Endurance Nation Podcast

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. Prefer to Watch the Show? Follow Endurance Nation on YouTube for video recordings of Coach Patrick on the podcast and much more! 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 triathlon coaching group with more than 750 members across the globe training and racing together. Be sure to check us out at EnduranceNation.us to stay on top of all things endurance. If you're ready to get started create your Membership at EnduranceNation.us/join - we have a 30-day money back guarantee if you aren't satisfied! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

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 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 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 learned so you can get smarter every go round whether it's from session to session, week-to-week or even season-to-season.

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

Mastering your performance in hot conditions usually takes a great deal of trial and error. It's hard to predict how your body will respond without actually putting your body to work in extreme conditions. All safety considerations aside, here are five different aspects of exercising in the heat that can help endurance athletes. Being flexible with your nutrition to incorporate more fluids Having extra no salt on hand to be able to process those additional fluids as needed Using strategic items such as shade or ice at 8 stations to strategically reduce your heart rate Triathletes can make the most out of having sponges available on the Run course to wipe their skin and help conduct more energy out of their bodies into the atmosphere (especially in the humidity) Don't stay at a steady speed all the time, take advantage of mini-breaks to get your heart rate down and recover before the next effort.

Coach Patrick covers the logistics and key steps to planning an adventure with your bike while getting in some serious volume. Great adventures are built on the fundamentals of safety and fun. Key points covered include planning the route, accounting for rider safety, managing hydration and calorie needs, and a few bonus items. Don't head out for that next "big" ride without making sure you've thought through everything. You'll be more prepared and have a much better time, promise!

Coach Patrick covers four key reasons why using a heart rate cap, or ceiling is a very effective way to minimize the effect of extreme heat on your race performance. This process begins in training and then, with experience, transfers over to race day. Key reasons for a Heart Rate Cap include: Avoiding spikes. Understanding the balance between Power and Pace versus Heart Rate. Preventing low points / ebbs in your performance when you back off too much. Keeping you honest allows you to save your energy for the end of the day.

At the end of every month, Coach Patrick discusses key questions that have been asked and/or covered inside Endurance Nation. Participants in the live call also have the opportunity to ask Coach Patrick their most burning (see what I did there?) questions. This month topics included: Three tips to manage your heat training: pre-load hydration, better route planning (loops), and improved recovery. Desendervals question from Anna Clothing decisions in the heat: arm coolers and buffs or no? Summer maintenance plan for flexibility and fitness maintenance.

Coach Patrick kicks off with a story about the Boston Marathon. You know, the one where the BAA gave participants the opportunity to defer due to the projected extreme temperatures? You don't have to be like the obstinate competitors who forced their way through the first 13.1 miles in defiance of weather experts everywhere. Here are some options for you to find speed despite the conditions: You want to use your heart rate in your race simulation to capture your existing data so you can make better decisions Create event-based targets for your heart rate numbers to allow you to race properly There are four different variables you need to pay attention to: timing (early versus late) terrain (hilly vs flat, elevation vs sea level) conditions (hot versus cold, windy versus calm, etc.) your sport modality (swimming vs. running vs. cycling)

Coach Patrick interviews Jon Thornham from FloCycles on the secret sauce that helps FLO make cyclists faster and passionate brand advocates. The equation is simple - help cyclists around the globe get faster without breaking the bank. The magic lies in the execution and work ethic that keep FLO in that sweet spot of quality and value. Jon dishes on the origin of FLO, why they chose a Direct-to-Consumer model, how they have handled the industry pivot to disc brakes, the value of the FLO podcast, and their core values around giving back. Hard not to like FLO even more after this great conversation! Find FLO online here: www.flocycling.com Faster Podcast Bike for a Kid One Wheel, One Tree

In this update Coach Patrick Highlight the importance of avoiding the typical traps associated with followings and using data as a sole metric for performance. Endurance athletes build significant momentum by tracking training trends, the data alone doesn't capture the important elements required to be successful across a season or many seasons. Tune in to learn how you can continue to progress but with significantly greater positive energy. Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/endurancenation

In this update Coach Patrick breaks down your next race into five specific chunks for better execution. Not only in the build up to the event, but execution across the event itself. Listeners Will learn the key areas we need to focus on, and can push away the rest of the noise that doesn't matter. If you want to dive more deeply, you should check out our Four Keys of Race Execution (https://bit.ly/3uZnckv). Tune in to the official Endurance Nation Facebook page every week on Wednesdays at 12pm EDT to connect with Coach Patrick for more live lessons and conversation. www.facebook.com/endurancenation

