Purple Patch Podcast Matt Dixon

We continue our three-part series on the off-season, in which we frame the approach to building a foundation of performance, developing skills, and improving technique.
In part 2 of our series, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses his reimagined approach to the off-season and lays out a blueprint for leveraging the months between Q4 and Q1 in a smart and balanced way.
Matt shares key principles and approaches you can leverage this off-season to improve your swim stroke, terrain management on the bike, balance on the run, and more while emerging faster, stronger, and injury-free.
He lays out the various methods and resources that form the basis of Purple Patch programming, coaching, community, and education, with the goal of helping athletes achieve their best year of racing while integrating sport into their busy lives.
The challenge, of course, is that really focusing on technique and skill acquisition is almost impossible when you're equally training hard, you're in that environment. It's a hard session. You don't have the willpower, focus, and attention to really think about your posture, your form, your skill acquisition, etc. And it becomes even tougher when you've got a looming deadline for a race. When that comes up, all bets are off. All you have hope for is to retain what is already habitual. And that's why these coming months are your golden platform of opportunity. Because you have no deadlines. You have much lower stress training demands, and therefore you have the capacity to focus on your HOW.
Although Matt discusses the approach from a triathlete's perspective (swim, bike, run, strength, and habits), the principles and techniques he covers apply to all endurance athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
Whether striving to reach the podium and finish line or simply aiming to enhance how you perform at work and in life, the principles Matt discusses today apply to anyone seeking to improve their performance.
Episode Timestamps
00:00 - 07:55 - Welcome and Episode Introduction
08:02 - 09:36 - Matt's News-ings
09:51 - 13:30 - Word of the Week
13:37 - 01:01:11 - The Meat and Potatoes - Episode 284: Offseason - Foundation, Skills, and Technique (Part 2 - Key Principles and Approaches)
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After a long season of training, most athletes are ready for a well-deserved break, yet they also recognize that training during the off-season is imperative for success in the coming season.
So how do you strike the right balance so you get the rest and recovery you need without losing progress and risk stalling your performance next season?
As part of our three-part series on everything off-season, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon answers all your questions on how to approach the off-season to set yourself up for success.
In part one of our in-depth series, Matt frames the importance of the off-season in developing consistency to achieve predictable and long-lasting results. He also illustrates the mindset and practices needed to help you recharge, train effectively, and upgrade your skills and techniques.
"Offseason is a part of the year to focus on things that you simply cannot practically focus on during peak phases of training. And of course, peak phases of racing, if you do that. If I had to sum up the offseason, I would label it as fun, flexible, and absolutely critical for anyone on any sort of performance journey in any arena." - Matt Dixon
Over the coming shows, we will dig into the key ingredients and framework we apply when building off-season training for Purple Patch Athletes. We are also dedicating an entire show to answering your questions about the off-season. 
Click here to send Matt a quick voice message, and he will answer your questions on Part 3 of the series. 
Episode Timestamps
00:00 - 08:18 - Welcome and Episode Introduction
08:25 - 10:04 - Matt's News-ings
10:19 - 13:41 - Word of the Week
13:49 - 49:02 - The Meat and Potatoes - Episode 283: Off-season - Foundation, Skills, and Technique (Part 1 - Framing Purpose and Approach)
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Making sure you're primed and ready for your big race is essential, but planning correctly to avoid the negative impacts of travel on your performance is just as crucial.
In this week's episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, Ironman Master Coach Matt Dixon provides a toolkit with a strategic approach to travel that offers guidance on pre-race preparation and best practices for a healthy and prosperous race day.
If you're planning a trip that involves time zone changes, whether it's a short shift or a longer stay, Matt offers helpful tips to prevent jet lag and adjust quickly. He provides advice on what to pack, what to eat and when, what perks and practices you should skip when flying, how much sleep to get before and after you arrive, and how something as simple as wearing shades can help you set your internal clock.
Matt’s actionable steps can help you check all the boxes prior to departure to ensure you arrive at your destination rested, stress-free, and healthy so you can be ready to perform at your best, no matter why you're traveling.
Also, be sure to check out Matt’s recently published white paper on Sustained High Performance. In it, Matt combines his two decades of coaching observations with current empirical research and direct insights from high-performing C-Suite executives. He lays out a roadmap to amplify performance at the highest levels of business leadership. Click here to download your free copy and access Matt's extensive experience in coaching individuals to the highest level of performance in world-class sports, executive performance, and corporate leadership.
