Endurance Nation Podcast

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

Coach Patrick reviews the importance of well-fueled workouts as it relates to your total health and wellness. Yes, even winter workouts are a good time to develop your overall ability to train and recover properly. Talking points include:  Building Long Term Healthy Habits The More Work, the More Important Fuel Becomes Optimize Nutrition Outside of Workouts First Workout Nutrition Portion Sizes Change, Quality Remains Bonus: Recovery Fuel

Coach Patrick explains the benefits associated with a divided training week during the winter, revealing one of our key OutSeason training secret! Key talking points include:    A Week of Quality - the 3:2 Golden Ratio Value of Compounding Time: 14 weeks @ 2 Days = 1 month!! Opt for Recovery First - Includes Sleep Target Critical Success Factor Option 1 = Functional Strength Option 2 = Flexibility Option 3 = Swimming

Coach Patrick breaks down how you can avoid social disasters, lost training, and tons of unnecessary stress by planning ahead for training during the holidays. Talking points include:    - The Problems - Big Picture - Pre-Emptive Nutrition - Key Workout Windows

Losing a whole week of training in the winter can be a real psychological blow. Two steps forward and one step back, they say, but it doesn’t feel like dancing -- it feels like losing! This is what Endurance Nation holds a fun annual “end of the year” 7-day run challenge you can do to stay fit and sane over the holidays. Talking points include: Focus on What You Can Control Reward is Frequency, Not Injury The Bridge - Maintain Momentum Re-Enter Slowly to the Regularly Scheduled Program Justify New a Shoe Purchase? 🤣

Join Coach Patrick to learn how incorporating fun runs into your training can help you build fitness and enjoy the process this Fall! Talking points include:  - Running Consistency - Intermittent Speed - Connection to Hard Work - Social is Fun! - Adjusting Your Typical Week (In and Out)