Episode 300: So You Want To Qualify for the IRONMAN World Championships – Matt’s 10 Essential Tips

This week on the Purple Patch Podcast, Ironman Master Coach Matt Dixon shares 10 essential tips to help you qualify for the Ironman World Championships. Matt outlines the key areas of focus that have helped nearly 1,500 Purple Patch athletes qualify for the event. We encourage you to try out these tips and see where they take you on your athletic journey.

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Carrie Barrett
Episode 296: Looking Ahead - Q1 / The Build Phase

In this episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon takes a look back and reviews the progress we have made during the “offseason” training phase while providing a practical plan for navigating the coming months, which we at Purple Patch call “Q1 - the build phase.”

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Carrie Barrett
Episode 293: Performance Base Layer Series - Part 3: Pillars of Performance Applied (Nutrition)

In the third installment of our 5-part Performance Base Layer Series, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon digs into the importance of proper nutrition and fueling. In this episode, Matt shares insights on developing a well-rounded approach to nutrition to help maintain health, get battle-ready, improve resilience and adaptability, and ultimately leave you poised for long-term success in any arena.

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Carrie Barrett
Episode 290: Lessons of Off-Season Training So Far

In this week's episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon reflects on the progress made and lessons learned during the first cycle of the Purple Patch Off-Season Program. He evaluates opportunities for growth and shares insights from Purple Patch athletes on their experience so far.

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Carrie Barrett
Episode 289: Weaponize Your Bike - A Pathway to Unlocking Speed, Power, Technique and Skill

In this week's episode of the Purple Patch Podcast IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon shares valuable insights on maximizing the benefits of indoor bike trainers to improve outdoor performance. He provides specific strategies, skills, and techniques to help you optimize your bike training, enhance your outdoor riding experience, and unleash your full potential as a rider.

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Carrie Barrett