The Endurance Drive Podcast

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  Episode 149: Big Adventure Days, Racing Non-Negotiables, and Building Resilience 17.09.2026 57хв

  In this week's episode, we catch up on Elena's recent 40-mile adventure on the John Muir Trail and talk about planning big adventure days, managing risk, and taking some of the pressure and perfectionism out of training. We also discuss approaching sport with more curiosity, finding motivation through supporting other athletes, and how to be a great crew member or pacer when a friend is tackling a big goal. Then, we dig into race-day non-negotiables, building a cookie jar of resilience data points from hard experiences, and why the races that don't go according to plan can sometimes become your most valuable mental training. Finally, we talk about recovering and fueling after big training days before wrapping up with this week's challenges and gear picks. Check it out!To view extended show notes for this episode, visit: theendurancedrive.com/podcast To share feedback or ask questions to be featured on a future episode, please use ⁠this form⁠ or email: [email protected].
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  Episode 148: Rethinking the Off-Season, Racing with Joy, and Context vs. Excuses 10.09.2026 52хв

  In this week's episode, we rethink what the off-season should actually look like and make the case for staying active while shifting toward more diverse, fun, and low-pressure movement. We also pull lessons from the pros, including Rachel Entrekin on racing with joy and Lucy Charles-Barclay on having the patience to say no to a race in service of a bigger goal. Then, we talk about reframing all the reasons a workout or race might not go well as context rather than excuses, putting your brain in your pocket, and trusting the fitness you've built. Finally, we introduce a little Ask the Coach segment with questions about road bikes vs. TT bikes for hilly sprint triathlons and whether a week of simply "touching water" can revive some old swim fitness. Check it out!To view extended show notes for this episode, visit: theendurancedrive.com/podcast To share feedback or ask questions to be featured on a future episode, please use ⁠this form⁠ or email: [email protected].
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  Episode 147: Takeaways from the Haute Route Cycling Race and the White Mountains “30 Verty” 03.09.2026 51хв

  In this week’s episode, Jim and Katie recap their most recent adventure events, including Jim’s seven-day multi-stage cycling race in the Alps and Katie’s 30th birthday bike/run challenge in the White Mountains. Highlights include training approaches for long endurance events with a lot of elevation, how to approach fueling and hydration across racing contexts, mindset approaches for when the going gets tough, how to effectively recover between back-to-back-to-back stimuli, and the role of identity in tackling big challenges. We hope this episode inspires you to plan some endurance adventures of your own while providing some helpful tips for prep, execution, and recovery. Check it out!To view extended show notes for this episode, visit: theendurancedrive.com/podcast To share feedback or ask questions to be featured on a future episode, please use ⁠this form⁠ or email: [email protected].
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  Episode 146: Mini Training Camps, Making Intervals Fun, and Gratitude for Movement 27.08.2026 56хв

  In this week's episode, we talk about how to turn a regular vacation into a DIY training camp by leaning into the terrain, time, and tools you have available, and why a change in training stimulus can build fitness while keeping things fresh. We share ideas for making intervals more fun and less structured, from segment hunting and landmark fartleks to letting hills and trails dictate the effort, plus some thoughts on balancing fitness and specificity when moving between road and trail. We also talk about easing into fall training as cooler weather arrives, paying attention to whether you are actually absorbing your training, and the importance of gratitude for simply getting to move. Finally, we dig into mental toughness, celebrating the small moments when you choose to keep going, and building up a cookie jar of resilience you can draw on when things get hard. Check it out!To view extended show notes for this episode, visit: theendurancedrive.com/podcast To share feedback or ask questions to be featured on a future episode, please use ⁠this form⁠ or email: [email protected].
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  Episode 145: Fall Marathon Prep, Norwegian Strength Training, and “Feeling Alive” 20.08.2026 56хв

  In this week's episode, we dive into the key principles for fall marathon prep, from building a smart weekly structure and dialing in realistic goal paces to balancing speed work, long runs, easy volume, cross-training, and injury prevention. We talk about why feeling excited isn’t always the same as being fit, how to build toward race day without doing too much too soon, and why strength training, including the much-hyped Norwegian approach, may be simpler and more foundational than you think. We also explore the surprisingly deep appeal of chasing Strava segments, why a little low-stakes competition can bring so much joy to training, and the bigger question of whether the point is simply to get fitter or to find the things that make you feel alive. We end with some thoughts on finishing your season strong and our weekly challenges and gear picks. Check it out!To view extended show notes for this episode, visit: theendurancedrive.com/podcast To share feedback or ask questions to be featured on a future episode, please use ⁠this form⁠ or email: [email protected].
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  Episode 144: Workout Creativity, Key Recovery Principles, and Ironman Canada Review 13.08.2026 56хв

