Purple Patch Podcast
332 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 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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219 The Biggest Mistakes Coaches Make When Guiding Time-Starved Athletes
May 18, 2022 06:00 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MBDoes it sometimes feel like the training you’ve been prescribed doesn’t fit comfortably into your life? Does your training volume have you feeling like a zombie rather than a finely tuned athlete? Did your coach still schedule a bike workout even though you made clear notes that you had a work trip with no access to cycling? Do you struggle to understand the big picture of your training? Does your coach keep pushing for commitment and focus even though you’re already stretched too th...
218 Conquer The Optimization Challenge - Getting the Most Out of the Time You Have
May 11, 2022 06:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBThe endurance training circles are buzzing again about this (not-so-new) trend - Let's call it Zone 2 training, or to put it another way, training that is high in volume in low in intensity. There is inherently nothing wrong with this style of training unless it doesn't work in your time-starved life. Today, Matt discusses training optimization and getting the most out of your training time as a time-starved athlete. You shouldn't chase the same training hours as someone who has similar fitn...
217 Knowing When to Show Up - Nailing the Training Mindset for a Time-Starved Athlete
May 04, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBAthletes often hear coaches talk about the importance of remaining focused and fully present in all of their workouts, but should this apply to every single training session? Should every training session really demand your full attention? The mission of this episode is to provide a framework around your training mindset that will both optimize the results from your training and also prevent the performance journey from becoming a second job. The KEY for any athlete, but especially the tim...
216 Fueling and Nutrition for the Female Athlete - Part 2- with Kyla Channell and Stevie Lyn Smith
April 27, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBMatt welcomes back Kyla Channell and Stevie Lyn Smith, for Part 2 of a discussion around nutrition for female athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Part 1 is HERE. Both Stevie and Kyla bring with them a wealth of expertise, passion, and decades of experience in this particular area of fueling for the female. Stevie Lyn Smith, MS, RDN, CSSD, CDN, is one of the lead dieticians with our partner, InsideTracker. She's an experienced Registered Dietitian, board-certified in Sports Nutrition, with...
Race Ready Replay - Successful Race Day Execution
April 25, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBOn our final Race Ready Replay, Matt provides his insight on successful race day execution. It is a "Dixon Deep Dive" into all of the elements to ensure you are able to meet your trained potential with race day performance. It is normal and common for you to feel a little anxiety, even fear, when you return to racing. You are rusty, it has been a while, and the event feels bigger because of the gap from the last race. Acknowledge and even embrace the feeling. Why? Because what you are feel...
215 Stress is Not a Dirty Word
April 20, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBRight now across athletes, leaders, employees, parents - many folks are overwhelmed and struggling. Between a return to the office, school, financial uncertainty, global unrest, training, and more, you may find yourself in a state of anxiety, descent, or even apathy. You are STRESSED. Today, we explore this word, STRESS, and unpack the pros and cons. We want to ensure you have an empowering attitude and mindset with the word so that you can build a toolbox that will help you not just cop...
Race Ready Replay - A Triathlete's Guide to Run Success in Racing
April 18, 2022 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBThe Purple Patch Race Ready Replays stride towards the finish line this week where Matt takes you through all you need to know to help facilitate hitting your potential on the run - including shoe choice, nutrition, terrain, and even walking your way to your fastest run performance. It is a triathlete’s guide to run success. You come out of T2 and all you need to do is run to the finish. What could go wrong? Well, apparently, a lot. The run is the most common discipline for your race t...
214 Ask Matt Anything - Bike Commuting, Wetsuit Practice, Optimal Cadence While Racing, and Handling Life Stress
April 13, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBWelcome to another "Ask Matt Anything" edition of the Purple Patch Podcast. Matt answers your voicemails and emails on all topics related to training and performance. In this installment, Matt answers your questions related to: Prepping for a wetsuit legal swim when you don’t have access to open water In the spirit of the Purple Patch ethos, “evolve or die,” how have Matt’s books evolved? Handling stress and overwhelm Dialing in bike cadence when racing How to factor bike commuting in...
