99% of endurance athletes are working hard on the wrong thing at the wrong time.
read moreWhat a weekend. Ironman World Championships in Nice. Lifetime Grand Prix stop in Wisconsin. And right there in the middle of it — you. Our team. Racing, cheering, prepping, recovering. Even when you’re not racing, you’re watching, learning, tuning your engine for what’s next. I saw it all. Mike Graffeo on the brutal hills of…
read more“You trained for months, raced your heart out, and crossed the finish line victorious. So why do you feel like you got hit by a truck?” If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. That post-race crash—the nausea, dizziness, emotional rollercoaster, and bone-deep exhaustion—isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s your body’s natural response to what exercise…
read moreListen up, loyal readers…we’ve got a deal for you (or that one friend who needs it). You’ve done the work. You’ve built the fitness. Long weekends. Tired legs. Doubt. Discipline. You’ve pushed through it all to get here. And now, race day is coming. But here’s the truth that no one wants to admit: Even…
read moreCoach 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.…
read moreAs we wrap up April and step into May, the energy inside Endurance Nation is palpable. It’s race season, the gear is landing, and our athletes are making serious moves on the course—and in their preparation. Race Kits Arriving Early? You Bet. First things first: if you ordered your Endurance Nation gear, great news—it’s arriving…
read moreCoach 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…
read moreCoach 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.…
read moreLet’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:…
read moreCoach 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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