Endurance Nation Podcast

 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