Race Ready Replay - Dial in Your Bike Performance - Fit, Posture, Equipment, and Strategies with IOG Bike Fit
April 11, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBThe Purple Patch Race Ready Replay Series rolls on this week with an hour of power on all things related to bike performance and race-day execution. Optimum bike fit, posture, equipment, and pacing strategies are all covered in this episode that features two of the best in the industry, Ivan O'Gorman and Chris Soden of IOG Bike Fit and Consulting. As you’ll hear, IOG’s approach to consulting is informed by research, while their recommendations are driven by years of experience. Put simply...
213 Fueling for the Female Athlete with Kyla Channell and Stevie Lyn Smith
April 06, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBMatt welcomes two powerhouses of nutrition, Kyla Channell and Stevie Lyn Smith, for a deep-dive discussion around nutrition for female athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Both Stevie and Kyla bring with them a wealth of expertise and passion in this particular area of fueling for the female. Stevie Lyn Smith, MS, RDN, CSSD, CDN, is one of the lead dieticians with our partner, InsideTracker. She's an experienced Registered Dietitian, board-certified in Sports Nutrition, with a history of wo...
Race Ready Replay - Solutions and Strategies for Triathlon Swim Success
April 04, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBThe swim leg of any triathlon is one that elicits stress and fear. You’re entering into murky water with the blinding sun in your eyes. There are choppy waves that are seemingly predestined to make their way into your lungs. All the while, you’re getting very physical with hundreds of your closest friends. Swim anxiety is real, especially in open water swimming. Today, Coach Matt Dixon and Coach John Stevens diffuse some of the stress around triathlon swimming and frame strategies to help ...
212 The Impact of Pain on Your Performance with Dr. Tim Deer
March 30, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBAs an endurance athlete, it's not uncommon to experience niggles in training and racing - tightness, numbness, discomfort, lack of mobility, and - yes - pain. But, is all pain bad? Does it always mean something is wrong? Pain is an important positive sign to highlight issues that are going on with your body, and there isn't anyone that knows more about pain than Dr. Tim Deer, President and CEO of The Spine & Nerve Centers in Charleston, West Virginia and Chairman and Founder of The America...
211 Your Ramp to Racing - Mindset, Race Strategies, and Matt's Essential Tips for Success
March 23, 2022 06:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBThis week, we built the show for those getting ready to launch into their race season. Races are coming thick and fast and, for the first time in a couple of years, we are charging ahead at full steam. We know you have questions. How should I pace? What should my mindset be for this first event of the season? What lessons will I draw? How can I assess the success of my race? What if I don't reach my time goal? What should I pack? Matt has answers and that's why this episode not only pr...
210 TRI Squad - Bringing Life to Athletes, and Athletes to Life
March 16, 2022 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBThe last two years have been turbulent and full of forced change. What was normal, suddenly wasn’t and, whether we liked it or not, almost all of us had to evolve and change. We also know that by listening to these podcasts and following Purple Patch, you want to thrive and amplify your performance in your health, work, and life - all while getting faster. It sounds too good to be true, but is it? At Purple Patch, we think not. We are your tent-peg in the perpetual storm of change; a gro...
209 Ask Matt Anything - Matt Answers Your Performance Questions
March 09, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBWelcome to a special "Ask Matt Anything" addition of the Purple Patch Podcast. Matt answers your voicemails and emails on all topics related to training and performance. In this first installment, Matt answers your questions related to: Best Practices on Heat Acclimation for Hot Races What to Expect When You Transition from Road Bike to TT Bike The Minimum Amount of Running to Be a Successful Triathlete Running on Variable Terrain When to Build in a Complete Rest Day Not only does Ma...
208 Develop an IRON Mindset for Work and Life
March 02, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBThey say sport is a metaphor for life, so today we apply those lessons of IRONMAN athletes to build a pathway for predictable performance in work and in life. Realize, you don’t need to be an athlete – or even an IRONMAN – to draw the lessons and strategies to apply to your own life. If you want to show up, excel, and thrive, then this is for you. The best IRONMAN athletes develop an IRON MINDSET, but so does anyone chasing high sustainable performance individually or across teams. Today...
