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Purple Patch Podcast
Author 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…
Episodes
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Episode 256: There Is No Easy Way, But You Can Do It: Building the Mindset To Thrive in Sport (and Life)
In today's episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon takes us back to the core values of Purple Patch Fitness to help provide…
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Episode 255: Data and Analytics - How You Can Leverage for Better Performance in a Time-starved Life
Data, metrics, technology, and analytics - there are tools and tech that measure everything for an athlete. Wearables and apps track your sleep data, monitor…
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Episode 254: A Smart Approach To Measuring Success In Your Performance Journey
Whether your goal as an athlete is to win a race or simply cross the finish line, it can often feel as though the only measure of success is race results…
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Episode 253: Applying the Science of Strength - Integrating Strength Training for Specific Athlete Populations
Strength and conditioning are an integral part of every Purple Patch Athlete's training program. It is just one of our four Pillars of Performance: Endurance…
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Episode 252: The Emotional Decompression Model: A Powerful Framework for Post-Event Analysis ft. Dr. Danielle Adams Norenberg & Sarah Cecil
In this episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, instead of focusing on the training, planning, mindset, and tactics that go into the lead-up to a race or major…
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Episode 251: Lessons From Leaders - Purple Patch Kona Camp 2023
From the 2023 Purple Patch Training Camp in Kona, Matt delivers a special on-the-road episode exploring the vital role of training and supporting habits in…
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Episode 250: Back to Basics - Building a Season of Performance
With the wave of the new year's short-term objectives behind us, it's time to get serious about the year and season ahead. Make no mistake, the focus or goal…
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Episode 249: Good for a Girl - A Woman Running in a Man's World (Interview with Lauren Fleshman)
Matt Welcomes former professional runner, running coach, and author Lauren Fleshman to the show to celebrate the release of her autobiographical memoir, Good…
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Episode 248: Lessons of 2022 - The Annual Performance Review
As we head into the new year with new goals and pursuits in life and in sport, we take stock of the lessons learned in 2022 to help pave the way for success in…
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Episode 247: Resetting the Barometer of Success - The Right Goals for the Biggest Gains in 2023
What does success look like to you in the coming year? For many athletes, the answer to that question is often anchored in a single metric: Speed. We all want…
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Episode 246: Winter Health - Building Resilience & Minimizing Risk of Sickness
Tis the season to be jolly, but unfortunately tis also the season of sickness. Be it flu, cold, Covid, or RSV, everywhere you look you can see the signs of…
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Episode 245: Choosing Your Next Bike with Chris Soden of IOG Bike Fitting
It's that time of the year. It's the end of the racing season and the holidays are approaching quickly. Now is the time you might be considering upgrading your…
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Episode 244: Thanks to You - The Purple Patch Podcast Experience
This week on the Purple Patch podcast, we are scaling back a little to give thanks to everyone who helped make the Purple Patch podcast what it is today. We…
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Episode 243: The Winter Running Project – A Framework To Improve Running Performance for All Levels
In this episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, IRONMAN Master coach Matt Dixon presents the Winter Running Project, a tried and true method for improving next…
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Episode 242: Deep Recovery - Post-Race Assessment and Recharging for a Magical Year of Performance
While every performance journey requires commitment and hard work, the thing that sets enduringly good athletes apart from the rest is the dedication and time…
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Episode 241: Observations of Elite Performance - What Amateur Athletes Can Learn From Gustav Iden and Kristian Blummenfelt
As a follow-up to our podcast on the evolution of the professional triathlon, this episode focuses on the tip of the performance spear with a spotlight on two…
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Episode 240: The Winter Action Plan - Five Non-Negotiables for Every Time-Starved Athlete
Like most time-starved athletes, it's the time of year when you reflect on the season and look forward to a well-deserved break. While the winter months offer…
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Episode 239: Fixing the Broken Model of Traditional Fitness
