Episode 114: Training Focus Areas for 2026

In this week’s episode, we outline our key 2026 training focus areas and what we’re prioritizing as we quietly build the foundation for the year ahead. We kick things off with some extended reflections on process goals: why they outperform outcome goals, how they boost self-efficacy, and how focusing on controllable actions can unlock long-term progress. From there, we share our his 2026 coaching and training priorities, including developing local muscular endurance, emphasizing sub-threshold aerobic work, using the bike trainer more intentionally, integrating respiratory training,  sharpening fueling and hydration strategies to support both performance and recovery, proactively building out your performance bubble, and season planning across a multi-year time horizon. If you’re heading into 2026 with big ambitions, limited time, and a desire to train smart, give this episode a listen!

To view extended show notes for this episode, visit: theendurancedrive.com/podcast 

To share feedback or ask questions to be featured on a future episode, please use ⁠this form⁠ or email: Katie@TheEnduranceDrive.com.