Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P turns over a few stones to discuss options for how to appropriately maximize your training in the winter. These pointers work for all training, not just the Endurance Nation OutSeason®...and if you have advice or tips that you think that would be beneficial we'd appreciate it. Key Talking Points include: Sleep... Nutrition... Maximizing Rest Days... Finding Ways to Still ha...
Oct 16, 2020•17 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach Patrick introduces the OutSeason concept. He explains how you can use our approach to Winter training to break the negative cycle of training results not matching performance outcomes. Key Talking Points include: How the OutSeason is built Who the OutSeason is for Choosing the right level of training for your goals What we maximize rest in the Winter Additional Links and Reso...
Oct 08, 2020•24 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P interviews Josh Wolf on his attempt to set the Fastest Known Time to Bike Across Kansas. Four hundred and eighteen miles under 19 hours and 55 minutes. Um, yeah. Oh, and it's for a great cause - mental health via Rediscovering You (donate here: https://bit.ly/2G4cZ2p ). Tune in to hear how Josh is turning his story into a total net positive. Key Talking Points include: The ...
Oct 01, 2020•50 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach Patrick returns to discuss the importance of frequent running as a tool in your training arsenal. Don't be fooled into thinking that long runs are where it's at. Key Talking Points include: Dividing Up Your Week Split Long Runs Increasing "Engaged" Run Time Additional Links and Resources: Run Resiliency Webinar Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast... find mor...
Sep 24, 2020•19 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P breaks down the difference between evil junk miles and important early season running. Key Talking Points include: 100 Days of Running Event [Facebook] Run Durability Webinar Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast... find more online here . Prefer to Watch the Show? Follow Endurance Nation on YouTube for video recordings of Coach Patrick on the podcast and mu...
Sep 17, 2020•10 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P introduces the One-for-One program . Endurance Nation is now supporting frontline workers who are helping to fight the Covid-19 pandemic with free memberships. Every new member who signs up through the New Year will be creating a space for a frontline worker to sign up for free. To learn more, visit our Pricing Page to learn how you can help...or be helped! If you know some...
Sep 10, 2020•7 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P dives deep into Run Durability, describing three key reasons YOU might need to consider the Run Durability Program. You Might Need the RDP If: You get injured too often You are losing your top-end speed You underperform in longer events Additional Links and Resources: The Run Durability Advantage Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast... find more online here...
Sep 03, 2020•23 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P dives into the origins of the DIY TRI and why it makes sense for athletes of all abilities to step up and create their own milestones in 2020. Key Talking Points include: Where the DIY Tri started You can still sign up! www.endurancenation.us/diy Why most athletes "need" races in their seasons What the future will hold for self-directed races Additional Links and Resources:...
Aug 28, 2020•9 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P breaks down exactly how he uses Zwift to build fitness and have fun along the way. In many ways, Zwift is a social platform with the cycling problem…at least that's how it should feel if you are doing it right! Key Talking Points include: Technology additions Core strategy for racing How to be more social Additional Links and Resources: www.bestbikecamp.com Thanks for liste...
Aug 20, 2020•22 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another short coffee conversation. This Week's Theme: Making Decisions We are all struggling in one way or another to find traction. It's not that we don't know where to go, is that we don't know how to get started. But you have been like the opting out of that conversation for months now, so here is the kick in the pants that you needed. Your future self will thank you! Reminder: These shorter episodes are for smaller, time...
Aug 13, 2020•13 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P introduces the brand new Build Your Best Bike Camp . During this four week online experience, participants conduct performance testing using INSCYD software. Using this data, athletes will go through a four week course of online lessons and key workouts in Zwift. Each new concept is accompanied with a discussion as well as a workout opportunity. Graduates get personalized 1...
Aug 06, 2020•9 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another short coffee conversation. These shorter episodes are for smaller, timely conversations that might not otherwise make it to the big time. If you've got a topic for Coach Patrick, submit it online here: https://forms.gle/R18ENzSKnRDaG5LE9 . This Week's Theme: Adapting as a Business to the Pandemic Our athletes are more than just customers, they are family. With COVID-19 upon us, Endurance Nation had to make several st...
Jul 30, 2020•12 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P breaks down how he uses past experiences to improve future outcomes. The current pandemic situation is challenging us all, and how we choose to respond will determine where we end up. Here are the four principles Coach Patrick follows, as developed from his training and racing experience. Key Talking Points include: Decide Quickly Long Term Focus, Short Term Actions Staying...
Jul 23, 2020•27 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another short coffee conversation. These shorter episodes are for smaller, timely conversations that might not otherwise make it to the big time. If you've got a topic for Coach Patrick, submit it online here: https://forms.gle/R18ENzSKnRDaG5LE9 . This Week's Theme: Mid Season Decision Making in the Covid-19 Era The midpoint of every season is a chance to make adjustments in time for race day. But the pandemic presents a new...
Jul 16, 2020•26 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P sits down with Keith Watson, the new Chief Operating Officer at VASA. VASA has been a long time partner of Endurance Nation, helping many other athletes maximize their training time as they prepare indoors for their next triathlon using the Vasa Swim Ergometer. Keith joins us to talk swimming strategy and dishes on how the industry is being affected by the pandemic. Additio...
