Endurance Nation Podcast

Winter Decides Your Season

The most important part of your 2027 season doesn't happen on race day. It happens this winter, and most athletes waste it. In this episode, Coach Patrick McCrann expla

Oregon Trail Gravel Recap: Five Races in Five Days [Part 3]

Why this race? And why ride it as a team? In the third and final part of our Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder recap, we get into the "why" behind five days of gravel. I've c

Oregon Trail Gravel: Four Decisions over Five Days [Part 2]

A coach's eye, a teammate's honesty, and we still got it wrong. In Part 2 of our Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder recap, we break down the four in-race decisions that shaped a

Oregon Trail Gravel Recap: Systems & Logistics [Part 1]

Amateurs talk tactics. Professionals talk logistics. My co-host Matt brought that line home from the Marine Corps, and after five days of racing gravel at the Oregon Trai

February Miles, Muscles & Mega Planning | Endurance Nation Update

Winter is doing winter things in New England, with snow, trainer miles, and a whole lot of basement fitness. In this February Endurance Nation update, Coach Patrick check

How to Safely Restart Your Training After Illness

In this episode, we dive into how athletes can safely restart training after a period of illness or fatigue. Whether you've missed a few days or weeks, we discuss the imp

Mastering Indoor Cycling: Transform Winter Rides into Efficient Workouts

Unlock the secrets to transforming your long, dreary indoor rides into dynamic, efficient workouts that keep your cycling game sharp this winter. You'll gain insights int

Revamp Your Winter Training: Strength and Cardio Integration for Masters Athletes Over 40

What if you could boost your strength without ever touching a weight? We're tearing down the walls of traditional strength training for masters athletes and weaving it in

Rethink Your Training: Insights From Coach Patrick on Achieving Peak Endurance Performance

Ever wondered if high-volume training is the key to unlocking peak endurance performance? Join us as we unravel the 1% rule for endurance athletes with Patrick McCann, th

Kickstart Your Fitness Journey: Why November is the Perfect Time to Begin Training

95% of athletes waste the winter and start spring already behind. If you're one of the select few who train smart, winter is the season that defines the year.   Don't get

Thriving in Athletics After 40: Energy-Smart Strategies for Peak Performance

As we hit our 40s and beyond, the game changes, and it's no longer about chasing ego but about channeling energy smartly. After working with countless athletes, I've seen

Adventure on Two Wheels: Coach Patrick's Gravel Secrets

Ever wondered what it takes to conquer some of the most grueling gravel cycling events? Join us as we uncover the secrets of going epic with Coach Patrick, who shares his

Navigating the Summer Racing Season: Strategies for Thriving in Endurance Sports

Picture this: rugged summer days, a sun-kissed outdoor office, and a trusty cup of afternoon coffee by your side. That's where you'll find me, Coach Patrick, as we embark

Mastering Half Ironman Races in the Heat: Expert Strategies for Success

Unlock the secrets to conquering challenging race conditions with our expert guide to mastering half Ironman events in hot weather. Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nati

Working with Fire: How to Make Heat Training Your Edge

Ever thought that training in sweltering heat could actually be your secret weapon as an endurance athlete? Coach Patrick shares his journey from the scorching Ironman ra

Gravel, Gelato, and Grit: Inside Our SOLD OUT Tuscany Cycling Adventure

In this episode, Coach Patrick pulls back the curtain on one of Endurance Nation's most epic annual events — our SOLD OUT Tuscany cycling camp. Daily gravel rides through

Mastering Race Day: Strategies and Stories from the Unbound 200

What if you could master the art of race strategy and transform your endurance racing experience? Join us on the Dude Guy podcast as we team up with logistics guru Matt t

DudeGuy Unbound: The Epic Prep — Part One

Before the mud, the mayhem, and the mileage... comes the madness of prep. In Part One of this Unbound Gravel deep-dive, your favorite endurance duo break down everything 

Unplugging for Performance: Rediscovering Intuition in a Tech-Driven Athletic World

Can technology truly enhance athletic performance, or are athletes becoming overly dependent on data? Join us as we explore how tech overload affects endurance athletes,

Racing Smart Through Ironman and Gravel Courses

Can strategic execution make or break your endurance race performance? Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation joins us to unravel the secrets behind mastering endurance raci