  In this week's episode, we talk about getting creative with your workouts when heat, time, terrain, or life get in the way, and why understanding the intention of a workout gives you more flexibility than you might think. We also dive into key recovery principles for high-volume training as Jim prepares to tackle the Haute Route, a seven-day cycling race in the Alps, including fueling before the workout is even over, hydration, sleep, cooling down, and arriving at a big event with a full "body battery." Finally, we take a closer look at Ironman Canada in Ottawa and how it stacks up against Ironman Lake Placid, from travel and logistics to course difficulty and choosing the race that best aligns with your goals. Check it out!To view extended show notes for this episode, visit: theendurancedrive.com/podcast To share feedback or ask questions to be featured on a future episode, please use ⁠this form⁠ or email: [email protected].
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  Episode 143: Evolving Athletic Identities, Long-Term Goals, and Postpartum Training Reflections 06.08.2026 58хв

  In this week's episode, we discuss building an athletic identity that can evolve through different seasons of life, how to think about big goals on a 5-10 year timeline, and why giving yourself more grace often starts with acknowledging the context you're training in. Elena shares her perspective on intentionally stepping away from structured training to prioritize long-term health and performance, while Katie reflects on her biggest lessons from the first six months postpartum. We also crowdsource our favorite strategies for successful early morning workouts and share practical tips for making consistency easier, before wrapping up with this week's challenge and gear picks. Check it out!To view extended show notes for this episode, visit: theendurancedrive.com/podcast To share feedback or ask questions to be featured on a future episode, please use ⁠this form⁠ or email: [email protected].
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  Episode 142: Ironman Lake Placid Insights, Strava Segment Hunting, and Bicarb for Heat Tolerance 30.07.2026 54хв

  In this week's episode, we discuss our biggest takeaways from Ironman Lake Placid, including the importance of race simulations, nailing race-week preparation, and the small details that can make a big difference on race day. We also dive into the art of Strava segment hunting, trading insights on how to use segments to build fitness, sharpen your racing instincts, and have more fun in training. We wrap up with a fascinating discussion of new research on sodium bicarbonate as a potential tool for improving performance and reducing perceived effort in the heat. Along the way, we also share our thoughts on recent endurance sports news, including changes to Boston Marathon qualifying and Garmin's acquisition of TrainingPeaks. Check it out!To view extended show notes for this episode, visit: theendurancedrive.com/podcast To share feedback or ask questions to be featured on a future episode, please use ⁠this form⁠ or email: [email protected].
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  Episode 141: Ironman and 70.3 Pre-Race Q&A 23.07.2026 1год 4хв

  In this week's episode, we answer many of the most common questions we get during Ironman and 70.3 pre-race calls. We cover everything from race week mindset, travel, and sleep to race morning logistics, transitions, fueling, hydration, pacing, heat management, and what to do when things don't go according to plan. Along the way, we share practical strategies for staying calm, making smart decisions throughout the day, and setting yourself up for your best possible race. Whether you're tackling your first long-course triathlon or chasing a PR, we hope this episode helps you head to the start line feeling prepared and confident. Check it out!To view extended show notes for this episode, visit: theendurancedrive.com/podcast To share feedback or ask questions to be featured on a future episode, please use ⁠this form⁠ or email: [email protected].
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  Episode 140: Adventure Training, Better Goal Events, and Lessons We Wish We Learned Earlier 16.07.2026 56хв

  In this week's episode, we dive into how novelty and adventure can reignite motivation, from using travel and exploration to make training more fun to choosing goal events that actually match your strengths and what you genuinely enjoy. We also share practical questions to help you identify races you'll love training for, discuss what to do when the joy of training starts to fade, and reflect on the biggest training lessons we wish we'd fully internalized years ago, from learning to train the athlete you are today to why consistency, recovery, and easy training matter more than hero workouts. We wrap with practical ways to become a better athlete this summer, even when the heat makes pace feel discouraging. Check it out!To view extended show notes for this episode, visit: theendurancedrive.com/podcast To share feedback or ask questions to be featured on a future episode, please use ⁠this form⁠ or email: [email protected].
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  Episode 139: Western States Takeaways, Adapting to Training, and Goal Pivots 09.07.2026 58хв

  In this week’s episode, we unpack the biggest lessons from a record-breaking Western States, including what the performances of Jennifer Lichter, Vincent Bouillard, and the rest of the elite field can teach us about smarter endurance training. We also discuss why making your easy days truly easy can unlock better recovery and long-term adaptation, how to know if you're actually absorbing your training, when it's okay to pivot a big goal that no longer fits your season of life, and practical ways to recalibrate your training if you're feeling stretched. We wrap with a simple but powerful race-day mantra from one of our listeners and our challenges of the week. Check it out!To view extended show notes for this episode, visit: theendurancedrive.com/podcast To share feedback or ask questions to be featured on a future episode, please use ⁠this form⁠ or email: [email protected].
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  Episode 138: Race Execution, Heat Strategy & Nutrition Lessons from Our Athletes 02.07.2026 58хв

