Purple Patch Podcast
Episodes
Episode 307: Case Studies From the Purple Patch Squad – A Conversation With Mike Kane
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Purple Patch Podcast, Ironman Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses high performance with Purple Patch athlete Mike Kane. Mike is the Chi...
Episode 306: Mentorship & Coaching - Exploring the Dynamics of the Coaching Relationship
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon talks about the world of coaching and the importance of establishin...
Episode 305: Swim Secrets – A Conversation With Purple Patch Swim Coach John Stevens
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Swimming can be a frustrating sport, especially for those who don't start early. With 90% of your body weight displaced, it's like competing in the we...
Episode 304: The Complexity of Simplicity - Making Training Methodologies Simple and Actionable
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We recently received a question from a Purple Patch Tri Squad athlete, asking if the Purple Patch Coaching Team keeps up with recent trends and scient...
Episode 303: 50 Lessons of 50 Years - Reflections of a Personal Journey
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, on a special edition of the Purple Patch Podcast, Ironman Master Coach Matt Dixon is celebrating his 50th birthday. To commemorate this sig...
Episode 302: Training for Grit – Why Do So Many Executives Love IRONMAN and Triathlon?
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout our coaching journey, we have shared numerous stories of success in training top-tier triathletes and C-suite executives who strive to achi...
Episode 301: Three Hidden High-Value Aspects of a Training Camp Experience
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We continue to kick off the year with our on-location podcasts from the 2024 Purple Patch Kona Camp. This year, we have 25 athletes who have put in so...
Episode 300: So You Want to Qualify for the IRONMAN World Championships - Matt's 10 Essential Tips
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last two decades, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon has coached athletes of all levels, from world-class to beginners. One of the most common a...
Episode 299: Organizational Effectiveness in Action – Practices and Planning in Nutrition
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last week's Purple Patch Podcast discussed how organizational effectiveness maximizes the talent and hard work of high performers. Organizational effe...
Episode 298: Organizational Effectiveness – An Essential Component of Any Performance Journey
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Talent, ambition, and a strong work ethic are crucial for achieving high performance in any field. It is also essential to follow a program and adopt ...
REBROADCAST:Ep.263: Maximizing Your Training on an Indoor Bike Trainer - with Robbie Ventura
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're revisiting one of the most insightful interviews we've done here on the Purple Patch Podcast. With a fresh year just beginning and mo...
Episode 297: 5 Concepts and Strategies for a High-Performance Transformation
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first Purple Patch podcast of 2024. With a new year ahead, we aim to help you improve your focus and concentrate your energy on the thi...
Episode 296: Looking Ahead - Q1 / The Build Phase
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we approach the holiday season, it's a great opportunity to reflect on the past and plan for the future. We can take time to review the year that h...
Episode 295: Performance Base Layer Series - Part 5: A High-Performance Mindset
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the final episode of the Purple Patch Podcast's 5-part series on the Performance Base Layer. This series focuses on building a solid founda...
Episode 294: Performance Base Layer Series - Part 4: Pillars of Performance Applied (Recovery)
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the 5-part Performance Base Layer Series on the Purple Patch Podcast. This series emphasizes the importance of building a foundation for hi...
Episode 293: Performance Base Layer Series - Part 3: Pillars of Performance Applied (Nutrition)
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the 5-part Performance Base Layer Series on the Purple Patch Podcast. This series aims to emphasize the importance of the foundational...
Episode 292: Performance Base Layer Series - Part 2: Pillars of Performance Applied (Strength)
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Part 2 of our 5-part Performance Base Layer Series on the Purple Patch Podcast. A solid foundation of physical and mental health - a strong...
Episode 291: Performance Base Layer Series - Part 1: Pillars of Performance Applied (Endurance)
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Purple Patch Podcast, we kick off our new 5-part Performance Base Layer Series. The purpose of this series is to emphasize the signif...
Episode 290: Lessons of Off-Season Training So Far
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A few weeks ago, we aired a series of shows discussing the significance of the off-season period for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. We shared our i...
Episode 289: Weaponize Your Bike - A Pathway to Unlocking Speed, Power, Technique and Skill
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Purple Patch podcast! In this week's episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon shares valuable insights on maximizing the benefits of in...