207 Dr. Brian Keeffe - How Healthy is Your Heart?
February 23, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBMatt welcomes Cardiologist, Brian Keeffe MD, to discuss heart health. During the episode, they discuss the surprising prevalence of heart issues and potential concerns among the athletic population. Many athletes assume they are “heart-healthy” because they train, but this may not always be the case. Don’t leave your heart health to hope and assumptions. This conversation will shed light on considerations, tests, and contributing factors of heart disease. Topics include: Why athletes ...
206 Brad Stulberg - Meet Yourself Where You Are (Part 2)
February 16, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBMatt welcomes author, speaker, coach, and podcaster, Brad Stulberg for Part 2 of their discussion around Stulberg's latest book, The Practice of Groundedness Topics include: Meeting yourself where you are and taking realistic action in that current space. (14:20) "It’s hard to accept where you’re at, but if you don’t, you never grow because you’ll be starting on a fragile foundation that will break." (16:15) “We all want to grow and be better. It’s compounded by the fact that the place ...
205 Brad Stulberg - Passion, Performance, and The Practice of Groundedness (Part 1)
February 09, 2022 07:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBMatt welcomes author, speaker, coach, and podcaster, Brad Stulberg for a compelling discussion on the nuances of performance and potential pitfalls of "heroic individualism." Stulberg's latest book, The Practice of Groundedness looks deeply at this character trait through many lenses. (30:00) Heroic Individualism is the ongoing game of one-upsmanship against self and others where the goalpost is always 10 yards down the field, and you think you’ll eventually arrive and be content, but whe...
204 Navigate Out of Illness and Get Back to Training
February 02, 2022 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBAthletes will get hit with illness. It is a part of the fabric of the journey of performance. (16:50) "In fact, the truth is, a smart coach will plan for sickness and injuries, no different than a contingency plan when you're making a budget." But how do you emerge from being under the weather in an effective way that will provide minimal downtime? Coach Matt Dixon provides that framework and counsel on managing sickness and emerging back to full-steam ahead. There are no gimmicks, no m...
203 Your Guide to Cold Weather Training
January 26, 2022 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBAs you trudge through the winter months, you may be navigating short days, dark mornings, and extreme cold weather as you build your 2022 Season of Performance. Don't let the winter doldrums kill your training mojo. Matt creates a blueprint to optimize any cold-weather training you may do outdoors, as well as tips to maximize the equipment you have inside that can assist you and become valuable training tools. You'll learn: How to dress appropriately for outdoor training Which winter spo...
202 Thinking of Doing a Training Camp? Here are Five Components of a Successful Camp Experience
January 19, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBYou head off to a beautiful destination with bike, wetsuit, and running shoes packed and ready to go where you will spend multiple days in a lush destination without the distraction of work, family, and other life priorities. You are officially immersed in solid training with days and nights filled with multisport activity, food, and camaraderie. Are you at a classic training camp, or are you having a training experience? Should you return from a camp feeling accomplished, but completely exh...
201 Reimagine Your Run to Get the Results You Want
January 12, 2022 07:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBIf you are a ‘repeat offender’ with running niggles and injuries... If you are frustrated with a plateau of results... Or, if perhaps you are simply intimidated by running and believe it just isn’t a sport for you, then today’s show can change everything - for the good. Matt outlines a clear path to demystify and rewrite your approach to run training that will reduce injury risk, amplify the fun, and forge a path to the results you want. In order to rewrite the narrative around run train...
200 Fitness is Broken - Create Your Longterm Pathway to Success
January 05, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBFitness. Is. Broken. Way to start off the new year on a high note, right? It's true, though, and most of us are acutely aware. We are frustrated, challenged, and confused with how best to pursue fitness, performance, and a platform of health. You can ignore the fitness nuts and health gurus - you know the ones – that post the promoted wonderful life that they capture while failing to actually live it? Yeah, those folks. Today's episode will set you up with a solid pathway to success ...
199 Performance Lessons from 2021
December 22, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBAs we round out the year, Matt takes time to reflect on the biggest performance lessons we've learned in 2021 that you'll be able to carry into your 2022 season planning. It's also a chance to share how Purple Patch will continue to apply these lessons to expand and enhance our programming and global community. Matt's Biggest Performance Lessons include: Athletes benefit greatly from mixing it up Accountability and Community are vital Human connection and real coaching interaction amp...
