Ironman Florida 70.3: An Endurance Athlete's Journey

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 and swim, and details his nutrition and equipment strategies. Personal insights reveal the challenges of balancing intense training, work, coaching, and relationships, highlighting gratitude for his wife's support. The week concluded with positive outcomes in running, cycling, swimming, and strength training, and a readiness for the upcoming rollback week to reduce fatigue and maintain progress.

 In this episode, 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 balancing training volume with recovery, the role of faith in his athletic journey, and the significance of strength training in endurance sports.

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 some of the successes in his running, biking, swimming. He talks about possible revisions in how he approaches strength training for the remainder of the training plan. He continues to emphasize the importance of mental toughness and emotional growth throughout the training process. He also shares insights on nutrition strategies and the adjustments he is making to optimize his performance as he approaches the halfway mark of his training plan.

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 training regimen. Justin emphasizes the importance of mental resilience and the lessons learned from a challenging long ride, highlighting the unexpected kindness of strangers and the significance of God's provision in difficult situations. He also outlines his plans for the upcoming rollback week, focusing on recovery and adaptation.

 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 workouts, as well as the impact of his new job on his training schedule. Throughout the conversation, he reflects on the importance of flexibility, patience, and the mental aspects of endurance training. 

 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 strength training, while also discussing the successes he had and the challenges he faced during the week. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, gratitude, and adaptability in the face of obstacles, providing insights into the mental and physical aspects of endurance training.