Purple Patch Podcast

In this powerful episode on healthy development and mindset in sport, Matt outlines optimal coaching habits for creating healthy athletes, lists the top 10 key habits that support longterm health, and he defines what a GOOD coach is.    Mary Cain - New York Times Purple Patch Podcast - Episode 1 To learn more about the Purple Patch Squad, visit: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/squad To submit a question or suggestion on what Matt should do when we reach 1000 reviews: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/podcast Not sure how to leave a review for the podcast at Apple Podcasts?  https://animoto.com/play/Pd9H8YLMAB8stHnpaZ6w9g  Thanks for taking a listen and, if you like what you hear, please subscribe, share, rate and review. Your feedback is appreciated. Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts      

Matt gives a back-to-basics approach to daily nutrition and hydration habits for peak performance. He: Outlines the various components of nutrition to consider in your approach to daily eating, including the roles of carbohydrates, fat, and protein. Highlights the key basic habits to employ when integrating nutrition with your training Builds a framework of what meals should look like at different parts of the day Answers the 10 most popular nutrition questions This episode, packed with information, provides simple and actionable steps to implement into your daily routine in order to improve health, performance and body composition.   Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved

We've received so many questions about the Squad Programming that this entire episode digs deep this new evolution of Purple Patch Programming: What is the Squad? How was the Squad conceived and developed? What type of athletes does it serve? Are we all following the same plan year-round? How can I customize my training or scale it to fit my life? What coaching and education support do I receive with Squad? Matt answers these and even a few questions from athletes across the globe who have reached out with valuable thoughts and inquiries.  This episode is your peek behind the curtain on what's to come in 2020 to not just achieve success in sport, but also become empowered, educated and inspired in all aspects of life.  To learn more about the Purple Patch Squad, visit: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/squad To submit a question or suggestion on what Matt should do when we reach 1000 reviews: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/podcast Not sure how to leave a review for the podcast at Apple Podcasts?  https

Matt explores the question, 'What Happened?' at this year's IRONMAN World Championships.  Performance predictability and all other signs pointed to a magical day on the Big Island for Sarah Piampiano, a fierce competitor who is coming off her best year of almost a decade in professional racing. Unfortunately, the day was far from magical.  What lessons did coach and athlete draw from the day, and what lessons can you take from this high-profile example? There are no guarantees in sport, which is what makes it so beautiful and painful at the same time.   Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved

In Episode 86, Matt defined Effective Feedback and the context of where it fits into the performance cycle. . In Part 2 of this series on Effective Feedback, we provide the framework, structure, and flow of both giving and receiving effective feedback in real-life scenarios. Feedback is powerful and will elicit a reaction. It can be positive or negative depending on the tone or the environment in which it is delivered. For the Manager or Coach, delivering effective feedback includes an understanding of proper timing, clarity, intention, and delivery of the message. The Receiver or Learner also plays a vital role in the feedback loop. She must be vulnerable, eager to improve, and appreciative of the fact that proper feedback is not an indication of failure. . Ultimately, EFFECTIVE Feedback builds trust and is a chance for growth, a gateway to improvement, and a performance-enhancing tool - IF properly utilized.  In this episode, you'll find out how to communicate feedback effectively so that both parties are c

The theme of this episode is empowerment and the power of lifting each other up in support. The journey to elite success can be lonely and competitive, and there's a long-standing stereotype that elite female athletes can't work well together in this pursuit of excellence. Chelsea Sodaro and Sarah Piampiano are here to dispel those myths.  In fact, this Purple Patch duo insist that working together day after day is a driving factor in their individual success. The collective wins and the proof is not only in the fantastic race outcomes they've had this year, but also in their overall attitude and outlook on the sport.   To learn more about the Purple Patch Squad, visit: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/squad To submit a question or suggestion on what Matt should do when we reach 1000 reviews: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/podcast Not sure how to leave a review for the podcast at Apple Podcasts?  https://animoto.com/play/Pd9H8YLMAB8stHnpaZ6w9g  Thanks for taking a listen and, if you like what you hear,

"Feedback can and should be a gift. It should be something to cherish and to seek. It is something to be given that will facilitate growth and improvement." In this first part of a multi-part series on Feedback in a Performance Culture, Matt defines effective feedback and illustrates where it fits in the context and cycle of a performance culture.   Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved

"The barometer of a time-starved athlete's success should be anchored around nailing an appropriate postseason over chasing weekly hours in the heart of race season. What you do well now is the thing that will determine your opportunity to evolve, break out, and excel in the year ahead."  The meat and potatoes of this episode of real-life postseason case studies will educate, provide perspective, and provide the “why” behind the framework of setting this up in different scenarios. Matt walks through the framework of setting up a successful postseason with three real athlete case studies: The Athlete with a Winter Marathon on the Horizon The Postseason Sloth who Turns Their Back on the Sport The Athlete Still Training for a Late-Season Ironman Can you still set up a successful postseason while charging forward? Indeed, you can.    To learn more about the Purple Patch Squad, visit: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/squad To submit a question or suggestion on what Matt should do when we reach 1000 reviews: ht

