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Matt welcomes the founder of wetsuit company Sailfish, and Hawaii Ironman World Championship swim course record-holder, Jan Sibbersen, to the show. Part 1 of this 2 part series covers Sibbersen's road to conquering the Kona swim record in a comeback performance at the age of 43 and how his swimming background influenced his success in the water and inspired him to build a business from the ground up. With Sailfish, a company he started 15 years ago, now expanding into the U.S. market, Sibbersen takes us through the lessons he gleaned from a career in competitive sport and business, and how those lessons have influenced his leadership and his company's growth. Topics they discuss include: Sibbersen's foundation of swimming and his eventual transition to triathlons. The driving force and frame of mind behind the quest for a comeback and a shot at the Kona swim record. The parallels between entrepreneurs and triathletes and how to apply the lessons of one career to the other. (49:47) "if you're well prepared, and if you've done your homework, there's really not that much to worry about on race day…you know if you've put in the work if you've rested well, that there's a very, very good likelihood that you're going to have a great race. It's so similar to the world of business." The brick-by-brick approach: the benefits and challenges of growing a business organically, without external capital. (42:05) "I liked the freedom of not having any investor's...being able to make my own decisions, and do the things that were right for the long-term growth of the company, and maybe not for short-term profitability." Important traits to effective leadership and establishing strong team dynamics. (57:39) "You need to be able to steer the tempo or the speed of a team. So I think when there is quieter times…you need to let go" Managing and mitigating adversity and stress. (57:39) "I think growth pretty much only happens when there is a healthy amount of stress." Strategizing growth and expansion into new territory. Tips for entrepreneurs and small business owners. The goal of this discussion is to understand the mindset of a high-performer in both sport and life and to apply the behavior and principles to your endeavors. Jan Sibbersen Career Highlights -German National Swim Team (1990 to 2000) -Harvard University: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics (2000) -Goldman Sachs New York and Frankfurt: Financial Analyst (2000 and 2002) -IRONMAN Hawaii World Championships: Swim course record, 46:29min (2018) -IRONMAN Hawaii World Championships: "First out of Water" (2001-2004) -IRONMAN Germany: Swim time record holder, 42:17min (2004) -IRONMAN Germany: "First out of Water" (2002-2004) -IRONMAN Canada: "First out of Water" (2005,2006,2008) -IRONMAN USA: "First out of Water" (2006) -IRONMAN France: "First out of Water" (2007) -Managed Patrick Lange: two-time IRONMAN World Champion (2016-2021) Episode Timestamps 0:02-05:44 Introduction and Matt's Personal Picks Purple Patch Video Podcast and More More on Jan Sibbersen and Sailfish Free Webinar - Nail Your IRONMAN 70.3 and IRONMAN Race in 8-14 Hours Per Week Training Camp - 2022 St.George Triathlon Camp The Purple Patch Center is Open - Learn More and Schedule a Visit Purple Patch Website and Newsletter 5:59- The Meat and Potatoes - Jan Sibbersen - Keys to a Championship Mindset in Sport, Business, and Life (Part 1) Purple Patch and Episode Resources This episode is sponsored by our collaboration with INSIDE TRACKER. Inside Tracker and Purple Patch - Receive 20% off their services with code: PURPLEPATCHPRO20 Ask Matt Anything - Leave a voicemail question for Matt Learn more about Purple Patch Squad High-Performance Training Program Join Bike Squad - Don't just exercise and work out; learn to train with our structured online cycling program Join Run Squad - Increase your running performance through our progressive, multi-sport approach to running Learn more about Purple Patch Fully Customized 1:1 Coaching Learn more about Purple Patch Strength Programming Purple Patch Swim Analysis Stay Up-to-Date with Purple Patch News and Events Purple Patch Upcoming Webinars and Events

If you are reading this, it's likely because you share a common thread with many athletes, which is the desire to improve your athletic and personal potential. Dedicating yourself to learning and applying best practices and methods for achieving enduring health and high performance seems straightforward enough. Unfortunately, the challenge many people face is being able to filter through the blizzard of information and advice from performance experts and coaches. With health gurus, high-performance nutritionists, endurance coaches, life coaches, and an ever-growing list of specialists in related fields, all with seemingly sound theories and approaches, how do you know who to listen to? How do you differentiate a gimmick from good advice? It can be confusing and frustrating to cut through all the contradictions and rival theories, but with a solid guiding principle in your approach to education, you can use the wealth of knowledge to