198 Rest is Action
December 15, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBSuccessful athletes and performance enthusiasts tend to be intrinsically motivated and the hard work, such as tough training sessions, big miles, or breakthrough days provides instant gratification and validation. It is a massive reward to complete a tough training camp. It feels good to produce your best running splits. You get energized from accomplishing something you may believe improbable. It is why we often say ‘Hard work is the easy thing.' Of course, it's not easy, but it is the th...
197 Taking on IRONMAN in a Time-Starved Life
December 08, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBIRONMAN. Perhaps you have done one already but would love to do better. Maybe you are inspired to give it a crack, but not really sure if you are up to the task, or perhaps you are thinking, "I could never do that with my hectic life schedule." Today's episode will: Break down the myths and perceptions that often send time-starved hopefuls down the wrong path of their IRONMAN journey Outline a method to ensure that a successful journey to IRONMAN doesn’t equal obsession, fatigue, and d...
196 Dr. Gil Blander talks Aging, Supplements, Extending your Lifespan, and How to Stave off Cognitive Decline
December 01, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBThis week features a conversation with Dr. Gil Blander. Dr. Blander is an expert in nutrition, biomarker analytics, athletic performance, biochemistry, and aging research. Gil is also the Founder and CSO of InsideTracker, a personalized health and performance analytics company created by a team of scientists, physicians, nutritionists, and exercise physiologists from MIT, Harvard, and Tufts University. Today Matt and Dr. Blander discuss aging, supplements that actually help performance...
195 2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Performance
November 24, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBMatt Dixon presents his annual gift-guide episode, a diverse list of ideas for holiday gifts all anchored in performance. Every one of these ideas is delivered after personal experience with Matt and the Purple Patch team, and we think they'll provide some inspiration for you and that favorite fitness enthusiast on your list. This holiday season, the best gifts are personal—and there’s nothing more personal than the gift of good health, so let's get into it! Inside Tracker - The Ultimate...
194 Dr. Chris Winter Answers Your Sleep Questions on Wearables, Naps, Middle-of-the-Night Anxiety, and More
November 17, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBMatt welcomes Dr. Chris Winter back to answer your questions about the importance and performance-enhancing effects of good SLEEP. If you think quality sleep has no bearing on your performance in life or sport, think again. "Doing Well" and simply "Being Able to Do" are two different things. Both Matt and Dr. Winter want you to do well and that is why they dig into your questions today, including: His opinion on sleep trackers and wearables Advice for those who are paralyzed by the track...
193 Dr. Chris Winter - The "Sleep Whisperer" on How to Improve your Confidence and Reliability of Sleep
November 10, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBMatt welcomes Dr. Chris Winter back to the podcast to revisit our most potent performance enhancer, the secret to fitness improvement, heightened focus and clarity, better resilience and immune system, and a promise to the enhancement of your overall health. Today, Matt and Dr. Winter present your ultimate guide to sleep and help unpack the mystery of sleep. Key takeaways: His role as a Neurologist and Sleep Scientist - to improve your confidence and reliability of sleep Tools in his too...
192 The Imprint of Swimming
November 03, 2021 06:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBMatt takes a week off to pay tribute to his late Mother, Mary Owen. It is her influence that inspired him and his family's love of the outdoors, swimming, and, ultimately, coaching. What do you want to do with your life? Who or what is most important to you? Who are the folks that you want to keep in touch with? Don't let them go. Learn More About Purple Patch Fitness, Training, and Education
191 Lift Heavy, Get Fast - Why Every Endurance Athlete and Fitness Enthusiast Should Be Lifting Heavy
October 27, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBMatt welcomes Coach Mike Olzinksi back to the podcast to discuss heavy strength training for both fitness enthusiasts and endurance athletes. This deep dive into heavy lifting will answer commonly asked questions and dispel myths around lifting, especially as it pertains to endurance athletes. They answer: Why should you incorporate heavy lifts into your strength sessions and what are the benefits of lifting heavy? Who should lift heavy? Is anyone off-limits here? What exactly does it m...
