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Letter to Master’s Athletes for 9/15

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What 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…

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How to Go Epic: A 5-Step Playbook for Crafting Your Next Gravel Adventure

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It was 2:45 AM when I rolled out of bed. A two-and-a-half hour drive ahead. Bike already racked. Oats prepped. Coffee piping hot in a travel mug. No start gun. No finish chute. Just me, a 200K gravel course in Western Massachusetts, and 14,000 feet of climbing through misty Jeep trails and hike-a-bike madness. Not…

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How to Race Fast in the Heat (Without Falling Apart)

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If your next race is shaping up to be a scorcher, this one’s for you. I know what it feels like to step outside and immediately regret it—your car is a sauna, your gear is already sticky, and you’re wondering how the heck you’re supposed to race in this. I’ve raced Kona 10 times, and…

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Unfair Opportunity — Race Day is about Execution, Not Fitness

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Listen 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…

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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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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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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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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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Design Your Perfect Race Season with Expert Strategies from Coach Patrick

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Are you ready to transform your race season planning with expert guidance? Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation is here to shake up your approach, urging you to think beyond standard training and nutrition. As the year winds down, November emerges as the pivotal moment for endurance athletes to lay the foundation for a winning season.…

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