Purple Patch Podcast

This is a time for resilience and call-to-action from Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Fitness. What should you do as a performance-minded individual in these uncertain times? Matt Dixon outlines a path and direction to reframe your mindset and empower you to control the controllables.

Live from our recent Kona Empowerment Camp, Matt speaks with long-time Purple Patch athlete and CEO of ChargePoint, Pasquale Romano, about integrating sport into a time-starved life. It's a conversation around performance, the value of coaching, how to be coached, and the traits of effective leaders. Together, they talk openly about this performance optimization challenge and the elements that have ultimately made it successful for both coach and athlete. Pasquale reveals his thoughts on: The important roles of sport and athletic performance in life The evolution of his relationship with Matt and Purple Patch Fitness How being coached helps him evolve as CEO The benefits of failure We hope you find this a wonderful source of education and practical lessons in your performance journey across all disciplines. The Dixon-ary Word of the Week: "Training Camp" Episode Resources and Show Notes: Learn More and Join us for our South Carolina Training Camp from August 18th-23rd, 2020 Learn More about Purple Patch 1:1 Coaching Learn More about Purple Patch Squad Email questions@purplepatchfitness.com to find out more about Executive Coaching or Retreats Not sure how to leave a review for the podcast at Apple Podcasts? Watch this :10 sec video Thanks for taking a listen and, if you like what you hear, please subscribe, share, rate and review. Your feedback is appreciated. Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts Copyright 2020 All Rights Reserved

You hold a power of influence that is greater than you can imagine. Even if you're not in a traditional position of leadership, you can enable quiet change by what you do more than what you say. In this episode, Matt provides examples of the positive effects of quiet leadership both in the workplace and in sport. Discussion topics include: Having Empathy with Boundaries Maintaining Rational Thinking Controlling the Controllables Taking Care of Your Side of the Street We hope you find this a wonderful source of education and practical lessons in your performance journey across all disciplines. Also included in this episode: The Dixon-ary Word of the Week: "Athlete of the Year" - Chelsea Sodaro Squaddie Update: Tips for Riding in the Wind Episode Resources and Show Notes: Learn More about Purple Patch 1:1 Coaching Learn More about Purple Patch Squad Not sure how to leave a review for the podcast at Apple Podcasts? Watch this :10 sec video Thanks for taking a listen and, if you like what you hear, please subscribe, share, rate and review. Your feedback is appreciated. Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts

Andy Blow, Founder and CEO of Precision Hydration, makes a return visit to the Purple Patch Podcast to discuss sweat testing and practical application with multiple case studies. Discussion topics include: What exactly is sweat testing and how is it administered with Precision Hydration? What data and information are you looking for when you do a sweat test? What is sweat testing NOT? The different levers of fueling - water, calories and salt - application of these levers in different conditions Practical case studies for the marathon runners, long-course triathlete, and fitness enthusiast We hope you find this a wonderful source of education and practical lessons in your performance journey across all disciplines. Also included in this episode: The Dixon-ary Word of the Week: "The Cool People Know Who the Cool People Are" - Surrounding Yourself with the Experts Episode Resources and Show Notes: Hop on the Purple Patch/Precision Hydration Sweat Test Interest List Click Here Listen to Andy Blow's First Purple Patch Podcast Appearance Precision Hydration Pre-Loading Blog Piece Learn More about Purple Patch 1:1 Coaching Learn More about Purple Patch Squad Not sure how to leave a review for the podcast at Apple Podcasts? Watch this :10 sec video Thanks for taking a listen and, if you like what you hear, please subscribe, share, rate and review. Your feedback is appreciated. Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts

If you are one of the many triathletes who struggle with the swim portion of a triathlon, you are likely an adult onset swimmer, the subject for this week's episode. If you didn't grow up with the green hair of over chlorination, you will likely never experience true comfort and weightlessness of being in the water, and yet, you must still prepare for the swim portion of your race. It's a source of challenge, frustration, and sometimes fear for many triathletes. Today, we dive in with a whole episode anchored around the adult onset swimmer. We provide the context and the path for you to maximize the limited time you have to achieve best results. We also join the dots on how a dedicated focus in the swim does more for you as an athlete than just improving swim performance. We describe different types of workouts and the purpose behind these sessions. We dissect the critical mistakes we make and then outline steps to improve. So, if you are frustrated in swimming or invested in becoming a better athlete, grab your goggles and let's dive in. Also included in this episode: The Dixon-ary Word of the Week: The Recovery Coach explains how proper recovery will equip you to do MORE EFFECTIVE work, not less. Episode Resources and Show Notes: Our Favorite Purple Patch Swim Toys Learn More about Purple Patch 1:1 Coaching Learn More about Purple Patch Squad Not sure how to leave a review for the podcast at Apple Podcasts? Watch this :10 sec video Want to submit a podcast question? Click Here Thanks for taking a listen and, if you like what you hear, please subscribe, share, rate and review. Your feedback is appreciated. Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Copyright 2020 All Rights Reserved

