357 - How To Race Smarter Faster in Hot Humid Conditions

Purple Patch Podcast

Matt Dixon

Humanpotential, Nutrition, Education, Empower, Fitness, Executive, Coach, Strengthtraining, Purplepatch, Sleep, Cycling, Performance, Running, Recovery, Health & Fitness, Ironman, Swimming, Timemanagement, Triathlon, Meditation, Yoga

4.8 • 647 Ratings

🗓️ 7 May 2025

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! In this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses strategies for performing well in hot and humid conditions. He emphasizes the importance of heat training, which increases plasma volume and sweat rates, enhancing the body's cooling mechanisms. Key strategies include avoiding pre-race fatigue, adapting pacing plans, and using hydration and cooling techniques. Dixon recommends sauna or steam room sessions post-workout to boost plasma volume and suggests practical tips like choosing light, breathable race apparel and using cooling sleeves. He also highlights the importance of smart hydration and walk breaks to manage overheating. Dixon encourages athletes to integrate these methods into their training to improve overall performance in all conditions.

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Transcript

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0:00.0	In today's show, we're going to talk about heat, humility and ensuring that you can perform in events that bring the curveball.
0:08.8	You're also going to learn about how heat training can be a tool for better performance in all temperatures.
0:13.9	This is just one topic of high performance.
0:16.8	When you're a purple patch athlete, you're not only receive personalised guidance on all topics of performance,
0:22.4	but you also learn how to filter the things that are going to help you perform,
0:27.4	but also filter out and disregard the things that just prove to be distractions.
0:32.5	This gives you time back, simplifies your life and helps you go even faster.
0:37.4	It also makes things a lot more
0:39.0	fun. Our programs are designed ground up for time-starved athletes, and we support you and educate you
0:46.1	across everything you need to know. You have access to not just myself, but the entire team of
0:51.5	Purple Patch coaches. And so I ask you, why would you take second
0:54.9	best? Why would you add confusion and workload to an already busy time style of life? Why would
1:00.6	you put in all that effort and get suboptimal returns? Spice up your life. Have fun. Go faster,
1:08.1	all while improving the quality of life beyond sports.
1:12.7	Join Purple Patch, whether you're a tri-squob member or you would like the in-depth
1:17.0	personalised one-to-one coaching. No matter what the program is, realize that you are important to me
1:23.2	and the entire Purple Patch team. We value you and we hope that you join our journey.
1:29.8	And so if you'd like help in your choice, ping us info at purplepatchfitness.com.
1:35.1	That's info at purplepatchfitness.com.
1:37.4	We'll set up a complimentary consultation and we will empower you to kickstart your performance journey with us.
1:43.9	Alrighty, enjoy it. Hot and sticky today. It's all about performance in the heat. Enjoy the show.
1:50.1	I'm Matt Dixon and welcome to the Purple Patch podcast. The mission of Purple Patch is to empower and
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