Episode 339: Q&A Part 2 with Fuelin’s Scott Tindal
Episode 339: Q&A Part 2 with Fuelin’s Scott Tindal

Matt Dixon and Scott Tindal discuss the evolving landscape of nutrition in endurance sports, particularly in triathlon. Scott, co-founder of Fuelin, shares insights from the Hawaii IRONMAN World Championship, emphasizing the importance of tailored nutrition plans based on individual energy expenditure. He highlights the need for athletes to balance caloric intake with training intensity, noting that high-intensity athletes may require up to 120 grams of carbohydrates per hour, while lower-intensity athletes should consume less. They also discuss the importance of consistent, high-quality nutrition for overall health and performance during races and daily life.

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Carrie Barrett
Episode 338: Q&A Part 1 with Fuelin’s Scott Tindal
Episode 338: Q&A Part 1 with Fuelin’s Scott Tindal

Matt Dixon and Scott Tindal discuss the evolving landscape of nutrition in endurance sports, particularly in triathlon. Scott, co-founder of Fuelin, shares insights from the Hawaii IRONMAN World Championship, emphasizing the importance of tailored nutrition plans based on individual energy expenditure. He highlights the need for athletes to balance caloric intake with training intensity, noting that high-intensity athletes may require up to 120 grams of carbohydrates per hour, while lower-intensity athletes should consume less. They also discuss the importance of consistent, high-quality nutrition for overall health and performance during races and daily life.

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Carrie Barrett
Episode 337: Off-Season Assessment
Episode 337: Off-Season Assessment

Join IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses the importance of reflection in achieving high performance, both in athletics and business. He emphasizes the need for athletes to assess their previous season to avoid performance plateaus and set goals for the next year. Dixon outlines a five-step reflection process: pausing to review past goals, identifying strengths, acknowledging growth opportunities, prioritizing key areas for improvement, and setting future objectives. He highlights the success of Purple Patch's leadership workshops and coaching programs, noting their effectiveness in improving performance. Dixon also promotes Purple Patch's one-to-one coaching opportunities and encourages listeners to reach out for support.

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Carrie Barrett
Episode 336: Reflection - Part 1
Episode 336: Reflection - Part 1

In this episode, we’re discussing what it takes to perform at your best—not just in the moment but over the long term. Today’s topic is one that is often overlooked yet absolutely essential for sustained high performance: reflection. Whether you're an athlete aiming for an IRONMAN podium or a business leader managing high-stakes projects, reflection is a crucial component of the high-performance machine. It connects important traits such as adaptability, coachability, resilience, and the ability to prioritize what drives results. You might be working hard, but without reflection, you’re not necessarily working smart or focusing your efforts where they will drive you toward your goals.

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Carrie Barrett
Episode 335: Breaking The Injury cycle
Episode 335: Breaking The Injury cycle

Our mission is to empower individuals to reach their athletic and full potential. Today, we’ll discuss injuries— a common frustration among endurance athletes—and how to reduce your injury risk as you prepare for the upcoming season during the off-season. While this time can feel like downtime, it’s actually a crucial opportunity to build resilience and prioritize health. Injury prevention is a key factor for success, as avoiding risks leads to the consistency needed for high performance. What you do in the coming weeks will lower your chances of setbacks without requiring excessive effort; just approach it smartly and pragmatically. IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon outlines four simple strategies to implement. 

This episode features the story of Sarah Piampiano, a professional triathlete who overcame a major injury by focusing on sleep, nutrition, stress management, strength training, and tissue resilience. Dixon outlines four key areas for injury prevention: developing healthy habits like sleep and nutrition, incorporating strength training, building tissue resilience through consistent, low-intensity running, and adopting a holistic approach that combines these elements. He stresses the importance of consistency and patience in building a resilient body to prevent future injuries.

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Carrie Barrett
Episode 334: Essays on High Performance (Sam Appleton)
Episode 334: Essays on High Performance (Sam Appleton)

This new mini-series will reflect on over two decades of coaching top endurance athletes and executives. Join IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon as he’ll draw lessons from these individuals to help you achieve high performance in various aspects of life. These high-performance lessons will be integrated into monthly episodes over the next year. 

The first episode focuses on Australian triathlete Sam Appleton, who exemplified the trait of controlling the controllable. Despite a challenging two weeks leading up to the 2018 Ironman 70.3 World Championships, including illness and a nagging Achilles injury, Sam maintained a positive mindset and executed his race strategy. He placed 6th overall, demonstrating the power of focusing on controllable factors for high performance. Dixon emphasizes that this mindset applies beyond sports, improving resilience and reducing anxiety in athletic and professional settings.

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Carrie Barrett
Episode 333: Weaponize Your Bike Trainer This Winter
Episode 333: Weaponize Your Bike Trainer This Winter

This is the last part of our three-part series on setting up a great off-season for athletes. Matt answers the top 10 questions about the off-season, covering health, energy, weight maintenance, rest days, training volume, the use of AI in training programs, and more. We believe this episode will help you plan your off-season to set yourself up for improved performance.

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Carrie Barrett
Episode 332: Off-Season PART THREE: Q and A session with Matt Dixon - All Your Off-Season Questions Answered
Episode 332: Off-Season PART THREE: Q and A session with Matt Dixon - All Your Off-Season Questions Answered

This is the last part of our three-part series on setting up a great off-season for athletes. Matt answers the top 10 questions about the off-season, covering health, energy, weight maintenance, rest days, training volume, the use of AI in training programs, and more. We believe this episode will help you plan your off-season to set yourself up for improved performance.

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Carrie Barrett
Episode 326: Developing Your Purpose and Goals
Episode 326: Developing Your Purpose and Goals

IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses the importance of finding purpose and setting goals, both in sports and in business. He emphasizes the difference between the two and stresses the importance of creating a plan, leveraging support and resources, and avoiding common pitfalls.

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Carrie Barrett
Episode 323: Proper Nutrition for Peak Racing Performance - Q&A with Scott Tindal of Fuelin
Episode 323: Proper Nutrition for Peak Racing Performance - Q&A with Scott Tindal of Fuelin

In this episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon hosts a Q&A with Scott Tindal, co-founder of Fuelin, a sports nutrition coaching program for triathletes. They cover race fueling, hydration, overcoming GI distress, pre-race meals, and more. Scott offers detailed advice to help athletes streamline their nutrition and perform their best during races.

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Carrie Barrett