As part of our most recent rewrite our entire triathlon training plan suite (OutSeason, Half and Full Ironman), we decided to eliminate brick workouts (runs off the bike) as a “special” workout. After years of reviewing results and the feedback of our athletes, customers, and comparing both with our own training and racing experience, we have come to the conclusion that brick workouts hold little if any benefit.

In fact, they… Continue reading Endurance Nation - The Case Against Brick Workouts

Here is the official Endurance Nation results update for the week ending on 10/16/2011 and a few from the previous week as well.

EN had a total of  4  athletes race in a variety of races with an 50% PR rate! Congratulations to everyone — you can read the full details below.

If you’d like to join our age group members in training to be your best, please create a FREE Five… Continue reading Endurance Nation - Weekly Race Report – 10/16/11

Every year Endurance Nation is fortunate to put between 10 and 20 athletes on the starting line of the Ironman World Championships in Kona.  From qualifiers to lottery folks, from members to training plan athletes, we come from different backgrounds but share in the challenging training and the epic day.

Tune in to each of the four podcasts below to get a different perspective on… Continue reading Endurance Nation - 2011 Kona Recap In Podcasts

Sure’nuff, it’s that time of year down in the ol’ town.   This event isn’t the first rodeo for many of our EN brethren, and sure enough ain’t their last. These folks are happy as a gopher in soft dirt to be there.

This year it has been so hot in Texas the hens are layin’ hard-boiled eggs.  But these racers are armed with TeamEN Heat Pace Calculator.  So they will be… Continue reading Endurance Nation - Meet The Team: 2011 Ironman 70.3 Austin

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2011 was a watershed hear for Endurance Nation, as we fired up our Charity Kickstart Program, a monthly commitment to donate $250 to every single member of the Team who was racing to raise money for a cause.

Some of our members were on their way to do phenomenal things for their Charity, like John Withrow with Team ReserveAid. Others simply took advantage of our… Continue reading Endurance Nation - 2011 Charity Kickstart Wrap-Up

Ed Note: This post is part of an admin series on what sets Endurance Nation apart from other triathlon coaching groups, companies, and clubs. If you like what you see, please check us out. During October 2011 you can create a FREE Five Day Trial and then sign up for only $99/month – $30/month off the street price! You can also take advantage of our 30% OFF Annual Triathlon Training Plan… Continue reading Endurance Nation - Triathlon Training with Team Endurance Nation: Reason #2 — Race Support

Finish: 9:52 — Swim: 1:06 // Bike: 5:01 // Run: 3:36 — A New IM PR!The quick version is that I had a good race on a great day for racing in Kona. The race unfolded pretty much as I had expected, only I forgot just how dang hot the run could be. I suffered for sure, but was able to stay in control. Even managed to enjoy the final… Continue reading Endurance Nation - Kona Race Report: Coach Patrick, 9:52, New PR!

WOW. Craig Alexander completely crushed it today out in Kona with an 8:03:56 – that’s pure insanity! Check out his Specialized Shiv with Shimano Di2. Saweeeeeet.

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Ed Note: This post is part of an admin series on what sets Endurance Nation apart from other triathlon coaching groups, companies, and clubs. If you like what you see, please check us out. During October 2011 you can create a FREE Five Day Trial and then sign up for only $99/month – $30/month off the street price! You can also take advantage of our 30% OFF Annual… Continue reading Endurance Nation - Triathlon Training with Team Endurance Nation: Reason #1 — It’s Fun to be Fast(er)

Here is the official Endurance Nation results update for the week ending on 10/02/2011.

EN had a total of  7  athletes race in a variety of races with an 57% PR rate! Congratulations to everyone — you can read the full details below.

If you’d like to join our age group members in training to be your best, please create a FREE Five Day Trial Membership here or consider purchasing an Endurance Nation… Continue reading Endurance Nation - Weekly Race Report – 10/2/11