Episode 288: Sustained High Performance in the Workplace: Insights from 50 Leading C-Suite Executives
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Purple Patch podcast. This week's episode is all about performance. As you already know, we discuss the topic of performance every week...
Episode 287: Nutrition & Body Composition - 1 on 1 with Scott Tindal of FuelIn
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Purple Patch Podcast, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon welcomes Scott Tindal back to the show. Scott Tindal, the co-founder of FuelIn, P...
Episode 286: Episode Rewind - Keys to Kona: Strategies for Success at the Hawaii Ironman World Championships
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode of the Purple Patch Podcast is a flashback to last year's lead-up to the Hawaii Ironman World Championship in Kona. We decided to ...
Episode 285: Offseason - Foundation, Skills, and Technique (Part 3 - Your Questions Answered)
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the final installment of our three-part series on the off-season, in which we frame the approach to building a foundation of performance, d...
Episode 284: Offseason - Foundation, Skills, and Technique (Part 2 - Key Principles and Approaches)
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our three-part series on the off-season, in which we frame the approach to building a foundation of performance, developing skills, and im...
Episode 283: Off-season - Foundation, Skills and Technique (Part 1 - Framing Purpose and Approach)
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a long season of training, most athletes are ready for a well-deserved break, yet they also recognize that training during the off-season is imp...
Episode 282: The Travel Toolkit – Everything You Need To Know To Arrive Fit and Fresh
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Making sure you're primed and ready for your big race is essential, but planning correctly to avoid the negative impacts of travel on your performance...
Episode 281: Purple Patch Case Study Series - #5 - Kyle, Minnie & Kathy (Cautionary Tales)
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Purple Patch Podcast, we conclude our Purple Patch Performance Case Studies series. In this series, we delve into the experiences of ...
Episode 280: Purple Patch Case Study Series - #4 - Vijay (Performance in Life)
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Purple Patch Podcast, we continue our Purple Patch Performance Case Studies series. In this series, we delve into real-life examples ...
Episode 279: Purple Patch Case Study Series - #3 - Chris Hughes
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this week's episode of the Purple Patch Podcast! Today, we're continuing our Purple Patch Performance Case Studies series, where we delve i...
Episode 278: Purple Patch Case Study Series - #2 - David Farsai
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of the Purple Patch podcast, we present the second part of our Purple Patch Performance Case Studies series, where we share pra...
Episode 277: Purple Patch Case Study Series - #1 - Matt Lieto and Meredith Kessler
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month on the Purple Patch Podcast, we're highlighting Purple Patch Performance Case Studies. We wanted to share practical insights about perfor...
Episode 276: The Purple Patch Pro Squad - 3 Defining Words That Drove Results
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon reflects on the long history of the Purple Patch Pro Squad and the lesson...
Episode 275: Run Ready - An Evolved Approach to Get Faster and Stay Injury Free in Running
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For those who are new to running, the training requirements for a marathon or other running events may seem intimidating or overwhelming. Alternativel...
Episode 274: Integrating Strength Training: A Practical Framework to Boost Your Health and Performance
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Although endurance athletes typically focus on strength training during the off-season, it's important to recognize that strength and conditioning can...
Episode 273: The Four Pillars of Performance - Case Studies of Purple Patch Methodology in Action
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been 15 years since the start of the Purple Patch journey. While many elements of the Purple Patch program have evolved, and we continually seek ...
Episode 272: 3 Key Strategies To Help Optimize Your Performance for the Rest of the Year
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At the beginning of the year, we took some time to reflect, plan for the future and set Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAGs). Now, we have reached the ha...
Episode 271: Episode Rewind - Your Guide to Race Day Fueling and Hydration with Andy Blow of Precision Hydration
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With race season in full swing, we've received a flood of requests asking us to tackle the topic of race-day fueling and hydration. So this week on th...
Episode 270: Building the Mental Game in Sport - The Practice of Daily Reinforcement
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you showing up to your event in the best mental space possible? You may have checked all the boxes in your training program and set yourself up to...
Episode 269: Developing Youth in Sport - Observations and Opportunities for Improvement
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, Ironman Master Coach Matt Dixon takes a closer look at youth sports and the development of young a...