your benefit and determine which advice should be taken to heart and which should be taken with a grain of salt. Today Matt will highlight: The challenge of taking well-intentioned advice from performance experts and coaches. (31:02) "You can be learning and be inspired from a host of experts in fields, but at the same time, from those very same experts, you can fall into traps of quick fixes, instant gratifications, and ultimately culdesacs of performance failure." The key voices and their differences, and how to build your personal filter for this type of education. (19:58) "I think one of the first steps to this is understanding who you are listening to, and what challenge they are trying to solve. And then the key component is take that information, filter it and apply it to your own goals, your own situation, and ultimately yourself." Creating a framework for approaching advice across health and performance and how to plot the best path for your performance journey. (31:35) "I would encourage you to think in terms of long term, not interventions. That's just a globally smart way to approach performance." (32:49) "Nothing of long-term value is going to come from some radical short-term intervention." The goal of today's conversation is to provide you with clarity on how to approach advice and education and how to apply it within the context of your body, your journey, and your situation. Episode Timestamps 0:00-09:37 Introduction and Matt's Personal Picks Free Webinar - Nail Your IRONMAN 70.3 and IRONMAN Race in 8-14 Hours Per Week Training Camp - 2022 St.George Triathlon Camp The Purple Patch Center is Open - Learn More and Schedule a Visit Purple Patch Website and Newsletter 9:50- The Meat and Potatoes - Navigating the Information Landscape: How to meet, greet and filter performance education Purple Patch and Episode Resources This episode is sponsored by our collaboration with INSIDE TRACKER. Inside Tracker and Purple Patch - Receive 20% off their services with code: PURPLEPATCHPRO20 Ask Matt Anything - Leave a voicemail question for Matt Learn more about Purple Patch Squad High-Performance Training Program Join Bike Squad - Don't just exercise and work out; learn to train with our structured online cycling program Join Run Squad - Increase your running performance through our progressive, multi-sport approach to running Learn more about Purple Patch Fully Customized 1:1 Coaching Learn more about Purple Patch Strength Programming Purple Patch Swim Analysis Stay Up-to-Date with Purple Patch News and Events Purple Patch Upcoming Webinars and Events

So you've gone all-in and put your training in the hands of your coach. It's their role to build the framework of performance and provide clarity, accountability, and guidance through your evolution as an athlete. But how does a coach evolve beyond education and experience to become a more effective pillar of support? How do they improve themselves and grow in order to help you, the athlete, thrive? Matt answers that question with the help of Purple Patch Coach Mike Olzinksi and leading performance nutritionist, Scott Tindal, as they examine the role of mentorships in coaching. Over the last year, Mike leveraged Scott's nutrition expertise to help facilitate high performance in several of his athletes. They discuss the importance of that collaboration to the overall success of two Purple Patch athletes, Kinga Kimbrel and Elliot Block. With the help of Mike and Scott, Kinga, relatively new to the sport of triathlon, finds perspective in training through a focus on her nutritional deficits, while Elliot defies the odds with a new approach to fueling. Matt, Mike, and Scott provide insight on: The hesitance of some coaches in seeking assistance outside of their realm of expertise. (19:19) "The coach is hired by the athlete and has this often internal burden that they carry that they need to have every answer to every question and expertise across every subject, which of course is a dangerous thing if you think that you really are a master of everything." Leveraging the benefits of knowledge in related fields to help drive performance and facilitate recovery. (17:53) "Tweaks are required in order to get the best out of the athlete. And it's about providing solutions to the problems that we're presented with using the best available science, the best available evidence." The symbiotic relationship between nutrition coaching and performance training. (48:43) "Nutrition shouldn't be viewed as like, Oh, I've got a nutrition program, and I've got a training program, they're just synonymous with each other. And if you want to do a really good training block, you're gonna need to fuel yourself appropriately." (39:18) Case Study: Kinga Kimbrel - The marriage of passion, potential, and science. (56:14) Case Study: Elliot Block - Solving the protein problem. Episode Timestamps 0:00-09:59 Introduction and Matt's Personal Picks Purple Patch Podcast - Episode 219: The Biggest Mistakes Coaches Make When Guiding Time-Starved Athletes Purple Patch Blog - Improve Triathlon Performance in the Heat with the Sauna Protocol Heat Acclimation Training Purple Patch Blog - How to Race Effectively in Hot and Humid Conditions Purple Patch Blog - Are You in a Broken Triathlon Coaching Relationship? Purple Patch Athlete Case Study - Kinga Kimbrel Learn More About Scott Tindal and FuelIn The Purple Patch Center is Open - Learn More and Schedule a Visit Purple Patch Website and Newsletter 10:14- The Meat and Potatoes - Leveraging Expertise to Expand Knowledge and Performance Purple Patch and Episode Resources This episode is sponsored by our collaboration with INSIDE TRACKER. Inside Tracker and Purple Patch - Receive 20% off their services with code: PURPLEPATCHPRO20 Ask Matt Anything - Leave a voicemail question for Matt Learn more about Purple Patch Squad High-Performance Training Program Join Bike Squad - Don't just exercise and work out; learn to train with our structured online cycling program Join Run Squad - Increase your running performance through our progressive, multi-sport approach to running Learn more about Purple Patch Fully Customized 1:1 Coaching Learn more about Purple Patch Strength Programming Purple Patch Swim Analysis Stay Up-to-Date with Purple Patch News and Events Purple Patch Upcoming Webinars and Events

Welcome to another "Ask Matt Anything" edition of the Purple Patch Podcast. In this episode, Matt answers your voicemails and emails on all topics related to run performance. In this installment, Matt answers questions related to: Running with a high heart rate Coming back from injury Dealing with the incessant niggles Fostering a lifelong love of running potential in children Arriving on race day injury-free and ready to run healthy Episode Timestamps 0:00-02:10 Welcome and Episode Introduction 02:10-The Meat and Potatoes 02:10 -Question 1 from Brett: I tend to succumb to injuries with the required running mileage in a leadup to IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3. I have heard you talk about the multisport approach for run performance and I'm a bit skeptical. I'd love insights on how I might think about these coming months into race day to help me arrive healthily, but also race-ready. 13:12 - Question 2 from Carol: Any tips on helping my child get the most out of her running potential? 22:11 - Question 3 from Van: I'm coming back from a fractured tibia and I still feel residual pain and discomfort in the area, mostly to the touch but not during exercise. Is that relatively normal on the return from running? 29:22 - Question 4 from Theo: I feel like my heart rate is much higher than most people. When I'm doing a very easy effort, my heart rate will still read 165-175, even creep up to 180. My max heart rate is just under 200. And so my question is, when it comes to zone two running, or easy, long runs, should I really be forcing myself to stay in what is calculated as zone two? I'm 29 years old. Or, is it okay to stay out of that range and go a little bit more off of perceived exertion? 36:58 - Question 5 from Alice: What do you do when you're on the niggle bus? And by that, I mean, constantly wrestling with minor pre-injuries? Ask Matt Anything! Head to the Podcast Page at PurplePatchFitness.com/podcast and leave a concise question for Matt. Tell us your name, where you're from, and ask your question. We'll get to as many as we can in future episodes. Purple Patch and Episode Resources This episode is sponsored by our collaboration with INSIDE TRACKER. Inside Tracker and Purple Patch- Receive 20% off their services with code: PURPLEPATCHPRO20 Ask Matt Anything - Leave a voicemail question for Matt Purple Patch Blog for Free Training Resources and Education Learn more about Purple Patch Squad High-Performance Training Program Join Bike Squad - Don't just exercise and work out; learn to train with our structured online cycling program Join Run Squad - Increase your running performance through our progressive, multi-sport approach to running Purple Patch Training Camps - Education, Skills, Community Learn more about Purple Patch Fully Customized 1:1 Coaching Learn more about Purple Patch Strength Programming Purple Patch Swim Analysis Stay Up-to-Date with Purple Patch News and Events Purple Patch Upcoming Webinars and Events

Does it sometimes feel like the training you've been prescribed doesn't fit comfortably into your life? Does your training volume have you feeling like a zombie rather than a finely tuned athlete? Did your coach still schedule a bike workout even though you made clear notes that you had a work trip with no access to cycling? Do you struggle to understand the big picture of your training? Does your coach keep pushing for commitment and focus even though you're already stretched too thin? If so, you are experiencing some of the biggest mistakes coaches make when working with the time-starved athlete. The challenge of every time-starved athlete is finding a balance between the demands of life's competing non-negotiable priorities, and the pursuit of self-improvement, or peak performance, in sport or fitness. Whether you're a triathlete, runner, cyclist, parent, or CEO, each role comes with its own unique challenges, making it difficult to stay on course with a training program designed to maximize