Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P shares how hills can be an important part of your season, regardless of the terrain at your next race. Hills are Speedwork in Disguise; Value of running up & how to do it right; Value of running downhill & how to do it right; And more! Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast. Endurance Nation is the world's largest, fastest online triathlon coaching grou...
Apr 19, 2016•22 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P discusses how friends / training partners are a great way to improve your fitness. The breakdown includes: Fun Friends; Fast Friends; Crazy Friends; How to workout with friends; Much more! Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast. Endurance Nation is the world's largest, fastest online triathlon coaching group with more than 750 members across the globe training ...
Apr 12, 2016•20 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P covers the importance of uploading your workouts -- for analysis and security reasons! Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast. Endurance Nation is the world's largest, fastest online triathlon coaching group with more than 750 members across the globe training and racing together. Be sure to check us out at EnduranceNation.us , or create a FREE 30-day trial mem...
Apr 05, 2016•13 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P breaks down the value of rest as a part of your endurance lifestyle. Starting with how you can reposition rest as a reward (not a problem!), Patrick moves on to discuss other elements of recovery that can help keep your training up at a high level across your season. Endurance Nation is the world's largest, fastest online triathlon coaching group with more than 750 members ac...
Mar 30, 2016•15 min
[Approximate Listen Time: 64 minutes] Join Coach Patrick has he interviews Endurance Nation athlete Simon Shurey. Simon just completed the Ultraman Florida event and he joins the podcast to review his race and share some of his insider tips and lessons learned, including… The importance of the right crew… How to handle nutrition and recovery across a 3-day event… What he did at the low points of each leg of the race… This is a must listen for anyone looking to do an Ultra, or to just be inspired...
Mar 24, 2016•1 hr 4 min
Good nutrition takes practice. Experimentation is nice. Fringe food groups are cool to read about...but then there's the fundamentals of building a day with the food you can afford and access. There's nothing sexy or unique about mapping out a successful day from the perspective of nutrition, but few endurance athletes actually take the time. Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for in-depth podcast, this time focusing on nutrition. We are the world's largest, fastes...
Mar 22, 2016•19 min
Blue shoes. Old shoes. New shoes! So many choices, so little time. If you're anything like the vast majority of triathletes you are overwhelmed with the sheer number of shoe choices available on the market today. In this episode Coach Patrick presents a basic framework on how you can think about making your next purchase a smarter one. Enjoy! Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast. Be sure to check us out at EnduranceNation.us , or create a FREE 30-day trial membership at Enduranc...
Mar 08, 2016•15 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for an overview of the brand new Powered by Endurance Nation program. Now any Club or Team in the US is eligible to partner with Endurance Nation -- we will help promote your organization and give you discounts on our membership, training plans, camps and much more. Use our proven online infrastructure to make sure your teammates have a great season...it's just a click away. Application Deadline is March 17th, 2016 -- Don't Delay!...
Feb 26, 2016•8 min
Coach Rich, the official "Endurance Nation Season Planning Coach," shares with you his five tips for planning a successful triathlon season. Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast. Be sure to check us out at EnduranceNation.us , or create a FREE 7-day trial membership at EnduranceNation.us/join . Have comments or questions about the show? We'd love to hear from you on Facebook or Twitter! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!...
Feb 15, 2016•23 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) as he introduces our new 2016 Full and Half distance triathlon training plans. From our Run Durability focus to changes in taper timing, additional strategic bike volume and even rethinking the long run...it's all here. We re-write our training plans EVERY DAMN YEAR to make sure they are the best they can be -- you deserve nothing less. Tune in for the full breakdown or read the complete update in the EN Blog here . >> All F...
Feb 11, 2016•11 min
This week Coach Patrick outlines what he looks for with his winter clothing selection -- as a normal triathlete, not you extreme adventure junkies! Endurance Nation is the world's largest, fastest online triathlon coaching group with more than 750 members across the globe training and racing together. Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast. Be sure to check us out at EnduranceNation.us , or create a FREE 7-day trial membership at EnduranceNation.us/join . Endurance Nation: Work Ha...
Feb 02, 2016•12 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation for an overview of why doing a camp -- maybe even instead of a shorter race -- is the best bang for your triathlon dollar. What: Ironman Texas Race Specific CampWhen: March 17th to 20th, 2016Where: The Woodlands, TXFull Description: On the EN Blog Registration: Online here . Save $50 before Valentine's Day! This will be Coach Patrick's fifth camp on the IM Texas course. He has raced it twice, going sub-9:30 both times, placing in the top of his AG and qua...
Feb 01, 2016•8 min
This week Coach Patrick covers how to manage your training when the weather crushes your training plan. Snowpocalypse anyone!? Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) is the world's largest, fastest online triathlon coaching group with more than 750 members across the globe training and racing together. Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast. Be sure to check us out at EnduranceNation.us , or create a FREE 7-day trial membership at EnduranceNation.us/join . Endurance Nation: Wor...
Jan 27, 2016•10 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly check in on all things Endurance Nation. We are the world's largest, fastest online triathlon coaching group with more than 750 athletes across the globe training and racing together. This week's topic is the Winter Warm Up...why you should do it and how you'll know if you need to. Feel free to share your warm up tips with us on the official Endurance Nation Facebook page . Thanks for listening to this Endurance...
Jan 12, 2016•10 min
Looking for the best possible workout this winter? Ready to kick off your 2016 but want to do it right? Look no further than Endurance Nation and our OutSeason® training protocols. Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for the full breakdown on how to make the most of your winter training months as a triathlete. We are the world's largest, fastest triathlon coaching group with more than 750 members across the globe who train online and race together. The Breakdown of ...
