Many time-starved athletes seeking to juggle three sports and supporting habits into a full week of commitments end up stumbling through the journey. They struggle to find their perfect recipe or end up battling chronic setbacks and lingering fatigue. There is a better way to approach this sport.
Read MoreMany endurance athletes are busy people with very full lives, making participation in the sport a jigsaw of time management, physical challenges, and mental stresses. With triathlon and the combination of three sports into one, training is not an easy puzzle to solve. With all this, it is no wonder that athletes often turn their back on strength and conditioning as a component of their approach to performance. This is a huge mistake for both health and performance in sport. Learn about functional strength training and how to integrate it into your life.
Read MoreAs we head toward the winter season, the risk of sickness increases, due to the environment, congregating in enclosed spaces, and less time outdoors. A prime focus of the Purple Patch approach is to endurance our athletes to build their fitness and race day performance from a platform of health. In the long term, consistency and improved performance are not possible without a healthy body and mind to support continuous hard work.
It takes courage to recover. In this blog, Matt Dixon touches on the ever-important subject of integrating movement into your life as well as the pressing issue at hand: Rest. Read on to learn about the physical and mental benefits of resting as well as real-world advice for taking time off and ramping back into structured training.
It takes courage to recover. In this blog, Matt Dixon touches on the ever-important subject of integrating movement into your life as well as the pressing issue at hand: Rest. Read on to learn about the physical and mental benefits of resting as well as real-world advice for taking time off and ramping back into structured training.
Gustav Iden and Kristian Blummenfelt, also known as “the Norwegian hype train,” were recently interviewed by famed podcaster Rich Roll. During the interview, they talked about optimizing their training, most notably by using science and technology. If you’ve been consuming our content for some time, you will know by now that while I encourage age-groupers to glean lessons from elite triathletes, you should not try and emulate their approach.
We might set out at the beginning of the season with the best of intentions. However, more often than not we will run into some obstacles, and injury is one of the most common reasons training is derailed. And, returning to running post-injury is can be very risky physically. It is important to get it right.
Read MoreWhat are the best running shoes for you to meet trained potential with race performance when facing a long-course triathlon, such as IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3? When choosing your triathlon running shoes, or shoe brand. Luckily, there certainly are some guiding
Read MoreAlthough swimming is the most technically dependent of the three triathlon disciplines, it still requires significant fitness and muscular endurance. At Purple Patch, we try to keep things simple by aiming for ‘good enough’ technique and focusing on three elements: posture, alignment, and propulsion. In unison with developing these elements, we are always trying to teach our athletes the importance of being comfortable in open water and developing the skills necessary to thrive in a race situation.
Read MoreShoe choice for the run, getting the right bike, wheel choice, even getting fit on the bike are all important components of the journey to arrive race ready. With all this prep, there is one piece of equipment that doesn’t get the attention or focus it deserves -- your bike seat of choice. The Bike seat is one of the most important yet overlooked components of your race performance.
If you have trained and raced endurance sports for a while, you have been a ‘victim’ of the latest training methodologies and modalities that arise every year. Unfortunately, most of these methodologies and practices don’t pan out as intended. Mid-season breaks are not yet a staple in the endurance community, but many would benefit from their implementation.
Read MoreIn this week’s blog, we delve into the methods for maximizing run performance off the bike. This is your need-to-know on how to remain injury-free during training and optimize run performance within the demands of a triathlon. The approach Matt outlines breaks through the discourse around what it takes to succeed in running off the bike.
Read MoreIf you have trained and raced endurance sports for a while, you have been a ‘victim’ of the latest training methodologies and modalities that arise every year. Unfortunately, most of these methodologies and practices don’t pan out as intended. Mid-season breaks are not yet a staple in the endurance community, but many would benefit from their implementation.
Read MoreFor many, racing a triathlon or Ironman within 1-3 weeks of one another seems impossible. However, we have good news for you, it’s more than possible, and we have a 10 point checklist and a free example plan for you to follow at the bottom of the checklist. Do you want to race back-to-back Ironman races? We’re here to tell you, do it.
Read MoreFor many, racing a triathlon or Ironman within 1-3 weeks of one another seems impossible. However, we have good news for you, it’s more than possible, and we have a 10 point checklist and a free example plan for you to follow at the bottom of the checklist. Do you want to race back-to-back Ironman races? We’re here to tell you, do it.
Read MoreNail your next triathlon or endurance race in hot and humid conditions. Don't panic if race conditions are far from perfect. Instead, use tour guide on how to race effectively in hot and humid conditions. Get the tools you need to prepare.
Read MoreDiscuss racing with any endurance athlete, and almost everyone can tell you a story of the perils and challenges of training and racing in hot and humid conditions. Some of the fittest folks on the planet implode on race day due to hot and humid environmental conditions. In fact, the annual IRONMAN World Championships in Hawaii is known to destroy people's dreams simply due
Read MoreThere are some very good triathlon coaches and programs globally, and like any industry, a few with room for improvement. If you suspect your coaching relationship is broken check out Matt’s list of red flags.
Read MoreHow do you build a sustainable long-term commitment to consistent year-round training in the context of the ever-changing and even chaotic reality of life? Matt dives in.
Read MoreWhat can you do if you find yourself behind the eight ball? You take action. In this week’s blog, Matt charts a proactive mindset to help you rescue a season of performance and outlines the key elements to nail a 16-week build to race. Be sure to share with your friends and tri-clubs!
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