Episode Timestamps
00:00 - 04:54 - Welcome and Episode Introduction
05:01 - 11:25 - Matt's News-ings
11:32 - 59:21 - The Meat and Potatoes - Episode 282: The Travel Toolkit – Everything You Need To Know To Arrive Fit and Fresh
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This week on the Purple Patch Podcast, we conclude our Purple Patch Performance Case Studies series. In this series, we delve into the experiences of real athletes to provide practical insights about performance. In the past few weeks, we have examined some motivating and informative examples of athlete achievement. However, today we will focus on stories that serve as warnings.
In this episode, Ironman Master Coach Matt Dixon shares three cautionary tales of athletes at various levels of performance who faced common and significant setbacks on their athletic journeys.
Matt outlines the case studies to explain how these challenges developed and recommends solutions for avoiding common pitfalls of the performance landscape.
This episode aims to highlight the obstacles that caused these athletes to stumble, and hopefully inspire you to reflect on your own journey and create a positive path to your goals.
We highly recommend you check out Matt’s recently published white paper on Sustained High Performance. In it, Matt combines his two decades of coaching observations with current empirical research and direct insights from high-performing C-Suite executives. He lays out a roadmap to amplify performance at the highest levels of business leadership. Click here to download your free copy and access Matt's extensive experience in coaching individuals to the highest level of performance in world-class sports, executive performance, and corporate leadership.
Episode Timestamps
00:00 - 03:13 - Welcome and Episode Introduction
03:14 - 05:28 - Matt's News-ings
05:29 - 09:11 - Word of the Week
09:18 - 51:38 - The Meat and Potatoes - Episode 281: Purple Patch Case Study Series - #5 - Kyle, Minnie, & Kathy (Cautionary Tales)
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This week on the Purple Patch Podcast, we continue our Purple Patch Performance Case Studies series. In this series, we delve into real-life examples and the experiences of real athletes to provide practical insights about performance.
In this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon looks beyond athletics and sports and outlines a path to sustained high performance in work and life. Through the case study of Purple Patch athlete Vijay, Matt highlights the results of adopting an athletic mindset and strategies for improving health and how one shows up in work and life.
In our case studies, athletes have used the Purple Patch Pillars of performance to refocus their training, reframe their mindsets, and improve their race performances. However, what if you're like Vijay, having no interest in being a competitive athlete or struggling to balance work, health, and family?
You don't need to become a health nut or fitness freak to perform better at work and improve your healthspan. Instead, Matt lays out small, simple steps to achieving emotional and physiological performance results to help you thrive rather than survive.
With Vijay's story, we aim to inspire and motivate those struggling to adopt performance habits or integrate sports successfully into their daily lives.
Relevant to the discussion is Matt’s recently published white paper on Sustained High Performance. In it, Matt combines his two decades of coaching observations with current empirical research and direct insights from high-performing C-Suite executives. He lays out a roadmap to amplify performance at the highest levels of business leadership. Click here to download your free copy and to access Matt's extensive experience in coaching individuals to the highest level of performance in world-class sports, executive performance, and corporate leadership.
 
Episode Timestamps
00:00 - 04:12 - Welcome and Episode Introduction
04:19 - 07:46 - Matt's News-ings
07:54 - 55:36 - The Meat and Potatoes - Episode 280: Purple Patch Case Study Series - #4 - Vijay (Performance in Life)
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Welcome to this week's episode of the Purple Patch Podcast! Today, we're continuing our Purple Patch Performance Case Studies series, where we delve into real-life examples and the experiences of real athletes to provide practical insights about performance.
Joining IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon on the show is Purple Patch Tri-Squad member Chris Hughes, whose story is one of remarkable athletic evolution.
Chris has been on an impressive streak of individual race results lately, but in 2019, he almost quit the sport due to years of frustration, setbacks, and injury. Despite putting in a lot of effort, he wasn't making significant progress, and the sport didn't seem to fit into his life. He was fatigued, underperforming, and plagued with injuries.
In this episode, Chris shares the mindset and approach that shifted his perspective on training, moving away from piling on training hours and instead focusing on fulfilling sessions, education, coaching moments, and embracing the support and accountability of the tri-squad community, even though he mostly trained alone. He is a perfect example of the Purple Patch Pillars of Performance in action.
Chris's story is a valuable lesson in effectiveness, bravery, and personal performance progression. It provides insights into personal success and a dynamic approach to solving the optimization challenge that many time-starved athletes face.
About Chris Hughes
Husband and father of two Data analyst and consultant for Fire and EMS services No history in sports Started his triathlon career 10 years ago A member of the Purple Patch Tri-Squad Episode Timestamps
00:00 - 06:31 - Welcome and Episode Introduction
06:38 - 09:42 - Matt's News-ings
09:49 - 48:50 - The Meat and Potatoes - Episode 279: Purple Patch Case Study Series - #3 - Chris Hughes
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