Join Coach Rich Strauss from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) as he interviews Laura Becker, a 31 year old school teacher in Connecticut who's been on the Team for a couple years. Rich and Laura discuss considerations for triathletes new to the long course distance, with some especially powerful lessons for women in the sport. 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...
Aug 01, 2016•25 min
Josh Church is a newbie to the triathlon racing scene - and is only five years out of school! You'd think the triathlon life in your 20s would be easy, but Josh works the night shift and has to make plenty of adaptations to his plan to stay on track. It's no wonder he shows endurance wisdom beyond his years. Tune in to hear what Josh experienced at IM Texas and how he's preparing for Chattanooga in September. He also shares some local things to do in TN and his super secret snack! Mentioned In T...
Jul 29, 2016•48 min
Catherine Juon only recently started doing triathlons, but she's already completed her first half at 70.3 Muncie. As an entrepreneur and active mother, Catherine believes triathlon has given her great perspective and many lessons. Her #1 regret is that she didn't start them earlier! Tune in to hear how why Catherine now owns a FatTire Bike and jumps into trail half marathons. She also shares some of her lessons learned as a beginner, which are great! Mentioned In This Episode RAGBRAI Zwift and W...
Jul 27, 2016•56 min
Jess Backofen has been doing triathlons since 2011, but she only recently accepted the fact she's a triathlete. A mother of two with a full-time job, Jess has turned to an Endurance Nation Digital Training Plan to guide her to Half Iron #3 in Atlantic City. Tune in to hear how Jess kicked the doggy-paddle habit (with help), how triathlon has helped her with kids and her super double top secret approach to eating oreos like a PRO. Blew. My. Mind. Not joking. Mentioned In This Episode Why it took ...
Jul 21, 2016•39 min
Kim Dubord has been on the team for 2-3 years, most recently racing Ironman Chattanooga. She and Coach Rich discuss her movement into bike racing...and their mutual love of DOGS! 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 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!...
Jul 20, 2016•23 min
Rick Goullaud has been a member of Endurance Nation for a few years, and along the way has done IM Wisconsin, Kona and is now headed to Lake Placid. A sprightly 71 years old, Rick stands 6' 4" tall at 180 lbs. Hard to believe that just a few years ago he was on Heart Medication and was 235 lbs! Along the way, Rick has found some great friends and is a true student of the sport. He attended our Placid Camp and brought his energy and laugh to keep us all at ease. Truly and inspiration and great gu...
Jul 19, 2016•44 min
William is one of our "Wicked Smart Members," a peer-given status in recognition of William consistently going above and beyond to share his knowledge and experience with the other members of Endurance Nation. Coach Rich and William discuss a range of topics, including how to create a healthy relationship between your child and triathlon. 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 EnduranceNat...
Jul 18, 2016•35 min
Beth is a three year member of Endurance Nation, from beautiful (and currently not snowy) Rochester New York. With two active teenage daughters and her own business, Beth still manages to train and stay focused. Her story is powerful in its simplicity. Tune in to learn more about how Beth started triathlon and what year hear looks like en route to IM Louisville 2016! Mentioned In This Episode Musselman Triathlon Rochester Tri Club Canuckistan - Coach Patrick's love for Canada knows no bounds. Om...
Jul 15, 2016•45 min
Brian is a first year member from Brighton, Michigan. He did the Endurance Nation OutSeason® starting in October, then right into Race Prep training for Ironman® Texas (his third IM). Living life on the fast track, Brian isn't one to leave stone unturned. His energy and focus have helped him quickly move up the food chain to becoming one of our more active members. Learn how his tri career started with the Annual Physical and his wife tricking him into a local Jingle 5k...as well as what's on hi...
Jul 14, 2016•35 min
Endurance Nation's intrepid Marketing Director Mariah Bridges flips the script and interviews Coach Patrick. Find out about Patrick's training experiences, bucket list athletic endeavors, alternate non-profit life and much more. Many thanks to Mariah for making this so much fun!!! 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 EnduranceNation.us/join . Have comments or questions about the show? We...
Jul 13, 2016•39 min
Jeremy is six year member of Endurance Nation, newly relocated to Kohler Wisconsin to work as CFO at Sargento. With three kids at home, Jeremy does his best to balance his competitive streak with everything else in his life. Tune in to learn more about his radical year on / year off approach to racing. Even I learned something new! Mentioned In This Episode Wahoo Kickr - Indoor training. TrainerRoad - Indoor workouts. Tour of California Camp Blue Ridge Camp Kona Experience Camp Thanks for listen...
Jul 11, 2016•39 min
Ralph is 3yr member of Endurance Nation, an orthopedist, and the father of 2 college age daughters. Listen to this interview to learn more about Ralph, just one the great folks and real world people that make up Endurance Nation! 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 EnduranceNation.us/join . Have comments or questions about the show? We'd love to hear from you on Facebook or Twitter! End...
Jul 05, 2016•36 min
Kori is 4-5yr member of Endurance Nation, an automotive engineer, and the mother of 3 young kids. Listen to this interview to learn more about Kori, just one the great folks and real world people that make up Endurance Nation! 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 EnduranceNation.us/join . Have comments or questions about the show? We'd love to hear from you on Facebook or Twitter! Endura...
Jul 04, 2016•29 min
Doug is 2-3yr member of Endurance Nation, an oncology urologist in Tacomo, WA, and former college football player. Listen to this interview to learn more about Doug, just one the great folks and real world people that make up Endurance Nation! 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 EnduranceNation.us/join . Have comments or questions about the show? We'd love to hear from you on Facebook o...
