Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast!

Our mission is to empower individuals to reach their athletic and full potential. Today, we’ll discuss injuries— a common frustration among endurance athletes—and how to reduce your injury risk as you prepare for the upcoming season during the off-season. 

While this time can feel like downtime, it’s actually a crucial opportunity to build resilience and prioritize health. Injury prevention is a key factor for success, as avoiding risks leads to the consistency needed for high performance.

What you do in the coming weeks will lower your chances of setbacks without requiring excessive effort; approach it smartly and pragmatically. IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon outlines four simple strategies to implement. 

This episode features the story of Sarah Piampiano, a professional triathlete who overcame a major injury by focusing on sleep, nutrition, stress management, strength training, and tissue resilience. Dixon outlines four key areas for injury prevention: developing healthy habits like sleep and nutrition, incorporating strength training, building tissue resilience through consistent, low-intensity running, and adopting a holistic approach that combines these elements. He stresses the importance of consistency and patience in building a resilient body to prevent future injuries.

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Episode Timestamps:

00:00-2:27 Episode Introduction

2:27-7:41 Meet and Potatoes–Sarah Piampiano Background

10:05-11:55 Habits: Work with Fuelin, Sleep, Hydration

10:57: How Sarah approached training

15:33-25:58 Habit Development

25:58-31:24 Strength Training

31:24 Tissue Resilience 

35:33 Putting it all Together

37:15 Common Pitfalls to Avoid

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