Purple Patch Podcast

Matt dives deep with Carmel Galvin, CHRO of Glassdoor, about integrating high performance, training, and community into a time-starved life. In Part One of this conversation, Matt and Carmel talk about the evolving work culture of today's generation. There is an undeniable connection between work performance and life. Who you are outside of work is who you are at your job. Galvin discusses how companies like Glassdoor are prioritizing a company culture that enables optimized health, which ultimately produces very loyal employees. Part Two chronicles Carmel's personal performance journey and how multisport training has helped her thrive as a Business Executive, Wife, and Mom. It's inspirational and full of personal moments of overcoming her own deep-rooted fears, obstacles, and getting up, quite literally, when you get knocked down. While she may not be an elite-level athlete, she is, as Matt says, the epitome of high performance because of the way she fully integrates sport into her life. This one is a gem packed with practical takeaways for both employers, employees, and individuals who seek optimized health in a time-starved life. :00-:20 Recorded Intro :20-2:25 Matt's Weekly Welcome 2:25-6:55 Word of the Week: Shackles (Are your training devices becoming shackles to your performance improvements?) 6:55-1:08 Matt's conversation with Carmel Galvin Follow us and learn more about our Coaching Services, Training Camps and Matt's Latest Book, Fast Track Triathlete: Purple Patch Fitness Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram 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 Play

You know it's going to be a good episode when Coach Matt Dixon refers to it as the "Brainiac Pro Edition!" Sonia Bracegirdle, Cecilia Davis-Hayes, and Laurence Delisle are the antithesis of what you might stereotype as a typical professional athlete. Yes, all three are brand new pro athletes starting their journey to world-class, but they have already excelled in many other areas of life. Collectively, their academic, business and sporting accomplishments make up a body of work that is highly impressive even from the loftiest set of standards. In this roundtable discussion from their recent training camp, they discuss the: Personal reasons why they are pursuing this journey of professional sport Benefits and challenges of being a high-achieving individual Important roles that sports played in their academic and business careers Delicate balance of work, school, and training Value of coaches and mentors in school and training Overcoming fears and intimidation as an emerging pro Definitions of success ...and so much more! Their perspective and experiences certainly provide a wealth of insight and inspiration for anyone who is on a quest for self-improvement. Enjoy this conversation with three women who Matt Dixon calls, "Complete Endurance Sports Assassins." :00-:20 Recorded Intro :20-1:33 Matt's Weekly Welcome 1:33-4:55 Word of the Week: Strength and the real reason it's important in endurance training (Hint: not simply to avoid injury) 4:55-1:01 Matt's Roundtable with Sonia Bracegirdle, Cecilia Davis-Hayes, and Laurence Delisle Follow us and learn more about our Coaching Services, Training Camps and Matt's Latest Book, Fast Track Triathlete: Purple Patch Fitness Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram 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 Play Follow the Pros on Instagram: Sonia Bracegirdle Cecilia Davis-Hayes Laurence Delisle Copyright 2018 All Rights Reserved

This week, we are offering you a special edition of two episodes in which Purple Patch pros join Matt for roundtable discussions with professional Ironman triathletes like you've never heard before! In Part 1, Coach Matt moderates this honest discussion with three of his elite pros, Kevin Collington, Laura Siddall, and Sarah Piampiano, about goal-setting, managing fears, training management, race day mindset, definitions of success, and so much more. All three are IRONMAN champions and, yet, they still freely admit that there's so much more to learn. If you think the life of a professional triathlete is easy or enviable, think again. They work hard - NONSTOP. When the physical training stops, the mental training begins. Even Matt learned a thing or two about his athletes during this deep dive that touched on several topics: What did their path to world-class performance look like? What components do they possess that have shaped their success? What is their definition of success? Do professional athletes still get pre-race anxiety? If so, how do they calm the nerves? What do they think about during the race? How do they approach pain and suffering? How do they prepare for a long week of training? What is their proudest moment so far and what obstacles have they had to overcome to stand on top of the Ironman podium? Enjoy this epic episode with Ironman Champions and Purple Patch Professionals! :00-:20 Recorded Intro :20-2:30 Matt's Welcome and February 8th Webinar Invitation (Join Us: https://purplepatchfitness.com/blog/webinar-train-your-next-race-purple-patch) 2:30-5:45 Word of the Week: Basics 5:45 - 1:01 Matt's Roundtable with Sarah Piampiano, Kevin Collington, and Laura Siddall To Register for our February 8th Webinar on Purple Patch Custom Programming, Click HERE Follow us and learn more about our Coaching Services, Training Camps and Matt's Latest Book, Fast Track Triathlete: Purple Patch Fitness Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram 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 Play Follow the Pros on Instagram: Sarah Piampiano Kevin Collington Laura Siddall Copyright 2018 All Rights Reserved

