Purple Patch Podcast
332 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 553 ratingsAuthor and Triathlon Coach, Matt Dixon, will empower and educate you to integrate sport into life in order to reach your athletic potential because, it is through the lens of athletic potential, that you reach your human potential.
In addition to topics such as planning your fitness into a time-starved life, the show will provide in-depth interviews, advice, and insight into optimizing your health, work, and life performance, along with the critical habits and approaches that facilitate the success of some of the world's top performers across many disciplines.
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Episode 310: Purple Patch Case Studies - with Jeff Lipschultz and Marcel Lopez
April 17, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBWelcome to the Purple Patch podcast! A few weeks ago, we began a special series on case studies of Purple Patch athletes. In this series, we share their stories and insights to help you learn how they have benefited from the Purple Patch methodology. Our goal is to help you understand how this methodology and mindset can facilitate better performance in your own life. Our first athlete in this series was Mike Kane. Mike initially focused solely on fitness, but with some guidance, shifted h...
Episode 309: Understanding Nutrition and Stress
April 10, 2024 06:00 - 46 minutes - 32.6 MBOn this week's episode of the Purple Patch podcast, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon delves into the topic of stress. Dealing with stress is crucial for personal growth, but it can also negatively impact your daily performance. In this episode, Matt highlights the role of stress in nutrition and eating habits and emphasizes three key areas where your approach and the role of stress can determine your success or struggle. Matt explains how different stressors can affect athletes' eating ...
Episode 308: The Racing Mindset
April 03, 2024 06:00 - 35 minutes - 25.2 MBIt's race season, folks! The season is beginning in full swing, especially in the northern hemisphere, and we have some exciting races to look forward to. It’s a perfect opportunity to test your limits, skills, and abilities, but most importantly, it’s an opportunity to have fun. IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon explores performance readiness and the racing mindset to help you perform your best on race day. The aim is to provide a fresh perspective to show up for your important events and f...
Episode 307: Case Studies From the Purple Patch Squad – A Conversation With Mike Kane
March 27, 2024 06:00 - 43 minutes - 31 MBThis week on the Purple Patch Podcast, Ironman Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses high performance with Purple Patch athlete Mike Kane. Mike is the Chief Manufacturing Officer at Framebridge, a framing company based in New Jersey. He has been training with Matt as a Purple Patch athlete for a couple of years. Mike is the epitome of a time-starved athlete. He's a busy senior executive who travels a ton while trying to integrate sport into life by competing in athletic events such as marath...
Episode 306: Mentorship & Coaching - Exploring the Dynamics of the Coaching Relationship
March 20, 2024 06:00 - 44 minutes - 31.8 MBIn the latest episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon talks about the world of coaching and the importance of establishing a strong foundation of trust and commitment in your coaching relationship. Your perspective, mindset, and actions are key factors in creating a successful coaching relationship. When done correctly, this relationship can lead to positive outcomes. However, if not done properly, it can easily become stuck. Matt breaks down the discussion i...
Episode 305: Swim Secrets – A Conversation With Purple Patch Swim Coach John Stevens
March 13, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBSwimming can be a frustrating sport, especially for those who don't start early. With 90% of your body weight displaced, it's like competing in the weightlessness of space. Moreover, finding pool times, commuting, and improving technical skills can be quite challenging, especially for amateur triathletes. However, as a triathlete, swim training is essential for overall improvement. You need to minimize the time spent swimming to go faster while limiting physiological costs and fatigue. Swi...
Episode 304: The Complexity of Simplicity - Making Training Methodologies Simple and Actionable
March 06, 2024 07:00 - 37 minutes - 27 MBWe recently received a question from a Purple Patch Tri Squad athlete, asking if the Purple Patch Coaching Team keeps up with recent trends and scientific advances when it comes to developing and evolving Purple Patch training. He was particularly interested in factors such as Zone 2 training, blood lactate testing, keto or fat adaptive diets, and the methods of Norwegian athletes in endurance performance. He also wondered why the Purple Patch Tri Squad doesn't add forced rest days each week...
