Podcast

Design Your Perfect Race Season with Expert Strategies from Coach Patrick

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Are you ready to transform your race season planning with expert guidance? Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation is here to shake up your approach, urging you to think beyond standard training and nutrition. As the year winds down, November emerges as the pivotal moment for endurance athletes to lay the foundation for a winning season.…

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Transform Your Off-Season: Master High-Intensity Training with Coach Patrick

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Is it time to rethink your off-season training strategy? Discover how our Outseason Training Program defies the conventional approach of low-intensity, high-volume workouts by focusing on high-intensity sessions that build critical fitness and mental toughness. Led by Coach Patrick, we explore the transformative power of shorter, more intense workouts and the crucial role of rest…

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Winter Fueling Secrets: How Endurance Athletes Can Stay Strong & Race-Ready Through the Off-Season

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Join me as I sit down with Kami Banks, endurance athlete, nutrition coach, and founder of The Fueled Life, to explore effective strategies for mastering off-season nutrition. Kami shares her insights on how athletes can make small, smart changes that fuel performance and maintain optimal body composition year-round. Learn to enjoy seasonal treats, tackle cravings,…

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Overcoming Adversity: Stories of Resilience and Racing Spirit

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In this episode, Coach Patrick welcomes Greg Palmer, a seasoned triathlete and frequent guest, to discuss his incredible journey back from a double pelvic fracture. From the painful setbacks of a snapped pelvis and a crash that left him with stitches and road rash, to reclaiming his form and finishing the season on a high,…

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Breaking Performance Plateaus: Unlocking Endurance Gains with “Fast Before Far” in Winter Training

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What if your off-season could be the most transformative season of your training year? Join me, Coach Patrick at Endurance Nation, as we unravel the groundbreaking “fast before far” training methodology tailored for endurance athletes gearing up for the 2025 season. Embrace the winter months as a golden opportunity to break free from old habits…

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The OutSeason Program is Live

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What if the quiet winter months could be your secret weapon for endurance success? Welcome to Dirt Station with Coach Patrick, where we uncover the transformative power of the Endurance Nation’s out-season program. This episode takes you behind the scenes of our game-changing 14-week program, launching November 4th, designed to turn the often overlooked winter…

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Winter Training is a Cheat Code

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Ever thought winter training could be your secret weapon for endurance sports? Coach Patrick is here to prove it! This episode transforms the mundane into the magical by uncovering why the colder months are the perfect time to solidify your fitness foundation. Coach Patrick breaks down the logistical and seasonal challenges that athletes face, and…

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Season Planning as a Competitive Advantage

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Transform your athletic training with insights that prioritize simplicity and consistency over the overwhelming noise of data. Experience firsthand the journey of an Ironman competitor who, guided by a high-profile coach, achieved personal bests through a straightforward training approach. This episode shares valuable lessons on how thoughtful coaching can cut through the clutter of wearable…

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The Hardest MTB Race in the World: John Withrow Gets It Done

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Special guest John Withrow returns to recount his grueling adventure at the Margie Gessick race—a notorious 110-mile mountain biking marathon with a staggering 70% Did Not Finish rate. Known for its rocky and root-filled trails in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, this race demanded intense physical and mental endurance. John opens up about the unique challenges he…

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