The most common mistake of amateur athletes is to take too much of an unstructured break between the last race of the season and then ramping back into specific work. The other is to stubbornly train on with the same vigor, fearful of losing fitness. So how do we balance both rest and progression within a phase of training? We set the proper mindset for the Postseason: The postseason is a phase of preparation, in which you develop the bedrock of technique and tissue readiness, which will maximize the yield of your hard work awaiting you in the months ahead.  In this episode, Matt outlines: Keys to a successful postseason phase Ideas on how to refresh and rejuvenate Objectives of postseason - what do you want to accomplish? The importance of Strength and Conditioning   To learn more about the Purple Patch Squad, visit: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/squad To submit a question or suggestion on what Matt should do when we reach 1000 reviews: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/podcast Not sure how to leave

Evolve or Die. A Favorite Purple Patch quote. The concept is anchored in the resistance of falling into a fixed mindset and it is a relentless curiosity to seek ways to improve. Change is never easy. No matter our situation, the easiest path is to fall into familiar, but to thrive, we must be equipped to change, willing to evolve, and open to developing the bravery and resilience to pursue improvement. To submit a question or suggestion on what Matt should do when we reach 1000 reviews: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/podcast Not sure how to leave a review for the podcast at Apple Podcasts?  https://animoto.com/play/Pd9H8YLMAB8stHnpaZ6w9g  Thanks for taking a listen and, if you like what you hear, please subscribe, share, rate and review. Your feedback is appreciated. Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast:   Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts   Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved

We are ALL IN...the family this week as Matt interviews his wife and business partner, Kelli McMaster, about her recent marathon journey. . Kelli may not be your typical elite triathlete, but she is the epitome of a Purple Patch athlete who, like many, integrates sport into her time-starved life and uses multisport training as a lifestyle to enhance her life as a mom, wife and working professional. . You'll hear how she adheres to the four pillars of performance - prioritizing not just her unconventional training, but also her nutrition, strength and recovery protocols. . As she says, "This is a rally cry for people to know that you're much stronger than you think you are and that you have to take this problem and break it up into small chunks and work through it step-by-step." . Congratulations, Kelli!   Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved

In this special BONUS episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, Matt Dixon talks exclusively about the 2019 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Race in Nice, France taking place on September 7th and 8th. In this detailed discussion, he talks about: The preparation leading up to the event Travel tips for staying fresh and hydrated How to navigate your arrival Specific course nuances and how to approach each discipline of this event Note: The water temperature is currently warmer than expected (high 70s) so this will most likely be a non-wetsuit swim for both amateurs and pros. Bring your wetsuit just in case, but be prepared to go without!  Even if you're not headed to Nice in person, you can join us for a Global Live Cast on Purple Patch Facebook Live and Instagram Live on Friday, September 6th from 2:30pm CEST to 3:15pm.  Shake-Out Run with Chelsea Sodaro: Wednesday, September 4th at 4:00pm CEST Meet in Lobby of Le Meridien Hotel (1 Promenade des Anglais | 06046 Nice | France) 30-40 min social shake out run

Great performances are not mystical. They arrive out of doing basic things repeatedly right.  Matt reveals strategies to set you up for success under the lens of proper preparation, a championship mindset, and calm execution. There are no gifts or guarantees, but failure to reach an outcome goal doesn’t mean you are a failure. It is simply another step in the non-linear journey to your best self. Racing is a celebration and this episode will empower you to seek familiarity, go out on a limb and have fun. . To submit a question or suggestion on what Matt should do when we reach 1000 reviews: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/podcast   Not sure how to leave a review for the podcast at Apple Podcasts?  https://animoto.com/play/Pd9H8YLMAB8stHnpaZ6w9g    CLICK HERE To RSVP for the 70.3 World Championships Pre-Race Meet-Up in Nice   Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved

Matt Dixon interviews long-time Purple Patch athlete, Tim Deer, about his recent experience completing the Badwater 135 ultra-endurance race from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney. The Badwater 135 is billed as the most demanding and extreme running race offered anywhere on the planet. The start line is at Badwater Basin, Death Valley, which marks the lowest elevation in North America at 280’ below sea level. The race finishes at the Whitney Portal at 8,300’, the highest point in the contiguous United States. In just over 36 hours, Tim covered three mountain ranges for a total of 14,600’ of cumulative vertical ascent! Tim isn’t just an accomplished athlete, but also a dedicated husband and father of three children. He’s also a physician, and president and chief executive officer of The Spine & Nerve Centers in Charleston, West Virginia. Not only do he and Matt go into the nitty-gritty of the training and racing, but they also speak globally about the importance of health, fitness, goal-setting, and having a tru