Episode 268: Tackling High Heat & Humidity - Preparing the Body for Adversity
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine you are in the midst of a tough race in the middle of hot and humid conditions and suddenly your body begins sending you signals of surrender....
Episode 267: Case Studies - Performance Successes and Cautionary Tales
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, we focus on athletes like you. Ironman Master coach Matt Dixon puts a spotlight on four case studi...
Episode 266: Simple Habits to Help Boost Your Daily Performance
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it's the boost of our morning espresso or the common drowsiness that sets in after lunch, we all experience bumps and slumps in our daily ener...
Episode 265: The Power of Team in Boosting Individual Performance
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The path to improvement is one that includes hard work and commitment, but too often we travel that path alone. We seek our personal goals in a very p...
Episode 264: Ask Matt Anything - Troubleshooting Training to Race Day
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another "Ask Matt Anything" edition of the Purple Patch Podcast. Today IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon tackles your voicemails and emails. ...
Episode 263: Maximizing Your Training on an Indoor Bike Trainer - with Special Guest Robbie Ventura
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Purple Patch Podcast, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon welcomes former U.S. Pro Cyclist Robbie Ventura to the show. Robbie is the founder ...
Episode 262: 5 Key Mistakes To Avoid, Heading Into Race Season
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we begin to emerge into Spring in the Northern Hemisphere, many athletes are setting their sights on their B.H.A.G.s (Big Hairy Audacious Goals). T...
Episode 261: Why Race Distance Training Plans Don't Work for Time-starved Athletes
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coaches and athletes love to discuss the importance of specificity in regard to training. While specificity is important to an extent, race-specific t...
Episode 260: Ten Key Habits to Build Performance in Health, Work and Life
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a companion to last week's Purple patch Podcast episode on training plans for time-starved endurance athletes, today's episode broadens the perspec...
Episode 259: Training for a Time-Starved Athlete
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Purple Patch Podcast, Ironman Master Coach Matt Dixon takes a fresh look at how to structure training for a time-starved athlete. Whether...
Episode 258: Developing the Youth Athlete - A Perspective from Matt Dixon
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who is the greatest athlete of all time? Take your pick. Once you have a name, ask yourself why? Beyond their physical abilities and talent, what sets...
Episode 257: Leveraging Indoor Training to Optimize Your Performance
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With record rain and snowfall across most of the United States, there seems to be no better time to fix our lens on the strategic application of indoo...
Episode 256: There Is No Easy Way, But You Can Do It: Building the Mindset To Thrive in Sport (and Life)
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon takes us back to the core values of Purple Patch Fitness to help provi...
Episode 255: Data and Analytics - How You Can Leverage for Better Performance in a Time-starved Life
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Data, metrics, technology, and analytics - there are tools and tech that measure everything for an athlete. Wearables and apps track your sleep data, ...
Episode 254: A Smart Approach To Measuring Success In Your Performance Journey
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether your goal as an athlete is to win a race or simply cross the finish line, it can often feel as though the only measure of success is race resu...
Episode 253: Applying the Science of Strength - Integrating Strength Training for Specific Athlete Populations
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Strength and conditioning are an integral part of every Purple Patch Athlete's training program. It is just one of our four Pillars of Performance: En...
Episode 252: The Emotional Decompression Model: A Powerful Framework for Post-Event Analysis ft. Dr. Danielle Adams Norenberg & Sarah Cecil
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, instead of focusing on the training, planning, mindset, and tactics that go into the lead-up to a race or...
Episode 251: Lessons From Leaders - Purple Patch Kona Camp 2023
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From the 2023 Purple Patch Training Camp in Kona, Matt delivers a special on-the-road episode exploring the vital role of training and supporting habi...
Episode 250: Back to Basics - Building a Season of Performance
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the wave of the new year's short-term objectives behind us, it's time to get serious about the year and season ahead. Make no mistake, the focus ...
Episode 249: Good for a Girl - A Woman Running in a Man's World (Interview with Lauren Fleshman)
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Welcomes former professional runner, running coach, and author Lauren Fleshman to the show to celebrate the release of her autobiographical memoi...
Episode 248: Lessons of 2022 - The Annual Performance Review
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we head into the new year with new goals and pursuits in life and in sport, we take stock of the lessons learned in 2022 to help pave the way for s...