If you are like many fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and those looking to improve their health and fitness while balancing the demands of work, family, and…
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Episode 238: Off-Season (As You Know It) Is Dead - The Postseason Path to Race Readiness
For many athletes, the offseason is the bridge between the end-of-summer finish lines and next season's starting lines. While you might be considering turning…
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Episode 237: Breaking the Injury Cycle (Part 3) - 6 Principles of Injury Management
You've done everything you can to avoid injury. You focused on fueling and hydration, followed a well-balanced strength and conditioning program, removed…
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Episode 236: KONA - Evolution of the Pro Performance (An IRONMAN Master Coach Insight)
With the Hawaii IRONMAN World Championships looming, one can't help but wonder about the level of performance to expect from an ever-growing field of…
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Episode 235: The Purple Patch Performance Center - Journey to the Grand Opening
The day has finally come to celebrate a vision nearly a decade in the making, as the doors to the Purple Patch Performance Center in San Francisco's historic…
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Episode 234: Keys to Kona - Strategies for Success at the Hawaii Ironman World Championships
It's that time of the year, and the first time since 2019, that athletes from all parts of the world gear up for the Hawaii Ironman World Championships in…
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Episode 233: Breaking the Injury Cycle (Part 2) - The Role of Nutrition
In part two of our three-part series on injury prevention and management, Matt Welcomes to the podcast leading performance nutritionist Scott Tindal of FuelIn…
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Episode 232: Lessons and Insights from the Haute Route Alps
Fresh from the Haute Route Alps, Ironman Coach Matt Dixon returns to the podcast to share his thoughts on the experience, the lessons he gleaned from the 7-day…
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Special Edition: Racing the Haute Route Alps - STAGE 7 - Megève to Megève
Welcome to the 8th and final day of our Haute Route Alps coverage as Matt and the Drunken Donkeys cross the finish line in Megève. Matt gives us a look at the…
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Special Edition: Racing the Haute Route Alps - STAGE 6 - Méribel to Megève
Welcome to day 7 of our Haute Route coverage. Today, the team takes on THE CLASSICS. Stage 6, the riders are headed for another climb of almost 4,000 meters as…
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Special Edition: Racing the Haute Route Alps - STAGE 5 - Méribel to Col de la Loze
Welcome to day 6 of our Haute Route coverage. Today, it's Matt and the Drunken Donkeys vs time. The team faces Stage 5, LOVE OR LOATHE LA LOZE, which hosts the…
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Special Edition: Racing the Haute Route Alps - STAGE 4 - Les 2 Alpes to Méribel
Welcome to day 5 of our Haute Route coverage as Matt and his Team round the corner at the halfway mark of the 7-day journey from Nice to Megève. Stage 4…
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Special Edition: Racing the Haute Route Alps - STAGE 3 - Serre Chevalier Briançon to Les 2 Alpes
Welcome to day four of our Haute Route coverage as Matt and his Team push forward on stage 3 of the 7-day journey from Nice to Megève. Stage 3, titled ALL FOR…
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Special Edition: Racing the Haute Route Alps - STAGE 2 - Cuneo to Col d'Izoard
Welcome to day three of our Haute Route coverage as Matt and his Team take off on stage 2 of the 7-day journey from Nice to Megève. The Drunken Donkeys face a…
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Special Edition: Racing the Haute Route Alps - The Arrival - Meet the Drunken Donkeys
Welcome to day zero of our Haute Route coverage. The day before the excitement begins with stage 1 tomorrow. This is our first daily report and official…
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Special Edition: Racing the Haute Route Alps - Coverage Preview
We have a special abbreviated podcast this week as Matt prepares for his journey to tackle the Haute Route Alps. In this episode, Matt provides a quick look at…
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231 Matt's Journey to the Haute Route Alps – A Case Study of a Challenge for a Multi-Day Bike Race
In this episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, Ironman Master Coach Matt Dixon frames his preparation and training path as he sets his sights on the Haute Route…
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230 Breaking the Injury Cycle - 5 Keys to Prevention and Lowering Risk
Whether you're an amateur or a professional athlete, there is no greater source of frustration than repeated cycles of niggles and injuries. It can derail your…
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229 Line Thams and PTSD - Navigating Adversity and Meeting Stress
Matt welcomes Purple Patch Pro Athlete, Line Thams, to the Podcast. Thams is a professional triathlete from Denmark, focusing on short-course ITU racing. She…