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another short coffee conversation. These shorter episodes are for smaller, timely conversations that might not otherwise make it to the big time. If you've got a topic for Coach Patrick, submit it online here: https://forms.gle/R18ENzSKnRDaG5LE9 . This Week: Injury Adjustments Making adjustments to your training plan to account for injuries is an important part of managing your overall endurance health. In this episode, Coac...
Jul 02, 2020•12 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P sits down to interview long-time member Patti Rosen to talk about how she optimizes transitions. A super accomplished athlete, Patti has raced -- and won -- almost every level of triathlon on the planet. Key Talking Points include: Her biggest transition mistake The most important thing in her T1 bag Why her T2 is faster then her T1 Why volunteers matter in transition Thank...
Jun 25, 2020•51 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another short coffee conversation. These shorter episodes are for smaller, timely conversations that might not otherwise make it to the big time. If you've got a topic for Coach Patrick, submit it online here: https://forms.gle/R18ENzSKnRDaG5LE9 . This Week's Theme: Additional Links and Resources: Quick Read version on Podium Runner here . The Full Article is here Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast... find...
Jun 18, 2020•12 min
Tune in for the special episode where Coach Patrick introduces the second in our community-based event series, the D.I.Y. Triathlon . Registered participants will join our community to build a swim-bike-run experience in their own town. We'll work together online to make sure you are ready to go, and we'll celebrate your accomplishments once we see the data roll in via Strava. Swim: 2km Bike: 80km Run: 20km Forget lost races and crazy refunds. Let's take charge of our year by building our own ev...
Jun 14, 2020•7 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach Patrick dives into the "other" side of doing an Ultra Challenge. Replacing races with challenges isn't a 1-for-1 exchange. Races are about so much more than finish lines and medals. There's the planning, the trash talk, the highs and lows, and the feeling of community we get at our lowest points. Tune in to learn why you absolutely need to sign up for a challenge this year......
Jun 11, 20200
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another short coffee conversation. These shorter episodes are for smaller, timely conversations that might not otherwise make it to the big time. If you've got a topic for Coach Patrick, submit it online here: https://forms.gle/R18ENzSKnRDaG5LE9 This Week's Theme: After surviving the UltraMay 48-Hour Challenge ( www.endurancenation.us/ultramay2020 ), Coach P notes three specific areas for recovery that he needs to address: Sle...
Jun 04, 2020•11 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Patrick interviews to long-term members of Endurance Nation about how they deal with the mental challenges associated with endurance events. Whether you're doing a sanctioned race or rolling your own event, experienced athletes know that significant mental challenges lie in wait for them. Tune in to learn how others manage this part of "the game" so you can improve your performance...
May 28, 2020•1 hr 25 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P returns to complete the second installment of his virtual everything podcast series. In this episode, Patrick talks about the lessons learned over the course of the event. They were many changes that had to be made, all of which you should factor in when planning your own adventure. Key Talking Points include: Define Your "Knowns" Be Aware of Your Challenges Master the Tech...
May 14, 2020•49 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for a special Coffee Talk podcast. In this informal check in, Coach Patrick reviews what it means to have a year with no world championships -- and then (potentially) a year with two world championships. Will they need a championship steel cage grudge match to see which 2021 winner is the true champ? What if one person wins them both? 😱 What does this postponement mean for the 2020 season? Thanks for listening to this Endurance...
May 14, 2020•16 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach Patrick opens up on his recent Virtual Everest ride , specifically the planning that goes into making the ride possible. This should provide some context to the "rules" you'll find online regarding the event. Key Talking Points include: Having the Idea, and Understanding It Testing Your Ride and 100% Trainer Difficulty Having "That Friend" Who Always Makes You Do More Buildin...
May 07, 2020•19 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P interviews Matt Bach from UCAN Nutrition ( www.ucanco.com ) about his journey to using the product and how it helped him compete at a higher level. Key Talking Points include: The UCAN origin story. How UCAN helped Matt up his Ironman game. What is the UCAN Challenge, and how to do it. How to Connect with Matt: matthew.bach@ucanco.com (Director of Athletics @ UCAN) Thanks f...
Apr 30, 2020•54 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P interviews teammate Leslie Knight about her journey from entering training while serving in the US military in Japan...to Ironman...to now the ultra running scene. Despite her race being canceled, Leslie just dials in her own virtual 50k run. A great reminder of how we can stay in control of our endurance journey in these crazy times. Key Talking Points include: Her entry i...
Apr 23, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P interviews one of our most motivated teammates -- Rob Peters. Rob joined in 2017 and really never looked back. He has quickly become a huge part of this team, both physically and socially. Key Talking Points include: What's In Rob's Freezer Right Now What Ate Rob's Nutrition at Al Camp How to Prep for an Everest Attempt (Doing It is Overrated) Using Strava Segments for Moti...
Apr 16, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P holds forth on the challenges of adjusting the run build element of any athlete's season. Running itself is an inherently risky sport; finding a way to stay healthy and on target won't be easy! Key Talking Points include: What sets running apart as a sport (Risks vs Rewards How Beginner runners should approach the change in season. What Intermediate athletes need to know be...
Apr 09, 2020•25 min
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach Patrick interviews Peter Noyes about his plan to complete an indoor iron-distance triathlon now that the race at IM St George was cancelled due to COVID-19. Peter is an active endurance athlete, with several long-distance triathlons and ultra runs on his race resume. Key Talking Points include: The mentality behind planning your own race / event; The journey is more important...
Apr 05, 2020•43 min
