Matt speaks with a living legend in the sport of triathlon - Greg Bennett. Not only is Greg one of the best triathletes in the world, but he has also successfully transitioned to a business owner as a corporate coach, speaker, and podcaster.
Read MoreIt was inevitable. After a full calendar of racing was canceled in 2020, we knew that 2021 was going to be the year of deferrals and stacked event calendars. And now, here we are in the midst of the training season for this upcoming cluster of races that all feel important to you. But, how do you plan to train for them? There’s lots of conflicting advice, but the confusion stops now, thanks to Matt’s Top 10 Tips for Success on Back-to-Back Racing, or the ol’ Dirty Dixon Double. Learn how to go into each race feeling fit-n’-fresh ready to commit to a strong performance both physically and emotionally.
Read MoreMatt strips it down to the fundamentals, to reground you, reset the mindset, and course correct in case you have strayed. This episode is a timely and important reminder of how to find performance in your time-starved life, no matter if you're embarking on your first 5k, family rafting trip, hike across the Grand Canyon, European bike tour, or a journey through IRONMAN training.
Matt provides his insight on successful race day execution. It is a Dixon deep dive into all of the elements to ensure you are able to meet your trained potential with race day performance.
Coach Matt Dixon takes you through all you need to know to help facilitate hitting your potential on the run including shoe choice, nutrition, terrain, and even walking your way to your fastest run performance. It is a triathlete’s guide to run success.
It’s an hour of power on all things related to bike performance and race-day execution. Optimum bike fit, posture, equipment, and pacing strategies are all covered in this episode that features two of the best in the industry, Ivan O'Gorman and Chris Soden of IOG Bike Fit and Consulting.
This discussion with Precision Hydration founder, Andy Blow, takes the complexity out of the 'fourth discipline' of triathlon that is often plagued by confusion and overwhelm. Their biggest piece of advice? "Don't look over the fence! There are always good reasons why you shouldn't follow the herd mentality when it comes to your fueling strategy.”
The swim leg of any triathlon is one that elicits stress and fear. Today, Coach Matt Dixon and Coach John Stevens diffuse some of the stress around triathlon swimming and frame strategies to help you approach the swim more effectively.
Fasten your seat belts, folks. It is time to race. Today, we set the mindset, expectations, and some practical must-dos before your first race back in 2021!
Obsession. It isn't an easy topic, but it's an important one and Matt explores this fine line between a healthy commitment to performance vs. an unhealthy obsession by dissecting four key phrases that will create context.
Read MoreAthletes often think of recovery as a weakness or liability to their training. If we do give a thought to recovery, it's usually in the form of a rest day or a little foam rolling after a tough session. But, is this true recovery? Are we really allowing our body to adapt to the training stress?
Read MoreWhile every coach will tell you that consistency is the magic bullet for success, not all will explain the HOW of developing consistency within a time-starved life. Matt walks through tactical how-tos and applications you can implement today.
Read MoreIf you want to improve and go faster, you need to train faster, right?? Well, yes, sometimes. But, the greatest catalyst of performance improvement flows from a higher load strength-based training approach. In today’s episode, Matt digs in on a catalyst for massive improvement over three areas: hill-based running, low-cadence cycling, strength & conditioning.
Read MoreWhether this is a return to the sport and IRONMAN® racing, or it is a calling for your very first big finish line, this episode will provide a coach's guide to help you set the mindset, the approach, and a few practical tips to take you on the journey -- all within a time-starved life.
Read MoreAs an athlete and a performance-minded fitness enthusiast, what are some aspects of your training and performance that you might consider tracking? And, most importantly, in what context?
Today, we dive into data and provide a performance lens.
Read MoreEnjoy this rare coach’s insight into some of the special traits, skills, and elements of the pros (well beyond physical prowess) that have catapulted them to success at the world-class level.
Read MoreHutchinson is a science journalist who writes about fitness, health, and endurance sports for Outside magazine in his Sweat Science columns. His most recent book is the New York Times bestseller Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. In today’s quick-hit series of discussions, Matt and Alex dig into the first two Purple Patch Pillars of Performance: Strength and Recovery.
Hutchinson is a science journalist who writes about fitness, health, and endurance sports for Outside magazine in his Sweat Science columns. His most recent book is the New York Times bestseller Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. In today’s quick-hit series of discussions, Matt and Alex dig into the first two Purple Patch Pillars of Performance: Training and Nutrition.
Amidst the lingering stress and chaos, NOW is the time to get race-ready. Yes, NOW. This episode guides you on the mindset and the practical pathway to get going, no matter what your pursuit. Plus, download 12 free artery workouts.
In this episode, we differentiate between resolutions and habit change to help you create real staying power with nutrition and strength training.
