Endurance Nation Triathlon Podcast

Coach Patrick breaks down how you can avoid social disasters, lost training, and tons of unnecessary stress by planning ahead for training during the holidays. Talking points include:    - The Problems - Big Picture - Pre-Emptive Nutrition - Key Workout Windows

Losing a whole week of training in the winter can be a real psychological blow. Two steps forward and one step back, they say, but it doesn’t feel like dancing -- it feels like losing! This is what Endurance Nation holds a fun annual “end of the year” 7-day run challenge you can do to stay fit and sane over the holidays. Talking points include: Focus on What You Can Control Reward is Frequency, Not Injury The Bridge - Maintain Momentum Re-Enter Slowly to the Regularly Scheduled Program Justify New a Shoe Purchase?

Join Coach Patrick to learn how incorporating fun runs into your training can help you build fitness and enjoy the process this Fall! Talking points include:  - Running Consistency - Intermittent Speed - Connection to Hard Work - Social is Fun! - Adjusting Your Typical Week (In and Out)

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P introduces the third installment of our PRO newsletter. This newsletter is a deep dive on a specific topic relevant to endurance sports. Delivered twice a month to your inbox, the problem is that it will make sure that you were up to speed on the most current trends and in an optimal position to make decisions that can advantage you.  Newsletter Get regular updates and articles that will make you a smarter and faster athlete! Sign Up Here Sponsor Audible eBook Trial: Make the most of your drive time or down time with business, learning or entertaining books (that you'd otherwise NEVER read): www.endurancenation.us/audible Become a Podcast Supporter: That's right, you can help contribute to keeping the Endurance Nation podcast 100% athlete-focused. Make a small contribution online here: www.patreon.com/endurancenation About Us Endurance Nation is the world's largest, fastest online triathlo

Coach Patrick outlines the three core reasons that you benefit - and benefit others - by training with a Team:  Momentum, The Experience Factor, and Having Fun

Coach Patrick introduces the fundamental elements of the Endurance Nation experience. The Six Laws highlight the importance of being a part of a team when striving for your athletic goals. If you have serious ambitions next season, Endurance Nation is the best way to make sure you have the accountability, support, and resources you need! Sign-up is open 10/18/21 to 10/31/21 only.

Coach Patrick outlines the "sweet spot" window of recovery at the end of a long season -- especially one without a traditional race schedule. Learn what markers to watch and why!

Coach Patrick breaks down how Endurance Nation members think about managing their taper for a 70.3 distance triathlon. He talked about the three things that can get in the way as you go through the process of preparing for a race: the mental freak out, the physical strain that just kind of manifests itself on your body, and the general fear of missing workouts. The last point was the most important: crafting that race plan.

Join Coach Patrick for a special member interview with Rob Tune after his sub-four marathon in his for Ironman.  Rob is an energetic racing enthusiast who discovered triathlon in 2019, and hasn't looked back since.  Tune in to learn how he overcame an early-season run energy and executed a killer bike. 

Special guest Mark Paveley from Mallorca Cycling Tours joins Coach Patrick to talk preparations for the 2022 cycling camp. Our annual trip to the island of Mallorca has been a huge highlight community. There's nothing quite like riding a bike in paradise, and this is about as close as you will come in your present life. We only have five slots left, so be sure to visit our camp website and see if you'd like to join us: www.mile18inc.com/mallorca-cycling-camp-open/  You can watch the video version of the interview online here: https://youtu.be/AX-Eop96BNY

Coach Patrick reveals his top secret hack for keeping track of all the changes he makes to his training and racing gear. As an endurance athlete, you are juggling hundreds of different data points daily. Being able to access critical information on demand, when you need it most, is a game changer. Follow Patrick's guidance to use your smartphone as the repository for all of the changes and decisions you are making across the course of a season. 

This week Coach Patrick welcomes special guest Jeremiah Bishop (Instagram) to discuss the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo happening September 26, 2001 [bikereg]. You'll not only hear about the course, you'll learn: - Why you should never leave your bike next to a Bud Light can - How to make a "Fondo Fizz" (I want one) - The right type of gear for the 110-mile Alpine Loop route Oh, and you'll have a blast. Endurance Nation will be on site at the 2021 ALGF. We'll do a Friday recon ride as part of a weekend of adventure...you should join us Sept 24 to 26! Join Endurance Nation for the Weekend! Full details on how you can join us for this weekend of cycling fun are online here: https://www.mile18inc.com/2021-alpine-gf-gathering/  This is another installment of the  Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) endurance podcast series.  Additional Links and Resources: Alpine Loop Gran Fondo Vegan Cyclist Video Review Another Video Interview Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast...find more online here. Prefe

Coach Patrick continues our exploration of Habits and Race Execution. Inspired by the Olympics, Patrick talks about Habits that can help you Pre-Race and within the Race as well. Topics covered include using your smartphone reminders as a checklist tool, music selection, race day mantras, default rules by race situation, and manipulating your mindset timeline within the race.

Coach Patrick shares out some of Team Endurance Nation’s top transition tips. No matter what your ability is, we can all be faster on the logistical side of racing. This is free speed, and done right it can keep you on course and energized about your performance. Tune in to learn about ordering materials, offloading them, and the top-secret Endurance Nation “go" bag.

Coach Patrick breaks down the process of heat adaptation and the associated habits that can help you. Thanks to some insightful information from Dr. Stacy Sims (online here), we can talk specifics by gender. Learn how you can maximize the effects of your heat adaptation work.

Coach Patrick breaks down the value of off road running and why you should consider running off-road when it fits into your program - or at the end of the season. Here are the key talking points.  Running Fitness Building Blocks: Intensity vs Duration Value of Consistent, Easy Running Off-Road 3-Dimensional Running Pace Changes for Terrain Avoiding the Strava Segment Trap

Coach Patrick interviews long-time teammate, Nam Lam, on his first Kona Qualification at Ironman Coeur d’Alene. Conditions were brutally hot, but Nam used the fitness and confidence he built racing at IM Tulsa earlier in the year to run down the competition. Nam shares the challenges and strategies he used to stay on track over the pandemic. Tune in to laugh and be inspired! 

Coach Patrick covers some of the most effective ways to mitigate the costs associated with training in the heat - and still reap all of the benefits. If you have been struggling with the heat, see if any one of these five tips can make a difference for you! Train earlier in the day to avoid the peak temperature periods. Do so strategically to hopefully still be able to get enough sleep.  Reduce the effort by using your heart rate monitor as the training guide instead of just power or pace. This will allow you to keep your effort consistent and put bigger pieces of work together without accumulating too much stress. Optimize your setup for frequent and early access to fluids that have electrolytes. Whether that's gas stations or outfitting / retrofitting your car to be a mobile aid station if needed. Consider targeting cooler weather races where you have the opportunity to bring your heat acclimatization to the event and use it strategically to outperform the competition. Be sure to write down your lessons le

In this brief in between episode, Coach Patrick discusses the value of organizing your races in small clusters for better outcomes. The more intentional you can be with the structure of your season, the better outcomes you can expect to earn.   Being able to use a single base training build-up repeatedly instead of having to repeat the cycle over and over again. Capturing rapid learning opportunities to get better at decision-making for success and race day Increase familiarity with race day setup and better execution as a result

Coach Patrick reviews the progress of the Habit Project for athletes who have downloaded the free resource and are working to make improvements. Mid-season is a time for reflection and adjustment. In this talk Patrick discusses Unconscious and Conscious Habits, and how you can stack them to create sustainable, effective change. Learn more and get the free download here: https://www.endurancenation.us/habits