In this update Coach Patrick wraps up the Team performances for May (including Ironman Tulsa and Chattanooga 70.3) and discusses upcoming June events. The Phoenix Double Century Ride (https://bit.ly/3yO5Cms), our Gravel Camp (https://bit.ly/3uEUdm1) and the brand new Race Execution Refresher course (https://bit.ly/2SGzvow). Coaching advice focused on not checking out of 2021 just because your mind isn't into the training (give your fitness a chance) and race selection for 2022. Tune in to the official Endurance Nation Facebook page every week on Wednesdays at 12pm EDT to connect with Coach Patrick for more live lessons and conversation. www.facebook.com/endurancenation

Races are happening which means we are traveling again. You've likely not raced -- or traveled to a race - in over a year. That means there is bound to be some kind of stress! Coach Patrick covers five key travel habits to help athletes reduce stress and stay focused on what's important. You want to be on-site, ready to race. Getting from home to that state takes careful planning and a bit of luck.

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. Coach Patrick breaks down the cost of running too fast in your training. In terms of missed peak fitness, but also in terms of long-term development. The term Ballistic Load applies to the cost of running; and it increases as you run harder. Instead of trying to find a shortcut, use a well-thought season plan to keep yourself run healthy and on track for a better overall season. Key Talking Points: Consistency and Frequency are the most important fitness levers. Opportunity Cost of missed training is high. 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 much more! Newsletter Get regular updates and articles that will make you a smarter and faster athlete! Sign Up Here Sponsor 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 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 About Us 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 to stay on top of all things endurance. If you're ready to get started create your Membership at EnduranceNation.us/join - we have a 30-day money back guarantee if you aren't satisfied! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for a special interview podcast. Our sponsors UCAN (@genucan) invited Dede Griesbauer stops by the pod to update all of us on the state of triathlon -- and the triathlon lifestyle. Three-time IM Champion and UltraMan world record holder, Dede also moonlights announcing Ironman® events both virtual and in the real world. With twice the energy of the average human being, Dede blames all of her success on working hard (she swears she has no talent). I'll let you be the judge of that. Key Talking Points: Broadcasting Insider Secrets The Beginner Mindset On the Pandemic Training Opportunity On Season-Ending Injury On Endurance Racing going back to "normal" UCAN and Ultraman 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 much more! Newsletter Get regular updates and articles that will make you a smarter and faster athlete! Sign Up Here Sponsor 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 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 About Us 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 to stay on top of all things endurance. If you're ready to get started create your Membership at EnduranceNation.us/join - we have a 30-day money back guarantee if you aren't satisfied! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. Coach Patrick breaks down the macro-level tactics for endurance runners to manage their speed training. Key Talking Points: There are significant consequences for a poor run speed training strategy: injury, burnout, fatigue, failure to peak...just to name a few. Elite runners dedicate 20% of their time (or less) to run speed...and so should you! Strivers try too hard; Achievers use the Minimum Effective Dose. Less run speedwork can actually have a greater impact. 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 much more! Newsletter Get regular updates and articles that will make you a smarter and faster athlete! Sign Up Here Sponsor 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 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 About Us 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 to stay on top of all things endurance. If you're ready to get started create your Membership at EnduranceNation.us/join - we have a 30-day money back guarantee if you aren't satisfied! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P breaks clean eating down into four discrete steps to help you out. Key Talking Points: Define what clean eating means for you. Understanding the geographic locations where we are solving problems. Start with the lowest hanging fruit. Super important that you make sure your training nutrition is spot-on. 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 much more! Newsletter Get regular updates and articles that will make you a smarter and faster athlete! Sign Up Here Sponsor 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 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 About Us 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 to stay on top of all things endurance. If you're ready to get started create your Membership at EnduranceNation.us/join - we have a 30-day money back guarantee if you aren't satisfied! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

Coach Patrick introduces our May 2021 promotion for Mother's Day -- a full free month of coaching and community to jumpstart 2021. Learn more here. One day simply isn't enough for us endurance athletes...so we figured 30 days was waaaaay better! In all seriousness, 2021 has been a year of giving back to the incredible people who have helped us all endure this pandemic. We started with our One-for-One program, which was a great success. Now it's time we turned the attention closer to home and thank the moms who have been working non-stop to keep the rest of the world turning. As we slowly return to a normal life of training and racing, we are here to support you. Whether you need help getting started or want to fast-track your way to a deferred race entry, we've got the community and coaching to help you out. The offer ends on June 1st, 2021 so don't delay! See you on the inside! Read the full offer on our blog, online here: https://www.endurancenation.us/promotion/moms-train-free-all-of-may-2021/

