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Patrick McCrann

Working with Fire: How to Make Heat Training Your Edge

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Hey — it’s Coach Patrick here. I’ve been in this sport for over twenty years, and I’ve lined up at Kona ten times. I’ve had days when the heat broke me, humbled me, and left me wondering why I even bother. But somewhere along the way, I realized the heat wasn’t the enemy. In fact,…

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Why We Do Camps — And Why Tuscany Is One of the Best

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Endurance Nation’s Tuscany Cycling Camp delivers five epic days of gravel riding, skill development, and rapid fitness gains across Val di Merse, Crete Senesi, San Gimignano, Chianti, and Val d’Orcia — building athletes, community, and seasons.

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How my perfect plan fell apart over 200 miles — and what I’ll do differently next time

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I showed up to Unbound 200 thinking I was ready. The plan was solid. I’d broken the course into three manageable sections. I knew when I’d fuel, when I’d hydrate, and how I’d approach each pit stop like a rehearsed pit crew. Everything was mapped out in advance. On paper, it looked like a textbook…

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Hardest Day on a Bike…Ever [Unbound Gravel 2025 Report]

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“I’ve never suffered like that on a bike.” That was the first thing I said once I could talk again.

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Unplug to Perform: Why Endurance Athletes Need to Reclaim Training from Technology

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You finish your long run. You’re dripping sweat, lungs full, legs torched. You stop your watch on the porch—job done. But as you’re wiping your face and reaching for something cold to drink, your watch buzzes. Unproductive. Missed Goal. Or—New 5K PR from the hike you did last weekend with friends. Welcome to endurance training…

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The Training Technology Trap: Why Outsourcing Decisions Costs You Results

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Every time you let an app make a training decision for you, you miss a chance to sharpen your instincts.

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The Complexity Trap: Why Training Tech Is Making You Slower, Not Stronger

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Welcome to the complexity trap phase of endurance training. What began as a way to measure progress has evolved into an industry that profits from confusion.

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Endurance Nation May 2025 Race Preview: Your Insider’s Guide to Racing Smart This Month

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Hey Team — Coach Patrick here with your official May race preview. It’s go time. May is packed with epic races and unpredictable weather. We’re heading into the heart of race season full throttle. Whether you’re racing or spectating, this is your go-to guide. We also covered these races in this week’s video — catch…

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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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