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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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Why Training Camps Are the Secret Weapon for Endurance Athletes

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If you’re serious about improving your race performance, it’s time to rethink your budget. Many athletes spend thousands of dollars each year on race entries, travel, and gear, yet show up to race day feeling underprepared. The real secret to long-term progress? Investing in training camps. The Hidden Costs of Race-Centric Training Endurance athletes often…

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Why Early-Season Testing Is the Secret to Your Best Race Year Yet

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The One Thing Most Athletes Ignore It’s early in the season, and everyone is buzzing about race plans, big goals, and training volume. There’s talk of new gear, epic workouts, and dream finish times. But there’s one conversation most athletes aren’t having—testing. That’s right. While race day might feel far away, functional testing is the key to unlocking your best season…

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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 DNF You Didn’t Even Know Was Coming [VT Overland Edition]

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What if a tiny oversight could cost you an entire race? Join us as we recount the ups and downs of the Vermont Overland race, a brutal 55-mile course with 7,500 feet of climbing. This episode is packed with personal stories and hard-earned lessons on the importance of meticulous race preparation. From my own frustrating…

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Mastering Endurance Training: Race Selection, Heat Management, and Nutrition Strategies for Success

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Join us for an enlightening discussion on optimizing your endurance training and race preparation in this latest episode. We kick things off by exploring the critical importance of race selection and early planning. Using an example from Liz in Rhode Island, we illustrate how selecting a race well in advance can strategically benefit your training…

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From Portajohn To The Big Island: Staying In Control

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The chill of the water at Ironman Coeur d’Alene was nothing compared to the cold shock I received just weeks before—the crash that threatened to derail months of preparation. Yet, as I narrate my tale of conquering the unexpected, from the restfulness that followed the accident to the frigid swim and a marathon that tested…

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PODCAST: The Real Reasons Why You Should ULTRA Challenge This Year

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Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach Patrick dives into the “other” side of doing an Ultra Challenge. Replacing races with challenges isn’t a 1-for-1 exchange. Races are about so much more than finish lines and medals. There’s the planning, the trash talk, the highs and lows, and…

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Refocusing Your Race Preparation Training

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Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P talks about how to refocus your in-season training as your race gets closer. Key Talking Points Changing your paces/intensity plan Adjust training time for race equivalent workouts Staying on target with your actual race goals Additions Thanks for listening to…

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In-Between-isode Heart Rate as a Training Tool

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Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another “in-between-isode” podcast. This week Coach Patrick discusses the importance of using Heart Rate as a training tool as you move into the heat of Summer. Key Talking Points include: Winter vs Summer Training When Power/Pace…

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