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Patrick introduces the "Brand of the Month" category with David Hellard from CaffeineBullet.com. An accomplished runner of all distances with an even more impressive sense of humor, David took time away from his podcast Bad Boy Running here and CaffeineBullet.com here to share a bit on his journey and lessons learned as an athlete and business owner. If you want bonus research points, you can watch his video here. Key Talking Points: Surviving Marathon du Sables Why Beer Mile training was the perfect diversion When & why you should "challenge" your stomach in training to prepare for a race The double-edged sword that is caffeine and how to consider using it 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 much more! Newsletter Get regular updates and articles that will make you a smarter and faster athlete! Sign Up Here Sponsor 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 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 About Us 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 to stay on top of all things endurance. If you're ready to get started create your Membership at EnduranceNation.us/join - we have a 30-day money back guarantee if you aren't satisfied! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach Patrick turns to the middle distance race of Triathlon. The 70.3 distance often gets disrespected because athletes are either training for an Iron Man and have a bigger mindset or they are just bumping up from the short course racing and assume they've got it all figured out. 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 much more! Newsletter Get regular updates and articles that will make you a smarter and faster athlete! Sign Up Here Sponsor 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 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 About Us 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 to stay on top of all things endurance. If you're ready to get started create your Membership at EnduranceNation.us/join - we have a 30-day money back guarantee if you aren't satisfied! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

This week Coach Patrick Breaks down the process of what it means to optimize a week of training for an athlete. There are four different considerations that we optimize for inside Endurance Nation, and step number one is making sure that the athlete is clear on what it is they are truly optimizing. Key Talking Points: The Quadrant of Optimization Why the Week is the Most Important Building Block of Your Training 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 much more! Newsletter Get regular updates and articles that will make you a smarter and faster athlete! Sign Up Here Sponsor 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 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 About Us 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 to stay on top of all things endurance. If you're ready to get started create your Membership at EnduranceNation.us/join - we have a 30-day money back guarantee if you aren't satisfied! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. We hope you enjoy this short but sweet podcast with Daria Matthews. She is a phenomenal athlete despite her self-deprecating demeanor. When she's not crushing all of us on the Team Strava she's juggling the demands of work and home life. In this episode, Daria talks about the importance of having a challenge early in the season to keep her motivated and test her limits. Key Talking Points: - Early season challenges are 80% mental. - Getting started is the hardest part. - Use visualization as a key to unlock superpowers! 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 much more! Newsletter Get regular updates and articles that will make you a smarter and faster athlete! Sign Up Here Sponsor 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 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 About Us 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 to stay on top of all things endurance. If you're ready to get started create your Membership at EnduranceNation.us/join - we have a 30-day money back guarantee if you aren't satisfied! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P issues another PSA on planning early-season volume for the 2021 season, dishes on ENVEREST, and teases our newest epic cycling adventure #ride2rise200 Key Talking Points: Plan a camp / event ASAP!! Virtual Everesting requires lots and lots of carbohydrates! New mid-Atlantic region cycling adventure planned for early June, launches late March! 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 much more! Newsletter Get regular updates and articles that will make you a smarter and faster athlete! Sign Up Here Sponsor 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 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 About Us 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 to stay on top of all things endurance. If you're ready to get started create your Membership at EnduranceNation.us/join - we have a 30-day money back guarantee if you aren't satisfied! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P Interviews long-time member Gordon Cherwoniak from Saskatchewan CA about his 2021 master plan and the role that challenges play in his fitness. Key Talking Points: Enrolling in the ENVEREST Challenge for free: www.endurancenation.us/enverest The mental and physical benefits of early season volume. Being able to learn from your mistakes to stay on track. Gaining control of your season as an independent athlete. 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 much more! Newsletter Get regular updates and articles that will make you a smarter and faster athlete! Sign Up Here Sponsor 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 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 About Us 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 to stay on top of all things endurance. If you're ready to get started create your Membership at EnduranceNation.us/join - we have a 30-day money back guarantee if you aren't satisfied! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

