Purple Patch Podcast Matt Dixon

Welcome 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 his perspective towards health and habits and unlocked effectiveness in his training and how he showed up as a leader.
This week, we are excited to welcome two Purple Patch athletes, Jeff Lipschultz and Marcel Lopez. They both have inspiring stories to share about how they used sports to improve their lives, shift their perspectives, and achieve better results.
Jeff's story is about his journey from a childhood that didn't include many sports to using sports to enrich his community. He talks about the lessons he learned from other athletes and how the squad mentality and global network of support have amplified all aspects of his life.
Marcel's story centers on an evolution of approach and mindset. Obsessed with data, Marcel’s misguided approach inspired punishing training sessions and an unequal return on investment for his efforts. He discusses the change of perspective and the simple changes to his training habits that have yielded unexpected results.
Jeff and Marcel's stories are compelling and offer valuable lessons to help you enhance your performance in sports or life and achieve better results in any endeavor you pursue.
Episode Timestamps
00:00 - 02:52 - Welcome and Episode Introduction
03:53 - 06:16 - Matt’s News-ings
06:23 - 45:39 - The Meat and Potatoes - Episode 310: Purple Patch Case Studies - with Jeff Lipschultz and Marcel Lopez - JEFF’S STORY
45:43 - 01:20:06 - MARCEL’S STORY
Purple Patch and Episode Resources
Episode 307: Case Studies From the Purple Patch Squad – A Conversation With Mike Kane
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On 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 habits. He describes how stress can create weaknesses by disrupting regulatory processes that help us maintain healthy eating habits, which can derail adherence to a smart eating plan.
Matt offers guidance on how to adjust your mindset and approach to the quantity, quality, and timing of your meals to better cope with stress, develop a strategy, and improve your overall health. He also discusses supportive habits in other areas of performance, such as sleep and training, that can complement your nutritional approach. Additionally, Matt talks about the concept of "race weight" and how focusing excessively on it can increase stress, create an unhealthy relationship with food, and derail your goals.
We recommend listening to this episode before making any changes to your eating habits. It will help you broaden your perspective and understand what you can do to achieve your desired results. Whether you want to improve your race day performance, change your body composition, maintain good health, or be more productive at work, managing stress is crucial to adopting a healthy approach.
In this episode, we also provide resources for anyone looking for expert guidance on their nutritional journey. Click below for more information on how to better understand and manage your nutritional needs.
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Episode Timestamps
00:00 - 03:55 - Welcome and Episode Introduction
04:18 - 07:41 - Matt’s News-ings
07:56 - 10:03 - Word of the Week
10:10 - 46:05 - The Meat and Potatoes - Episode 309: Understanding Nutrition and Stress
Purple Patch and Episode Resources
Purple Patch Video Podcast and More
2024 Purple Patch Performance Camps - SIGN UP NOW for our Napa Valley and South Carolina Training Camps
We've reimagined indoor cycling - Find out more about Purple Patch Bike Live & On-Demand
Learn more about 1:1 Coaching
Come try the Purple Patch Tri-Squad
Get a Free Taste of Purple Patch Strength
ORDER NOW - 2024 PURPLE PATCH APPAREL
Everything you need to know about the Purple Patch Methodology
Join the Purple Patch Team
The Purple Patch Center is Open - Learn More and Schedule a Visit
Purple Patch Coaching Consultation
Learn more about our Tri Squad Program
Send us a message
This episode is sponsored by our collaboration with INSIDE TRACKER. Inside Tracker and Purple Patch- Receive 20% off their services with code: PURPLEPATCHPRO20
Ask Matt Anything - Leave a voicemail question for Matt
Learn more about Purple Patch Squad High-Performance Training Program
Join Run Squad - Increase your running performance through our progressive, multi-sport approach to running
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Learn more about Purple Patch Strength Programming
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It'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 focus on the things that will result in the best performance possible.
Matt discusses the importance of training and developing physiological race-readiness, refining skills, and race craft, and devising strategies for fueling and hydration, to understand the demands of racing and the role race preparation plays in setting up an approach to define the race in your favor.
On race day, many athletes face negative and distracting thoughts. However, Matt delves into the underlying reasons and outcomes of such negative thinking and offers strategies to help you gain control.