Matt discusses the first Purple Patch Pillar of Performance: Endurance. He covers everything from how to set up your week, execute your training effectively, and consistently nail the basics. You will hear why the focus of your training should be to achieve the necessary volume in order to receive positive adaptations, but still avoid accumulated fatigue. As he says in this episode, "If training becomes a monkey on your back, you will rip the monkey off." So, how exactly do you set up your training so that it doesn't become a burdensome monkey on your back? Take a listen to find out. :00-:20 Recorded Intro :21-:1:30 Matt's Welcome 1:30-6:25 Word of the Week: Tea 6:35-38:00 Planning Your Endurance Training Season, Executing Your Training, and Nailing the Basics Highlights include: Word of the Week: Tea -Learn why and how tea can counteract your afternoon slump Mindshift from a preconceived number of training hours to planning with the available hours you do have Developing "Always, Often and Sometimes" training blocks Practical strategies to plan your endurance training so it is sustainable Weekly and annual planning while considering sleep, nutrition, family, and work Executing your planned training and how to prioritize sessions Sunday Special: planning your week ahead so you hit Monday in execution mode Nailing the basic six habits and traits that are going to enable you to nail success Follow us and learn more about our Coaching Services, Training Camps and Matt's Latest Book, Fast Track Triathlete: Purple Patch Fitness Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram 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 Play Copyright 2018 All Rights Reserved

Sami Inkinen, a businessman and athlete, discusses his journey from being a time-starved CEO to creating sustainable high performance. Topics include the impact of sugar on health and performance, tracking performance in endurance training, unconventional time management, the power of sleep, and the mission to reverse type two diabetes.

Welcome to Episode Two of The Purple Patch Podcast, Performance in a Time-Starved Life. In this episode, Matt issues the challenge to shift our lens of training success away from simply "punching the clock" or achieving a certain number of training hours per week. By using a real-life case study from a Purple Patch athlete, Matt illustrates the corrosive effects of trying to do too much without the proper training focus and balance. It's a story that may sound all too familiar. There is no magic pill for success. You still need to train and your journey still requires massive commitments, but the lessons of this case study and the changes this athlete made will help you repave your path to your own brand of excellence. Throughout the episode, Matt weaves in his own unique takeaways, including the four magic words the comprise a successful training recipe. Finally, he takes a closer look at one vital element of training in his weekly "Dixon-ary Word of the Week" Segment. This week, that word is: Fueling. Enjoy this foundational episode. We think it's one you come back to a lot during your performance journey. Quick Episode Summary: 0:00-0:20 Show Intro 0:20-1:12 Matt's Welcome 1:12-5:35 Word of the Week 5:35-46:05 The Four Magic Words and A Real-Life Case Study 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 App (iTunes) Spotify Stitcher Google Play Follow Us and Learn more about our Coaching Services, Training Camps and Matt's Latest Book, Fast Track Triathlete: Purple Patch Fitness Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Copyright 2018 All Rights Reserved

Welcome to Episode One of The Purple Patch Podcast. Will this just be another triathlon podcast? Absolutely not. At Purple Patch Fitness, our mission is to empower and educate every human being to reach their athletic potential. It is through the lens of your athletic potential that you will reach your human potential and our interviews and conversations will be driven by this mission. The podcast will not only help you improve performance in your chosen sport, it will help you successfully integrate that sport into the chaos of the big, time-starved life you lead. In Episode One, we take a deep dive into the history of Purple Patch and I share how a struggle with chronic fatigue was ultimately the best thing that ever happened to me and my career. Want to know what the phrase, "purple patch" really means? You'll find out in this episode. I also introduce my Pillars of Performance that are not only the foundation of my coaching philosophy, but will also be the foundation of future episodes. Finally, we take a page out of the "Dixon-ary" and introduce our Word of the Week Segment. This week's word? Presence. Quick Episode Summary: 0:00-0:20 Show Intro 0:21-1:26 Matt's Welcome 1:27-5:00 Word of the Week 5:00-24:00 Matt's Background and The Purple Patch Story 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 App (iTunes) Spotify Stitcher Google Play Follow Us and Learn about our Coaching Services: Purple Patch Fitness Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Copyright 2018 All Rights Reserved

The Purple Patch Podcast, hosted by Author and Triathlon Coach, Matt Dixon, will empower and educate you to integrate sport into life in order to reach your athletic potential because, it is through the lens of athletic potential, that you reach your human potential. In addition to topics such as planning your fitness into a time-starved life, the show will provide in-depth interviews, advice, and insight into optimizing your health, work, and life performance, along with the critical habits and approaches that facilitate the success of some of the world's top performers across many disciplines. Purple Patch Fitness Website Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Copyright 2018 All Rights Reserved