Episode 247: Resetting the Barometer of Success - The Right Goals for the Biggest Gains in 2023
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does success look like to you in the coming year? For many athletes, the answer to that question is often anchored in a single metric: Speed. We ...
Episode 246: Winter Health - Building Resilience & Minimizing Risk of Sickness
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tis the season to be jolly, but unfortunately tis also the season of sickness. Be it flu, cold, Covid, or RSV, everywhere you look you can see the sig...
Episode 245: Choosing Your Next Bike with Chris Soden of IOG Bike Fitting
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of the year. It's the end of the racing season and the holidays are approaching quickly. Now is the time you might be considering upgra...
Episode 244: Thanks to You - The Purple Patch Podcast Experience
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Purple Patch podcast, we are scaling back a little to give thanks to everyone who helped make the Purple Patch podcast what it is to...
Episode 243: The Winter Running Project – A Framework To Improve Running Performance for All Levels
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, IRONMAN Master coach Matt Dixon presents the Winter Running Project, a tried and true method for improvin...
Episode 242: Deep Recovery - Post-Race Assessment and Recharging for a Magical Year of Performance
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While every performance journey requires commitment and hard work, the thing that sets enduringly good athletes apart from the rest is the dedication ...
Episode 241: Observations of Elite Performance - What Amateur Athletes Can Learn From Gustav Iden and Kristian Blummenfelt
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a follow-up to our podcast on the evolution of the professional triathlon, this episode focuses on the tip of the performance spear with a spotligh...
Episode 240: The Winter Action Plan - Five Non-Negotiables for Every Time-Starved Athlete
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Like most time-starved athletes, it's the time of year when you reflect on the season and look forward to a well-deserved break. While the winter mont...
Episode 239: Fixing the Broken Model of Traditional Fitness
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are like many fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and those looking to improve their health and fitness while balancing the demands of work, family,...
Episode 238: Off-Season (As You Know It) Is Dead - The Postseason Path to Race Readiness
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For many athletes, the offseason is the bridge between the end-of-summer finish lines and next season's starting lines. While you might be considering...
Episode 237: Breaking the Injury Cycle (Part 3) - 6 Principles of Injury Management
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You've done everything you can to avoid injury. You focused on fueling and hydration, followed a well-balanced strength and conditioning program, remo...
Episode 236: KONA - Evolution of the Pro Performance (An IRONMAN Master Coach Insight)
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the Hawaii IRONMAN World Championships looming, one can't help but wonder about the level of performance to expect from an ever-growing field of ...
Episode 235: The Purple Patch Performance Center - Journey to the Grand Opening
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The day has finally come to celebrate a vision nearly a decade in the making, as the doors to the Purple Patch Performance Center in San Francisco's h...
Episode 234: Keys to Kona - Strategies for Success at the Hawaii Ironman World Championships
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of the year, and the first time since 2019, that athletes from all parts of the world gear up for the Hawaii Ironman World Championship...
Episode 233: Breaking the Injury Cycle (Part 2) - The Role of Nutrition
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of our three-part series on injury prevention and management, Matt Welcomes to the podcast leading performance nutritionist Scott Tindal o...
Episode 232: Lessons and Insights from the Haute Route Alps
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh from the Haute Route Alps, Ironman Coach Matt Dixon returns to the podcast to share his thoughts on the experience, the lessons he gleaned from ...
Special Edition: Racing the Haute Route Alps - STAGE 7 - Megève to Megève
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the 8th and final day of our Haute Route Alps coverage as Matt and the Drunken Donkeys cross the finish line in Megève. Matt gives us a lo...
Special Edition: Racing the Haute Route Alps - STAGE 6 - Méribel to Megève
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to day 7 of our Haute Route coverage. Today, the team takes on THE CLASSICS. Stage 6, the riders are headed for another climb of almost 4,000 ...
Special Edition: Racing the Haute Route Alps - STAGE 5 - Méribel to Col de la Loze
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to day 6 of our Haute Route coverage. Today, it's Matt and the Drunken Donkeys vs time. The team faces Stage 5, LOVE OR LOATHE LA LOZE, which ...
Special Edition: Racing the Haute Route Alps - STAGE 4 - Les 2 Alpes to Méribel
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to day 5 of our Haute Route coverage as Matt and his Team round the corner at the halfway mark of the 7-day journey from Nice to Megève. Stag...
