Purple Patch Podcast

Consistency - the magic ingredient of success for those seeking to penetrate the thin air of word-class performance, to succeed in their journey to a first finish line, or to thrive in life performance. While every coach will tell you this is the magic bullet for success, not all will explain the HOW of developing consistency in a time-starved life. Via personal story and an athlete case study, Matt breathes life and practical application into this word, consistency, with: A review of the definition of consistency The methodology of consistency anchored around the pillars of performance The right mindset to apply the methodology Tactical 'how-tos' that you can implement today. This week. Right Now. This is not short-term. There is no quick fix. This is -- you have heard it before -- your journey, and it will only be a successful one if you develop consistency around all of the pillars of performance. Episode and Purple Patch Resources Purplepatchfitness.com/fastcoursetraining Human Kinetics Study Join the Purple Patch Strength Programming Join the Purple Patch Performance Academy Email info@purplepatchfitness.com with questions about triathlon training and strength programming. Purple Patch Podcast Page Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

There is a common thread that unites all Purple Patch athletes, and likely, all athletes in general - the desire to IMPROVE. Whether winning a world championship or optimizing energy throughout the day, we, as humans, embrace and enjoy the journey more when we improve and when we see progression. So, if you want to improve and go faster, you need to train faster, right?? Well, yes, sometimes. But, the greatest catalyst of performance improvement flows from a higher load strength-based training approach. No matter where you fall on the spectrum of goals, this episode delivers a path to enhance your physical improvements with three distinct elements: High-torque and low-cadence cycling Hill-based running in your training Strength and conditioning to optimize returns from your endurance intervals Embrace the lessons and tips from today and, not only will you get stronger, but you will get faster. Episode and Purple Patch Resources Purplepatchfitness.com/fastcoursetraining Human Kinetics Study Join the Purple Patch Strength Programming Join the Purple Patch Performance Academy Email info@purplepatchfitness.com with questions about triathlon training and strength programming. Purple Patch Podcast Page Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

You may be committed to, or thinking about committing to, your very first IRONMAN® event. You might be salivating at a return to racing following a very dry 2020 season, or, you could be committed to making this your best race season ever and are desperate to get it right. What does it take to have your best performance at IRONMAN® racing? There is no escaping the requirement to thoroughly prepare and, as we say 'go on the journey.' A successful IRONMAN® event is not a single day, but a multi-month or multi-year journey. You want to do it right. Whether this is a return to the sport and IRONMAN® racing, or it is a calling for your very first big finish line, this episode will provide a coach's guide to help you set the mindset, the approach, and a few practical tips to take you on the journey -- all within a time-starved life. Episode and Purple Patch Resources Purplepatchfitness.com/triguide - 5 principles that should drive your thinking when plotting your training for your sport Join the Purple Patch Strength Programming Join the Purple Patch Performance Academy Email info@purplepatchfitness.com with questions about triathlon training and strength programming. Purple Patch Podcast Page Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

Wearables, FTP, Sleep, HRV, Pace, Power, Sleep, Calories... There are so many opportunities to track things. As an athlete and a performance-minded fitness enthusiast, what are some aspects of your training and performance that you might consider tracking? And, most importantly, in what context? Today, we dive into data and provide a performance lens to create a workable marriage between those feelings and sensations you have in life and training, and the incessant monitoring and tracking of the data. Matt creates a filter of how you might lean into or stray away from data, dependent on your situation and who you are. The key is aligning the right metrics and use of that data to help you become more empowered, not shackled. Measuring and tracking are only valuable if they assist you in becoming more actionable and aware. Ultimately, data should help you gain both perspective and performance. Episode and Purple Patch Resources Join the Purple Patch Strength Programming Join the Purple Patch Performance Academy Email info@purplepatchfitness.com with questions about triathlon training and strength programming. Purple Patch Podcast Page Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

Who is the 'King of Toughness?' The 'Queen of Managing Adversity?' Who had an almost mystical ability to focus on a task, even as stress and distraction amplified? Which of the Purple Patch Pros is the 'King of Lazy,' all the while finding consistent world-class performance? Enjoy this rare coach's insight into some of the special traits, skills, and elements of the pros (well beyond physical prowess) that have catapulted them to success at the world-class level. Matt picks his favorites in the categories of: The Art of Pacing and Racing The Thrills of Skills Mindset, Focus, and Courage Handling Failure and Adversity Athlete IQ No doubt, there is much to be learned and absorbed by all of us because, as you'll see, these are traits that carry from sport across to daily life as well. How do the pros do it? Let's find out. Episode Resources https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/weapons

The premise of the Purple Patch podcast is all about performance and helping you enhance your performance journey to become the best that you can be in sport and in life. This week is part two of the in-depth performance discussion with Alex Hutchinson, who is a leading researcher on everything cutting-edge in the world of athletic performance. Hutchinson is a science journalist who writes about fitness, health, and endurance sports for Outside magazine in his Sweat Science columns. His most recent book is the New York Times bestseller Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. Before becoming a journalist, he worked as a post-doctoral physicist for the U.S. National Security Agency, and competed for the Canadian national team in track, cross-country, and mountain running. In today's discussion series, Matt and Alex tackle the last two Purple Patch Pillars of Performance: Strength Training and Recovery. They also dive into the latest research on performance. What are their thoughts and what does the research show about things like: Strength Training to Counter the Effects of Aging Strength Training Globally to Enhance Performance for Younger Athletes The Benefits of Muscle Confusion, Plyometrics and Heavy Weights Key Habits to Optimize Recovery How to Gauge Recovery and Metrics to Best Track Recovery Modalities that Actually Work Cutting Edge Research and Upcoming Trends Episode Resources Podcast Part One with Alex Hutchinson Alex Hutchinson Outside Magazine How to Make Your Strength Routine Evidence-Based 5 Laws of Sleep for Athletes Why Bronze Medalists are Happier than Silver Winners - Jason G. Goldman Purple Patch Resources Join the Purple Patch Performance Academy Email info@purplepatchfitness.com with questions about team training and strength programming. Purple Patch Podcast Page Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

