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Unlike 99% of People, You Can Learn to Love Tapering for Races

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By: Patrick McCrann

August 9, 2023

Unlike 99% of athletes who dread the waiting and uncertainty of tapering, I’ve found a different path. Tapering, that dreaded phase between training and racing, holds hidden opportunities if you’re willing to do the work.

Five Tips to Look Pro on Race Day

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By: Patrick McCrann

July 26, 2023

Endurace racing is undeniably captivating, from the adrenaline-pumping equipment to the unwavering focus, and the unparalleled expression of passion for what you love to do. As an endurance athlete, your race day is the culmination of your hard work, dedication, and the pursuit of your dreams. However, the allure of racing goes beyond its surface…

Expert Tested: The Water Bottle/Jersey Trend Empowers Triathletes with a 9% Drag Reduction That Costs Practically Nothing!

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By: Patrick McCrann

July 23, 2023

If you’re on the quest for a performance-enhancing edge without breaking the bank, we’ve got exciting news for you. The latest trend of stuffing a simple cycling water bottle down your tight racing top with a zipper, aptly known as the “chest fairing,” has shown the potential to reduce drag by a staggering 9%. The…

Fun Fall Racing

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By: pmacexn

November 16, 2022

Embrace the Variety of Training Opportunities While They Exist The fall season is a great time to get outside and enjoy the cooler temperatures after a long summer of heat. It’s also a perfect time to take advantage of the varied training opportunities that exist. From trail running to road racing, there’s something for everyone.…

Fundamentals of the 70.3 Taper

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By: Patrick McCrann

September 30, 2021

Coach Patrick breaks down how Endurance Nation members think about managing their taper for a 70.3 distance triathlon

Racing Habits that Help

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By: Patrick McCrann

August 26, 2021

Coach Patrick continues our exploration of Habits and Race Execution.

Hacking Your Open Water Swim Stroke

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By: Patrick McCrann

June 24, 2021

In this update, Coach Patrick Talks about getting back into Open Water

How to Set Up Your Triathlon Bike for Success

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By: Mariah Bridges

September 3, 2020

Gearing Up: How to Set Up Your Triathlon Bike for Optimal Success As you move into the race preparation part of your season, one of the most important things you can do is ready your body and your equipment. While both areas require attention and discipline, the return on investment for each aren’t equal by…

[PODCAST] DIY TRI Celebrations & Background

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By: Patrick McCrann

August 31, 2020

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P dives into the origins of the DIY TRI and why it makes sense for athletes of all abilities to step up and create their own milestones in 2020. Key Talking Points Where the DIY Tri started You can still…

Crushing The 2020 D.I.Y. TRI

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By: Patrick McCrann

August 27, 2020

So proud to be able to write this post in the middle of DIY TRI week here at Endurance Nation. What started off as a fun idea has quickly become an event that has inspired and connected over 100 athletes. I want to thank our members for the suggestion and support over the last…