performance outside the context of your life. While plenty of coaches are skilled at building training programs anchored in tried and true methodology geared towards high-performance athletes, the question is, do the same approaches and methodologies fit when someone is incredibly time-starved? Today, Matt takes a closer look at the relationship between the coach and the time-starved athlete to identify the coaching mistakes that often lead to underperformance or an ineffective coaching relationship, along with the keys to fostering a healthy coaching relationship in the pursuit of balance and success in sport and life. You'll learn: Critical Benefits from Leveraging a Successful Coaching Relationship (16:19) "It's beyond sporting results. The other thing a coach should be able to do, particularly for a time-starved athlete is, through their expertise and experience, help you improve your profile in health, your work performance, and how you show up in life." (17:07) "Coaching isn't just about writing some magic good plan. It is enabling the athlete to appreciate and understand the plan, buy into it, and then be able to self manage." The Biggest Coaching Mistakes When Guiding Time-Starved Athletes (27:25) "If you just build your proverbial, this is the plan that is necessary to get ready for X - a marathon, an Ironman, a half Ironman - whatever it might be, it's always going to conflict with life. Because for a time-starved athlete, life is non-negotiable." (41:31) "Give them freedom. Allow much of the training to be a little bit of ME TIME. A freshener. A cognitive cleanse. So many coaches miss that as an opportunity and they overload." Building a Framework of Coaching and Program to Get the Best Return for Your Hard Work (46:54) "You can set high standards, you can have high expectations as a coach, but that is only going to be fostered to high performance if it is supported with great listening and empathy." We hope this episode will empower you, the athlete, to improve your own training and performance and raise the bar when it comes to finding the right coach. Episode Timestamps 0:00-09:49 Introduction and Matt's Personal Picks Purple Patch Blog - How to Train for Half IRONMAN and IRONMAN in a Time-Starved Life Purple Patch Blog - Are You in a Broken Triathlon Coaching Relationship? Purple Patch Podcast - Episode 218: Conquer The Optimization Challenge - Getting the Most Out of the Time You Have The Purple Patch Center is Open - Learn More and Schedule a Visit Purple Patch Website and Newsletter 10:03-11:55 Word of the Week - Right Off - "Don't give up on yourself." 12:11- The Meat and Potatoes - The Biggest Coaching Mistakes for a Time-Starved Athlete Purple Patch and Episode Resources This episode is sponsored by our collaboration with INSIDE TRACKER. Inside Tracker and Purple Patch - Receive 20% off their services with code: PURPLEPATCHPRO20 Ask Matt Anything - Leave a voicemail question for Matt Learn more about Purple Patch Squad High-Performance Training Program Join Bike Squad - Don't just exercise and work out; learn to train with our structured online cycling program Join Run Squad - Increase your running performance through our progressive, multi-sport approach to running Learn more about Purple Patch Fully Customized 1:1 Coaching Learn more about Purple Patch Strength Programming Purple Patch Swim Analysis Stay Up-to-Date with Purple Patch News and Events Purple Patch Upcoming Webinars and Events

The endurance training circles are buzzing again about this (not-so-new) trend - Let's call it Zone 2 training, or to put it another way, training that is high in volume in low in intensity. There is inherently nothing wrong with this style of training unless it doesn't work in your time-starved life. Today, Matt discusses training optimization and getting the most out of your training time as a time-starved athlete. You shouldn't chase the same training hours as someone who has similar fitness and experience level as you, but who has no time limits. It wouldn't be smart. If you have time constraints in your life, you have an optimization challenge and Matt provides insight. How can you optimize your limited training hours to yield the best performance returns? You'll learn: How to frame effective training with positive adaptations (17:10) "As you go on the journey to improve in any endeavor, there needs to be a challenging demand or stress applied, because it is only under challenge and adversity that there is a stimulus for real growth and development. (19:30) "Every single coach and athlete should be seeking to develop a program from which you can maximize the amount of training that you can execute while continuing to produce positive adaptations." Why more training volume is not always better (31:48) "More training doesn't always result in higher adaptation yield." The importance of being pragmatic and flexible with a dynamic mindset (35:12) "If you try and follow an incredibly rigid training program that is built around the accumulation of training hours, you are going to fail because what was good last week and appropriate this week might not be the same as next week." The secret