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The Race Season Has Officially Arrived — Are You Ready to Execute?

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Coach Patrick here, checking in with a big message as we roll into May: race season is officially ON. Whether you’re deep into your build for a summer Ironman or just toeing the line for the first time this year, the shift is real. You can feel it. Workouts are getting longer. The sun’s out.…

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Why Mental Preparation Is the Missing Link in Your Race Plan

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When most athletes think about race prep, their focus locks in on the usual suspects: training volume, equipment, travel logistics, and nutrition. These are the tangible, measurable elements—the ones you can upload to your training platform or check off on a packing list. But there’s one critical piece that rarely gets the attention it deserves:…

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Racing Into May: Community Wins, Race Kits, and What’s Next for Endurance Nation

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As we wrap up April and step into May, the energy inside Endurance Nation is palpable. It’s race season, the gear is landing, and our athletes are making serious moves on the course—and in their preparation. Race Kits Arriving Early? You Bet. First things first: if you ordered your Endurance Nation gear, great news—it’s arriving…

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Spring Classics 2025: Beyond the Cobbles

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There’s something magnetic about Europe in the spring. Maybe it’s the legendary climbs and ancient roads, the intoxicating blend of grit and grandeur. Maybe it’s the echo of generations of cyclists who’ve bled and battled their way across cobbled lanes and brutal gradients. Whatever it is, we went looking for it on the border between…

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April Updates from Coach Patrick: From Belgian Cobbles to Texas Start Lines

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Coach Patrick here with your latest update as we roll through April. This edition comes to you fresh off a whirlwind trip to Europe, just in time for the Easter holiday and with Ironman season fully underway. If your spring calendar looks anything like mine—jam-packed with racing, training, and a few surprise curveballs—you’re in good…

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Lessons from the Cobbles: What a 100-Mile Ride in Belgium Can Teach Us About Early Season Endurance

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Coach Patrick here, checking in from the legendary Belgium Spring Classics camp where I just wrapped up a wild ride at the Flanders Sportive—100 miles, 6 hours in the saddle, and over 400 TSS. Let me just say: the cobbles don’t care if you’ve trained or not. They’ll find your weaknesses and shake them loose.…

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Ride Report: Tour of Flanders Sportive – 158km April

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Gravel bikes for the Tour de Flanders was the big game changer…we had a blast out there today.

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Early Season Fatigue: Why It Should Worry You and How to Tackle It

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When you hear “early season fatigue,” do you think it’s just a slight dip in energy that comes with the territory? It might feel like something you can push through, but this seemingly innocent fatigue could be a warning sign that threatens both your immediate training progress and your long-term race season. Whether you’re an…

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You’re Not Late—You’re Just Getting Started

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Let’s start with the obvious: last week’s video was a bit of a trainwreck. I recorded it mid-drive, probably making half of you seasick and the other half question my decision-making. That one’s on me. This week, we’re back on solid ground—literally and figuratively—with a message that really hits home for a lot of athletes:…

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How to Start Your Season Without Starting a Disaster

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Every year, right around the time spring starts whispering that maybe—just maybe—the season is about to change, endurance athletes start to wake up. It’s almost April. The sun’s sticking around a bit longer, the trails aren’t frozen anymore, and you’ve spotted someone running in shorts and thought, “Maybe it’s time I lace up too.” If…

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