Endurance Nation and the Project
Endurance Nation is a growing community of hundreds of triathletes educating and inspiring each other, managed within the framework of a consistent coaching and training philosophy!
Endurance Nation members and coaches have collaborated to create the ultimate resource for the beginner triathlete.
Endurance Nation Coaches Rich Strauss and Patrick McCrann, together with TeamEN, have created a comprehensive "Beginner Triathlon 101" resource in the form of 9 Chapters delivered to you as a series of 35 to 40 minute podcasts. TeamEN members, veterans, beginners, young and old, real people just like you, have then added their own topic resources to each chapter.
TeamEN: paying it forward by teaching others about the sport we love!
Endurance Nation members and coaches have collaborated to create the ultimate resource for the beginner triathlete.
Endurance Nation Coaches Rich Strauss and Patrick McCrann, together with TeamEN, have created a comprehensive "Beginner Triathlon 101" resource in the form of 9 Chapters delivered to you as a series of 35 to 40 minute podcasts. TeamEN members, veterans, beginners, young and old, real people just like you, have then added their own topic resources to each chapter.
TeamEN: paying it forward by teaching others about the sport we love!
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Fetching RSS feed... please stand byIntroduction to Endurance Nation and the Project
- Endurance Nation and the Project Podcast
- Endurance Nation founders and coaches Rich Strauss and Patrick McCrann introduce you to Endurance Nation and their vision for the Beginner Triathlete Project.
- Endurance Nation Home Page
- Please visit Endurance Nation to learn more about our community.
Chapter 1: Introduction to Triathlon
The sport, the distances, the culture, the vibe. EN Coaches Rich and Patrick give you an overview of the sport and get you fired up to learn more!
- Podcast: Introduction to Triathlon
- Coach Patrick and Rich introduce you to the myths and culture of the sport.
Chapter 2: The Basic Week
Rich and Patrick have coached hundreds of athletes one on one and have helped thousands more through their training plans, articles, camps and clinics. They share their tools for creating simple, repeatable and effective schedules for real people in the r
- Podcast: The Basic Week, for Beginners
- Rich and Patrick discuss the tool of the Basic Week, targeted at beginners.
- Podcast: Basic Week, more advanced dicussion
- Coach Rich lays out a more detailed version of the Basic Week concept for TeamEN members.
Chapter 3: The Workouts
Let's Start Training!
Frequency, volume, and intensity. Heart rate, perceived exertion and pace. Aerobic, endurance, technique, hard work and fun.
The coaches teach you the nuts and bolts of the day in and day out, sharing with you the science in commonsense terms you can understand and apply.
Listen to the podcast here!
The coaches teach you the nuts and bolts of the day in and day out, sharing with you the science in commonsense terms you can understand and apply.
Listen to the podcast here!
Chapter 4: The Swim
Rich Can Teach a Rock How to Swim!
Coach Rich is a former NCAA All-American swimmer. More importantly, he's delivered swim clinics to hundreds of athletes all over the country and his Swim Clinic Ebook (below) has been used by well over a thousand athletes to swim more efficiently.
Swim Resources
- EN Swim eBook
- We've rewritten our already successful ebook to create Version 2.0: more video, more audio, more content, an incredible value!
Chapter 5: The Bike
Your Primary Vehicle for Doing Truly Cool Stuff!
Next, the coaches bring you thousands of miles up the learning curve by discussing the flavors of bikes we ride, the equipment, and many, many tricks of the trade.
Podcasts and other resources coming soon!
Podcasts and other resources coming soon!
Chapter 6: The Run
Time to Lace Up Your Shoes!
The coaches discuss the principles of run training, form, and technique. Yes, there actually is a right and a wrong way to run! Run faster, farther, and injury-free!
Listen to the podcast here!
Listen to the podcast here!
Chapter 7: Nutrition
Lose or Maintain Weight While Fueling Your New Addiction!
The workouts are the easy part. Proper nutrition is 24/7 and a fundamental component of the fitness lifestyle!
Coach Rich and Coach Patrick will share with you commonsense advice and tools you can use to fuel your endurance training and racing.
Podcast and other resources coming soon!
Coach Rich and Coach Patrick will share with you commonsense advice and tools you can use to fuel your endurance training and racing.
Podcast and other resources coming soon!
Chapter 8: Your First Race
Time to Get Your Game On!
Race Day: bikes and gear; wetsuits and helmets; freaks and geeks! Don't worry, we've all been there and made mistakes...so you don't have to! Everything you need to know about race day, so you can have a great day!
Podcast and other resources coming soon!
Podcast and other resources coming soon!
Chapter 9: What's Next
Where Do We Go From Here?
Oh, the things you'll see and the stories you'll tell. We'll share with you the world that your fitness has now opened up to you. Bigger and longer races, harder and more challenging training, and always, always, more to learn!
Podcast and other resources coming soon!
Podcast and other resources coming soon!
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