Triathlon

2016 Ironman Texas Race Report: Mark Cardinale, Kona Bound!

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By: Rich Strauss

June 16, 2016

Don’t be afraid to work hard enough to find out how good you can really be! I first noticed this quote from a Facebook post by Siri Lindley. The quote stuck with me and I used it as one of my main mantras throughout the outseason. I also resonated with a podcast from coach P.…

2016 Ironman Texas Race Report: Jenn Edwards, 2nd F40-44 and KONA!!

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By: Rich Strauss

June 8, 2016

Coach’s Note: Jenn is one of the hardest working, dedicated, and disciplined athletes we’ve had the privilege of coaching. Her journey to a Kona-qualifying performance is a textbook study on continuously working to improve…everything. Jenn has been chasing this goal for years and simply did. not. give. up. ++++++++ Texas They say the definition of…

Conquering the Climbs, Part II: Gearing

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By: Rich Strauss

May 30, 2016

Welcome to Part II of my Conquering the Climbs series. In Part I we discussed the physics of getting up a hill more quickly. In Part II of the series we’ll discuss what the gears on your bike will, and won’t, do for your ability to get up that hill more quickly. Gearing “If I change…

2016 Tour of California Camp Stages Four – Eight

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By: Mariah Bridges

May 23, 2016

Stage Four – Morro Bay to Monterey County The Pacific Coast Highway from Morro Bay is nothing short of picture perfect. We headed north along California’s most famous coastline, passing windswept beaches and a dynamic estuary. For this entire stretch there were no turns as we headed over Big Sur’s famous Bixby Bridge and through Carmel-By-The-Sea en route to…

Short Course Race Nutrition

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By: Rich Strauss

May 14, 2016

Since race day nutrition is such a big part of Ironman racing, and because Ironman racing generates so much noise in the triathlon space, it’s difficult to find good guidance on how to fuel yourself for a short course triathlon. It’s not uncommon to see new triathletes in their first short course races racking their bikes with 4 bottles of sports drink and 10 gels taped to the top tube — bringing an Ironman nutrition plan to a short course triathlon.

Conquering the Climbs, Part One: There is No Pixie Dust

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By: Rich Strauss

May 9, 2016

Spring has sprung, bikes have been unlocked from their trainers and triathletes everywhere have been begun to ride…wait for it…on the roads! And that often means hills and that often has us hearing many “I’m not a climber” comments. There are many myths and a lot of misinformation swirling around the triathlon interwebs about…

PRESENTING: Club*EN — A Sprint & Olympic Distance Coaching & Team Discount Program

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By: Coach P

May 4, 2016

Introducing Club*EN for Short Course Triathletes Endurance Nation is pleased to announce the 2016 launch of Club*EN, a program built exclusively for the Short Course Triathlete looking to get faster, get smarter and save tons of money. Become a Team Member. The Background For years, our members — and the broader triathlon community —…

Endurance Nation Long Course Triathlon Execution Seminar, Tuesday, June 14th

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By: Rich Strauss

May 2, 2016

Endurance Nation has had over 1000 Ironman® finishers per year, every year, since 2010. We are the 3-time Ironman® Tri Club Global Champions in Division I, for clubs with over 400 members. In that time we’ve created bullet proof processes for successfully racing long course triathlon. For over 15 years, Endurance Nation Coach and Founder Rich Strauss…

Ironman® Texas Virtual Four Keys

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By: Mariah Bridges

April 26, 2016

Your Best Texas — A Race Execution Seminar by Endurance Nation With all the uncertainty leading up to race day, cross “how to execute my race” off your list! More than 6,000 Ironman® finishes since 2010. More than 30 Ironman® finishes between the coaches. We have raced in Kona a combined nine times. We know a bit about racing…