Endurance Nation Triathlon Podcast

If it's not fun, why do it?    This framework has helped me make countless decisions as an athlete.  Yes, getting better requires work. But not all work has to feel like, well, work.    Just outside the boundaries of the sport you love, there are adventures that inspire the adventurous aspect of your personality. Putting bucket list events on the calendar provides motivation and a much-needed breather from the grind that can be every day training.    And not all bucket list events are created equal. Bigger isn't better. Harder isn't better. Friends, however, always make it more fun! Here’s how you can tap into the end-of-the-year mojo to make your upcoming season one that captures the imagination.    The Power of Adventure Choose Two Options Speak Your Challenge to Life Set a Go/No-Go Date to Commit Don’t Lose the Fun

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P discusses how to handle the new season; it's important to get organized and set ourselves up for success. This may involve decluttering our training spaces, setting goals and making a plan to achieve them, and making sure we have all the necessary equipment and resources. It's also a good idea to take some time to reflect on the previous season and identify any areas for improvement. By taking these steps, we can ensure that we are well-prepared to welcome the new season with a clear mind. Key Talking Points include: Mapping Out Your Year Connecting with Your Team Defining Critical Success Factors (or Rank)  Solving for the First Six Week Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast...find more online here. You can also read the complete blog post here: www.endurancenation.us/blog Prefer to Watch the Show? Follow Endurance Nation on YouTube for video recordings of Coach Patrick

Think about the people in your life who have always been there for you. These are the people who have helped you through thick and thin, and who you can always count on no matter what. Now, make a commitment to tell these people just how grateful you are for their support. - No Such Thing as a Solo Hero in any Story - Reflect on Your Support System - Write a Personal Note - Be There for Your Team

This is the insurance and laying the foundation in habits for the rest of the season - more and more important in masters athletes 40s, 50s, 60s. It is beneficial for all athletes in terms of frequency of practice and development of the ready-state. - Durability = Aerobic Consistency - Strength = Functional Circuit Work - Flexibility = Micro Sessions Across the Week

Nutrition is often the 3rd rail of sports. Emotional. Charged. Controversial. It is as necessary as it is complicated. There are apps, programs, and professionals. And then there is your reality. Work. Stress. Schedules. Workouts. We believe that you can make significant progress to achieve healthy body composition and see benefits by making a few simple daily choices. Here is our macro-level approach to supporting our athletes as they lay down this critical framework: - Step One: Set Your Intention & Define Your Mantra - Step Two: Identify 3 easy targets - Step Three: Create a Daily Plan - Step Four: Daily Focus Habit - Step Five: Define Your Flex Time

Nutrition is often the 3rd rail of sports. Emotional. Charged. Controversial. It is as necessary as it is complicated. There are apps, programs, and professionals. And then there is your reality. Work. Stress. Schedules. Workouts. We believe that you can make significant progress to achieve healthy body composition and see benefits by making a few simple daily choices. Here is our macro-level approach to supporting our athletes as they lay down this critical framework: - Step One: Set Your Intention & Define Your Mantra - Step Two: Identify 3 easy targets - Step Three: Create a Daily Plan - Step Four: Daily Focus Habit - Step Five: Define Your Flex Time

We call it Anti-Vanilla. No cookie-cutter training methodology. We have an athlete-first mindset. We don't just build training plans, we build training programs. We build a season that reflects what's best for our athletes, and it all starts with the OutSeason program in the winter. In this video Coach Patrick breaks down the three key principles of the OutSeason. Learn more and join the Team by midnight 10/31: https://www.endurancenation.us/newjoin

Getting to your race in one piece is no small feat. Don’t make the same mistakes that our Team has already solved!  You can’t anticipate all of the challenges, but you can make sure that you are

Getting to Kona is an incredible achievement. The last thing you want to do is completely ruin your experience on the Big Island by showing up not rested and ready. Here are our anti-vanilla insider tips for making this end-of-season taper your best one yet.      Setting an Experience Baseline Pile On the Open Water Swim Experience  Split that Long Run Swim + 70.3 Bricks All the Nutrition Timing   Watch the video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/8D-SeqntZ2Q

