Endurance Nation Podcast

Getting to Kona is an incredible achievement. The last thing you want to do is completely ruin your experience on the Big Island by showing up not rested and ready. Here are our anti-vanilla insider tips for making this end-of-season taper your best one yet.      Setting an Experience Baseline Pile On the Open Water Swim Experience  Split that Long Run Swim + 70.3 Bricks All the Nutrition Timing   Watch the video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/8D-SeqntZ2Q

Racing or not racing, there is no better time for volume than the Fall. The weather takes a step back, the scenery is evolving, and your baseline fitness is 100% ready to build upon.     The Epic Hike Adventure Cycling Exploring the Trails Bonus: How to Focus for a Key Race   Watch the video on YouTube here:  https://youtu.be/TH5TSkKeDDE

How to make the most of your summer fitness as you head into the fall? Not how everyone would do it, but how we roll inside Endurance Nation. Our Anti-Vanilla approach will help you make the best next decision on your endurance journey.      The Volume vs Intensity Decision Capture Heat Lessons Learned Beach Body Status   Watch the video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/lp_upt5ERtQ

Are you just getting into ultra running?  Join Coach Patrick for a discussion on what to focus on in those early ultrarun days.   Pick a Friendly First Race Durability Before Race Training Consistency is Your Mantra Practice on Race-Like Terrain Run with Others to Learn Faster

Not all races go as planned. But like grandpa always said, “If life gives you crappy races, then go plan some revenge dammit!” Here’s how you can mke the most of a poor first go round.    Diagnose the Difficulty Use the Four Week Event Window  Recover Like a Pro (Skip if you didn’t race) Restart Like a Pro  Draft the Rock Solid Race Plan Execute with Confidence

Swimming in open water is different than swimming in a pool but with the right skills, you can crush your triathlon swim. Join Coach Patrick where he shares his open water swim tips for the somewhat experienced triathlete! Safety First: Location, Company, Visibility Body Positioning: Wetsuit vs Swimskin Upping the Cadence The Perfect Back Stroke Hack Your Directional Challenges Become a Close Swimmer

Do you ever sit down and evaluate your race performance? You can pull out a lot of great information if you know what to look for.Join Coach Patrick for a discussion on race recaping like a pro.   Pre-Race: Commit to All the Data Cross Check Your Plan: Yes v. No Identify the Line: When Things Got Real Reverse Engineer a Better Finish Exchange Experience for New Knowledge

Great tomorrows start today. Relying on luck isn't a strategy. Sometimes things work out, but more often than not they won't unless you've had some input on them. The athletes inside Endurance Nation have many different methodologies for making this possible.    Here are a few options for you to consider as you up your training game. The Calendar Knowing Priorities Style 1: The Sunday Nighter Style 2: The Afternooner Style 3: The Key Workouter  Watch the video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/bQpSQgC-xa8

It's generally accepted that humans can live for three days without water but they can go weeks without food. Not something that any of us ever want to test, but a good corollary to how we fuel our endurance events. The importance of hydration cannot be overstated. Most endurance athletes approach race day as a calorie problem, not a fluid problem. This approach is short-sighted given the importance of hydration, as it enables athletes to maintain desired levels of high athletic function.   Here’s a hydration primer:   The Basics [here] Source the right stuff (Carbs + Electrolytes) Conduct a Sweat Test Outline a Progression Warning Signs: Swollen finders, Dizziness, Lack of Sweat, Sloshy Stomach Watch the video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/g50vXgJVn0M