190 Nutrition Case Study: Fueling For the Elite Amateur Athlete
October 20, 2021 06:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBIn Part 3 of the Purple Patch series on performance nutrition, Matt Dixon, along with leading performance nutritionist, Scott Tindal, lift the veil on nutrition and fueling with nutrition case studies around real-life Purple Patch athletes. The goal for all? To frame a smarter common-sense approach to nutrition and fueling in order to build a long-term platform of health and resilience. This final case study is centered around the elite amateur triathlete, Andy Williams. Like many triath...
189 Shore Up Your Weaknesses
October 13, 2021 06:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBAs you shift away from the demands of racing in 2021, it is the prime time to focus on improving your weaknesses. Why Now? This is time because overall training stress is much lower and you’re not under a burden to chase fitness for races. Coach Matt Dixon (with a little help from his silent sidekick, Barry) discusses converting your weaknesses to strengths and turning your liabilities into performance improvements in 2022 and beyond. In this episode, he centers his advice around three...
188 Nutrition Case Study - Fueling For the Mid-50s Executive Time-Starved Athlete
October 06, 2021 06:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBIn Part 2 of the Purple Patch series on performance nutrition, Matt Dixon, along with leading performance nutritionist, Scott Tindal, lift the veil on nutrition and fueling with nutrition case studies around real-life Purple Patch athletes. The goal? To frame a smarter common-sense approach to nutrition in order to build a long-term platform of health and resilience. This case study is centered around Purple Patch athlete, Pat Romano. Pat is the CEO of Chargepoint and a dedicated husband...
187 A Peek Into The Future of Purple Patch and How We Will Amplify Your Performance
September 29, 2021 06:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBWhat do you look for in a training program or group? What qualities will amplify your performance? Of course, you want a smart and progressive training plan throughout the season, but at Purple Patch, we believe there is so much more than just a "beef stew" of workouts. Matt and the team at Purple Patch want you to thrive in sport and life, develop great supporting habits around your training, and build a platform of accountability, feedback, and community. So, what is Purple Patch doi...
186 So, You Want to Qualify for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships?
September 22, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBComing off of a successful IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships where 85 Purple Patch athletes qualified, Coach Matt Dixon looks back at this event and shares insights and athlete stories of goal setting, habit creation, community, resilience, and success. He then outlines four components that are critical for you to achieve your success, especially if you, too, look to qualify at some point. 0:00-05:45 Welcome and Episode Introduction 5:45- 09:00 Squaddie Update - September 29th FREE LIVE...
185 Nutrition Case Study - Fueling For the Female Perimenopausal Athlete
September 15, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBMatt revisits the popular subject of performance nutrition. Together, with leading performance nutritionist, Scott Tindal, they kick-start a miniseries of nutrition case studies around real-life Purple Patch athletes. The goal? To frame a smarter common-sense approach to nutrition in order to build a long-term platform of health and resilience. This first case study is centered around Purple Patch athlete, Ann Neir. Ann is a high-level executive and high-performing triathlete. She's also...
184 Mark Allen- A Collin's Cup Review, An IRONMAN 70.3 Worlds Preview, and What it Really Takes to Be World Class
September 08, 2021 17:47 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBMatt does some time-travel in this discussion with six-time IRONMAN World Champion, Mark Allen. Together, they review the recent Collin's Cup race in Slovakia - the good, the bad, and the future of this excitin new format of racing. Mark was on the ground at the race as team captain for Team USA and provides his behind-the-scenes review of logistics, team selections, race day strategies, surprising outcomes, and the unexpected team camaraderie from the athletes. Matt and Mark also look ...
183 Take a Smart Break - Without Going Backwards
September 01, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBYou're either progressing or regressing and, at Purple Patch, we want growth and evolution. We want you to continue to improve. Today, Matt outlines the framework of building in a successful break after your season has been completed without going backward. These actionable steps will allow you to embrace downtime and back off your hard training, but keep moving forward in your performance journey. What is the goal and quest of a postseason break? What are you hoping to achieve? You wan...
182 Put Your Performance Knowledge into Practice - When You Know Better, You Do Better
August 25, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBA defining component of Purple Patch Fitness is our highly distinct methodology and approach that frames a way of thinking and performance in both sport and life. Most think about Purple Patch as building a strong platform of health, and assisting time-starved athletes to thrive within limited training hours, and a strong focus on supporting habits, such as nutrition, strength, and sleep. The good news? So many have bought into this approach via our coaching and education resources, but ...