to optimization success and prioritizing what is important Bottom line: You need to demystify training. Look at the hours you have and ask yourself, "How do I get the most out of it?" Episode Timestamps 0:00-13:28 Introduction and Matt's Personal Picks of the week The Purple Patch Center is Open! - Learn More and Schedule a Visit Purple Patch Website and Newsletter Listen to the original Sami Inkinen Episode 13:40- The Meat and Potatoes - Conquering The Optimization Challenge - Successful Racing in a Time-Starved Life Purple Patch and Episode Resources This episode is sponsored by our collaboration with INSIDE TRACKER. Inside Tracker and Purple Patch- Receive 20% off their services with code: PURPLEPATCHPRO20 Ask Matt Anything - Leave a voicemail question for Matt Learn more about Purple Patch Squad High-Performance Training Program Join Bike Squad - Don't just exercise and work out; learn to train with our structured online cycling program Join Run Squad - Increase your running performance through our progressive, multi-sport approach to running Learn more about Purple Patch Fully Customized 1:1 Coaching Learn more about Purple Patch Strength Programming Purple Patch Swim Analysis Stay Up-to-Date with Purple Patch News and Events Purple Patch Upcoming Webinars and Events

Athletes often hear coaches talk about the importance of remaining focused and fully present in all of their workouts, but should this apply to every single training session? Should every training session really demand your full attention? The mission of this episode is to provide a framework around your training mindset that will both optimize the results from your training and also prevent the performance journey from becoming a second job. The KEY for any athlete, but especially the time-starved athlete, is knowing WHEN to show up; that is to say, reconciling your commitments with the need to ensure that the training process is joyous and facilitates a de-stressing effect. While distractions in key sessions can lead to poor execution and limited results, and random will always generate random results, there is a sensible path in which you can glean all you need by being present in training, while at the same time ensuring that the bigger part of the long performance journey includes plenty of fun and enjoyment. You'll learn: (18:40) The Fundamentals of High-Quality Training - You, the athlete, must understand the goal of the session and where it fits within the broader program as a whole. "Most coaches and athletes fail to even consider such a basic question - stumbling toward a goal by simply embracing the daily 'grind' of work. It is no wonder mental and physical fatigue impacts so many. (26:00) The Challenges of a Time-Starved Athlete's Life. Your goals are important. To achieve them will require commitment and consistency of training. The journey will include setbacks and some adversity, but, undoubtedly, success will emerge from successfully integrating training into your life. The Role of Training for a Time-Starved Athlete Training is a demand and stressor that enable adaptations for performance, but that doesn't mean each session should be debilitating. Much of training can and should be soul-filling - beneficial for developing tissue resilience and general cardiovascular conditioning, but equally facilitating a dishwasher effect to the brain and a globally restorative impact on the body as a whole. How to Put Together an Effective Training Plan By implementing these key points, not only will you enjoy it more, but you will get better training results, fewer injuries and you will go faster. Episode Timestamps 0:00-012:10 Introduction and Matt's Personal Picks Purple Patch Blog -How to Turn Stress into an Advantage Purple Patch Podcast - Stress is not a Dirty Word The Purple Patch Center is Open - Learn More and Schedule a Visit Purple Patch Website and Newsletter 12:20-14:30 Word of the Week - Stress - "Each of us is an adaption machine." 14:45- The Meat and Potatoes - Knowing When to Show Up - Nailing the Training Mindset for a Time-Starved Athlete. Purple Patch and Episode Resources This episode is sponsored by our collaboration with INSIDE TRACKER. Inside Tracker and Purple Patch- Receive 20% off their services with code: PURPLEPATCHPRO20 Ask Matt Anything - Leave a voicemail question for Matt Learn more about Purple Patch Squad High-Performance Training Program Join Bike Squad - Don't just exercise and work out; learn to train with our structured online cycling program Join Run Squad - Increase your running performance through our progressive, multi-sport approach to running Learn more about Purple Patch Fully Customized 1:1 Coaching Learn more about Purple Patch Strength Programming Purple Patch Swim Analysis Stay Up-to-Date with Purple Patch News and Events Purple Patch Upcoming Webinars and Events

