Endurance Nation Podcast

Tune in as Tim Cronk and Peter Noyes take us through their race experience at the Cocodona 250. One of the most epic run events on the US ultra calendar, this one put took of our guests to the very edge of their personal limits. Learn about the mindset, training and gear in this wide-ranging interview! 

Last Minute Training Up Six Week Program Equipment Choices High-quality machine that’s adjustable Powermeter or Heart Rate Monitor Ride Pacing Warm-Up for 30 minutes, every day. Longer as tired.  Set Caps for Effort.  Stops are Your Friend.    Ride Nutrition Hydration Matters; You Must Be Peeing every 2-3 hours.  Consistent Calorie Consumption Take Advantage of Breaks   Ride Recovery 1: Post Ride Protein Shower + Legs Up Hydration   Ride Recovery 2: Between Rides Solid Dinner Choices with Carbs - Pasta, Bread, Potatoes, etc.  Limit alcohol Post Dinner Walk to Get Loose

Coach Patrick covers one of the most challenging aspects of being an endurance athlete managing fatigue. Mid-season fatigue is unique in that it can hide easily behind important workouts and race preparation. We often dismiss being tired mid-season as this is simply part of "achieving our goals." over time, even small amounts of fatigue can snowball into larger problems if you're not careful. Tune in to learn how you can stay on top of managing this important trend.

Coach Patrick helps you to create a clear review of your performance for near-term gains in your season. Don’t “throw away” any of the early events; even if you didn’t nail the taper or show up 100% prepared. There are always good lessons learned that can help you improve your execution and preparation over the course of the season.  Talking points include:  Race Type & Conditions Equipment Evaluation Fitness Evaluation Strategy Evalulation Reminder to Review Before the Next Race!

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