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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

🗓️ 21 May 2025

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Fitness Coach Max Gering discuss lessons from Purple Patch Pros for racing success. They emphasize tailored training programs and the importance of mental resilience. Key stories include Sam Appleton's overcoming illness to achieve a top-six finish, Sarah Piampiano's resilience after a poor swim, and Meredith Kessler's improved bike performance through terrain management. They highlight the importance of post-workout fueling, smart pacing, and mindset. Examples like Jesse Thomas's Ironman win and Tim Reed's mindset shift illustrate the value of staying present and adaptable. The podcast aims to help athletes integrate sport into life and achieve their potential.

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0:00.0	Folks, today's show is all about lessons from the Purple Patch pros, and it's around racing,
0:06.5	something that we take very seriously. We love our athletes, and we want you to go fast. At the
0:12.1	same time, we want you to amplify your life. When you join Purple Patch, you get a completely
0:17.9	tailored program, but also the support of some fantastic coaches.
0:22.3	We operate as a team.
0:24.2	And so if you want to come on board, you can become a member of our tri-squad in which you get
0:28.5	access to the entire Purple Patch coaching team.
0:31.6	Or you can choose to go a more custom and tailored program in which you get to get designated with a singular purple
0:39.7	patch coach. You still have access to all the pros, but every single one of your days is tailored
0:43.8	by your coach. You might even get lumbered with Max who joins me on the show today. It's a special
0:50.2	occasion, but we take performance seriously. We have a lot of fun doing it. If you're
0:55.0	interesting in taking the conversation further after today's show, feel free to reach out. Info at
0:59.9	Purple PatchFitness.com. We can set up a complimentary consultation. We'll go through your
1:04.4	knees. We'll make sure you get the right program for you. Either way, we know that you want to thrive
1:08.8	and be successful. Join us. All right, enjoy the show.
1:12.7	I'm Matt Dixon, and welcome to the Purple Patch podcast.
1:16.2	The mission of Purple Patch is to empower and educate every human being to reach their athletic potential.
1:22.1	Through the lens of athletic potential, you reach your human potential.
1:26.0	The purpose of this podcast is to help time-starved people
1:29.4	everywhere in a great sport into life. And welcome to the Purple Patch podcast, as ever,
1:44.1	your host Matt Dixon.
1:45.5	And once again, well, I get to get a little bit of an easier time this week because I welcome back my co-host and fellow Purple Patch coach, Max Garen.
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