Matt Dixon
Founder and CEO of Purple Patch Fitness, a coaching company that caters to endurance athletes of all levels. He is an IRONMAN U master coach, a former professional triathlete, and a two-time Olympic trials finalist in swimming.
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Apr 16, 2025 • 59min
Designing Optimal Training Load with Purple Patch's Matt Dixon — Season 7 Ep 4
Matt Dixon, Founder and CEO of Purple Patch Fitness and a two-time Olympic trials finalist in swimming, shares insights on coaching for endurance athletes. He discusses the surprising effectiveness of a focused 10-hour weekly training plan, highlighting its success at the IRONMAN World Championship. The conversation covers balancing endurance training with life commitments, the importance of foundational training over technology, and the transformative power of training camps. Dixon emphasizes that stress can drive growth in both sports and professional spheres.
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Mar 7, 2025 • 51min
Matt Dixon from Purple Patch Fitness: The autonomy of smarter decision making
In this engaging conversation, Matt Dixon, a seasoned triathlon coach from San Francisco, shares his holistic approach to training through Purple Patch Fitness. He emphasizes the importance of quality over quantity in training, advocating for a balance of health and performance. Matt discusses the role of AI in coaching while arguing for maintaining the human touch, and highlights how community support enhances athletic success. He also reveals insights from his coaching journey and the importance of adapting strategies to individual needs.
