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Unfair Opportunity — Race Day is about Execution, Not Fitness

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By: Patrick McCrann

July 16, 2025

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…

Long Course Triathlon Rules: Drafting, Blocking, Outside Assistance, and More [Video]

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By: Rich Strauss

August 7, 2014

Coach Rich, coming to a bike course near you! Please read the blog post and watch the video below, as Coach Rich explains the rules and their practical application, from his experience as an long course triathlete, coaching, and having ridden motorcycle support for many Ironman® events. Note that the intent of this post…

Four Keys of Lake Placid: Swim Course Preview Podcast

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By: Coach P

July 18, 2014

Join Coach Patrick for this insider preview of the Ironman Lake Placid Swim Course.

Racing a Windy Triathlon Bike Course

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By: Rich Strauss

July 17, 2014

We’ve talked quite a bit on our race execution posts on this blog about how to ride hills in a long course triathlon, but we have done relatively little on how to execute on a windy day. And I recently returned from Ironman® Coeur d’Alene, where strong winds on the out and back section of highway…

Four Keys of Lake Placid Run Course Preview Podcast

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By: Coach P

July 16, 2014

Listen to Coach Patrick of Endurance Nation as he previews the Four Keys of Ironman Lake Placid’s Run Course.

EN Coach Chat: Racing a Windy Bike Course [PODCAST]

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By: Coach P

July 15, 2014

In last week’s Coach Chat, Coach Rich teaches you how to tackle a windy triathlon bike course.

The Different Types of Days Off | Voice of the Nation Podcast

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By: Coach P

July 10, 2014

Coach Patrick posts a review of the different types of Days Off that an Ironman or Half Iron athlete might take…as well as how to make the most of each situation so that you are rested and ready for the next workout – or race!