This challenge is for cyclists who are physically and mentally tough, excel in the face of challenges, abide by the rules of the road, and can ride 200 miles self-supported with over 21,000 feet of climbing in two days at an average pace of 16 mph or faster. The Phoenix Challenge is not for novice cyclists. If this sounds like you, then head over to request an early invitation: https://www.mile18inc.com/phoenix-challenge-ride/

Our sports are easily turned into formulas and data, which takes what makes our sports so special and...kinda...ruins it. Use the opportunity you have this season to tap into what you love about being an athlete. Join Coach Patrick for a pre-weekend session about your training, specifically levering your passion for your sport to get gains. 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 much more! Newsletter Get regular updates and articles that will make you a smarter and faster athlete! Sign Up Here Sponsor 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 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 About Us 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 to stay on top of all things endurance. If you're ready to get started create your Membership at EnduranceNation.us/join - we have a 30-day money back guarantee if you aren't satisfied! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P discusses the end to this unique program that helped front-line responders. 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 much more! Newsletter Get regular updates and articles that will make you a smarter and faster athlete! Sign Up Here Sponsor 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 Audible eBook Trial: Make the most of your drive time or downtime with business, learning, or entertaining books (that you'd otherwise NEVER read): www.endurancenation.us/audible About Us 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 to stay on top of all things endurance. If you're ready to get started create your Membership at EnduranceNation.us/join - we have a 30-day money-back guarantee if you aren't satisfied! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P sits down with Eric Kenny from EK Endurance Coaching (http://ekendurancecoaching.com/). The topic is Swimming and Minimum Effective Dose...what to consider when constructing a season. As a baseline, know that Eric advocates for swimming 2x a week, year-round. Key Talking Points: Make small gains all the time. Swimming is skill-based, so continuous application of those skill matter. Choose a coached session (masters) so you have feedback from the deck. Swim warm-ups are critical for improved overall training, as they help set up your stroke and prepare for a better workout. Since we swim in a closed atmosphere, it's the perfect "inclement weather" alternate activity to replace a run or bike. 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 much more! Newsletter Get regular updates and articles that will make you a smarter and faster athlete! Sign Up Here Sponsor 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 Audible eBook Trial: Make the most of your drive time or downtime with business, learning, or entertaining books (that you'd otherwise NEVER read): www.endurancenation.us/audible About Us 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 to stay on top of all things endurance. If you're ready to get started create your Membership at EnduranceNation.us/join - we have a 30-day money-back guarantee if you aren't satisfied! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

Join Coach Patrick for another installment of our weekly Friday 15 minutes with a Coach. In this episode, Patrick outlines the importance of using current testing data to drive training decisions. From avoiding fatigue to improving progressive overload, there are many reasons why you need to stare the monster of testing right in the eyes and get it done. Test on! 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 much more! Newsletter Get regular updates and articles that will make you a smarter and faster athlete! Sign Up Here Sponsor 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 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 About Us 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 to stay on top of all things endurance. If you're ready to get started create your Membership at EnduranceNation.us/join - we have a 30-day money back guarantee if you aren't satisfied! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P interviews Team Endurance Nation member Sabra Gonzalez on her first Ultra (Pine Mountain Ultra). You can get more UltraRun information from Endurance Nation online here: www.endurancenation.us/ultrarun Key Talking Points: Key Learning: There is an Ultra running technique...downhill smaller steps....uphill running controlling effort / heart rate while maintaining speed. Ultra Run Nutrition was different than triathlons. Sabra ate more real food than gels/bars/etc; baked potato in little bites; liquid nutrition for calories and sodium. Even potato chips (salty). Key Equipment: A Nathan hydration vest Training Challenges: Low points were many, but in retrospect they were milestones on the journey. The back to back weekends were the confidence builders. Recovery Tips: Recovery boots, epsom salt bath and foam rolling. Mantra: PROVE IT 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 much more! Newsletter Get regular updates and articles that will make you a smarter and faster athlete! Sign Up Here Sponsor 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 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 About Us 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 to stay on top of all things endurance. If you're ready to get started create your Membership at EnduranceNation.us/join - we have a 30-day money back guarantee if you aren't satisfied! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P covers three ways to build a plan for your next self-directed challenge. Key Talking Points: Set the Duration and Location Remove Negative Incentives Create The Narrative 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 much more! Newsletter Get regular updates and articles that will make you a smarter and faster athlete! Sign Up Here Sponsor 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 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 About Us 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 to stay on top of all things endurance. If you're ready to get started create your Membership at EnduranceNation.us/join - we have a 30-day money back guarantee if you aren't satisfied! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

