We recently received a question from a Purple Patch Tri Squad athlete, asking if the Purple Patch Coaching Team keeps up with recent trends and scientific advances when it comes to developing and evolving Purple Patch training. He was particularly interested in factors such as Zone 2 training, blood lactate testing, keto or fat adaptive diets, and the methods of Norwegian athletes in endurance performance. He also wondered why the Purple Patch Tri Squad doesn't add forced rest days each week when prescribing training.
At the core of his curiosity was a broader question: Does Purple Patch consider advances in training methodologies? We realized this was the perfect opportunity to frame this episode as one big Q&A session, with that being the only question.
In this episode, Ironman Master Coach Matt Dixon provides an answer. Using examples of his coaching approach for various athletes, Matt illustrates the dynamic lens that must be applied to each athlete while simplifying the training process by relying on a tried-and-true concept: Is it right for you? Does it make you faster? Does it help you show up in all areas of life?
Matt discusses the planning and ongoing research involved in prescribing simple, easy-to-implement, and effective programming for time-starved athletes. He highlights the hard work Purple Patch coaches dedicate to remaining on the cutting edge of performance to help athletes filter out the noise and distractions.
Matt simplifies athlete training in a constantly changing landscape. He shifts the approach to training globally as a time-starved athlete, ensuring that you achieve better sporting results while positively impacting your broader life.
Episode Timestamps
00:00 - 04:16 - Welcome and Episode Introduction
04:20 - 06:29 - A Message From Matt
06:44 - 10:55 - Word of the Week
10:56 - 37:45 - The Meat and Potatoes - Episode 304: The Complexity of Simplicity - Making Training Methodologies Simple and Actionable
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