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The Endurance Drive Podcast
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Welcome to the Endurance Drive podcast! Our mission is to share the key principles that structure our approach to endurance training and coaching. Visit theendurancedrive.com to learn more about our approach, our coaches, and our training plans or reach out to us at info@theendurancedrive.com.
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Episode 133: Strength Training for Endurance Athletes with Maggie Mullins, DPT
1w ago00:52:48Tap to summarizeIn 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: Katie@TheEnduranceDrive.com.
Transcribe →Episode 132: First Time Ironman Tips, Racing with a Stroller, and Flexible Goal Setting
2w ago01:01:41Tap to summarizeIn 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: Katie@TheEnduranceDrive.com.
Transcribe →Episode 131: Racing Accessibility for New Moms, Triaging Persistent Fatigue, and the “Why Not You?” Mantra
3w ago00:57:31Tap to summarizeIn 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: Katie@TheEnduranceDrive.com.
Transcribe →Episode 130: Short-Course Triathlon Racing and Multi-Day Training Camp Insights
May 700:58:11Tap to summarizeIn 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: Katie@TheEnduranceDrive.com.
Transcribe →Episode 129: Mental Prep and Performance for the Boston Marathon
Apr 3000:56:40Tap to summarizeIn this week’s episode, Elena shares key takeaways from her incredible day at the 2026 Boston Marathon, specifically focusing on the mental prep that went into the race and the mental strategies that helped her run a personal best on a day when her body wasn’t feeling great. We cover her mindset going into the race, what was going on in her head when she started to feel strain in her legs much sooner than expected, how she stayed in the game mentally through challenging middle miles and over Heartbreak Hill, how she willed herself out of some intense cramping at mile 25, and how she balanced feel vs. pace vs. heart rate data throughout the race. We also hit practical insights on her training strategy, what she learned for next time, menstrual cycle effects on performance, and general takeaways from other racers in Boston. This is a useful episode for anyone looking to improve their mental game going into big races and/or to keep soaking in the Boston Marathon energy! 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: Katie@TheEnduranceDrive.com.
Transcribe →Episode 128: Transitioning to Outdoor Training, Strategically Using Doubles, and Heart Rate Nuance
Apr 2301:04:43Tap to summarizeIn this week’s episode, we start with a timely reminder that sometimes it’s not your fitness -- it’s the elements (heat, humidity, wind) making everything feel harder. From there, we dive into practical strategies for building outdoor durability, staying safe on the roads, and knowing when to take things inside. We break down fueling through the lens of habit-building, why doubles can be a powerful (and realistic) way to build volume, and how to approach training by feel over data. We also touch on mountain biking as a sneaky performance tool, priority shifts in the specific prep phase, Ironman swim strategies, and a more nuanced take on heart rate zones. We wrap with a mindset shift from “or” to “and,” unpacking why your best and worst days almost never come down to just one thing. 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: Katie@TheEnduranceDrive.com.
Transcribe →Episode 127: Peak Fitness vs. Peak Shape, Intentionality in Training, and Self-Compassion
Apr 1600:56:21Tap to summarizeRace week energy is here! We kick things off with Boston Marathon excitement, hitting race-day mindset, pacing, and spectator tips, before diving into a favorite recent insight: the difference between peak fitness vs. peak shape, and what you can do to give yourself the best possible opportunity to feel good on race day. From there, we riff on training with full intention, how to balance pushing vs. pulling back, and why flexibility is the key to long-term progress. We also talk self-compassion, celebrating small wins, and avoiding the trap of tying your worth to performance. Plus: Strava segment fun and practical fueling/hydration strategies heading into race day. 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: Katie@TheEnduranceDrive.com.
Transcribe →Episode 126: Toolkit for Hard Intervals, Ironman Bike Volume, and Race Readiness
Apr 900:55:05Tap to summarizeIn this week’s episode, we reflect on what it means when the hay is in the barn, highlighting practical approaches to shedding fatigue and showing up at the starting line of your race both happy and healthy. We then dive into a bunch of great athlete questions on pickups, recovery, warming up, bike purchases, and fueling. Our main content features a deep dive on Katie’s toolkit for hard intervals inspired by a recent sweet spot bike workout, as well as a conversation on why bike volume is essential for successful Ironman experiences. 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: Katie@TheEnduranceDrive.com.
Transcribe →Episode 125: Postpartum Return-to-Run, Training Through Stress, and Letting Go of Data
Apr 200:58:37Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we start by diving into the often-overlooked role of stress in training, explore how high stress shows up physically, why tuning into your nervous system matters, and how to adjust training when things feel off. From there, we discuss the benefits of stepping away from data-driven training and using trails or unstructured sessions to reconnect with effort and flow. We also touch on practical reminders about hydration as the seasons shift and the importance of training for experience, not just fitness—whether that’s dialing in pacing, fueling, or race-day logistics. Finally, Katie shares an in-depth look at her postpartum return-to-run journey, breaking down how approached training with patience, intentionality, and support. 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: Katie@TheEnduranceDrive.com.
Transcribe →Episode 124: Fueling Reminders, The “Eras” of Training, and Long Workout Execution
Mar 2600:57:51Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we kick things off with some reminders on fueling as training ramps up. We break down why you can’t “fake it” with fueling in longer sessions, how underfueling impacts both performance and recovery, and why even the last 10 minutes of a workout without adequate fueling can shape your entire experience. From there, we dive into how to execute big rides and runs: covering pacing, layering, planning, and how to think ahead to the second half of your workout. We also explore the idea of training “eras” (recovery, maintenance, and building), and how understanding where you are can guide better decisions day-to-day and across a full season. Finally, we touch on creating routines to improve recovery, clarifying Zone 1 vs. easy training, making the most of limited swim time, and using tools like sim shorts or carbon-plated shoes to reduce friction and stay consistent. 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: Katie@TheEnduranceDrive.com.
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