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performance

Harnessing Anxiety for a Better Ride Expert Cycling Safety Techniques

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Have you ever felt your heart rate spike—not from the workout but from the whirl of traffic as you pedal along? I’m Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation, and I get it. That surge of anxiety when a truck zooms by a little too close is real, and it’s precisely what we’re tackling in our latest…

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Evolving Ironman Preparation for Master Athletes

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Ever find yourself wondering what it takes to conquer the grueling challenge of an Ironman, especially as a master’s athlete? We’ve got the blueprint for success, and it’s wrapped up in our latest episode where we unveil the freshly minted 2024 Ironman training plans. St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just about green beer and parades; it’s…

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Mastering Longevity in Sport: Embracing the Journey of the Aging Athlete

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Have you ever noticed how the challenges of aging seem to creep up on you, little by little, transforming from those one-off injuries to a series of niggles? That’s exactly what we’re unpacking in our Faster Master Series—a guide through the evolving landscape of master’s athletics. As we chart the course of endurance sports through…

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Faster Masters Mindset Series: Confronting Your Ego and Margin of Error

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Hey, fellow Dude Guy listeners! Strap in as we unravel the complexities of the ‘masters mindset’ within the endurance sports arena, and take a peek into the world of aging athletes who bring a wealth of experience to the table. We tackle the stereotype that masters are sly competitors, and instead celebrate their strategic acumen…

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Breaking Through the Plateau: Strategies for Elevating Athletic Performance and Mental Stamina

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Unleash new levels of performance and break free from the dreaded training plateau with Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation. In our latest enlightening conversation, we explore the transformative strategies that can revitalize your routine when you hit that familiar eight to twelve-week slump. Coach Patrick, with his deep well of expertise, draws from the outseason…

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Breaking Down Testing Across a Season

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Coach Patrick is joined by Endurance Nation athlete Jonathan Benson to talk about the role of testing inside Endurance Nation

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PODCAST: High Carb Diet Outperforms Low Carb Alternative for Endurance Athletes

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Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation for another short coffee conversation. These shorter episodes are for smaller, timely conversations that might not otherwise make it to the big time. If you’ve got a topic for Coach Patrick, submit it online [here] Today’s Theme A replicated study confirms that a diet high in carbohydrates will help…

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Choosing the Correct Running Cadence

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Understanding proper run cadence can seem like a daunting task, but it should never be overlooked. Correct run cadence will help you maintain good form. Good form reduces the change of injury, and running with good form for longer periods of time will increase your run speed. So in all actuality, run cadence is extremely…

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