

Endurance Nation Podcast
Endurance Nation
Official triathlon podcasts from the coaches at Endurance Nation; includes training and racing insights, gear overviews, training instructions, EN updates, and some random fun stuff too.
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May 16, 2019 • 21min
Rainy Run Relay Tips
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P breaks down how to successfully handle the logistics of a relay run in the rain. Epic runs are fun, but i you get them wrong...epically less so. Key Talking Points include: How to Keep Your Gear Dry Transition Key Points Nutrition Guidance Recommenced Recovery And more! Additional Links and Resources: A hat in the rain really helps, but if you wear one the headlamps won’t really work for you...consider a chest light: ALOVECO Outdoor Night Running Lights LED Chest Light Back Warning Light with Rechargeable Battery for Camping, Hiking, Running, Jogging, Outdoor Adventure https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078Y67SFL/ref=cm_sw_r_c… Also a running light matters, this would go ON TOP OF the chest light: Atlecko 360° Reflective LED Running, Cycling or Hiking Vest & Belt for Men, Women & Kids - Safe & Comfortable - Bright Lights for High Visibility, Excellent Battery Life - Perfect for Night & Morning https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018UMLQ6G/ref=cm_sw_r_c… Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast...find more online here. 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 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, or create a PlanEN membership at EnduranceNation.us/join if you are ready to get started! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

May 2, 2019 • 13min
Using Resting Heart Rate to your Advantage
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P holds a mini lesson on the value of Resting Heart Rate (RHR). You likely use some form of software to track your training, but few of us have a visceral connection to that data. Tracking your RHR is a chance to get a peek as to how your body is handling your training and the transition to more volume (or whatever your next phase might be). Learn more about how we train online here: www.endurancenation.us and create a free trial to get fit Endurance Nation style! Key Talking Points include: How to take your Resting Heart Rate When to check it to see the effect of your training load An anecdotal window of "what's ok" as you track this metric Additional Links and Resources: MidSeason Change To Heart Rate Training Endurance Nation podcast Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast...find more online here. 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 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, or create a FREE 30-day trial membership at EnduranceNation.us/join if you are ready to get started! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

Apr 30, 2019 • 17min
Running Intervals and Intervals with Power
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P talk intervals. Intervals are a critical part of building fitness into your season, but like any "training tool" you need to use them correctly for maximum benefit. Coach Patrick talks about when intervals matter the most, what types of intervals you should consider, the ideal interval progression and what running intervals with power will change how you run. Thanks to our partners at Stryd, Endurance Nation athletes have been running with power for almost two years now, and the results have been pretty amazing. If you are interested in learning more about Endurance Nation and how we train with power, please visit our blog: www.endurancenation.us/blog Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast...find more online here. 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 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, or create a FREE 30-day trial membership at EnduranceNation.us/join if you are ready to get started! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

Apr 23, 2019 • 54min
The Key To An Endurance Lifestyle
We all have that one unique story of how we started our endurance lifestyle journey. Very rarely do we come across someone who has started as young as EN Athlete Julia Herrmann. This week on the Endurance Nationpodcast, we dive into Julia's recent Boston Marathon race. Obviously, we also asked her about the road to get there, which started with an unlikely source. Topics Include: Training guidelines Run Durability How she took her previous fitness from Ironman and turned it into Marathon Training Marathon Training Program The Key to living a healthy endurance lifestyle How she chose which race to attempt a Boston Qualifying time The Training to get to Boston Boston Marathon breakdown of course, some shenanigans!

Apr 19, 2019 • 36min
Road to Boston Marathon Qualify
What does it look like to qualify for the Boston Marathon? Well, we highlight the retrospective journey often, with a lot of our athletes making the commitment along their endurance lifestyle adventures. However, we rarely showcase an athlete at the beginning of their quest, until today! Meet Colin Turner, new teammate to Endurance Nation who is no stranger to running but knew he needed that extra guidance to make the iconic race a reality. Join us on this week's podcast as we get to know Colin, his endurance background and the amazing revelation he has had in six short weeks on the team. Whether you are just starting out, or a total endurance veteran, we all can relate to his story and we know you will walk away empowered, excited and maybe with a new goal of your own to tackle. Key Topics Include: Run Durability Program The Importance of a community The vicious cycle most athletes get into when trying to come back and of course, some team shenanigans! Colin has set his eyes on qualifying for the Boston Marathon and we couldn't be more excited to be a part of this epic journey. Have a goal of your own? We are ready... are you?

Apr 18, 2019 • 25min
Training Camp & Training Load Management
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week you will learn about how to use a training camp to improve your overall fitness. Endurance training is all about managing the balance of work and fatigue to create adaptation. Walking this line safely is not an easy thing to do, but the Endurance Nation approach of a basic weekly schedule with strategic volume in a training weekend or camp is extremely effective. Learn the fundamentals of volume camps and how to make sure what you choose -- and when you choose to do it -- will be as impactful as possible. Key Talking Points include: Camp Goal Setting Focusing Your Camp Timing Your Camp Managing Your In-Camp Workload Additional Links and Resources: Mile 18 Camps Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast...find more online here. 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 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, or create a FREE 30-day trial membership at EnduranceNation.us/join if you are ready to get started! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

Apr 11, 2019 • 23min
Planning a Solo Camp Endeavor
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach Patrick covers how to best prepare for a solo training camp endeavor. Strategic volume is a critical component of the Endurance Nation training approach. In order to respect your daily schedule and also achieve your ambitious goals, we need to incorporate blocks of volume that will boost your fitness...tune in to find out the best way to do this on your own! Key Talking Points include: Safety Camp Goals Ease of Execution Food Gear Additional Links and Resources: Mile 18, Inc Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast...find more online here. 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 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, or create a FREE 30-day trial membership at EnduranceNation.us/join if you are ready to get started! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

Apr 4, 2019 • 39min
Unpacking Adventure: A Debrief with Paul Wood from Black Bear Adventures
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P interviews good friend and partner Paul Wood from Black Bear Adventures. Paul helps with our annual Blue Ridge Cycling Camp (so fun!) and has really made a difference. Paul's personal background as an athlete and service-oriented mindset really change how we as a Team approach "being epic" and we wanted to learn more. Key Talking Points include: How to make camps run smoothly; Most important piece of gear; The craziest group of campers he's ever worked with! Additional Links and Resources: Black Bear Adventures Blue Ridge Cycling Camp Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast...find more online here. 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 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, or create a FREE 30-day trial membership at EnduranceNation.us/join if you are ready to get started! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!

Mar 27, 2019 • 1h 11min
Endurance Coaching Process Behind The Scenes
Join Mariah and Coach Patrick as they peel back the coaching curtain and learn some of the key components to endurance coaching and the benefits of community coaching.

Mar 27, 2019 • 32min
Spring Transition Planning for Endurance Athletes
Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach Patrick reviews how best to handle the transition from Winter to Spring, from Indoors to (Sometimes) Outdoors training. There's no single "right way" to do this, but knowing the most common pitfalls can help set you free! Key Talking Points include: Updating Your Training Zones Nutrition Planning Rethinking Your Schedule Upgrading Your Gear Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast...find more online here. 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 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, or create a FREE 30-day trial membership at EnduranceNation.us/join if you are ready to get started! Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!