Special Edition: Racing the Haute Route Alps - STAGE 3 - Serre Chevalier Briançon to Les 2 Alpes
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to day four of our Haute Route coverage as Matt and his Team push forward on stage 3 of the 7-day journey from Nice to Megève. Stage 3, title...
Special Edition: Racing the Haute Route Alps - STAGE 2 - Cuneo to Col d'Izoard
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to day three of our Haute Route coverage as Matt and his Team take off on stage 2 of the 7-day journey from Nice to Megève. The Drunken Donke...
Special Edition: Racing the Haute Route Alps - The Arrival - Meet the Drunken Donkeys
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to day zero of our Haute Route coverage. The day before the excitement begins with stage 1 tomorrow. This is our first daily report and offici...
Special Edition: Racing the Haute Route Alps - Coverage Preview
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have a special abbreviated podcast this week as Matt prepares for his journey to tackle the Haute Route Alps. In this episode, Matt provides a quic...
231 Matt's Journey to the Haute Route Alps – A Case Study of a Challenge for a Multi-Day Bike Race
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, Ironman Master Coach Matt Dixon frames his preparation and training path as he sets his sights on the Hau...
230 Breaking the Injury Cycle - 5 Keys to Prevention and Lowering Risk
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're an amateur or a professional athlete, there is no greater source of frustration than repeated cycles of niggles and injuries. It can de...
229 Line Thams and PTSD - Navigating Adversity and Meeting Stress
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt welcomes Purple Patch Pro Athlete, Line Thams, to the Podcast. Thams is a professional triathlete from Denmark, focusing on short-course ITU raci...
228 Ask Matt Anything on Racing - From Preparation to Performance
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another "Ask Matt Anything" edition of the Purple Patch Podcast. In part 1 of our 2 part series of Q & A episodes on all topics related to ...
227 Halfway There (Part 2) - Endurance and Triathlon Performance Lessons from 2022 So Far
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of our observations and lessons of 2022 so far, Matt takes a step beyond life performance and focuses on endurance sports and triathlon perf...
226 Halfway There - Performance and Life Lessons from 2022 So Far
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we approach the midway point of 2022, it is important to pause and reflect on the challenges we faced and lessons we learned throughout the year su...
225 Triathlon in a Time-Starved Life: IRONMAN & IM70.3 in 8-14hrs/week
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the time-starved athlete, the traditional approach to training for an Ironman or half Ironman can sometimes feel like a part-time job. Some athlet...
224 Jan Sibbersen - (Part 2) - Insights and Training Tips to Improve Open Water Performance
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt welcomes Ironman World Champion swimmer and CEO and founder of Sailfish, a triathlon performance apparel company, Jan Sibbersen, for Part 2 of th...
223 Jan Sibbersen - Keys to a Championship Mindset in Sport, Business, and Life (Part 1)
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt welcomes the founder of wetsuit company Sailfish, and Hawaii Ironman World Championship swim course record-holder, Jan Sibbersen, to the show. Pa...
222 Filtering the Noise - Navigating the Landscape of High Performance Education
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are reading this, it's likely because you share a common thread with many athletes, which is the desire to improve your athletic and personal p...
221 Becoming a Better Coach - Leveraging Experts to Help Athletes
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So you've gone all-in and put your training in the hands of your coach. It's their role to build the framework of performance and provide clarity, acc...
220 Ask Matt Anything on Running - Are You on the Niggle Bus?
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another "Ask Matt Anything" edition of the Purple Patch Podcast. In this episode, Matt answers your voicemails and emails on all topics rel...
219 The Biggest Mistakes Coaches Make When Guiding Time-Starved Athletes
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does it sometimes feel like the training you've been prescribed doesn't fit comfortably into your life? Does your training volume have you feeling lik...
218 Conquer The Optimization Challenge - Getting the Most Out of the Time You Have
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The endurance training circles are buzzing again about this (not-so-new) trend - Let's call it Zone 2 training, or to put it another way, training tha...
217 Knowing When to Show Up - Nailing the Training Mindset for a Time-Starved Athlete
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Athletes often hear coaches talk about the importance of remaining focused and fully present in all of their workouts, but should this apply to every ...