send us a text Summary: Join Coaches Justin and Katie on this episode of the Endurance Athlete Journey Podcast as they dive into the concepts of metabolic efficiency and metabolic flexibility. In the first part of this two-part series, Katie leads a comprehensive discussion on the nutritional strategies behind improving the body's ability to burn fat and switch between fuel sources. The conversation covers the science behind Fat and carbohydrate utilizationBenefits and limitations of be...

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Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance...

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2025/12/14

Send us a text Summary: In this episode of the The Endurance Athlete's Journey, Coach Justin takes listeners behind the scenes of his final preparations for Ironman Florida 70.3 in Haines City. He candidly discusses the physical and mental challenges of race week, including managing a lingering posterior tibia tendonitis injury, adapting his training during taper, and drawing strength from his faith and family support. Justin shares insights from swim and bike course previews, race-day strate...

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Episode 50: Athlete Stories with Jen Fishman- Running...

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2025/12/11

Send us a text Keywords: running, pregnancy, coaching, athlete stories, nutrition, postpartum, fertility, training, women in sports, endurance athletes Takeaways Jen Fishman shares her journey as a runner and coach.Running experiences can vary greatly during pregnancy.The importance of a supportive coach-athlete relationship.Women often face unique challenges in sports and coaching.Pregnancy can impact running performance and training.Nutrition is crucial during pregnancy for both mother and ...

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Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance...

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2025/12/09

Send us a text Summary: Coach Justin provides a comprehensive week 15 recap of his preparation for Ironman Florida 70.3, detailing his training and recovery strategies during the first week of taper. Despite dealing with posterior tibia tendonitis, he managed to complete all planned swim, bike, elliptical, and strength workouts, adjusting his approach to accommodate his injury and emphasizing recovery with physical therapy, massage, and mobility work. Justin describes successful wetsuit swim ...

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Episode 48: Mastering the Fundamentals of Running -...

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2025/12/04

Send us a text 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. The discussion highlights the importance of aligning training approaches with individual goals, race distances, and personal experience levels. The coaches address common debates and misconceptions found in running communities, emphasizing that both end...

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Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance...

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2025/12/02

Send us a text 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 tendonitis in his left leg, Coach Justin shares how he navigated a week without running and limited cycling, relying instead on high-volume swim workouts using pull buoys and paddles, as well as strength training sessions—often with the help of h...

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Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance...

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2025/11/27

Send us a text 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 severe injury to his lower leg, diagnosed as posterior tibial tendonitis after ruling out a stress fracture at an orthopedic clinic. Despite managing to complete swim sessions (including valuable wetsuit practice), several bike and run work...

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Episode 45: Holiday Eating Tips for Endurance...

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2025/11/25

Send us a text Summary In 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 gatherings. They provide practical tips for navigating Thanksgiving and Christmas, including how to enjoy festive foods without overindulging, the importance of maintaining a balanced diet, and the role of exercise as a healthy coping mechanism. The...

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Episode 44: Coach's Corner- Maintaining Motivation...

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2025/11/20

Send us a text Keywords Motivation, endurance training, athlete coaching, seasonal training, fitness, mental resilience, training plans, athlete mindset, overcoming fatigue, performance improvement Takeaways Maintaining motivation during seasonal changes is challenging.Coaches play a crucial role in motivating athletes.Understanding the difference between fatigue and lack of motivation is key.Setting a race date can help maintain training consistency.Finding small ways to stay active during o...

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Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance...

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2025/11/18

Send us a text 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 structured training, adapting strategies and the confidence gained from race performance and effective bike training. Justin reflects on balancing training intensity, bike skills development, and the temptation to add unnecessary volume out ...

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Episode 42: The Endurance Athlete Journey – Athlete...

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2025/11/13

Send us a text Summary In 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 to becoming an active runner and triathlete. She discusses her decision to undergo bariatric surgery, the challenges she faced post-surgery, and how running has positively impacted her mental health and family life. Jennifer emphasizes the importance...

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Bonus Cast: Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance...

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2025/11/11

Send us a text 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 an...

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