Join Coach Patrick for a pre-weekend session about your training. Learn how to define volume targets by event and fitness. Patrick discusses relevant targets for UltraRunning and 70.3 Triathlon. 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 much more! Newsletter Get regular updates and articles that will make you a smarter and faster athlete! Sign Up Here Sponsor 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 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 About Us 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 to stay on top of all things endurance. If you're ready to get started create your Membership at EnduranceNation.us/join - we have a 30-day money back guarantee if you aren't satisfied! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another special Team Endurance Nation interview podcast with Gabe Peterson, one of our newest Community Moderators. Gabe has long since left the world of triathlon for more adventurous events. If it's epic, and there's a race nearby, Gabe has likely done it. From the Bear 100(22k vertical) to the Wasatch 100 (24k vertical) to the Leadville 100, Gabe has put himself through a ton of tight spots just to bring you some incredible advice and motivation. Key Talking Points: Build into ultra running with a progression: Marathon to 50k to 50 miler and then 100 miler. Ultra running has an incredible amount of technique involved; practice makes perfect! What makes a 100 mile run on a treadmill even possible. Key Tips for New UltraRunners: Always get the vertical in to match your race / event Trekking poles are key to help you stay on your feet and running by the end of a 100 miler. Descending is a critical skill that must be practiced. A strong mental game is key to deal with fatigue, lack of sleep, weather and other variables. Resources: Ultrasignup.com The John Muir Trail Fastpack in Under Six Days Anza-Borrego Traverse FKT 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 much more! Newsletter Get regular updates and articles that will make you a smarter and faster athlete! Sign Up Here Sponsor 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 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 About Us 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 to stay on top of all things endurance. If you're ready to get started create your Membership at EnduranceNation.us/join - we have a 30-day money back guarantee if you aren't satisfied! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

Join Coach Patrick to learn about setting training priorities by sport/goals/skill. There's the training that we want to do, and then there's the training that we need to do. Balancing the two is critical to being your best possible athletic self. Tune in every Friday at 12pm EDT for training guidance, tips and support on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/endurancenation 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 much more! Newsletter Get regular updates and articles that will make you a smarter and faster athlete! Sign Up Here Sponsor 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 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 About Us 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 to stay on top of all things endurance. If you're ready to get started create your Membership at EnduranceNation.us/join - we have a 30-day money back guarantee if you aren't satisfied! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another special interview podcast. This week Patrick interviews long-time Endurance Nation member Tim Cronk on his evolution from Ironman to Ultra Runner, and now to one of our Community Moderators (Ultra Chat, of course). Tune in to learn to "meet" Tim and learn the inner motivation that powers him through races that most of us wouldn't tackle on a turbocharged ATV. The craziest part? He's got practically zero ego. Even if you don't listen to a word he says, Tim's voice will just help you chill out. Tim shares out: The origins of Good Skill vs Good Luck as a Team Endurance Nation saying. The power of connecting exertion to your happy place vs a place of suffering. How to be adventurous yet keep that competitive fire burning. 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 much more! Newsletter Get regular updates and articles that will make you a smarter and faster athlete! Sign Up Here Sponsor 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 Audible eBook Trial: Make the most of your drive time or downtime with business, learning, or entertaining books (that you'd otherwise NEVER read): www.endurancenation.us/audible About Us 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 to stay on top of all things endurance. If you're ready to get started create your Membership at EnduranceNation.us/join - we have a 30-day money-back guarantee if you aren't satisfied! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

"Exercise without competition, without danger or purpose, didn't strengthen the body...it simply wore it out." ~ Norman Mailer The short term future of our collective endurance sports scene is looking pretty darn bleak. But we've got just what you need: a ridiculous set of challenges designed to build your fitness and push the limits of what you think is possible: The ENVEREST Challenge: www.endurancenation.us/enverest Three separate events running February, March and May of 2021. Each event has a training time / volume goal. There are different levels of completion. The degree of difficulty increases as you either opt into more "work," less time for the same "work," or an evil combination of them both. Along the way, you'll be training and completing alongside new friends and teammates. There's a community space and chat channel as well as "event time" live communication. We can't guarantee that your ENVEREST will be easy, but we can assure you that you won't be alone. Registration is FREE and open to anyone: www.endurancenation.us/enverest You can opt into a SWAG option, where you'll get some cool gear for $100 regardless of the challenges you do (one or all three); with a portion of proceeds going to the Challenged Athletes Foundation. You can order that SWAG through March 15, 2021 here: https://bit.ly/3oA1ksR If you have questions or comments, visit us at www.endurancenation.us and use the red chat icon at the bottom of any page to ask your questions. Thanks and hope you join us!