181 Tim Deer - Breaking Down Badwater 135
August 18, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBHe's back and better than ever at Badwater 135. Two years ago, Purple Patch athlete, Timothy Deer, completed his first Badwater 135 Ultra in just over 36 hours. This year, at age 56 and in some of the hottest historical race conditions, Deer finished again...faster, stronger, and healthier than ever. In fact, he was 11th overall, the first athlete 50+, and four hours faster than in 2019. The Badwater 135 is billed as the most demanding and extreme running race offered anywhere on the pla...
180 Best of - "Return to Triathlon Racing" Series
August 11, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBIf you’ve raced this year, we hope allowed yourself the joy of “dusting the rust off” and approaching your events with a mindset of celebration. If you’re still building up to your first race, you’ll love this “best of” that encapsulates some of the earlier stand-alone episodes from earlier this year. In fact, we highly recommend you go back and listen in full to episodes 160-165. It was our ‘triathlon takeover series’ where we did a deep dive into each discipline as we all head back to th...
179 Matt Dixon Talks Philosophies of High Performance on "The Greg Bennett Show"
August 04, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBMatt is on holiday this week, so we're releasing a recent interview he did on “The Greg Bennett Show,” hosted by former Olympian and professional triathlete, Greg Bennett. It was a perfect match as Matt and Greg share many of the same philosophies around high-performance sport and life. In this episode, Matt: Shares his journey from collegiate swimmer to pro triathlete. Discusses the key lessons he learned during that time to become the great coach he is. Describes how he takes a holi...
178 Precision Hydration's Andy Blow Answers Your Questions on Fueling and Hydration
July 28, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBWe are thick into the 2021 race season and the most common questions we receive are always centered around hydration and fueling during training and racing. We’re proud to welcome back Precision Hydration founder, Andy Blow, to answer your questions. Precision Hydration is, first and foremost, a hydration company, but they have recently expanded into new fueling products that include gels and a carb drink mix. Bars and chews are coming soon. Andy explains why the timing was right to expand...
177 Beat the Heat - How to Get Heat Adapted BEFORE Your Next Big Event
July 21, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBIf you are running a marathon, prepping for a hot triathlon, getting primed for IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 summer racing, then this episode is for you. Matt digs into performance readiness for HOT environments; more specifically, how to get heat adapted BEFORE your event. After outlining some rules around heat adaptation, Matt defines two of the best protocols for heat adaptation before your event: Implementing a Safe and Effective Sauna Protocol Training in the Heat Topics covered: Wh...
176 Gimme a Break - How to Take a Step Back So You Can Leap Forward
July 14, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 32.8 MBThere is no easy way to deliver high performance in life, work, or sport. It requires a tremendous amount of hard work, but performance only arises when your hard work is supported by downtime, rejuvenation, and really positive habits to health and vibrancy. Matt outlines the mental and physiological benefits of stepping away to facilitate mental and physical rejuvenation—the ultimate accelerant to excellence. Why’s it so important to provide the mind and body space? How to Implement a s...
175 A Mid-Year Reset - How to Course Correct When Sh*t Hits the Fan
July 07, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBYou began the year with the best intentions, big ambition, and commitment to your BHAGS - your Big Hairy Audacious Goals. Unfortunately, things haven’t gone quite as planned. You may be struggling or dealing with more adversity than you had anticipated. You may have fallen off the training wagon, or had a bad race result or two. It happens to the best of us because that’s what the performance journey is. It isn’t a rocket ship of progression, but how you respond to the adversity and those ...
174 High Performance from Within - from "The Changeable" Podcast
June 30, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 42.3 MBMatt is on holiday this week, so we're releasing a recent interview he did on "The Changeable" podcast hosted by Social Psychologist, Dr. Amy Johnson. Dr. Johnson was Matt's guest last week when they discussed our brain's tendency to "get in the way" and take things that happen to us personally - sabotaging success and happiness. In this interview, Matt and Amy discuss failure, resilience, and the importance of being change-able. They also talk about the equation performance = poten...