Episode 303: 50 Lessons of 50 Years - Reflections of a Personal Journey
February 28, 2024 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.5 MBThis week, on a special edition of the Purple Patch Podcast, Ironman Master Coach Matt Dixon is celebrating his 50th birthday. To commemorate this significant milestone, Matt reflects on the past 50 years of his life, sharing 50 valuable lessons he learned from his experiences as an athlete, coach, and entrepreneur. These lessons are not only beneficial for athletes looking to enhance their performance but also for anyone who wants to improve their approach to work and life. Whether yo...
Episode 302: Training for Grit – Why Do So Many Executives Love IRONMAN and Triathlon?
February 21, 2024 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.7 MBThroughout our coaching journey, we have shared numerous stories of success in training top-tier triathletes and C-suite executives who strive to achieve and maintain high performance in their personal and professional lives. Over two decades of coaching both groups, we have observed strong parallels in the challenges they face and the solutions to those challenges that are universally applicable. In this week's episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, Ironman Master Coach Matt Dixon highlig...
Episode 301: Three Hidden High-Value Aspects of a Training Camp Experience
February 14, 2024 07:00 - 36 minutes - 26 MBWe continue to kick off the year with our on-location podcasts from the 2024 Purple Patch Kona Camp. This year, we have 25 athletes who have put in some hard work and learned some valuable lessons. In this week's episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon talks about the importance of training camps and what athletes gain from coming together with like-minded individuals to be coached through the experience. Matt highlights three often overlooked components every athlete and coach should c...
Episode 300: So You Want to Qualify for the IRONMAN World Championships - Matt’s 10 Essential Tips
February 07, 2024 07:00 - 40 minutes - 28.7 MBOver the last two decades, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon has coached athletes of all levels, from world-class to beginners. One of the most common aspirations he hears from athletes is the desire to compete at the Ironman World Championship. However, what does it take to qualify for this prestigious event? Is there a secret to success? As it happens, Purple Patch Fitness has significant knowledge and experience with the Ironman World Championships. We have achieved over 15 top-10 finishe...
Episode 299: Organizational Effectiveness in Action – Practices and Planning in Nutrition
January 31, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes - 31.5 MBLast week's Purple Patch Podcast discussed how organizational effectiveness maximizes the talent and hard work of high performers. Organizational effectiveness, which includes planning, organization, and prioritization, can help remove mental clutter, provide control, and ultimately lead to faster goal achievement. However, it seems that only a small percentage of the show's listeners currently have a habitual practice to drive effectiveness and manage competing demands. Based on feedbac...
Episode 298: Organizational Effectiveness – An Essential Component of Any Performance Journey
January 24, 2024 07:00 - 26 minutes - 19 MBTalent, ambition, and a strong work ethic are crucial for achieving high performance in any field. It is also essential to follow a program and adopt daily practices and habits that promote readiness and teach lessons to develop necessary skills. However, none of these elements alone can lead to optimal results. Organizational effectiveness, which includes planning and structure, brings all of these elements together and is the key to high performance in any field. In this week's episode...
REBROADCAST:Ep.263: Maximizing Your Training on an Indoor Bike Trainer - with Robbie Ventura
January 17, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBThis week, we're revisiting one of the most insightful interviews we've done here on the Purple Patch Podcast. With a fresh year just beginning and more athletes than ever logging miles on their trainer, we felt this conversation with Robbie Ventura was worth sharing again! If you want to experience the benefits we discuss around speed and performance, come check out our training programs: 🟣 Purple Patch Tri Squad: purplepatchfitness.com/squad 🟣 Purple Patch Live & On-Demand Bike S...
Episode 297: 5 Concepts and Strategies for a High-Performance Transformation
January 10, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutes - 23.6 MBWelcome to the first Purple Patch podcast of 2024. With a new year ahead, we aim to help you improve your focus and concentrate your energy on the things that will significantly enhance your performance in the most critical areas of your life. At Purple Patch, the theme for the upcoming year is transformation. Regardless of your goals, mission, or purpose, we are here to help you transform. Our experience in high performance has taught us that personal transformation is not a quick fix, an...
Episode 296: Looking Ahead - Q1 / The Build Phase
December 20, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 31.9 MBAs we approach the holiday season, it's a great opportunity to reflect on the past and plan for the future. We can take time to review the year that has passed and think about what worked well and what didn't. At the same time, we can set goals for the future and create a roadmap for transformation and self-improvement. In this episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon takes a look back and reviews the progress we have made during the “offseason” training phase ...
