It was a great priviledge to sit down with todays guest on the podcast, Matt Dixon from Purple Patch Fitness.

Matt has been at the forefront of triathlon coaching for many years. Based in San Francisco, his coaching expertise has seen him guide a wealth of athletes,many of who have gone on to become World Champions.

His logical and holistic approach to training and performance resonates a great deal with the approach we follow at Strength For Endurance.

We find out about Matt’s coaching journey, how he learnt from his own experiences, why quality and effective training is key and how taking things away from your program can sometimes be more beneficial than adding them in.

Tune in for a refreshing and insightful conversation with some great take aways. To find out more about Matt and his work at Purple Patch Fitness head over to https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/ or on Instagram @purplepatchfitness

(00:00) Introduction to Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Guest Introduction: Matt Dixon (01:31) Matt's Journey: From Athlete to Coach (03:34) The Birth of Purple Patch (05:13) Holistic Approach to Training (09:32) Challenges and Insights in Coaching (24:06) The Role of AI in Coaching (27:51) The Sterile Nature of AI in Sports Training (28:29) The Importance of Human Interaction in Coaching (29:21) Balancing Data and Human Touch in Training (30:05) The Role of Community in Athletic Training (30:28) The Pitfalls of Over-Reliance on AI Platforms (33:01) The Comprehensive Approach at the Performance Center (36:19) The Power of Team and Community in Coaching (41:42) Simple and Effective Coaching Strategies (44:57) The Sunday Special: A Tool for Organization and Success (49:21) Final Thoughts and Where to Find More Information

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