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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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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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New Kits, Early Rides & Essential Race Prep: Inside the Latest Team Update

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Coach Patrick here, checking in with a fresh update from the road—literally. With the race season inching closer and many of you starting to shift from OutSeason work to outdoor sessions, there’s a lot to cover: new gear, early outdoor rides, and the essential reminder about dialing in your race-day nutrition before it’s too late.…

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Mastering Race Day Nutrition: The Key to Endurance Success

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Proper nutrition can be the deciding factor between a strong race finish and hitting the wall. Whether you’re training for an early-season Ironman or dialing in your fueling strategy for shorter events, getting your race-day nutrition right is essential. This week at Endurance Nation, we’re diving deep into the principles of race nutrition, breaking it…

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March Check-In: Gearing Up for Race Season

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March has arrived, bringing unpredictable weather and the first signs of race season. Whether you’re deep in training or just getting back into the rhythm, now is the time to fine-tune your preparation, adjust for early-season conditions, and lock in key race strategies. The Early-Season Race Advantage Athletes tackling early-season races have a unique challenge.…

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Spring is Coming: Time to Get Serious About Execution

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Spring may still feel like a distant dream for those of us on the East Coast, but across the endurance world, the seasons are changing, and athletes are gearing up for big races ahead. Whether it’s gravel rides, ultra marathons, or early-season triathlons, the action is heating up. Now is the perfect time to focus…

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Training Smart: The Power of Rest, Early Season Prep & Big Plans Ahead

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Staying Healthy in a Tough Season It’s been a brutal season for colds, flu, and sinus infections, and I know many of you are feeling it. This past week, I’ve been battling one myself, living about six inches underground, just trying to breathe. If you’re sick, the best thing you can do is rest. Seriously—consider…

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Process Over Goals: The Key to Endurance Success

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As we move through February, the endurance racing season is quickly approaching. Athletes inside Endurance Nation are finding themselves at different points in their journey—some are just getting started, while others are deep in race preparation. Regardless of where you are in your training, one thing remains true: success is not about setting big goals.…

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The OutSeason is Over – Now What?

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Fourteen weeks of grit. Fourteen weeks of pushing limits. Fourteen weeks of showing up, even on the days you didn’t want to. If you just wrapped up your OutSeason, congratulations! Whether it was your first or your fifteenth, you’ve built a foundation that will fuel your season ahead. Now, the next step isn’t more training—it’s strategic recovery. Let’s talk…

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