The topic of discussion for this week is racing, but the principles covered by Matt apply to any situation where you need to perform at your best - be it giving a speech at work or leading a team. The key is to have the right mindset, which can help you reach your goals and maximize your efforts.
Episode Timestamps
00:00 - 03:55 - Welcome and Episode Introduction
04:02 - 06:02 - Matt’s News-ings
06:17 - 07:34 - Word of the Week
07:41 - 35:12 - The Meat and Potatoes - Episode 308: The Racing Mindset
Purple Patch and Episode Resources
Purple Patch Video Podcast and More
Click here for the SPECIAL Fuelin Landing Page
2024 Purple Patch Performance Camps - SIGN UP NOW for our Napa Valley and South Carolina Training Camps
We've reimagined indoor cycling - Find out more about Purple Patch Bike Live & On-Demand
Learn more about 1:1 Coaching
Come try the Purple Patch Tri-Squad
Get a Free Taste of Purple Patch Strength
ORDER NOW - 2024 PURPLE PATCH APPAREL
Everything you need to know about the Purple Patch Methodology
Join the Purple Patch Team
The Purple Patch Center is Open - Learn More and Schedule a Visit
Purple Patch Coaching Consultation
Learn more about our Tri Squad Program
Send us a message
This episode is sponsored by our collaboration with INSIDE TRACKER. Inside Tracker and Purple Patch- Receive 20% off their services with code: PURPLEPATCHPRO20
Ask Matt Anything - Leave a voicemail question for Matt
Learn more about Purple Patch Squad High-Performance Training Program
Join Run Squad - Increase your running performance through our progressive, multi-sport approach to running
Learn more about Purple Patch Fully Customized 1:1 Coaching
Learn more about Purple Patch Strength Programming
Purple Patch Swim Analysis
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This 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 marathons and Ironman competitions.
In this episode, Matt and Mike detail the challenges and struggles they faced while attempting to decode Mike’s athletic success in his first year with Purple Patch. However, they explain the shift in perspective that eventually transformed his performance.
By chasing a platform of health rather than fitness, Mike was able to unlock dramatic results. He saw significant improvements in his body composition, energy levels, training efficiency, fitness, and overall sense of control.   Instead of solely working harder, the emphasis was on improving eating habits, adjusting meal composition, hydration, and his weekly sleep schedule, generating magnified results from the effort already being put in. Now he has a platform where he can achieve much greater success. 
Throughout their conversation, Mike and Matt outline the steps they took to identify areas for improvement and what factors led to the change in their approach.
Mike’s story is the essence of what it means to be a Purple Patch athlete. It’s not only inspiring but also a valuable source of lessons for your journey. By adopting the right perspective, cultivating the correct mindset, and integrating healthy habits, you can improve not only your athletic performance but also your overall well-being and how you approach life.
Episode Timestamps
00:00 - 04:32 - Welcome and Episode Introduction
04:40 - 07:06 - Matt’s News-ings
07:21 - 09:04 - Word of the Week
11:45 - 43:00 - The Meat and Potatoes - Episode 307: Case Studies From the Purple Patch Squad – A Conversation With Mike Kane
Purple Patch and Episode Resources
Purple Patch Video Podcast and More
Click here for the SPECIAL Fuelin Landing Page
2024 Purple Patch Performance Camps - SIGN UP NOW for our Napa Valley and South Carolina Training Camps
We've reimagined indoor cycling - Find out more about Purple Patch Bike Live & On-Demand
Learn more about 1:1 Coaching
Come try the Purple Patch Tri-Squad
Get a Free Taste of Purple Patch Strength
ORDER NOW - 2024 PURPLE PATCH APPAREL
Everything you need to know about the Purple Patch Methodology
Join the Purple Patch Team
The Purple Patch Center is Open - Learn More and Schedule a Visit
Purple Patch Coaching Consultation
Learn more about our Tri Squad Program
Send us a message
This episode is sponsored by our collaboration with INSIDE TRACKER. Inside Tracker and Purple Patch- Receive 20% off their services with code: PURPLEPATCHPRO20
Ask Matt Anything - Leave a voicemail question for Matt
Learn more about Purple Patch Squad High-Performance Training Program
Join Run Squad - Increase your running performance through our progressive, multi-sport approach to running
Learn more about Purple Patch Fully Customized 1:1 Coaching
Learn more about Purple Patch Strength Programming
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In 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 into three main parts: The value of being coached, the role of a coach, and how to make the most of your coaching relationship.