Matt welcomes back Kyla Channell and Stevie Lyn Smith, for Part 2 of a discussion around nutrition for female athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Part 1 is HERE. Both Stevie and Kyla bring with them a wealth of expertise, passion, and decades of experience in this particular area of fueling for the female. Stevie Lyn Smith, MS, RDN, CSSD, CDN, is one of the lead dieticians with our partner, InsideTracker. She's an experienced Registered Dietitian, board-certified in Sports Nutrition, with a history of working with both individuals and groups in clinical settings. She is wonderfully skilled in sports nutrition, weight management, and, through her work at InsideTracker, brings a great backbone of understanding biomarkers as a tool to help people focus and hone in their nutrition needs. Kyla Channell, MS Nutrition & Human Performance, is also the owner and founder of Nutritional Revolution, where she specializes in elite athlete fueling for each unique sport and sex differences between athletes. She is a longtime nutrition partner of Purple Patch and has worked with countless athletes of all levels from beginner to pro. Episode Timestamps 0:00-012:30 Introduction and Matt's Personal Picks Purple Patch Blog -How to Turn Stress into an Advantage Purple Patch Podcast - Stress is not a Dirty Word Hop on the Interest List for our Upcoming Fall Training Camps, including St. George - email: info@purplepatchfitness.com Purple Patch Website and Newsletter 12:40- The Meat and Potatoes - Fueling for the Female Athlete and Fitness Enthusiast, Part 2 Matt, Kyla, and Stevie provide guidance on: Definitions and distinctions between oligomenorrhea and amenorrhea Are these symptoms exclusive to women with eating disorders, or is it more broad than that? "Many times, we'll see the loss of a menstrual cycle or just irregular cycles in our endurance athletes because there is an energy deficit to some extent, and that could be unintentional, meaning maybe they're in a bigger training block and they're pushing out a ton of calories to hit longer sessions, harder efforts, etc. But they're not matching the the energy intake." The (unintended) difficulties women often feel with not fueling enough based on training load and intensities Why these are often red flags and symptoms of greater problems "Anytime we're getting irregular cycles or losing the cycle for a period of time, it does result in low estrogen and that's a big player in our bone health, of course, among many other physiological functioning things we need going on in the body." What biomarkers or blood test results can be used to identify potential red flags in overall female health and performance? "I've never seen an athlete with overtraining and overreaching, who doesn't have elevated cortisol levels." Consequences of low energy availability on both health and performance "Our strength might decline, we might hit the wall a little bit faster, because again, we don't have those carbs on board. So glycogen stores are inadequate. This increases our risk for injury, you might notice more things like depression or lack of motivation to train, and you might feel a little bit more irritable." Actions for an athlete if they are experiencing elevated stress and biomarker levels? How to help female athletes who have a fear of carbohydrates and clean-eating obsession "Starting small, getting those wins, making the person feel comfortable, and working on helping them trust their bodies a little bit more." Ways to provide validation and proof of success when eating for performance Impacts of birth control on female athletic performance "We might have a harder time recovering from training sessions. We might have a decreased drive to hydrate, right? Being dehydrated absolutely can impact our performance. Some people notice more regular sleep disturbances, or even slight weight gain water retention." Why there is such a negative connotation around perimenopause and menopause and advice on working with this life change. How to vet a reliable coach or nutritionist in your quest for health and performance improvement Purple Patch and Episode Resources This episode is sponsored by our collaboration with INSIDE TRACKER. Inside Tracker and Purple Patch- Receive 20% off their services with code: PURPLEPATCHPRO20 Ask Matt Anything - Leave a voicemail question for Matt Learn more about Purple Patch Squad High-Performance Training Program Join Bike Squad - Don't just exercise and work out; learn to train with our structured online cycling program Join Run Squad - Increase your running performance through our progressive, multi-sport approach to running Learn more about Purple Patch Fully Customized 1:1 Coaching Learn more about Purple Patch Strength Programming Purple Patch Swim Analysis Stay Up-to-Date with Purple Patch News and Events Purple Patch Upcoming Webinars and Events

