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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 success of some of the world's top performers across many disciplines.

Purple Patch Podcast Matt Dixon

    • Health & Fitness

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 success of some of the world's top performers across many disciplines.

    Case Studies From the Purple Patch Squad – A Conversation With Mike Kane

    Case Studies From the Purple Patch Squad – A Conversation With Mike Kane

    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
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    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
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    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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    • 43 min
    Episode 306: Mentorship & Coaching - Exploring the Dynamics of the Coaching Relationship

    Episode 306: Mentorship & Coaching - Exploring the Dynamics of the Coaching Relationship

    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
    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
    Stay Up-to-Date with Purple Patch News and Events
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    • 44 min
    Episode 305: Swim Secrets – A Conversation With Purple Patch Swim Coach John Stevens

    Episode 305: Swim Secrets – A Conversation With Purple Patch Swim Coach John Stevens

    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
    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 Bike Squad - Don’t just exercise and work out; learn to train with our structured online cycling 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
    Stay Up-to-Date with Purple Patch News and Events
    Purple Patch Upcoming Webinars and Events

    • 1 hr
    Episode 304: The Complexity of Simplicity - Making Training Methodologies Simple and Actionable

    Episode 304: The Complexity of Simplicity - Making Training Methodologies Simple and Actionable

    We 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 when prescribing training.
    At the core of his curiosity was a broader question: Does Purple Patch consider advances in training methodologies? We realized this was the perfect opportunity to frame this episode as one big Q&A session, with that being the only question.
    In this episode, Ironman Master Coach Matt Dixon provides an answer. Using examples of his coaching approach for various athletes, Matt illustrates the dynamic lens that must be applied to each athlete while simplifying the training process by relying on a tried-and-true concept: Is it right for you? Does it make you faster? Does it help you show up in all areas of life?
    Matt discusses the planning and ongoing research involved in prescribing simple, easy-to-implement, and effective programming for time-starved athletes. He highlights the hard work Purple Patch coaches dedicate to remaining on the cutting edge of performance to help athletes filter out the noise and distractions.
    Matt simplifies athlete training in a constantly changing landscape. He shifts the approach to training globally as a time-starved athlete, ensuring that you achieve better sporting results while positively impacting your broader life.
    Episode Timestamps
    00:00 - 04:16 - Welcome and Episode Introduction
    04:20 - 06:29 - A Message From Matt
    06:44 - 10:55 - Word of the Week
    10:56 - 37:45 - The Meat and Potatoes - Episode 304: The Complexity of Simplicity - Making Training Methodologies Simple and Actionable
    Purple Patch and Episode Resources
    Purple Patch Video Podcast and More
    Study Link - Is the Comparison between Exercise and Pharmacologic Treatment of Depression in the Clinical Practice Guideline of the American College of Physicians Evidence-Based?
    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 Bike Squad - Don’t just exercise and work out; learn to train with our structured online cycling 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
    Stay Up-to-Date with Purple Patch News and Events
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    • 37 min
    50 Lessons of 50 Years - Reflections of a Personal Journey

    50 Lessons of 50 Years - Reflections of a Personal Journey

    This 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 you are a coach, athlete, work leader, or parent, Matt's insights are sure to provide you with valuable perspectives to help you navigate your journey, no matter where you are in life.
    Episode Timestamps
    00:00 - 03:10 - Welcome and Episode Introduction
    03:17 - 05:15 - Matt's News-ings
    05:21 - 52:11 - The Meat and Potatoes - Episode 303: 50 Lessons of 50 Years -  Reflections of a Personal Journey
    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 Bike Squad - Don’t just exercise and work out; learn to train with our structured online cycling 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
    Stay Up-to-Date with Purple Patch News and Events
    Purple Patch Upcoming Webinars and Events

    • 52 min
    Training for Grit – Why Do So Many Executives Love IRONMAN and Triathlon?

    Training for Grit – Why Do So Many Executives Love IRONMAN and Triathlon?

    Throughout 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 highlights those elements by focusing on executives and CEOs. He delves deeper into the reasons why many of them choose to take on the Ironman Triathlon, one of the world's most challenging sporting events. How have so many been successful at adapting to the demands of training and preparation while maintaining efficiency in their professional roles?
    (11:27) Let's consider the typical executive - massive competing demands at work, the requirement for each of them to show up their very best every single day. All of them requiring capacity to respond to uncontrollable and unexpected events, market forces, the pandemic. And often doing all of this in the workplace, managing all of those competing demands, while also having a really engaged and very busy home and family life. So the obvious question to me is, you have a time-starved executive, who then decides to add in a journey to IRONMAN. The obvious question you always get is, how do they fit it all in? How is that possible?
    Matt explores these questions by sharing insights he has gained from coaching executives over the years and offering perspective on how they achieve a balance between all of their competing demands. He also examines the overall appeal of Iron Man and why it draws so many athletes to the challenge year after year. Matt highlights the benefits of pursuing such a demanding goal and the positive impact it has on every aspect of an executive's life.
    With compelling research to support his observations, Matt details the lessons we can all apply to our own lives, regardless of our profession or background.
    (38:23) If you're listening today, and you haven't started your performance journey, I'm not saying in order for you to be successful, you need to be a CEO, you need to be an executive, you need to sign up for an Ironman, none of that. But we can draw lessons from it. Because we can join the dots and realize that a journey of sport, health, fitness, whatever that means to you, is going to impact positively how you show up in life.
    Episode Timestamps
    00:00 - 04:45 - Welcome and Episode Introduction
    04:52 - 10:15 - Matt's News-ings
    10:22 - 45:00 - The Meat and Potatoes - Episode 302: Training for Grit – Why Do So Many Executives Love IRONMAN and Triathlon?
    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 Bike Squad - Don’t just exercise and work out; learn to train with our structured online cycling program
    Join Run Squad - Increase your running performance through our progressive, multi-sport approach to running
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    • 45 min

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