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228 Ask Matt Anything on Racing - From Preparation to Performance
Welcome to another "Ask Matt Anything" edition of the Purple Patch Podcast. In part 1 of our 2 part series of Q & A episodes on all topics related to racing…
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227 Halfway There (Part 2) - Endurance and Triathlon Performance Lessons from 2022 So Far
In part 2 of our observations and lessons of 2022 so far, Matt takes a step beyond life performance and focuses on endurance sports and triathlon performance…
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226 Halfway There - Performance and Life Lessons from 2022 So Far
As we approach the midway point of 2022, it is important to pause and reflect on the challenges we faced and lessons we learned throughout the year surrounding…
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225 Triathlon in a Time-Starved Life: IRONMAN & IM70.3 in 8-14hrs/week
For the time-starved athlete, the traditional approach to training for an Ironman or half Ironman can sometimes feel like a part-time job. Some athletes…
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224 Jan Sibbersen - (Part 2) - Insights and Training Tips to Improve Open Water Performance
Matt welcomes Ironman World Champion swimmer and CEO and founder of Sailfish, a triathlon performance apparel company, Jan Sibbersen, for Part 2 of their…
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223 Jan Sibbersen - Keys to a Championship Mindset in Sport, Business, and Life (Part 1)
Matt welcomes the founder of wetsuit company Sailfish, and Hawaii Ironman World Championship swim course record-holder, Jan Sibbersen, to the show. Part 1 of…
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222 Filtering the Noise - Navigating the Landscape of High Performance Education
If you are reading this, it's likely because you share a common thread with many athletes, which is the desire to improve your athletic and personal potential…
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221 Becoming a Better Coach - Leveraging Experts to Help Athletes
So you've gone all-in and put your training in the hands of your coach. It's their role to build the framework of performance and provide clarity…
Purple Patch Podcast220 Ask Matt Anything on Running - Are You on the Niggle Bus?
Welcome to another "Ask Matt Anything" edition of the Purple Patch Podcast. In this episode, Matt answers your voicemails and emails on all topics related to…
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219 The Biggest Mistakes Coaches Make When Guiding Time-Starved Athletes
Does 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…
Purple Patch Podcast218 Conquer The Optimization Challenge - Getting the Most Out of the Time You Have
The 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…
Purple Patch Podcast217 Knowing When to Show Up - Nailing the Training Mindset for a Time-Starved Athlete
Athletes 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…
Purple Patch Podcast216 Fueling and Nutrition for the Female Athlete - Part 2- with Kyla Channell and Stevie Lyn Smith
Matt 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…
Purple Patch PodcastRace Ready Replay - Successful Race Day Execution
On 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…
Purple Patch Podcast215 Stress is Not a Dirty Word
Right now across athletes, leaders, employees, parents - many folks are overwhelmed and struggling. Between a return to the office, school, financial…
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Race Ready Replay - A Triathlete's Guide to Run Success in Racing
The 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…
Purple Patch Podcast214 Ask Matt Anything - Bike Commuting, Wetsuit Practice, Optimal Cadence While Racing, and Handling Life Stress
Welcome to another "Ask Matt Anything" edition of the Purple Patch Podcast. Matt answers your voicemails and emails on all topics related to training and…
Purple Patch PodcastRace Ready Replay - Dial in Your Bike Performance - Fit, Posture, Equipment, and Strategies with IOG Bike Fit
The 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…
Purple Patch Podcast213 Fueling for the Female Athlete with Kyla Channell and Stevie Lyn Smith
Matt welcomes two powerhouses of nutrition, Kyla Channell and Stevie Lyn Smith, for a deep-dive discussion around nutrition for female athletes and fitness…
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Race Ready Replay - Solutions and Strategies for Triathlon Swim Success
The 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…
Purple Patch Podcast212 The Impact of Pain on Your Performance with Dr. Tim Deer
As an endurance athlete, it's not uncommon to experience niggles in training and racing - tightness, numbness, discomfort, lack of mobility, and - yes - pain…
Purple Patch Podcast211 Your Ramp to Racing - Mindset, Race Strategies, and Matt's Essential Tips for Success
This 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…
Purple Patch Podcast210 TRI Squad - Bringing Life to Athletes, and Athletes to Life
The 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…
Purple Patch Podcast209 Ask Matt Anything - Matt Answers Your Performance Questions
Welcome 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…