The premise of the Purple Patch podcast is all about performance and helping you enhance your performance journey to become the best that you can be in sport and in life. As the performance engines rev up in 2021, it is more vital than ever to educate and empower all human beings to reach their athletic potential because, through the lens of athletic potential, you reach your human potential. For the next two weeks, Matt features a little expert "speed dating" with Alex Hutchinson who is a leading researcher on everything cutting-edge in the world of performance. Hutchinson is a science journalist who writes about fitness, health, and endurance sports for Outside magazine in his Sweat Science columns. His most recent book is the New York Times bestseller Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. Before becoming a journalist, he worked as a post-doctoral physicist for the U.S. National Security Agency, and competed for the Canadian national team in track, cross-country, and mountain running. In today's quick-hit series of discussions, Matt and Alex dig into the first two Purple Patch Pillars of Performance: Training and Nutrition. What are their thoughts and what does the research show about things like: The Coach-Athlete Relationship Heart Rate Variability Power Meters for Running Training Mistakes of Aging Athletes Cross-Training and HIIT Training Diet Trends Ice baths Gut Health Hydration …And this is all just in Part One of the conversations with performance expert, researcher, author and athlete, Alex Hutchinson. Get out your pads and pencils and prepare to take notes on this immersive diver in performance education. Episode and Purple Patch Resources Alex Hutchinson Outside Magazine Join the Purple Patch Performance Academy Email info@purplepatchfitness.com with questions about team training and strength programming. Purple Patch Podcast Page Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

Yes, we're still in the midst of it all and racing feels like a way off, but it is time to begin to build your base for performance. Yes...starting NOW. I don't want you to let this opportunity bypass you. Admittedly the postseason/prep-phase of training is not usually the favorite of athletes and yet, it's so critical that you can't be race-ready without it. The problem with this kind of preparation is that the real rewards of this kind of training can only be seen in the rearview mirror. You can't make up deficits in this early work later in the season because you will be neck-deep in other goals. So our goal, therefore, is to build sustainable consistency with specificity that fits into the context of our lives. This is where the all-important ARTERY SESSIONS come into play. Artery Sessions are designed to help you put your finger on the "pulse" of your performance and provide a sense of continuity as your training progresses. The workouts will retain a familiar feel, but evolve through the season. This is Essential: Don't think of these as benchmark tests. Instead, you are looking for a real read on physiological progress, so trying to redline to improve your time will only fool you into thinking your threshold is higher than it really is. Even if immediate racing plans are murky, I encourage you to lean into ARTERY sessions -- that can run like an artery through your season -- to track and monitor the progress and effectiveness of your training. What are these magical sessions that Purple Patch embraces throughout the year? You get to preview 12 of them! This is a wonderful time to begin training with a purpose and the artery sessions are your backbone that you come to every three weeks. Apply patience, seek mini-victories, and build a massive season of performance. Purple Patch Resources Download our FREE Artery Sessions Here: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/arterysessions Email info@purplepatchfitness.com with questions about team training and strength programming. Purple Patch Podcast Page Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

Matt lays down a solid foundation on STAYING POWER - creating and cementing performance habits, especially in the popular areas of nutrition and strength. First, though, we must differentiate between a habit and a resolution. A habit is something that stays with you - becomes a part of you -- for the long-term. A resolution, conversely, is quite often a self-imposed intervention and reeks of unsustainability. These are often pass/fail short term fixes with very little chance of success. Matt anchors this timely discussion around two always-popular topics of performance: strength training and nutrition. How do you go about making a long-lasting change without falling into short-term, pass/fail traps? Here are some of the tips that Matt breaks down in detail. Share the journey (for accountability) Focus on the process, not the outcome Seek mini-victories Draw from the lessons of 2020 Habit formation. It should feel like a small change, a small step. But it will be a step that makes a mighty echo across your performance spectrum. Episode and Purple Patch Coaching Resources Email info@purplepatchfitness.com to be the first to find out when our Strength programming becomes available Listen to Episode 146 - Strength Training with Coach Mike Olzinski 1:1 Coaching Purple Patch Squad Purple Patch Performance Academy Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

A coach is not the catalyst to your success and breakthroughs don't lie in a software platform or a wristwatch. You are the one who determines if you achieve success and, in this episode, Matt provides perspective and three steps to find the best coaching fit for you. Ask yourself: What are your needs and what type of support do you need? Go shopping to find the best relationship that meets your needs. Develop a relationship that will evolve over time. Once you've made the choice, get committed to the process! If you follow these three steps and you retain a clear head, your chances of having a fruitful coached journey will be amplified. Purple Patch Coaching Resources 1:1 Coaching Purple Patch Squad Purple Patch Performance Academy Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music