Your athletic journey should be one of longterm development and integration into life. Ultimately, a healthy journey will expand your life view, improve your health and energy, and create a sustained sense of ownership and success. Matt continues the athletic journey discussion with Part 2 and two additional real-life case studies that will, no doubt, resonate globally with most athletes. If you haven't listened to Part 1, you can do so here. Athlete one is inspired to do an IRONMAN, but doubts her abilities and the feasible time it may take to properly train and race. She has ambition, but it is caged by intimidation. What will it take to get her to the start line race-ready and confident? Athlete number two also has big goals, but is stuck in a cycle of injury, confusion, and inconsistency. He's either "all in or all out" and this mindset has led to frustration and diminished results. Matt walks through the vastly different development and training recipes that were implemented for each, along with "the whys" behind the prescription as well as, "the hows." What were the results? You find out. The biggest takeaway message for all? You can't bulldoze your way to performance. It requires much more patience if you seek a performance-driven life across all aspects. Episode Resources and Show Notes: Purple Patch Palentines Day Promotion - Register for Squad or 1:1 Coaching in February and receive a free Purple Patch visor. Details HERE Learn More about Purple Patch 1:1 Coaching Learn More about Purple Patch Squad Not sure how to leave a review for the podcast at Apple Podcasts? Watch this :10 sec video Want to submit a podcast question? Click Here Thanks for taking a listen and, if you like what you hear, please subscribe, share, rate and review. Your feedback is appreciated. Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts Copyright 2020 All Rights Reserved

Did you know that winning can be a highly frustrating experience for a champion? Hard to believe, right? How is that even possible? Today, Matt parks this episode right at the intersection of measuring internal standards of performance against outcomes, such as results. Should we always seek victory? Or, is it better to chase personal performance and improvement? It's a deep dive highlighted with real-life stories of Purple Patch pros and age groupers from all levels. Perhaps you can relate. Also included in this episode: The Dixon-ary Word of the Week: Tissue Health. When and why should we use foam rollers? What are the best practices around these torture devices for true recovery? Question of the Week: When my mind is wandering in a workout or thinking about work, how do I shift my mindset to focus on the task? Episode Resources and Show Notes: Purple Patch Palentines Day Promotion - Register for Squad or 1:1 Coaching in February and receive a free Purple Patch visor. Details HERE Learn More about Purple Patch 1:1 Coaching Learn More about Purple Patch Squad Not sure how to leave a review for the podcast at Apple Podcasts? Watch this :10 sec video Want to submit a podcast question? Click Here Thanks for taking a listen and, if you like what you hear, please subscribe, share, rate and review. Your feedback is appreciated. Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts Copyright 2020 All Rights Reserved

Matt celebrates YOU, the loyal Purple Patch podcast listener. He also reflects and reviews some of the key takeaways from the first 100 shows, along with the history and philosophies that have shaped Purple Patch Fitness. Act 1 The "Why" - Matt Dixon's Story and his Performance History Act 2 The "How" - Defining the Pillars of Performance and their Vital Role in the Mission Act 3 The "Who" - Traits and Characteristics of High Performers Act 4 The "What" - Daily Habits for Energy and Peak Performance Across Sport and Life Episode Resources and Show Notes: Learn More about Purple Patch 1:1 Coaching Learn More about Purple Patch Squad Not sure how to leave a review for the podcast at Apple Podcasts? Watch this :10 sec video Want to submit a podcast question? Click Here Thanks for taking a listen and, if you like what you hear, please subscribe, share, rate and review. Your feedback is appreciated. Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts Copyright 2020 All Rights Reserved

Matt discusses the long-term evolution of athletes with two real-life case studies of everyday people and athletes who reimagined and reinvented their approach to performance. The goal with each of these athletes? To raise their performance over the adversity of aspects such as age, injury, and a fixed mindset. Your performance evolution is a journey and it is one that takes patience and time. It also takes courage - the courage to evolve an approach that may no longer serve you. Do you have the courage to view your training through a different lens? These athletes did, and they are thriving as a result. Episode Resources and Show Notes: Learn More about Purple Patch 1:1 Coaching Learn More about Purple Patch Squad Not sure how to leave a review for the podcast at Apple Podcasts? Watch this :10 sec video Want to submit a podcast question? Click Here Thanks for taking a listen and, if you like what you hear, please subscribe, share, rate and review. Your feedback is appreciated. Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts Copyright 2020 All Rights Reserved

This foundational episode of the new year introduces your path-to-performance optimization for 2020 and it's all anchored around four magic words. Yes. four critical words. These words set the tone for the year ahead and frame a successful performance journey which can be summed up with the following Purple Patch Coaching philosophy: When a person has a smart and repeatable endurance training program that includes integrated strength and conditioning with a backbone of proper habits in nutrition and hydration, all supported with appropriate recovery, you're going to accelerate - every time. What is your roadmap to achieve your goals? What characteristics do you need to thrive? Surprisingly, there are no quick fixes and magic potions. There are, however, four words. Four meaty words...and they are the meat and potatoes of this week's episode. Episode Resources and Show Notes: Learn More about Purple Patch 1:1 Coaching Learn More about Purple Patch Squad Not sure how to leave a review for the podcast at Apple Podcasts? Watch this :10 sec video Want to submit a podcast question? Click Here Thanks for taking a listen and, if you like what you hear, please subscribe, share, rate and review. Your feedback is appreciated. Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts Copyright 2020 All Rights Reserved