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415 - The Proof Is in the PRs: Racing an Ironman on 10–12 Hours a Week

Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Coach Max Gering reviewed Purple Patch athletes' Ironman California performances and the training principles behind their results. Nearly 30 athletes competed across age groups 18–24 through 65–69; outcomes included two Kona qualifications, three top-10 age-group finishes, eight sub-11-hour finishes, several personal records, and at least five first-time finishes. Average training time was 10.13 hours per week. Athletes achieved strong results across a wide range of training…

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