Endurance Nation Podcast

This week Coach Patrick welcomes special guest Jeremiah Bishop ( Instagram ) to discuss the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo happening September 26, 2001 [ bikereg ]. You'll not only hear about the course, you'll learn: - Why you should never leave your bike next to a Bud Light can - How to make a "Fondo Fizz" (I want one) - The right type of gear for the 110-mile Alpine Loop route Oh, and you'll have a bla...

Coach Patrick continues our exploration of Habits and Race Execution. Inspired by the Olympics, Patrick talks about Habits that can help you Pre-Race and within the Race as well. Topics covered include using your smartphone reminders as a checklist tool, music selection, race day mantras, default rules by race situation, and manipulating your mindset timeline within the race.

Coach Patrick shares out some of Team Endurance Nation's top transition tips. No matter what your ability is, we can all be faster on the logistical side of racing. This is free speed, and done right it can keep you on course and energized about your performance. Tune in to learn about ordering materials, offloading them, and the top-secret Endurance Nation "go" bag.

Coach Patrick breaks down the process of heat adaptation and the associated habits that can help you. Thanks to some insightful information from Dr. Stacy Sims ( online here ), we can talk specifics by gender. Learn how you can maximize the effects of your heat adaptation work.

Coach Patrick breaks down the value of off road running and why you should consider running off-road when it fits into your program - or at the end of the season. Here are the key talking points.  Running Fitness Building Blocks: Intensity vs Duration Value of Consistent, Easy Running Off-Road 3-Dimensional Running Pace Changes for Terrain Avoiding the Strava Segment Trap

Coach Patrick interviews long-time teammate, Nam Lam, on his first Kona Qualification at Ironman Coeur d'Alene. Conditions were brutally hot, but Nam used the fitness and confidence he built racing at IM Tulsa earlier in the year to run down the competition. Nam shares the challenges and strategies he used to stay on track over the pandemic. Tune in to laugh and be inspired! 

Coach Patrick covers some of the most effective ways to mitigate the costs associated with training in the heat - and still reap all of the benefits. If you have been struggling with the heat, see if any one of these five tips can make a difference for you! Train earlier in the day to avoid the peak temperature periods. Do so strategically to hopefully still be able to get enough sleep.  Reduce th...

In this brief in between episode, Coach Patrick discusses the value of organizing your races in small clusters for better outcomes. The more intentional you can be with the structure of your season, the better outcomes you can expect to earn.   Being able to use a single base training build-up repeatedly instead of having to repeat the cycle over and over again. Capturing rapid learning opportunit...

Coach Patrick reviews the progress of the Habit Project for athletes who have downloaded the free resource and are working to make improvements. Mid-season is a time for reflection and adjustment. In this talk Patrick discusses Unconscious and Conscious Habits, and how you can stack them to create sustainable, effective change. Learn more and get the free download here: https://www.endurancenation...

Mastering your performance in hot conditions usually takes a great deal of trial and error. It's hard to predict how your body will respond without actually putting your body to work in extreme conditions. All safety considerations aside, here are five different aspects of exercising in the heat that can help endurance athletes.    Being flexible with your nutrition to incorporate more fluids Havi...

Coach Patrick covers the logistics and key steps to planning an adventure with your bike while getting in some serious volume. Great adventures are built on the fundamentals of safety and fun. Key points covered include planning the route, accounting for rider safety, managing hydration and calorie needs, and a few bonus items. Don't head out for that next "big" ride without making sure you've tho...

Coach Patrick covers four key reasons why using a heart rate cap, or ceiling is a very effective way to minimize the effect of extreme heat on your race performance.  This process begins in training and then, with experience, transfers over to race day. Key reasons for a Heart Rate Cap include:  Avoiding spikes. Understanding the balance between Power and Pace versus Heart Rate. Preventing low poi...

