360 - The Power of Perceived Effort: Your Internal Performance Superpower

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

🗓️ 28 May 2025

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses the importance of Rate of Perceived Effort (RPE) in endurance sports, emphasizing its role in training and racing. He explains that RPE, influenced by factors like muscle fatigue and psychological stress, is a subjective rating of effort that complements metrics. Dixon highlights common mistakes, such as over-reliance on data, and advocates for developing self-awareness through regular self-assessment. He suggests practical exercises like blind intervals and long runs to enhance RPE skills. Dixon also notes that RPE is crucial in life beyond sports, aiding in stress management and performance optimization.

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0:00.0	There is no shortage of information out there.
0:04.5	In fact, information in many ways has become cheap.
0:07.7	It's hard to navigate through the blizzard of bullshit.
0:10.9	But knowing what to do isn't the same thing as doing the right thing for you.
0:16.0	And that's where Purple Patch comes in.
0:18.4	We are the human in human performance. With our TriSquod and one-to-one
0:22.7	coaching, you'll get more than a training plan. You'll get a whole coaching team. Real connection,
0:29.8	a personalized path that fits your life, whether you're a beginner or an experienced athlete.
0:34.6	We're going to help you unlock your vest without burning out.
0:38.3	Reach out at info at purple patchfitness.com to see what program fits best for you and your goals.
0:44.4	We hope to see you on the train.
0:46.5	We love it when people join us and have fun because they tend to stick around.
0:51.0	And there's a reason for that.
0:52.3	Enjoy the show.
0:53.5	I'm Matt Dixon and welcome to the Purple Patch podcast.
0:57.3	The mission of Purple Patch is to empower and educate every human being to reach their
1:01.9	athletic potential.
1:03.1	Through the lens of athletic potential, you reach your human potential.
1:06.6	The purpose of this podcast is to help time-starved people everywhere in a great sport into life.
1:21.8	And welcome to the Purple Patch podcast, as ever, your host Matt Dixon.
1:27.3	Let me start off today with a question.
1:30.3	You've got your power meter, you got your GPS watch, you got your aura ring, your heart rate
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