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…
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Welcome to the Win Cycle Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Fitness Co-Founder Kelli McMaster interview Sami Inkinen, co-founder and COO of Trulia and CEO of Virta Health, discussing his journey of high performance in sports and business. He emphasizes the importance of managing energy over time, integrating work, family, and personal interests, and treating…
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses six key decisions for optimizing marathon training. First, he emphasizes the importance of committing to training by feel, focusing on consistency and quality over quantity. Second, he suggests integrating cycling or other modalities to build endurance without adding running miles. Third, he stresses…
Welcome to the Win Cycle Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses the importance of adaptability, or "being changeable," in the context of AI-driven change. He emphasizes that adaptability is a trainable skill, not a fixed trait, and highlights four key capabilities: clarity, capacity, learning velocity, and recovery. Dixon shares insights from his work with athletes and…
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Coach Max discuss the lessons from the Oregon 70.3 race, where 75 Purple Patch athletes participated. They highlight the importance of coachability, adaptability, and community support. Notable performances include Adam's 75-minute PR despite personal challenges, Stephanie Go's second-place age group finish,…
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast. On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses optimizing Ironman training and race preparation. He emphasizes the importance of a solid off-season and consistent training, rather than cramming workouts close to the race. Dixon highlights the need for a flexible, adaptive approach to training, avoiding monotony and ensuring effective recovery. He…
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon interviews Chase Kreitler, a renowned swim coach, about his journey from coaching age group swimmers to leading the University of Pittsburgh's swim program. Kreitler discusses his mentorship under coaches like Eddie Reese, Greg Meehan, and Dave Durden, emphasizing the importance of individual responsibility, team…
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast. On this episode IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses the concept of the "inner animal" in athletic performance, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, pacing, and mental resilience. He explains that the inner animal is developed through mindful training and understanding one's body's responses without relying solely on external metrics. Dixon…
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Coach Max Gering discuss innovative marathon training strategies in a webinar. They emphasize a multi-sport approach, integrating running with cycling, swimming, and strength training to enhance cardiovascular conditioning and muscular endurance without high impact. They advocate for frequent,…
Welcome to the Win Cycle Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Jeff Troeltsch discuss mental performance in endurance sports, focusing on perfectionism and race anxiety. Troeltsch emphasizes the importance of accepting one's current state while striving for improvement, rather than being perpetually dissatisfied. He highlights the need to manage cognitive distortions and…
Welcome to the Win Cycle Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon hosts Jeff Troesch, a renowned sports mental coach with nearly 40 years of experience, on the Purple Patch Podcast. Troesch discusses the integration of mental performance in sports and life, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, resilience, and commitment. He highlights the connection between physical and…