Episode 295: Performance Base Layer Series - Part 5: A High-Performance Mindset
December 13, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 26.5 MBWelcome to the final episode of the Purple Patch Podcast's 5-part series on the Performance Base Layer. This series focuses on building a solid foundation for high performance. Your performance base layer consists of positive habits that promote good physical and mental health and enhance your physiological readiness. The essential elements of the performance base layer are the Purple Patch pillars of performance: endurance, strength, nutrition, and recovery. In this week’s episode, we tie...
Episode 294: Performance Base Layer Series - Part 4: Pillars of Performance Applied (Recovery)
December 06, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 38.2 MBWelcome to the 5-part Performance Base Layer Series on the Purple Patch Podcast. This series emphasizes the importance of building a foundation for high performance. Your Performance baselayer consists of positive habits that promote good physical and mental health and foster physiological readiness. The Purple Patch pillars of performance, endurance, strength, nutrition, and recovery are the core elements of the performance base layer. In this series, every episode revolves around one of ...
Episode 293: Performance Base Layer Series - Part 3: Pillars of Performance Applied (Nutrition)
November 29, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 35.1 MBWelcome back to the 5-part Performance Base Layer Series on the Purple Patch Podcast. This series aims to emphasize the importance of the foundational aspect of high performance, which is the performance base layer. It's built on the foundation of positive habits that foster a strong physiological readiness for good physical and mental health year-round and for years to come. The Purple Patch pillars of performance, which include endurance, strength, nutrition, and recovery, make up the core...
Episode 292: Performance Base Layer Series - Part 2: Pillars of Performance Applied (Strength)
November 15, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutes - 37.4 MBWelcome to Part 2 of our 5-part Performance Base Layer Series on the Purple Patch Podcast. A solid foundation of physical and mental health - a strong Physiological ready-state - is essential to succeed in any arena, whether at work, as a parent, or as an athlete. This is what we call your performance base layer. Over the next few weeks, we will showcase important episodes, each focusing on one key element of the Performance Base Layer. In our previous episode, we talked about the import...
Episode 291: Performance Base Layer Series - Part 1: Pillars of Performance Applied (Endurance)
November 08, 2023 06:00 - 52 minutes - 37 MBThis week on the Purple Patch Podcast, we kick off our new 5-part Performance Base Layer Series. The purpose of this series is to emphasize the significance and value of establishing a solid physical ready state as the foundation for delivering consistent and predictable high performance in any field. Over the next few weeks, we will be showcasing important episodes, each focusing on one key element of the Performance Base Layer. It is crucial to comprehend and incorporate each of these ...
Episode 290: Lessons of Off-Season Training So Far
November 01, 2023 06:00 - 44 minutes - 31.9 MBA few weeks ago, we aired a series of shows discussing the significance of the off-season period for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. We shared our innovative approach to off-season training and education, which is aimed at creating a strong foundation for future success. Now, three weeks into our program, after completing one training cycle, we reflect on the progress we've made and the lessons we’ve learned along the way. In this week's episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, we evaluate...
Episode 289: Weaponize Your Bike - A Pathway to Unlocking Speed, Power, Technique and Skill
October 25, 2023 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23.8 MBWelcome to the Purple Patch podcast! In this week's episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon shares valuable insights on maximizing the benefits of indoor bike trainers to improve outdoor performance. While many of us use an indoor trainer to save time, escape weather conditions during the winter months, and develop fitness through interval training, Matt goes a step further by providing practical tips and tools to upgrade your speed, enhance your outdoor riding experience, and unleash your ...
Episode 288: Sustained High Performance in the Workplace: Insights from 50 Leading C-Suite Executives
October 18, 2023 06:00 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MBWelcome to the Purple Patch podcast. This week's episode is all about performance. As you already know, we discuss the topic of performance every week on this podcast. However, in this particular episode, we will mainly focus on ways to enhance your ability to perform better, both in your work and in other areas of life. No matter what aspect of life you are looking to excel in, establishing a robust physical ready-state is crucial to achieving sustained high performance. Whether you're ...