  In this week's episode, we share the biggest lessons from recent races across the Endurance Drive community. Drawing from race reports submitted by our athletes, we dive into the common themes that separated strong performances from frustrating ones, including race-day preparation, pacing the bike to protect the run, nutrition and hydration strategies, heat management, mental resilience, race execution, open water confidence, and why racing by feel often beats chasing the numbers. We also rapid-fire five additional lessons on course reconnaissance, transitions, swim navigation, using data wisely, and how fitness transfers across disciplines. Whether you're racing a sprint triathlon, marathon, Ironman, or anything in between, there's something here to help you race smarter this season. Check it out!To view extended show notes for this episode, visit: theendurancedrive.com/podcast To share feedback or ask questions to be featured on a future episode, please use ⁠this form⁠ or email: [email protected].
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  Episode 137: Lessons on Mindset, Pacing, and Goal-Setting from the B.A.A. 10K 25.06.2026 59хв

  In this week's episode, we recap Katie's postpartum 10K race and the lessons that came from a tough but rewarding day on the course, including where and how her pacing strategy didn’t go exactly according to plan, the mental strategies that helped her stay in the fight, and why she's actually more proud of this race than others that went "better" on paper. We also discuss race-day mindset, building goals that truly resonate, why every race is a rich learning environment, and how to think about racing as simply an expression of your fitness on that particular day. We wrap with reflections on Western States, evolving training philosophies in ultrarunning, and why your "normal" in training should evolve with different seasons of life. Check it out!To view extended show notes for this episode, visit: theendurancedrive.com/podcast To share feedback or ask questions to be featured on a future episode, please use ⁠this form⁠ or email: [email protected].
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  Episode 136: Training and Racing in the Heat, Finding Your Race Pace, and Handling Uncontrollables 18.06.2026 52хв

  In this week’s episode, we dive deep into one topic that’s affecting nearly every endurance athlete right now: heat. We discuss how hot and humid conditions change pacing, power, heart rate, fueling, hydration, and overall expectations for both training and racing. We share practical strategies for modifying workouts, recognizing when heat is becoming a safety issue, and adapting your mindset when fitness doesn’t show up the way you expected on race day. We also explore race-day unpredictability, why learning to embrace chaos can make you a better competitor, how to estimate realistic swim, bike, and run pacing, and why practicing adaptability may be one of the most valuable race skills you can develop. Plus, we share hydration recommendations, electrolyte strategies, and a few gear picks for surviving summer training. Check it out!To view extended show notes for this episode, visit: theendurancedrive.com/podcast To share feedback or ask questions to be featured on a future episode, please use ⁠this form⁠ or email: [email protected].
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  Episode 135: Energy Availability, Training with Constraints, and Avoiding Burnout 11.06.2026 54хв

  In this episode, we explore what it means to train within the constraints of real life. Drawing from Katie’s postpartum return to sport, we discuss how recovery, energy availability, sleep, work, parenting, and life stress can become limiting factors just as much as fitness itself. We unpack the difference between training volume and overall life load, how expectations quietly shift over time, and why more training is not always the answer when performance starts to feel harder. We also dive into identifying your biggest constraints, focusing on the highest-return workouts, embracing the minimum effective dose, and finding ways to stay connected to joy and purpose in training. Whether you're balancing a demanding career, family responsibilities, injury recovery, or simply a busy season of life, this episode offers practical strategies for adapting your goals, managing expectations, and continuing to make meaningful progress without burning out. Check it out!To view extended show notes for this episode, visit: theendurancedrive.com/podcast To share feedback or ask questions to be featured on a future episode, please use ⁠this form⁠ or email: [email protected].
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  Episode 134: What To Do During Race Week, Triathlon Tips for First Timers, and Avoiding “Zombie Training” 04.06.2026 1год

  In this week’s episode, we share practical race-week strategies for endurance athletes, including how to prepare your bike, dial in transitions, visualize race day, and avoid common mistakes before the starting gun. We also break down our top 10 tips for first-time triathletes, from fueling and open-water swimming to pacing, bike handling, cooling strategies, and mindset preparation. Katie reflects on her experience pacing a fifth grader at a Girls on the Run 5K and the surprising lessons that apply to athletes of every level. Finally, we explore Gordo Byrn’s concept of “zombie training,” discuss the importance of recovery, consistency, and avoiding chronic fatigue, and share resources on the Norwegian Method, open-water swimming, and race-day gear. Whether you’re preparing for your first sprint triathlon or your next Ironman, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you train and race smarter. Check it out!To view extended show notes for this episode, visit: theendurancedrive.com/podcast To share feedback or ask questions to be featured on a future episode, please use ⁠this form⁠ or email: [email protected].
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  Episode 133: Strength Training for Endurance Athletes with Maggie Mullins, DPT 28.05.2026 52хв