Malindi Elmore is the queen of evolution. Growing up in Canada, she knew early on that running was her passion. This, after all, was a girl who was more excited about winning the 100-meter dash than the spelling bee in school. She was raised as a multi-sport athlete who participated in soccer, field hockey, skiing, waterskiing, running, and hiking, but running was her passion, and coaches took notice early on. By 12 years old, she decided it would be the sport that would take her to the Olympics.   After a stellar middle-distance career at Stanford, she went on to run professional and put her efforts into qualifying for the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Her dreams came true on July 1st, 2004 when she won the Canadian Track and Field Championships in 4:04 and was selected to the Olympic Team.   Elmore retired from professional running in 2012 and, after the birth of her first son Charlie, dove headfirst into the waters of long-distance triathlon (under Coach Matt Dixon) where she raced a sub 9:00 hour Ironman in 20

This is a replay of Episode 55 - an interview with Purple Patch Pro, Chelsea Sodaro. After months of rehabbing an injury, Chelsea won IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Rosa with a blistering 1:16 Half Marathon split. Congratulations, Chelsea! Chelsea Sodaro was born to be an athlete. Both parents competed in triathlon and Chelsea also remembers her Dad training for the Boston Marathon! With energy like that in your life, how could you not love sport?! And she did. Chelsea fell in love with running, which took her through college at Cal Berkeley along with a post-collegiate professional running career. She may be a superhuman on the track, but she is also very human, having suffered frustrating injuries and setbacks that kept her from having the running career that she truly desired. But, just like the rest of us, she was inspired by the 2016 Rio Olympic triathlon. She loved watching the build-up to that race and decided to give the sport a go knowing it would provide a new outlet for athletics and beneficial cross-training.

How you chop carrots is how you live your life. What does this mean, exactly? Well, how people do seemingly simple tasks will seep into everything they do and, as a coach or a leader, you can spot talent or value by observing the basic habits and behaviors of your athletes or employees. In this episode, Matt explores: The concept of talent How you as a coach or manager can identify talent Paving a path to excellence with intentional focus   How you chop carrots is how you live your life.   Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved

Matt opens the podcast inbox this week and answers a variety of listener questions including:  How much you should run for marathon training Returning to running post-injury Wearables and fitness trackers Yard work and other physical stressors Bike selection on a budget Training indoors vs. outdoors Yoga Integration To submit your question for the podcast, fill out the form on this page: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/podcast Episode with Jordan Ouida - 3 Runs per Week for Marathon Training   Follow Purple Patch Fitness and learn more about our Coaching Services, Training Camps, Promotions and Matt's Latest Book, Fast Track Triathlete: Purple Patch Fitness Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Thanks for taking a listen and, if you like what you hear, please subscribe, share, rate and review. Your feedback is appreciated. Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts     Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved

Matt dives into the oven and talks about training and racing in the heat! It's common for performance to suffer in hot and humid conditions, but why? What happens physiologically when we enter into these conditions that make it so hard to regulate our core temperature and blood volume? In addition to helping you understand "the why," Matt also provides specific strategies on how to prepare in advance for heat training and acclimation and how these strategies can boost performances in any of your races.  . To submit a question to the podcast, visit https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/podcast and fill out the podcast question form. Follow Purple Patch Fitness and learn more about our Coaching Services, Training Camps, Promotions and Matt's Latest Book, Fast Track Triathlete: Purple Patch Fitness Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Thanks for taking a listen and, if you like what you hear, please subscribe, share, rate and review. Your feedback is appreciated. Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: A

While Matt is on holiday, we replay one of his favorite episodes - "AARP Anarchists and Still Crushing It" featuring Purple Patch Masters Athletes, Rick Wimmer and Ken Pagliughi.  “The list of what I want to accomplish continues to grow,” says 65-year-old Purple Patch athlete, Rick Wimmer. “Society expects people to retire, but this is how I get the most out of life!” Maintaining a growth mindset is everything - at any age. In this episode, recorded on location at the recent Purple Patch Training Camp in South Carolina, Matt converses with two Purple Patch Masters athletes, Rick Wimmer and Ken Pagliughi, about their recipes for success and longevity in sport and life. Both are highly successful individuals — Rick was a partner at Ernst and Young for 35 years, Ken a District Attorney in New Jersey — but they also continue to thrive and improve in their athletics, health, and mindset.  With Rick at 65 and Ken at 72, they both have so much more to accomplish and refuse to settle for stagnation. This conversation