380 - Train Smarter, Race Faster: The Proven Method For Effective & Fun Off-Season Bike Training

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

🗓️ 29 October 2025

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! In this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses the importance of off-season training for athletes, emphasizing the need for rejuvenation, flexibility, and building a foundation for next year's performance. He highlights the benefits of consistent, low-impact cycling, which not only maintains fitness but also improves cognitive health. Dixon advocates for a balanced approach, combining high-intensity interval training, skill development, and terrain management. He shares the inspiring story of Jenna Diliberto, who overcame significant challenges to achieve a top finish in an Ironman race. Dixon encourages listeners to join Purple Patch's coaching programs for personalized guidance and to enhance their cycling skills effectively.

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0:00.0	Folks, today's episode is a fun one. We're right in the middle of off-season, a massively important time for athletes of any level.
0:08.8	First, you want to rejuvenate, you need to refresh, you need to have greater fun and flexibility, you need to be able to place emphasis in other areas of your life.
0:16.6	But critically, you want to put the building blocks in place that are going to be the platform
0:21.7	that you build great performance next year. I always argue this is the most important time
0:27.6	of the year. Today's episode is going to focus on one of these elements, cycling. And if the idea of
0:33.8	being coached by me directly on video, wherever you're at in the world, multiple times a
0:41.0	week where I can give you feedback, guidance and take you through sessions with great intent,
0:46.2	where you dial up specificity without it shackling your life or taking it away from the
0:52.3	much needed rest and recovery. And then this is a wonderful
0:55.9	time to join us, whether as a part of our one-to-one coaching program or our highly popular tri-squad.
1:02.6	Here's how we do it. You can go and look around the website, purple patchfitness.com,
1:06.8	but I'd encourage you to just book a needs assessment with us.
1:15.1	We'll understand your situation, your goals, perhaps your challenges that we've had.
1:24.5	And then we're going to create the first part of a blueprint so that you can see the roadmap ahead of what you need to do to up level next year.
1:28.9	It's absolutely pressure-free if nothing else you're going to walk away with some actionable tips and guidance from one of the Purple Patch coaches. But if it's a match made in heaven,
1:35.0	we'll ensure you get the bright program for you so that you can excel. Feel free to reach out. Info at
1:41.1	Purple Patch Fitness.com. We'll have a nice conversation and either way,
1:45.0	I appreciate you, being an avid listener to the show. Feel free to share this episode with all
1:50.0	of your friends or anyone that might benefit. All right, let's get on with it. I'm Matt Dixon
1:54.8	and welcome to the Purple Patch podcast. The mission of Purple Patch is to empower and educate
2:00.3	every human being to reach
2:02.0	their athletic potential. Through the lens of athletic potential, you reach your human potential.
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