Endurance Nation Podcast

Apr 02 2025 971 ep. 26 mins 90

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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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Conquering Early Season Fatigue: Strategies for Sustaining Peak Performance with Coach Patrick

Apr 02 2025 10 mins

Uncover the hidden peril of early season fatigue and learn the strategies to tackle it head-on with Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation. This episode offers an eye-opening exploration into the common oversight athletes face, which can quietly destroy their training momentum and compromise late-season performance. Whether you're an early bird hitting the training ground or a late st

Training Smarter: Coach Patrick's Guide to a Successful Start of the Season

Mar 29 2025 15 mins

What if you could transform your training routine by simply training smarter, not harder? Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation, with over two decades of experience, guides us through the start of the training season with a strategic approach that promises to elevate your fitness journey. As the weather warms up, many athletes are eager to hit the ground running, but Coach Patrick ad

Fueling Success - The Key to Triathlon Victory

Mar 19 2025 17 mins

Unlock the secrets of race nutrition with Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation, and elevate your race performance to new heights. This episode promises to transform your understanding of nutrition as the essential "fourth discipline" in triathlons, alongside swimming, biking, and running. Discover how to craft a nutrition strategy tailored to your unique needs, incorporating methods

Master Early-Season Race Preparation with Coach Patrick: Strategies for Peak Performance

Mar 13 2025 13 mins

What if you could master the art of early-season race preparation and avoid the pitfalls of accumulated fatigue? Join me, Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation, as I unveil the secrets to optimizing your training for those crucial early races. With over 20 years of experience coaching more than 10,000 athletes, I’m here to challenge the conventional approach to training. Discover h

Unlocking Early-Season Success in Endurance Sports with Coach Patrick

Mar 06 2025 13 mins

How can early season training shape your endurance performance for the entire year? Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation joins us to share his wisdom on mastering the early stages of your training calendar. Known for his rich experience in endurance sports, Patrick sheds light on why early season results aren't the ultimate measure of your abilities. He advocates for using early sea

Fueling Endurance: Strategies for Success

Feb 20 2025 13 mins

Ever wondered if you're sabotaging your endurance performance with your nutrition choices? Uncover the pivotal role that strategic fueling plays in excelling at hardcore endurance events like iron distance triathlons and ultra-distance races. We navigate through the extremes of indulgent "train to eat" habits and overly restrictive diets, ultimately advocating for a balanced approa

Revolutionize Your Endurance Training: The Power of Strategic Training Camps with Patrick McCrann

Feb 13 2025 14 mins

Are you letting your race budget hold you back from achieving your peak performance? Join me, Patrick McCrann, head coach at Endurance Nation, as I share how training camps can be your secret weapon for endurance success. Discover how I managed to balance family life, work-from-home responsibilities, and training by strategically incorporating high-volume training camps into my rou

Mastering Functional Testing for Early Season Success with Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation

Feb 08 2025 10 mins

What if the secret to unlocking your best race performance lies not in the miles you rack up, but in the tests you undertake early in the season? Join me, Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation, as we flip the script on traditional training and spotlight the often-overlooked power of functional testing. Forget the endless chatter about race logistics and future goals; let's talk about

Kickstart Your 2025 Training Season: Overcoming Winter Challenges with Coach Patrick

Jan 29 2025 10 mins

Join me, Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation, as we embark on our first monthly check-in of 2025, marking the end of January and an astonishing 1/12th of the year already behind us. In this episode, we discuss the critical importance of beginning your training early, especially if you’re aiming for races in the upcoming months. We offer insights into how to jump-start your year i

Revolutionize Your Endurance Training with Intermittent Volume Strategies

Jan 23 2025 17 mins

Can age group athletes really train like the pros without burning out? Join me, Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation, as we challenge conventional high-volume training methods and introduce intermittent volume strategies specifically designed for non-professional endurance athletes. Discover how balancing intensity with smart planning can lead to sustainable progress, race readiness