Many triathletes tend to be busy people with very full lives, making participation in the sport a jigsaw of time management, physical challenges, and mental stresses. Matt Dixon goes through real-life case studies of Purple Patch athletes who are challenged with integrating strength and conditioning into their routine.
Read MoreAs the importance of recovery has increased and the knowledge and benefits surrounding this topic has grown more popular, it has opened the door to a fleet of pseudoscience and heavy marketing that only leads to confusion and dilution of the message around recovery.
Read MoreMatt Hurley is the Director of Coaching Operations at Purple Patch and he’s also an accomplished athlete and yet, in this episode, the conversation isn’t centered on athletic or coaching accomplishments. It’s a raw look at process, performance, and personal perseverance.
Read MoreChelsea Sodaro is just a couple of years into her professional career and in the process of writing history. Chelsea landed on the podium in both of her 70.3 races in 2018, including an overall win at Indian Wells 70.3. She opens up with Matt today on her past and the valuable lessons that triathlon has brought into her life.
Read MoreThis week, it's the story of a time-starved athlete, but not just any time-starved athlete. Cecilia Davis-Hayes is heading into Residency in her fourth year of medical school and, at the same time, is still competing at the top level of professional triathlon. She is, quite possibly, the most inspiring athlete on the Purple Patch Pro Squad.
Read MoreToday is, by request, an extension on the discussion around Episode 51, The Art of Coaching and Being Coached. It’s an expansive discussion into management and leadership within a corporate setting.
Read MoreThe backbone of the Purple Patch Podcast is education around performance in both sport and life, and Matt hits it head-on this week in this conversation with Andy Blow, former professional triathlete and Founder of Precision Hydration.
Read MoreThere is a real role for both coaches and athletes to play in creating a culture of success. This episode is not just for coaches, but also athletes and fitness enthusiasts who are in a coaching relationship or in charge of their own performance journey.
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