Endurance Nation Podcast

Putting together a season is no small task. Instead of starting with Races, start with your opportunities. Very few of us were born with the genetic infrastructure and independent wealth that allows for peak performance on demand. Recognizing this, let's start with the parameters that ensure you will be at your best.    In this manner, we can structure a progression that maintains your commitment to macro development while also preparing you for success for the races that you select.    Let’s get started!    Determine Your Target Event Types  Define Your Windows for Racing List Top 3 to 5 Performance Goals Specify Your Races Work Backwards to Today

Your first action at the start of each season should be to zoom out. It's tempting to be very specific when we create our plans. But specificity is not your friend at the beginning.   Instead, you should be in full on discovery mode. This is your chance to process your recent lessons learned in a way that shapes your next set of decisions. By connecting past and future at the moment of decision-making, you create the opportunity for continued progression.    Just as importantly, you leave the door open for serendipitous decision making. There will be outlying factors that will have a significant impact on your performance in the next season. They are simply not on your radar when we think of goals, but they are when we think about making changes to the status quo. That's what we're going to focus on today.    Perform an Equipment Review Scan Your Training Set Up Define One Degree Better  Specify One Change Per Month for Six Months

If it's not fun, why do it?    This framework has helped me make countless decisions as an athlete.  Yes, getting better requires work. But not all work has to feel like, well, work.    Just outside the boundaries of the sport you love, there are adventures that inspire the adventurous aspect of your personality. Putting bucket list events on the calendar provides motivation and a much-needed breather from the grind that can be every day training.    And not all bucket list events are created equal. Bigger isn't better. Harder isn't better. Friends, however, always make it more fun! Here’s how you can tap into the end-of-the-year mojo to make your upcoming season one that captures the imagination.    The Power of Adventure Choose Two Options Speak Your Challenge to Life Set a Go/No-Go Date to Commit Don’t Lose the Fun

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P discusses how to handle the new season; it's important to get organized and set ourselves up for success. This may involve decluttering our training spaces, setting goals and making a plan to achieve them, and making sure we have all the necessary equipment and resources. It's also a good idea to take some time to reflect on the previous season and identify any areas for improvement. By taking these steps, we can ensure that we are well-prepared to welcome the new season with a clear mind. Key Talking Points include: Mapping Out Your Year Connecting with Your Team Defining Critical Success Factors (or Rank)  Solving for the First Six Week Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast...find more online here. You can also read the complete blog post here: www.endurancenation.us/blog 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!   

Think about the people in your life who have always been there for you. These are the people who have helped you through thick and thin, and who you can always count on no matter what. Now, make a commitment to tell these people just how grateful you are for their support. - No Such Thing as a Solo Hero in any Story - Reflect on Your Support System - Write a Personal Note - Be There for Your Team

This is the insurance and laying the foundation in habits for the rest of the season - more and more important in masters athletes 40s, 50s, 60s. It is beneficial for all athletes in terms of frequency of practice and development of the ready-state. - Durability = Aerobic Consistency - Strength = Functional Circuit Work - Flexibility = Micro Sessions Across the Week

Nutrition is often the 3rd rail of sports. Emotional. Charged. Controversial. It is as necessary as it is complicated. There are apps, programs, and professionals. And then there is your reality. Work. Stress. Schedules. Workouts. We believe that you can make significant progress to achieve healthy body composition and see benefits by making a few simple daily choices. Here is our macro-level approach to supporting our athletes as they lay down this critical framework: - Step One: Set Your Intention & Define Your Mantra - Step Two: Identify 3 easy targets - Step Three: Create a Daily Plan - Step Four: Daily Focus Habit - Step Five: Define Your Flex Time

Nutrition is often the 3rd rail of sports. Emotional. Charged. Controversial. It is as necessary as it is complicated. There are apps, programs, and professionals. And then there is your reality. Work. Stress. Schedules. Workouts. We believe that you can make significant progress to achieve healthy body composition and see benefits by making a few simple daily choices. Here is our macro-level approach to supporting our athletes as they lay down this critical framework: - Step One: Set Your Intention & Define Your Mantra - Step Two: Identify 3 easy targets - Step Three: Create a Daily Plan - Step Four: Daily Focus Habit - Step Five: Define Your Flex Time

We call it Anti-Vanilla. No cookie-cutter training methodology. We have an athlete-first mindset. We don't just build training plans, we build training programs. We build a season that reflects what's best for our athletes, and it all starts with the OutSeason program in the winter. In this video Coach Patrick breaks down the three key principles of the OutSeason. Learn more and join the Team by midnight 10/31: https://www.endurancenation.us/newjoin

Getting to your race in one piece is no small feat. Don’t make the same mistakes that our Team has already solved!  You can’t anticipate all of the challenges, but you can make sure that you are 💯 squared away. Here    Confirm all the Lodging & Travel Build Equipment & Event Checklists Fill Out the Calendar Solve for the Fans Get Your Zen On Watch the video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/JmdF2hUZEx0