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) in this latest installment of our Fifteen Minutes with a Coach series. In this episode, Patrick discusses the significance of building habits to create change vs chasing outcomes. Skipping the process might speed up your result in the short term but will short change your overall development in the end. Key Talking Points: Speed to outcome isn't the optimal metric for sustainable change. Short cuts will ultimately short change you in the end. Example and discussion on body composition. 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 much more! Newsletter Get regular updates and articles that will make you a smarter and faster athlete! Sign Up Here Sponsor 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 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 About Us 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 to stay on top of all things endurance. If you're ready to get started create your Membership at EnduranceNation.us/join - we have a 30-day money back guarantee if you aren't satisfied! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Scott Giljum is our guest in the Team Interview Series. Scott joined the team in late 2012 after completing Ironman Louisville. He attended a pre-race talk, led by Coach Patrick on the Four Keys of Race Execution. Scott went on to set PRs at his next three IM Races. A brief foray into ultra running aggravated longstanding rugby issues, and Scott endured a few surgeries before pivoting to Gravel racing and two-wheeled adventures. Scott has taking on a leadership role inside the Team by leading multiple rides on Zwift, both events and team races. He also became a Wicked Smart Member this year, nominated and selected by his teammates. In this conversation, we talk about the transition across the lifespan of a sport and to a new sport, including: Building an engine and performance expectations Walking the path of transition from sport to sport The change in strategy in different types of events. We also cover some of the industry changes during Covid, including racing being about more than a medal — it's the shared experience. 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 much more! Newsletter Get regular updates and articles that will make you a smarter and faster athlete! Sign Up Here Sponsor 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 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 About Us 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 to stay on top of all things endurance. If you're ready to get started create your Membership at EnduranceNation.us/join - we have a 30-day money back guarantee if you aren't satisfied! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

Wednesday 1/20 at 8pm, Coach Patrick will be hosting a Season Planning RoundTable with a small group of athletes. During the webinar, you'll be able to discuss your season and Patrick will outline a progression to help you achieve your goals. If you're interested, RSVP online for access: www.endurancenation.us/live Hope you can make it! - Team Endurance Nation

Join Coach Patrick Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for this overview of the most important habit you can add to your schedule this year. While the end of the calendar year is the "socially excepted time" for reflection, adding a regular reflection into your weekly routine will enable you to fast track your improvement and become a better athlete. Key Talking Points: Compounding value of a review process How reviewing backward helps you plan forward 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 much more! Newsletter Get regular updates and articles that will make you a smarter and faster athlete! Sign Up Here Sponsor 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 Audible eBook Trial: Make the most of your drive time or downtime with business, learning, or entertaining books (that you'd otherwise NEVER read): www.endurancenation.us/audible About Us 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 to stay on top of all things endurance. If you're ready to get started create your Membership at EnduranceNation.us/join - we have a 30-day money-back guarantee if you aren't satisfied! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach Patrick interviews Endurance Nation member Brad Cline on his strategic body composition approach at the start of the season. Over the course of 14 weeks, Brad lost 28lbs through a combination of Low Carb nutrition and a "relaxed" approach to Intermittent Fasting. While there is no "one size fits all" approach to body composition, Brad's work stood out for a few key reasons: Prioritizing body comp early in the season (Winter) vs Later as outline in our Lesson on Body Composition. Reduction in almost all training intensity (consistency remained) to make fasted workouts possible. Using (recent) personal best body comp targets as the goal vs imaginary targets. Tracked calories for awareness and timing using the My Fitness Pal app. Modified quality of post-workout meals to aid in his goals, specifically targeting Fat Macros Resources: Intermittent fasting info Low Carb/Met Flex diet My Fitness Pal MCT Oil / Powder: Medium Chain Triglycerides 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 much more! Newsletter Get regular updates and articles that will make you a smarter and faster athlete! Sign Up Here Sponsor 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 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 About Us 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 to stay on top of all things endurance. If you're ready to get started create your Membership at EnduranceNation.us/join - we have a 30-day money back guarantee if you aren't satisfied! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!