The Official Purple Patch Holiday Gift Guide
It’s that time of the year again.
We’re rapidly approaching the holiday season, and if you haven’t already started fulfilling your duties and buying gifts, it’s better late than never! We’ve put together a comprehensive gift guide for the avid triathlete or performance enthusiast in your life to ease this exhausting process a little. If you want to make a special athlete in your life smile when they unwrap that present, look no further.
Alternatively, treat yourself. It’s been a long year. Everyone at Purple Patch has made incredible progress, and despite a rocky few years, there have been some outstanding results to show for it. What I’m getting at is: if your loved ones are struggling with what to buy you, point them in this direction. Enough rambling; let’s dive into it.
Gifts Under $30
The Rested Child by Chris Winter: Chris Winter is a regular on the Purple Patch Podcast and an expert on sleep and sleep disorders. If you or someone you know is dealing with an overtired and irritable child, this just may be the book for you. Give the gift of sleep this holiday season.
Fast Track Triathlete by Matt Dixon: This book is excellent for time-starved triathletes who need a road map for high-performance triathlon training integrated into work, life, and relationships. Not only is the book chock-full of tips and guidance from IRONMAN U Master Coach Matt Dixon, but it also includes a comprehensive 14-week race prep program that is scalable to fit the training needs of any long-distance triathlete.
Subscriptions
FatMap Subscription: For $30, you can give the gift of exploration for an entire year. FatMap is a detailed mapping app offering offline downloads, so you never get lost in the backcountry. Skiing, mountain biking, or trail running off the grid? FatMap is a must-have. Kelli and I use it in Kelli’s home state of Montana, where we enjoy our time off the grid.
Purple Patch Squad Subscription: Hopefully, this doesn’t require too much introduction. Send your loved one or best friend on a performance journey. We promise to change your life for the better, focusing on optimizing daily wellness and pushing towards athletic goals.
InsideTracker Blood Analysis: A new Purple Patch partner offers comprehensive blood analysis to really dial in your performance and overall wellness for 2022. InsideTracker offers science-backed blood analysis and gives actionable steps to improve via nutrition (and sometimes supplementation) in areas where you’re lacking. A valuable tool for endurance athletes who are more often than not low in a few key biomarkers.
Gifts for Swimmers
Open Water Swim Buoy: Swimming in the wild may be an option for you lucky few (or crazy few). Make sure you stay safe with our recommended swim buoy from New Wave. Be seen with this excellent float for just $45.
Purple Patch Swim Analysis: The gift of improved swim performance. It’s well-known that good swimming is an elusive and frustrating necessity for triathletes, especially those of you who only began swimming later in life. However, a swim analysis can be transformative for your technique and confidence in the water, and you can do it from the comfort of your local pool; just send us a video. The whole process is virtual, including a follow-up session.
Gifts for Runners
Running Carry Vest: For the Ultra and Trail runners out there, personally tested by me, Matt Dixon, during my 50-mile trail race. Suitable for carrying keys, fuel, and hydration with minimal bounce and superb comfort. Note: We have no affiliation with Salomon. Prices start at $160.
Run Squad Early Access: Looking to take your running to the next level? Purple Patch Fitness is gearing up to launch a high-performance training program for runners, with ongoing monthly content and curriculum. Runners everywhere will be able to join an online community built upon an immersive and interactive training experience. Sign up for our early access email list and be one of the first to join the Run Squad. We are launching our Run Squad in early 2022.
Gifts for Cyclists
Outbound Bike Lights: Don’t lie; you’re guilty of misjudging the timing of your ride and being stuck out after sunset. No longer does this need to be a nagging worry. Instead, ride all night with these powerful and long-lasting bike lights, designed specifically for bouncing around on gravel or singletrack and priced at $245.
Bike Squad Early Access: Purple Patch Fitness is getting ready to unveil a brand new training program for cyclists who want to better their performance through ongoing access to exclusive training curriculum and content. Join our early access email list so that you can be one of the first to sign up! We are launching our Bike Squad in early 2022.
Experiences
Purple Patch Performance Camp: Our training camps are back in action next year, and they’re filling up fast. Sign up soon if you don’t want to miss out. We offer hands-on coaching and education in small group settings, always with curated hotels with excellent training facilities and plenty of fun things to do. Camp locations include Hawaii, Napa, South Carolina, Marin, and Utah. We promise an enriching and enjoyable experience with like-minded performance-driven individuals. Email our Training Plan Support team, and we will get your loved one set up with a camp experience.
Stay happy and healthy this holiday season.
Cheers,
The Purple Patch Team