392 - 4 Triathlon Myths That May Be Holding You Back
Purple Patch Podcast
Matt Dixon
4.9 • 651 Ratings
🗓️ 1 April 2026
⏱️ 53 minutes
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Summary
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast. On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Max Gering discuss common myths in triathlon training. They debunk the notion that athletes need 15-20 hours of training per week for an Ironman, emphasizing quality over quantity. They highlight the importance of individualized training plans, including over-distance workouts and strength training. They argue against the myth that older athletes must slow down, citing examples of athletes who improved with age. They stress the value of high-intensity training, strength and conditioning, and proper recovery. Lastly, they argue against the myth that more zone two training is always better, advocating for a balanced approach to training intensities.
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| 0:00.0 | Hey folks, it's a cracker on today's show. In fact, I'm going to get put on the hot seat. I've got Max |
| 0:05.6 | Gering joining me, one of the Purple Patch coaches, and we're talking about myths in triathlon. |
| 0:10.9 | And guess what? I don't know what's coming. But before we get into the show, I've got a very special |
| 0:16.2 | opportunity because, well, what's it been? About 18 months or two years ago, we added two new |
| 0:23.0 | coaches to the team. And guess what? They're two A players. Will Turner and Max Gehrin, who's joining me on |
| 0:27.9 | the show. It's that time again. We're growing and we have another special opportunity. We are |
| 0:34.9 | looking for an assassin of effectiveness. If you want to become not a lone wolf, |
| 0:41.3 | but a part of the Purple Patch coaching team, mentored directly by me as a part of a team that not |
| 0:48.1 | just coaches individual athletes, but has an imprint on the hundreds of athletes that are on the |
| 0:53.0 | tri-squad and other squad programs. |
| 0:55.6 | And then this is the place for you. We have high expectations, but we couple it with massive |
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| 1:22.5 | Check it out. And maybe if you're listening, share it with a coach that maybe has got their own coaching business, |
| 1:29.0 | but it's sick of being the lone wharf that wants to be a part of a high performing team. |
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| 1:41.9 | We're looking for the A players. |
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