Racing or not racing, there is no better time for volume than the Fall. The weather takes a step back, the scenery is evolving, and your baseline fitness is 100% ready to build upon.     The Epic Hike Adventure Cycling Exploring the Trails Bonus: How to Focus for a Key Race   Watch the video on YouTube here:  https://youtu.be/TH5TSkKeDDE

How to make the most of your summer fitness as you head into the fall? Not how everyone would do it, but how we roll inside Endurance Nation. Our Anti-Vanilla approach will help you make the best next decision on your endurance journey.      The Volume vs Intensity Decision Capture Heat Lessons Learned Beach Body Status   Watch the video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/lp_upt5ERtQ

Are you just getting into ultra running?  Join Coach Patrick for a discussion on what to focus on in those early ultrarun days.   Pick a Friendly First Race Durability Before Race Training Consistency is Your Mantra Practice on Race-Like Terrain Run with Others to Learn Faster

Not all races go as planned. But like grandpa always said, “If life gives you crappy races, then go plan some revenge dammit!” Here’s how you can mke the most of a poor first go round.    Diagnose the Difficulty Use the Four Week Event Window  Recover Like a Pro (Skip if you didn’t race) Restart Like a Pro  Draft the Rock Solid Race Plan Execute with Confidence

Swimming in open water is different than swimming in a pool but with the right skills, you can crush your triathlon swim. Join Coach Patrick where he shares his open water swim tips for the somewhat experienced triathlete! Safety First: Location, Company, Visibility Body Positioning: Wetsuit vs Swimskin Upping the Cadence The Perfect Back Stroke Hack Your Directional Challenges Become a Close Swimmer

Do you ever sit down and evaluate your race performance? You can pull out a lot of great information if you know what to look for.Join Coach Patrick for a discussion on race recaping like a pro.   Pre-Race: Commit to All the Data Cross Check Your Plan: Yes v. No Identify the Line: When Things Got Real Reverse Engineer a Better Finish Exchange Experience for New Knowledge

Great tomorrows start today. Relying on luck isn't a strategy. Sometimes things work out, but more often than not they won't unless you've had some input on them. The athletes inside Endurance Nation have many different methodologies for making this possible.    Here are a few options for you to consider as you up your training game. The Calendar Knowing Priorities Style 1: The Sunday Nighter Style 2: The Afternooner Style 3: The Key Workouter  Watch the video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/bQpSQgC-xa8

It's generally accepted that humans can live for three days without water but they can go weeks without food. Not something that any of us ever want to test, but a good corollary to how we fuel our endurance events. The importance of hydration cannot be overstated. Most endurance athletes approach race day as a calorie problem, not a fluid problem. This approach is short-sighted given the importance of hydration, as it enables athletes to maintain desired levels of high athletic function.   Here’s a hydration primer:   The Basics [here] Source the right stuff (Carbs + Electrolytes) Conduct a Sweat Test Outline a Progression Warning Signs: Swollen finders, Dizziness, Lack of Sweat, Sloshy Stomach Watch the video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/g50vXgJVn0M

Most endurance athletes consider heat to be their enemy. The truth is, it's the great equalizer. Extreme conditions Force everyone in the race to adapt. No one is exempt from high temperatures, but how you handle it will set you apart.    Here are our top five tips to making sure you can compete to your potential.    Zone 1 Heat Training Create & Test Cooling Plans Heat Training Lessons Learned Identify Your Temp Cap  Define Your Pacing Parameters Watch the video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/MmIf45tymAI

Time is of the essence, even if you are goals are Epic. One of the most challenging aspects of endurance training is finding the time to create a foundation of endurance. Over time we have found that stacking back-to-back days is the best way to fast-track your gains without disrupting your regularly scheduled life.    Here’s how to build your best 48 hours:  Race Expectations [Weekly? Monthly?] Calendar Review Create Your Agenda Prep Day Secret Budgeting Recovery Watch the video on YouTube here:  https://youtu.be/W17SfbPIHdo