  In this week’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Maggie Mullins, an accomplished physical therapist, strength coach, run coach, and athlete, for a deep dive into how endurance athletes should actually approach strength training. We talk about why strength matters for performance, injury prevention, running economy, and long-term durability, plus how to structure strength work around endurance training, what exercises give the biggest return on investment, and why endurance athletes often underload in the gym. We also cover plyometrics, calf strength, mobility vs. stretching, youth vs. masters and male vs. female athletes, and how to build a simple but effective home setup. We wrap with Maggie’s perspective on activation routines, toe spacers, stroller running, and practical ways to make strength training actually fit into busy endurance lives. Check it out!To work with Maggie, visit: https://run.therxmovement.com/To view extended show notes for this episode, visit: theendurancedrive.com/podcast To share feedback or ask questions to be featured on a future episode, please use ⁠this form⁠ or email: [email protected].
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  Episode 132: First Time Ironman Tips, Racing with a Stroller, and Flexible Goal Setting 21.05.2026 1год 1хв

  In this week’s episode, we dive into lessons from first-time Ironman racing, including fueling, pacing, run-walk strategies, race execution, and staying present to get the most out of your race experience. We also answer listener questions on supporting a partner through Ironman training and navigating race morning logistics. Katie shares insights from a chaotic but fun local 5K with the jogging stroller during the four-month sleep regression trenches of postpartum life, including thoughts on racing under high life stress, backup plans and “goal trees,” heat adaptation, and why your B and C goals should still genuinely excite you. We also unpack what to do after swinging for a big goal and missing, how to decide whether to swing again, and why it’s important to hold your big goals loosely and stay connected to the process. Check it out!Check out our form on racing accessibility for moms here: ⁠https://forms.gle/kLAVS6NtzJwYA7z27⁠To view extended show notes for this episode, visit: theendurancedrive.com/podcast To share feedback or ask questions to be featured on a future episode, please use ⁠this form⁠ or email: [email protected].
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  Episode 131: Racing Accessibility for New Moms, Triaging Persistent Fatigue, and the “Why Not You?” Mantra 14.05.2026 57хв

  In this week’s episode, we start by diving into one of the biggest endurance stories of the year: Rachel Entrekin’s historic overall win and course record at Cocodona 250, using it as a springboard to discuss confidence, self-belief, fueling, and the evolving landscape of women’s sport. We unpack the mental strategies behind big performances, including Rachel’s “why not you” mantra, and reflect on how visibility in sport can inspire the next generation. Katie also shares the realities of returning to racing postpartum, the barriers new moms still face in endurance sport, and how she’s pushing for better accessibility and support at races. Finally, we close with a practical deep dive on fatigue in endurance athletes: low energy availability, RED-S, bloodwork, cortisol, ferritin, fueling mistakes, and how to actually troubleshoot persistent fatigue when something feels off. Check it out!Check out our form on racing accessibility for moms here: ⁠https://forms.gle/kLAVS6NtzJwYA7z27⁠To view extended show notes for this episode, visit: theendurancedrive.com/podcast To share feedback or ask questions to be featured on a future episode, please use ⁠this form⁠ or email: [email protected].
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  Episode 130: Short-Course Triathlon Racing and Multi-Day Training Camp Insights 07.05.2026 58хв

  In this week’s episode, Katie recaps her first race back postpartum at the Polar Bear Sprint Triathlon, sharing lessons on goal setting, transition practice, racing without data, TT bike handling, and what it felt like to truly “feel like herself” again in competition. We also dive into why sprint racing is such a powerful learning environment, how to think about race goals beyond outcomes, and practical tips for preparing for short course triathlon. Jim then reflects on a massive Mallorca training camp, including lessons on pacing, fueling, acclimation, group riding, and why fitness alone is never the full picture on big training days. We also talk cadence work, breathing, outdoor specificity, race prep, and the value of practicing the exact setup you’ll use on race day. Check it out!Check out our form on racing accessibility for moms here: https://forms.gle/kLAVS6NtzJwYA7z27To view extended show notes for this episode, visit: theendurancedrive.com/podcast To share feedback or ask questions to be featured on a future episode, please use ⁠this form⁠ or email: [email protected].