Purple Patch Podcast

Episode 344: Beyond the Finish Line: Winning as a Triathlete in 2025 - Part 1

Jan 8, 2025

A new series explores winning strategies for triathletes in 2025. Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses personalized performance improvement, highlighting a case study of athlete Sam. Her tailored approach involved focused projects on swimming, cycling, and nutrition, leading to impressive gains. Dixon emphasizes the importance of defining what 'winning' means personally, along with the role of social connections in achieving goals. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their strengths and weaknesses for sustainable high performance.

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Quick takeaways

Winning in triathlon is a personal journey that requires individuals to define their own success tailored to their lifestyle.

The Purple Patch coaching model promotes personalized support through individual coaching and community engagement to enhance accountability and motivation.

Sam's case study illustrates the effectiveness of a structured, year-long training plan that addresses strengths, weaknesses, and lifestyle adjustments for performance improvement.

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Defining Personal Success

Winning at triathlon means different things to different individuals, and it's essential to define what success looks like for oneself. The podcast encourages listeners to create their relationship with the concept of winning, emphasizing that it can range from achieving personal bests to enjoying the training process. This subjective interpretation of winning is key in setting relevant and achievable goals that align with personal aspirations and lifestyle. The episode aims to equip listeners with strategies to constantly elevate their performance across the entire year rather than solely for specific events.

Kickstarting Success: Mindset and Strategy for Triathlon 2025

1h 5min

IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon introduces a four-part series on winning at triathlon in 2025, emphasizing personalized performance improvement. He outlines Purple Patch's coaching offerings, including individual coaching and the tri squad program. Dixon shares a case study of an athlete named Sam, detailing her goals, strengths, and weaknesses, and the three-pronged approach to her training: a swim project, a bike booster project, and a nutrition project. Sam's success in 2024 included improved swimming, stronger cycling, and faster running. Dixon encourages listeners to adopt an optimization mindset, focus on strengths, address weaknesses, and maintain supportive habits for sustainable high performance.

He emphasizes the importance of defining what "winning" means for each listener. Using Sam’s example, Dixon emphasizes the importance of understanding the broader context of an athlete's life, including family, work, and social connections. He explains the practical steps taken to implement these projects, including recruiting a buddy for swimming and incorporating group rides for bike training. Matt highlights the importance of maintaining social connections and community support during the training process. He encourages listeners to reflect on their current state, identify strengths and weaknesses, and commit to clear, actionable goals.

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