Episode 287: Nutrition & Body Composition - 1 on 1 with Scott Tindal of FuelIn
October 11, 2023 06:00 - 52 minutes - 37.9 MBOn this week's Purple Patch Podcast, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon welcomes Scott Tindal back to the show. Scott Tindal, the co-founder of FuelIn, Purple Patch's nutrition partner, joins the show and shares his expertise as a Nutrition Coach to discuss building a foundation of health during the off-season with a focus on body composition. In their conversation, Matt and Scott cover essential nutritional practices and habits that all athletes and performance-driven individuals should ad...
Episode 286: Episode Rewind - Keys to Kona: Strategies for Success at the Hawaii Ironman World Championships
October 04, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBThis week's episode of the Purple Patch Podcast is a flashback to last year's lead-up to the Hawaii Ironman World Championship in Kona. We decided to rewind to episode 234 and its wealth of information about the legendary event. Whether you've qualified for this year's IRONMAN World Championship, are a male athlete preparing for the 2024 Hawaii Ironman, or have aspirations to compete in Kona in the future, the insights shared by Matt in this episode are extremely valuable. Whether you're...
Episode 285: Offseason - Foundation, Skills, and Technique (Part 3 - Your Questions Answered)
September 27, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutes - 32 MBWelcome to the final installment of our three-part series on the off-season, in which we frame the approach to building a foundation of performance, developing skills, and improving technique. This week’s episode centers on you and the questions you have about Q4 and beyond. Matt shares the questions you’ve sent in over the past few weeks on how to connect the information from our previous episodes on the off-season to your own performance journey. During our three-part conversation abou...
Episode 284: Offseason - Foundation, Skills, and Technique (Part 2 - Key Principles and Approaches)
September 20, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBWe continue our three-part series on the off-season, in which we frame the approach to building a foundation of performance, developing skills, and improving technique. In part 2 of our series, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses his reimagined approach to the off-season and lays out a blueprint for leveraging the months between Q4 and Q1 in a smart and balanced way. Matt shares key principles and approaches you can leverage this off-season to improve your swim stroke, terrain mana...
Episode 283: Off-season - Foundation, Skills and Technique (Part 1 - Framing Purpose and Approach)
September 13, 2023 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34.7 MBAfter a long season of training, most athletes are ready for a well-deserved break, yet they also recognize that training during the off-season is imperative for success in the coming season. So how do you strike the right balance so you get the rest and recovery you need without losing progress and risk stalling your performance next season? As part of our three-part series on everything off-season, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon answers all your questions on how to approach the off-se...
Episode 282: The Travel Toolkit – Everything You Need To Know To Arrive Fit and Fresh
September 06, 2023 06:00 - 59 minutes - 41.4 MBMaking sure you're primed and ready for your big race is essential, but planning correctly to avoid the negative impacts of travel on your performance is just as crucial. In this week's episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, Ironman Master Coach Matt Dixon provides a toolkit with a strategic approach to travel that offers guidance on pre-race preparation and best practices for a healthy and prosperous race day. If you're planning a trip that involves time zone changes, whether it's a short...
Episode 281: Purple Patch Case Study Series - #5 - Kyle, Minnie & Kathy (Cautionary Tales)
August 30, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutes - 36.5 MBThis week on the Purple Patch Podcast, we conclude our Purple Patch Performance Case Studies series. In this series, we delve into the experiences of real athletes to provide practical insights about performance. In the past few weeks, we have examined some motivating and informative examples of athlete achievement. However, today we will focus on stories that serve as warnings. In this episode, Ironman Master Coach Matt Dixon shares three cautionary tales of athletes at various levels of ...
Episode 280: Purple Patch Case Study Series - #4 - Vijay (Performance in Life)
August 23, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38.9 MBThis week on the Purple Patch Podcast, we continue our Purple Patch Performance Case Studies series. In this series, we delve into real-life examples and the experiences of real athletes to provide practical insights about performance. In this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon looks beyond athletics and sports and outlines a path to sustained high performance in work and life. Through the case study of Purple Patch athlete Vijay, Matt highlights the results of adopting an athletic m...
Episode 279: Purple Patch Case Study Series - #3 - Chris Hughes
August 16, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes - 34.8 MBWelcome to this week's episode of the Purple Patch Podcast! Today, we're continuing our Purple Patch Performance Case Studies series, where we delve into real-life examples and the experiences of real athletes to provide practical insights about performance. Joining IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon on the show is Purple Patch Tri-Squad member Chris Hughes, whose story is one of remarkable athletic evolution. Chris has been on an impressive streak of individual race results lately, but in ...
