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The Principle of Specificity: Why your training plan is costing you precious time on race day

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By: Patrick McCrann

November 12, 2025

The specificity-focused week teaches your body how to hold race pace, especially under fatigue. The traditional week teaches your body how to run easy. One of these athletes crosses the finish line strong. The other is simply hoping.

Masters Need Strength: Intervals Are Weight Lifting for Your Endurance Self

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By: Patrick McCrann

October 7, 2025

Most athletes think strength means lifting heavier. But for the Masters athlete, the real strength you need is the capacity to go hard — to hit intensity with precision, and then recover like a pro. Intervals are how you “lift” your heart, lungs, and legs. Every rep is a set for your cardiovascular system: stress,…

Season Planning as a Competitive Advantage

By: Patrick McCrann

October 11, 2024

Transform your athletic training with insights that prioritize simplicity and consistency over the overwhelming noise of data. Experience firsthand the journey of an Ironman competitor who, guided by a high-profile coach, achieved personal bests through a straightforward training approach. This episode shares valuable lessons on how thoughtful coaching can cut through the clutter of wearable…

2024 Half Iron Training Plans by Endurance Nation

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By: Patrick McCrann

April 1, 2024

As we roll into the new year, Endurance Nation is proud to present the 17th edition of our Half Ironman distance training plans. You choose the 70.3 event, and we can get you to the start line ready to execute and the finish line with time to spare!

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

By: Patrick McCrann

February 29, 2024

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…

Managing Early Season Adjustments

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By: Patrick McCrann

March 8, 2023

Are you feeling frustrated with your training schedule and need some help adjusting it to better fit your lifestyle?

December Membership Drive Last Call

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December 19, 2022

The countdown is on! Our December membership drive ends this Friday, December 23rd, and this is your last chance to join the Endurance Nation team until April of 2023. Yes, Sign Me Up for the 2023 Season If you’ve been considering joining our community of triathletes, ultra runners, and cyclists, now is the time to…

Treating Work Like Your Workouts

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By: Patrick McCrann

April 7, 2022

The Catch: The Unscheduled Athlete Gets No Training Time In this week’s episode

Seven Reasons Endurance Nation Athletes Succeed without Expensive Coaching

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By: Patrick McCrann

June 5, 2021

Contrary to what you’ve been told, it’s possible to have a breakthrough race and earn a Kona slot without spending thousands of dollars on a customized training experience.

New Gravel Enduro Plan for 6-hour to 10-hour events

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By: Patrick McCrann

May 1, 2021

We’re very pleased to announce a brand new gravel training plan for Endurance Nation members. Over the past two years, more and more of our members have been tackling these new off-road challenges. It’s about time that we had a training plan specifically to prepare them for this level of adventure. Take the Good…