On our final Race Ready Replay, Matt provides his insight on successful race day execution. It is a "Dixon Deep Dive" into all of the elements to ensure you are able to meet your trained potential with race day performance. It is normal and common for you to feel a little anxiety, even fear, when you return to racing. You are rusty, it has been a while, and the event feels bigger because of the gap from the last race. Acknowledge and even embrace the feeling. Why? Because what you are feeling is NORMAL. It is your body priming, and your brain cannot answer the question as to whether you are ready to have a breakout performance. There is no need to suppress the feelings, or pretend they are not real, but you can decide how you interact and respond with these feelings. Remember this mantra: This won't define me. There's nothing to lose. Nail the basics. Celebrate the return. Once this mindset is established, you can then shift into race execution mode. Matt walks through each discipline and provides his insight on how to get organized, plan ahead, and work your plan including: Planning and packing ahead of the race to avoid unnecessary stress Making sure bike and equipment are secured and tested Smart pacing advice for the swim, bike, and run Remaining flexible to work the plan No matter what happens, on the day, never forget your mission: to get from the start line to the finish line as fast as possible across all three disciplines. You might face challenges, adversity, and obstacles, but if you remain on task and focused on the mission, no matter what happens, you can be proud. You can solve those challenges, grow from the experiences, and provide the greatest yield for what the day presents. Episode and Purple Patch Resources Learn more about Purple Patch Squad High-Performance Training Program Learn more about Purple Patch Strength Programming Learn more about Purple Patch Customized 1:1 Coaching

Right now across athletes, leaders, employees, parents - many folks are overwhelmed and struggling. Between a return to the office, school, financial uncertainty, global unrest, training, and more, you may find yourself in a state of anxiety, descent, or even apathy. You are STRESSED. Today, we explore this word, STRESS, and unpack the pros and cons. We want to ensure you have an empowering attitude and mindset with the word so that you can build a toolbox that will help you not just cope with times of strain and high stress, but to leverage the situation for your own development and growth. Matt discusses: The definition and origin of the word, "stress," including whether or not it is a BAD and harmful thing, as common perceptions dictate. A few case studies which will display how a practical approach to stressful times can build your capacity to grow and develop Stress through the lens of coaching and athletic development I place a training demand onto an athlete (discomfort and challenge) from which physiological adaptations should occur (muscle growth, fitness gains), facilitating performance improvements. Why our body isn't adept at discerning between work/life stress and athletic stress. Stress is stress is stress. If you have a demanding work and family schedule, and are adding systemic stress to your body through poor sleep, rest, and nutritional habits and THEN dump an unsustainable exercise and training regime on top of these accumulated stressors, the result will be so much amplified stress that you may be ill-equipped to adapt. The role of an athlete's journey which can be utilized as the backbone to build you or your team's approach to enable development into a highly moldable and anti-fragile adaptation machine. How to shift your lens to see stress as a challenge and not as something to be avoided at all cost The stark truth is that stress is the common thread of improvement in anything you care about pursuing. These symptoms we associate with stressful situations can be helpful, if not critical, to your performance. So where does that leave us? Stress is a complex phenomenon. Stressful situations are seldom pleasant to navigate, but they are also the key ingredients for you to grow, develop, and improve - no matter your quest. By leaning into the stress, you are equipping yourself with an opportunity to grow and thrive within a challenging environment. The positive relationship to stress does not make life easier, it doesn't make the adversity disappear or shrink, but it can provide a physiological robustness to help the participants emerge stronger. Episode Timestamps 0:00-04:52 Episode Introduction 04:52-10:05 Matt's Picks and What's Going On Explore the Purple Patch Blog - Free Training Resources and Education Turn Stress into an Advantage Huberman Labs with Alia Crum - Episode and Resources Dr. Alia Crum Published Work Purple Patch Website and Newsletter 10:15 - 15:20 Word of the Week - Capacity 15:30- The Meat and Potatoes - Stress is NOT a Dirty Word Purple Patch and Episode Resources This episode is sponsored by our collaboration with INSIDE TRACKER. Inside Tracker and Purple Patch- Receive 20% off their services with code: PURPLEPATCHPRO20 Ask Matt Anything - Leave a voicemail question for Matt Learn more about Purple Patch Squad High-Performance Training Program Join Bike Squad - Don't just exercise and work out; learn to train with our structured online cycling program Join Run Squad - Increase your running performance through our progressive, multi-sport approach to running Purple Patch Training Camps - Education, Skills, Community Learn more about Purple Patch Fully Customized 1:1 Coaching Learn more about Purple Patch Strength Programming Purple Patch Swim Analysis Stay Up-to-Date with Purple Patch News and Events Purple Patch Upcoming Webinars and Events