Episode 278: Purple Patch Case Study Series - #2 - David Farsai
August 09, 2023 06:00 - 52 minutes - 37.5 MBOn this week's episode of the Purple Patch podcast, we present the second part of our Purple Patch Performance Case Studies series, where we share practical insights about performance by analyzing real-life examples. Matt welcomes Purple Patch athlete David Farsai to the show. David is a busy executive seeking performance in sport, work, and life. He recently qualified for the IRONMAN World Championship in Nice after a remarkable performance at the IRONMAN Coeur d'Alene in Idaho. Aside f...
Episode 277: Purple Patch Case Study Series - #1 - Matt Lieto and Meredith Kessler
August 02, 2023 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBThis month on the Purple Patch Podcast, we're highlighting Purple Patch Performance Case Studies. We wanted to share practical insights about performance, so we're analyzing real-life examples rather than just theories. In this episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon begins our case study series by examining the performance journeys of two prominent members of the Purple Patch Pro Squad, Matt Lieto and Meredith Kessler. Matt and Meredith played a crucial ...
Episode 276: The Purple Patch Pro Squad - 3 Defining Words That Drove Results
July 26, 2023 06:00 - 37 minutes - 26.8 MBOn this episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon reflects on the long history of the Purple Patch Pro Squad and the lessons you can apply to your own performance journey. Whether you're an athlete, the leader of an organization or team, a coach, or just someone striving to live a better and longer life, the stories we'll discuss today can greatly influence your mindset and approach toward achieving success. Matt explores three essential lessons that contribute...
Episode 275: Run Ready - An Evolved Approach to Get Faster and Stay Injury Free in Running
July 12, 2023 06:00 - 47 minutes - 33.1 MBFor those who are new to running, the training requirements for a marathon or other running events may seem intimidating or overwhelming. Alternatively, even experienced runners may face challenges with injuries related to race preparation. No matter where you are in your performance journey, there is an effective way to approach training for an endurance running event without overloading on hours and intensity, and risking your health and performance. In today’s episode of the Purple Pa...
Episode 274: Integrating Strength Training: A Practical Framework to Boost Your Health and Performance
July 05, 2023 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.9 MBAlthough endurance athletes typically focus on strength training during the off-season, it's important to recognize that strength and conditioning can benefit performance all year round. In this episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon explains the value and significance of strength as a performance enhancer. He provides a framework for integrating strength into your training program and easy-to-use techniques for executing your workouts almost anywhere. Wheth...
Episode 273: The Four Pillars of Performance - Case Studies of Purple Patch Methodology in Action
June 28, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBIt’s been 15 years since the start of the Purple Patch journey. While many elements of the Purple Patch program have evolved, and we continually seek to grow, improve and enhance our coaching, our central belief and approach to coaching have remained unchanged. We believe athletes of all levels can achieve optimal endurance performance by following a balanced training approach. Our methodology, based on four pillars of performance, is designed to provide a simple framework that helps at...
Episode 272: 3 Key Strategies To Help Optimize Your Performance for the Rest of the Year
June 21, 2023 06:00 - 35 minutes - 25.3 MBAt the beginning of the year, we took some time to reflect, plan for the future and set Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAGs). Now, we have reached the halfway point of the year. Most of you hit the ground running with ambitions and lofty goals, but how did they pan out? Are you nailing your goals? Are you thriving in your performance journey? Is it fulfilling? Where can you improve or shift your approach? It is essential to come up for air midway through the season and execute some big-pict...
Episode 271: Episode Rewind - Your Guide to Race Day Fueling and Hydration with Andy Blow of Precision Hydration
June 14, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBWith race season in full swing, we’ve received a flood of requests asking us to tackle the topic of race-day fueling and hydration. So this week on the Purple Patch Podcast we are doing a special Episode Rewind. We are bringing back a timely conversation with renowned Sports Scientist and CEO of Precision Fuel and Hydration, Andy Blow. We pulled an episode out of the archives to help you fine-tune your fueling and hydration strategy. EP. 162 - Your Guide to Race Day Fueling and Hydra...