At the end of every month, Coach Patrick discusses key questions that have been asked and/or covered inside Endurance Nation. Participants in the live call also have the opportunity to ask Coach Patrick their most burning (see what I did there?) questions. This month topics included:     Three tips to manage your heat training: pre-load hydration, better route planning (loops), and improved recove...

Coach Patrick kicks off with a story about the Boston Marathon. You know, the one where the BAA gave participants the opportunity to defer due to the projected extreme temperatures? You don't have to be like the obstinate competitors who forced their way through the first 13.1 miles in defiance of weather experts everywhere. Here are some options for you to find speed despite the conditions:    Yo...

Coach Patrick interviews Jon Thornham from FloCycles on the secret sauce that helps FLO make cyclists faster and passionate brand advocates. The equation is simple - help cyclists around the globe get faster without breaking the bank. The magic lies in the execution and work ethic that keep FLO in that sweet spot of quality and value.    Jon dishes on the origin of FLO, why they chose a Direct-to-...

In this update Coach Patrick Highlight the importance of avoiding the typical traps associated with followings and using data as a sole metric for performance. Endurance athletes build significant momentum by tracking training trends, the data alone doesn't capture the important elements required to be successful across a season or many seasons. Tune in to learn how you can continue to progress bu...

In this update Coach Patrick breaks down your next race into five specific chunks for better execution. Not only in the build up to the event, but execution across the event itself. Listeners Will learn the key areas we need to focus on, and can push away the rest of the noise that doesn't matter. If you want to dive more deeply, you should check out our Four Keys of Race Execution ( https://bit.l...

In this update Coach Patrick wraps up the Team performances for May (including Ironman Tulsa and Chattanooga 70.3) and discusses upcoming June events. The Phoenix Double Century Ride ( https://bit.ly/3yO5Cms ), our Gravel Camp ( https://bit.ly/3uEUdm1 ) and the brand new Race Execution Refresher course ( https://bit.ly/2SGzvow ).  Coaching advice focused on not checking out of 2021 just because yo...

Races are happening which means we are traveling again. You've likely not raced -- or traveled to a race - in over a year. That means there is bound to be some kind of stress! Coach Patrick covers five key travel habits to help athletes reduce stress and stay focused on what's important. You want to be on-site, ready to race. Getting from home to that state takes careful planning and a bit of luck...

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. Coach Patrick breaks down the cost of running too fast in your training. In terms of missed peak fitness, but also in terms of long-term development. The term Ballistic Load applies to the cost of running; and it increases as you run harder. Instead of trying to find a shortcut, use a well-thoug...

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for a special interview podcast. Our sponsors UCAN ( @genucan ) invited Dede Griesbauer stops by the pod to update all of us on the state of triathlon -- and the triathlon lifestyle. Three-time IM Champion and UltraMan world record holder, Dede also moonlights announcing Ironman® events both virtual and in the real world. With twi...

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another weekly endurance podcast. Coach Patrick breaks down the macro-level tactics for endurance runners to manage their speed training. Key Talking Points: There are significant consequences for a poor run speed training strategy: injury, burnout, fatigue, failure to peak...just to name a few. Elite runners dedicate 20% of t...

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P breaks clean eating down into four discrete steps to help you out. Key Talking Points: Define what clean eating means for you. Understanding the geographic locations where we are solving problems. Start with the lowest hanging fruit. Super important that you make sure your tr...

Coach Patrick introduces our May 2021 promotion for Mother's Day -- a full free month of coaching and community to jumpstart 2021. Learn more here. One day simply isn't enough for us endurance athletes...so we figured 30 days was waaaaay better!  In all seriousness, 2021 has been a year of giving back to the incredible people who have helped us all endure this pandemic. We started with our One-for...

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation ( www.endurancenation.us ) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Patrick introduces the "Brand of the Month" category with David Hellard from  CaffeineBullet.com . An accomplished runner of all distances with an even more impressive sense of humor, David took time away from his podcast Bad Boy Running  here  and  CaffeineBullet.com   here  to shar...