Endurance Nation Triathlon Podcast

Coach Patrick explains how intermittent speedwork can be exactly the right does of training, adventure, and fun. Most athletes overestimate the amount of speed work their bodies can handle, and underestimate the time required between these high-quality sessions.  Solve this problem by using races to “time box” the amount of work to fit your goals for each phase of your season.  Key talking points include:  Define the Event: Fun, Short, and Safe The Warm-Up: Shorter = More Work The Pacing: Get up to Speed & Sustain the Work The Reward: Post Event Celebration & Lessons Learned

 Coach Patrick discusses the importance of managing the hydration transition from Winter training to Outdoor training in the Spring. There's precious little overlap between the two, and even a small misstep can have long-term consequences for your ongoing training. Follow the steps outlined in this episode to make sure that you are aware of your hydration needs. Use it as a baseline for creating a successful outdoor spring training season!

The Catch: The Unscheduled Athlete Gets No Training Time In this week’s episode, Coach Patrick breaks down how you can apply your workout mindset to work itself. The goal here is to great optimized blocks for productivity, and allow for areas of recovery. It’s not all about the time you spend at work, but what you do with that time!

"All Work No Play Is A Rough Road" Tune in to learn how you can structure a successful season by scheduling an end-of-season event. The more fun, the more epic, the more "team oriented" - the better!  The critical four steps of this process are:  - Nail the logistics first to set up the macro resources.  - Toggle current training to reflect that bigger goal.  - Assess and Adjust on a Monthly Timeline - Be ready to make a final push.

Join Coach Patrick to learn how we recommend adjusting you plan to overcome early setbacks.    - The Return from Injury: You are rested, but healing and building trust. - Phased Training Load: Goal is to move from active, to relevant, to specific.  - The Return from Illness: You are rested but cardivascularly starting over.  - Phased Training Time: Goal is to move from daily stress to activity-based stress to training.  - The Return from Travel: You are healthy, but have lost some fitness.  - Rebuilding Your Aerobic Base: Goal is to use aerobic volume to reboost your training levels and accelerate your return to training.    Get the podcast version online here: https://www.endurancenation.us/podcasts

Join Coach Patrick to learn how we recommend that you work to Overcome Early Season Challenges. Key points include:    - Are the “Wrong”s All Gone? - Weekend Work Plan - Adjust Goals Sequentially - Race to Fitness   Get the podcast version online here: https://www.endurancenation.us/podcasts    

Coach Patrick is joined by Endurance Nation athlete Jonathan Benson to talk about the role of testing inside Endurance Nation. Depending on the time of season and your goals for the year, the importance of testing will vary. Tune in to learn the best way forward to maximize your training.

Coach Patrick covers the fundamental changes in our updated training plans. Learn what's new for the season, and gain a better understanding of how Endurance Nation empowers age group athletes to be their personal best.

This week Coach Patrick discusses how to increase the quality of your training without simply adding a higher level of intensity to the equation. Talking points include:    - Increase Workload @ Same Intensity - Hill Work - Increased Workload with Proximity  - Increased Workload with Descending Work

Coach Patrick deconstructs the power of using goals to achieve your desired race day performance. Instead of using binary tools like benchmarks that often lead to negative thinking, it is possible to use goals to build a positive experience that also results in your desired outcome. Here are the talking points:  Vision > Goals > Staged Goals Vision of Your Performance Why Goals vs Benchmarks Why Staged Goals vs Open Goals?

 Coach Patrick outlines the importance of getting started early in your season. it's not just a fad; some of the best athletes in the world begin their year in January to capture three critical elements that can benefit you as well. Momentum, social connection, and eliminating friction are all covered in this episode. Learn more at www.endurancenation.us/unlock

Coach Patrick reviews the importance of well-fueled workouts as it relates to your total health and wellness. Yes, even winter workouts are a good time to develop your overall ability to train and recover properly. Talking points include:  Building Long Term Healthy Habits The More Work, the More Important Fuel Becomes Optimize Nutrition Outside of Workouts First Workout Nutrition Portion Sizes Change, Quality Remains Bonus: Recovery Fuel

Coach Patrick explains the benefits associated with a divided training week during the winter, revealing one of our key OutSeason training secret! Key talking points include:    A Week of Quality - the 3:2 Golden Ratio Value of Compounding Time: 14 weeks @ 2 Days = 1 month!! Opt for Recovery First - Includes Sleep Target Critical Success Factor Option 1 = Functional Strength Option 2 = Flexibility Option 3 = Swimming

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

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

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

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

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

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

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