Although the discussion mainly focuses on sports coaching, the principles Matt shares apply to almost every aspect of our lives, including business. This week's episode is a must-listen if you are in a leadership or managerial position. Even if you are seeking to improve your relationship with a mentor or manager, the details of the discussion will help you frame your approach.
In this episode, Matt challenges you to reflect on your current situation, determine how you can improve your progress, and shift your mindset to fully commit to your journey and your coaching relationship and find sustained high performance in all of your endeavors.
Episode Timestamps
00:00 - 03:12 - Welcome and Episode Introduction
03:19 - 08:51 - Matt’s News-ings
09:06 - 11:38 - Word of the Week
11:45 - 44:53 - The Meat and Potatoes - Episode 306: Mentorship & Coaching - Exploring the Dynamics of the Coaching Relationship
Purple Patch and Episode Resources
Purple Patch Video Podcast and More
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2024 Purple Patch Performance Camps - SIGN UP NOW for our Napa Valley and South Carolina Training Camps
We've reimagined indoor cycling - Find out more about Purple Patch Bike Live & On-Demand
Learn more about 1:1 Coaching
Come try the Purple Patch Tri-Squad
Get a Free Taste of Purple Patch Strength
ORDER NOW - 2024 PURPLE PATCH APPAREL
Everything you need to know about the Purple Patch Methodology
Join the Purple Patch Team
The Purple Patch Center is Open - Learn More and Schedule a Visit
Purple Patch Coaching Consultation
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Send us a message
This episode is sponsored by our collaboration with INSIDE TRACKER. Inside Tracker and Purple Patch- Receive 20% off their services with code: PURPLEPATCHPRO20
Ask Matt Anything - Leave a voicemail question for Matt
Learn more about Purple Patch Squad High-Performance Training Program
Join Run Squad - Increase your running performance through our progressive, multi-sport approach to running
Learn more about Purple Patch Fully Customized 1:1 Coaching
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Swimming 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. Swimming also has a cross-pollination effect on other sports, such as improved cardiovascular conditioning.
 If you're time-starved and already have much on your plate, how do you get the returns on your effort to optimize swim readiness and splits? To help you unlock your swim potential, we invited Purple Patch Swim Coach John Stevens to the podcast. John is a world expert in open water swim coaching and technique, a former Division 1 swimmer, and has worked with many leading swimmers in open water and triathlon racing.
During their conversation, John and Matt discuss five essential things every time-starved amateur should do to improve their swimming speed. They also talk about common mistakes, the best equipment for improving skills, the significance of strength training, the proper application of pool technique in open-water swimming, and several other topics.
Matt and John reveal tips to successfully incorporate swim training into the context of your life and reap the rewards while uncomplicating your swim training experience.
Episode Timestamps
00:00 - 05:18 - Welcome and Episode Introduction
05:25 - 12:50 - Matt's News-ings
13:04 - 15:56 - Word of the Week
16:03 - 1:00:23 - The Meat and Potatoes - Episode 305: Swim Secrets – A Conversation With Purple Patch Swim Coach John Stevens
Purple Patch and Episode Resources
Purple Patch Video Podcast and More
Purple Patch Virtual Swim Analysis + Coaching
How To Become a Better Triathlon Swimmer
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2024 Purple Patch Performance Camps - SIGN UP NOW for our Napa Valley and South Carolina Training Camps
We've reimagined indoor cycling - Find out more about Purple Patch Bike Live & On-Demand
Learn more about 1:1 Coaching
Come try the Purple Patch Tri-Squad
Get a Free Taste of Purple Patch Strength
ORDER NOW - 2024 PURPLE PATCH APPAREL
Everything you need to know about the Purple Patch Methodology
Join the Purple Patch Team
The Purple Patch Center is Open - Learn More and Schedule a Visit
Purple Patch Coaching Consultation
Learn more about our Tri Squad Program
Send us a message
This episode is sponsored by our collaboration with INSIDE TRACKER. Inside Tracker and Purple Patch- Receive 20% off their services with code: PURPLEPATCHPRO20
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Learn more about Purple Patch Squad High-Performance Training Program
Join Bike Squad - Don’t just exercise and work out; learn to train with our structured online cycling program
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