Dec 29, 2015•18 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly check in on all things Endurance Nation. We are the world's largest, fastest online triathlon team with more than 750 members across the globe training and racing together. This week's topic is all about New Year's Resolutions that work...and our process for how we suggest you approach setting the right things in motion for a great next season. Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast. Be sure to ch...
Dec 28, 2015•19 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly check in on all things Endurance Nation. We are the world's largest, fastest online triathlon team with more than 750 members across the globe training and racing together. This week's topic -- how to handle the ups and downs of the holidays and their effect on your training. Don't fall victim to your type A personality and miss out on an opportunity for perspectives and balance – even if it is only for a week! ...
Dec 21, 2015•16 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for an annual recap of the 2015 triathlon season as well as a peek at everything coming up for 2016. We are the world's largest, fastest online triathlon team with more than 750 members across the globe training and racing together. This week's conversation flows as follows: The Review / Lessons Learned- Goal Setting- Smart Re-Entry What's Coming in 2016- Team Sponsorships- Updated Focus on Run- New Race Camps ( www.endurancenatio...
Nov 30, 2015•22 min
Coach Rich Strauss and first time Ironman athlete Jordan Marchewka discuss his performance at Ironman Louisville 2015. Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast. Be sure to check us out at EnduranceNation.us , or create a FREE 7-day trial membership at EnduranceNation.us/join . Have comments or questions about the show? We'd love to hear from you on Facebook or Twitter! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!...
Nov 06, 2015•22 min
Coach Rich Strauss and Dawn Cass discuss her performance at Ironman Wisconsin 2015, a 45 minute same-course PR! Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast. Be sure to check us out at EnduranceNation.us , or create a FREE 7-day trial membership at EnduranceNation.us/join . Have comments or questions about the show? We'd love to hear from you on Facebook or Twitter! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!...
Nov 04, 2015•35 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for a break down on Run Durability and how you can use it to set the stage for your upcoming season. Following up on his Run Durability Advantage blog post, Coach Patrick gives more detail on the basics of running as a baseline tool for seasonal improvement. Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast. Be sure to check us out at EnduranceNation.us , or create a FREE 7-day trial membership at EnduranceNation.us/join . End...
Nov 03, 2015•19 min
Juan Vergara has been with Endurance Nation since 2010, during his journey through is first short course triathlon, half and full Ironman, Kona-qualifying performance at Ironman Florida, and now his first race at Kona for the Ironman World Championship. He and Coach Rich discuss his journey and his special day at The Show! Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast. Be sure to check us out at EnduranceNation.us , or create a FREE 7-day trial membership at EnduranceNation.us/join . Hav...
Nov 02, 2015•28 min
Coach Rich and Michal Kovac discuss his 9:37 performance at the 2015 Ironman Maryland. Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast. Be sure to check us out at EnduranceNation.us , or create a FREE 7-day trial membership at EnduranceNation.us/join . Have comments or questions about the show? We'd love to hear from you on Facebook or Twitter! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!...
Oct 30, 2015•27 min
Coach Rich Strauss and Turby Wright discuss his performance at the 2015 Ironman World Championships. Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast. Be sure to check us out at EnduranceNation.us , or create a FREE 7-day trial membership at EnduranceNation.us/join . Have comments or questions about the show? We'd love to hear from you on Facebook or Twitter! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!...
Oct 29, 2015•33 min
Coach Rich and first time Ironman athlete Keith Shackleford discuss his performance at Ironman Maryland. Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast. Be sure to check us out at EnduranceNation.us , or create a FREE 7-day trial membership at EnduranceNation.us/join . Have comments or questions about the show? We'd love to hear from you on Facebook or Twitter! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!...
Oct 28, 2015•19 min
Rich Strauss and first time Ironman athlete Kevin Foote discuss his performance at Ironman Maryland. Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast. Be sure to check us out at EnduranceNation.us , or create a FREE 7-day trial membership at EnduranceNation.us/join . Have comments or questions about the show? We'd love to hear from you on Facebook or Twitter! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!...
Oct 27, 2015•26 min
Coach Rich and Emily Brinkley discuss her performance at the 2015 Ironman Chattanooga. Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast. Be sure to check us out at EnduranceNation.us , or create a FREE 7-day trial membership at EnduranceNation.us/join . Have comments or questions about the show? We'd love to hear from you on Facebook or Twitter! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!...
Oct 23, 2015•27 min
Coach Rich Strauss and Rachel Hawe discuss her performance at the 2015 Ironman Wisconsin - a 70+ minute same course PR! Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast. Be sure to check us out at EnduranceNation.us , or create a FREE 7-day trial membership at EnduranceNation.us/join . Have comments or questions about the show? We'd love to hear from you on Facebook or Twitter! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!...
Oct 22, 2015•25 min
Coach Rich and Jeremy Behler discuss his breakthrough performance at Ironman Wisconsin 2015. Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast. Be sure to check us out at EnduranceNation.us , or create a FREE 7-day trial membership at EnduranceNation.us/join . Have comments or questions about the show? We'd love to hear from you on Facebook or Twitter! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!...
Oct 21, 2015•1 hr 9 min
Endurance Nation coaches Rich Strauss and Patrick McCrann discuss their learning takeaways from the 2015 season and how they will apply these towards improving the TeamEN experience of their athletes in 2016. Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast. Be sure to check us out at EnduranceNation.us , or create a FREE 7-day trial membership at EnduranceNation.us/join . Have comments or questions about the show? We'd love to hear from you on Facebook or Twitter! Endurance Nation: Work Ha...
Oct 20, 2015•1 hr 1 min