Episode 270: Building the Mental Game in Sport - The Practice of Daily Reinforcement
June 07, 2023 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBAre you showing up to your event in the best mental space possible? You may have checked all the boxes in your training program and set yourself up to arrive at your event ready to allow trained potential to translate to race-day performance, but setting up the right mindset is one part of the performance readiness equation that is often ignored or misunderstood by athletes and coaches. In this episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon shares his secret to supe...
Episode 269: Developing Youth in Sport - Observations and Opportunities for Improvement
May 31, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBIn this week’s episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, Ironman Master Coach Matt Dixon takes a closer look at youth sports and the development of young athletes. With his experience as a parent, as well as a coach to world-class professional endurance athletes, executives, and amateurs alike for over 15 years, and using his own background in competitive swimming and triathlons, Matt examines the importance of sports for social and physical development in kids and examines the role parents and...
Episode 268: Tackling High Heat & Humidity - Preparing the Body for Adversity
May 24, 2023 06:00 - 53 minutes - 37.3 MBImagine you are in the midst of a tough race in the middle of hot and humid conditions and suddenly your body begins sending you signals of surrender. Anyone who has exerted any type of energy in the sweltering heat can attest to the difficulties posed by the conditions. Nothing sucks the speed out of the legs more than high heat and humidity. So, how do you go about setting yourself up for success when the sun is beating down on you and the humidity becomes claustrophobic? In this wee...
Episode 267: Case Studies - Performance Successes and Cautionary Tales
May 17, 2023 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this week’s episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, we focus on athletes like you. Ironman Master coach Matt Dixon puts a spotlight on four case studies anchored in performance. Matt breaks down the lessons we can learn from those who have excelled in their performance journey as well as those who were less fortunate and serve as cautionary tales about the pitfalls on the way to improved performance. All of the case studies are real athletes that either Purple Patch or Matt has trained. ...
Episode 266: Simple Habits to Help Boost Your Daily Performance
May 10, 2023 06:00 - 34 minutes - 24.7 MBWhether it's the boost of our morning espresso or the common drowsiness that sets in after lunch, we all experience bumps and slumps in our daily energy levels. Our vitality over the course of the day can sometimes be a rollercoaster. For some of us, that erratic ride has become a daily routine and an obstacle that limits our potential for performance. However, there are ways to rewire that routine to unlock predictable and stable energy sources that keep you active and present throughout ...
Episode 265: The Power of Team in Boosting Individual Performance
May 03, 2023 06:00 - 32 minutes - 23.6 MBThe path to improvement is one that includes hard work and commitment, but too often we travel that path alone. We seek our personal goals in a very personal way. It can often be a solitary endeavor. Not only does it not have to be, but it also shouldn’t be. "You cannot expect to optimize your performance or results if you always take the journey alone." In this episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon highlights the benefits and impact of chasing your individua...
Episode 264: Ask Matt Anything - Troubleshooting Training to Race Day
April 26, 2023 06:00 - 37 minutes - 27 MBWelcome to another "Ask Matt Anything" edition of the Purple Patch Podcast. Today IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon tackles your voicemails and emails. You asked and today Matt answers your questions on training and racing through a coach’s lens. In this installment of "Ask Matt Anything", Matt answers your questions related to: Management of training Expectations around improvement Race preparation strategy And much more Episode Timestamps 0:00 - 03:28 - Welcome and Episode Introd...
Episode 263: Maximizing Your Training on an Indoor Bike Trainer - with Special Guest Robbie Ventura
April 19, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBToday on the Purple Patch Podcast, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon welcomes former U.S. Pro Cyclist Robbie Ventura to the show. Robbie is the founder of Vision Quest Coaching and Velocity, an online indoor cycling training platform. Robbie shares experience and knowledge from his 12-year career as a pro cyclist, and more than 20 years providing expert training programs to endurance athletes of all levels, to dial in what he believes are the critical skills every cyclist should develop. U...
Episode 262: 5 Key Mistakes To Avoid, Heading Into Race Season
April 12, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.9 MBAs we begin to emerge into Spring in the Northern Hemisphere, many athletes are setting their sights on their B.H.A.G.s (Big Hairy Audacious Goals). The season is ahead of us and many of us are starting to move outside for more of our training. While it is a breath of fresh air for many athletes trapped indoors during the winter months, it is also the time when athletes start to make serious performance mistakes. So many athletes come off the rails by way of one or more common pitfalls a...