Jul 01, 2016•31 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P discusses the telltale signs that you need to improve your training nutrition -- and how best to do just that. Race Day is nothing more than your best training day on the year's biggest stage...so get it right today so the BIG DAY is worry free and fast! Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast. Endurance Nation is the world's largest, fastest online triathlon co...
Jun 29, 2016•11 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P covers how to keep yourself focused and point on race day. Racing is hard. Really hard. But that's partly WHY we race in the first place. Tune in to hear Coach Patrick break down the best way to stay focused and effective when things start to get real on race day! Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast. Endurance Nation is the world's largest, fastest online tr...
Jun 22, 2016•16 min
Jenn Edwards is easily one of the hardest working athletes in Endurance Nation and her dedication and discipline finally paid off this year with Kona qualifying performance at Ironman Texas! Coach Rich and Jenn discuss her training, racing, and lessons learned. 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 ...
Jun 17, 2016•47 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P breaks down what it means to taper and get ready to race. You have three forces coming together: Logstical, Mental, and Physical How you manage them will greatly influence your performance on race day...to tune in so Coach P can sort you out! Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast. Endurance Nation is the world's largest, fastest online triathlon coaching group...
Jun 15, 2016•18 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for a special in-between-isode podcast. This week Coach P gives an update from the sidelines of the Lake Placid training camp. The ritual of supporting campers is a reminder of all the things that triathletes do...that they shouldn't do...or at least, should do better. Tune in so you can stop making the same mistakes!!! Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast. Endurance Nation is the world's largest, fastest online t...
Jun 13, 2016•8 min
Mark is an Endurance Nation veteran and race execution ninja, earning his second Kona qualification at Ironman Texas. Join Coach Rich and Mark as they discuss his training, racing, and what it takes to perform at the top levels of the M45-49 age group! 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 EnduranceNation.us/join . Have comments or questions about the show? We'd love to hear from you on F...
Jun 13, 2016•26 min
The legend that is Ironman Saint George 70.3 continues to grow and grow -- after a very hot race in 2015, Mother Nature did a complete 180 and served up cold, rain, and wind in 2016. Tune in and Coach Rich and Gabe Peterson discuss his race! 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 EnduranceNation.us/join . Have comments or questions about the show? We'd love to hear from you on Facebook or ...
Jun 10, 2016•24 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P breaks down the pre-race rituals that can help make you faster and more efficient on race day. Level One = Routines + Day Before + Day Of - Morning + Day Of - Warm Up Level Two = Preparing for the Known + Day Of - Swim, then bike, then Run + Day Of - Transitions Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast. Endurance Nation is the world's largest, fastest online tria...
Jun 02, 2016•18 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P tackles the impossible -- getting triathletts to place nicer (and safer!) with one another. We've all had perfectly good workouts ruined by some else's behavior or attitude. Here are some basic guidelines to help keep you in line. Remember, it's better to model with your behavior than just tell everyone else what to do! Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast. E...
May 25, 2016•12 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P covers nutrition. Specifically how to frame your daily food choices in both human and athlete terms. We are all humans first, athletes second. It's important to understand how to keep your body fueled and happy over the course of your training. Done properly, making changes to your diet can keep you on track and make you healthier. Thanks for listening to this Endurance Natio...
May 18, 2016•20 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for this special introduction of Club Endurance Nation. For a limited time, athletes can sign up for Short Course membership -- plans, coaching and support targeting Sprint and Olympic distance events. Normally $79/four weeks, you can lock in just $49/four weeks if you create your free trial before 5/18/2016. BACKGROUND Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast. Endurance Nation is the world's largest, fastest online t...
May 12, 2016•5 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P covers making small system-wide changes and tweaks that can improve your triathlon lifestyle. The more you do something the better you should get at it. Case in point, I am a really really good sandwich maker (for the kid's lunches). And I wash some mean dishes too. Best part it, these are on autopilot...in this podcast I break that down and encourage you to do the same! Than...
May 11, 2016•10 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for a special announcement -- The Short Course Season is upon us! And that can only mean one thing: Club Endurance Nation is back! That's right, now you can get top-notch short course coaching and support for just $49 / 4 weeks. This includes training plans, support, a season roadmap to plan your year and access to more than $1,250 in triathlon discounts. The regular price is $79/month, but if you create your FREE 30-day Trial bef...
May 05, 2016•4 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly triathlon podcast. This week Coach P breaks down what it means to increase your training hours as you move across your season. Knowing Your Baseline Hours Defining Goals for the Volume Balancing Work vs Absorption Testing Your Rest Improving Your Nutrition Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast. Endurance Nation is the world's largest, fastest online triathlon coaching group with more than 750 mem...
May 04, 2016•22 min
Ironman® Texas is a special race. But the 2016 Ironman®Texas is going to be one-of-a-kind. The weather has been viciousthis Spring, with incredibly flooding and high levels of bacteriain the water. Local resistance + that flooding have eliminated theoriginal most likely back up routes for the event. And therun...well, it's just hot! On Monday May 9th, 9pm EST / 6pm PST, join Endurance NationCoaches Patrick McCrann and Rich Strauss for a breakdown of thecourse and how you can still be your best. ...
May 03, 2016•4 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P talks swimming! Inhaling by Instinct vs by Force; The role of Carbon Dioxide in Breathing; The best way to shut things down to focus only on your breathing! And more... TOPIC DETAIL 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 rac...
Apr 26, 2016•11 min
