383 - Triathletes Before You Start Training In 2026, Listen To This

Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! In this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses strategies for setting performance goals and training effectively in 2026. He emphasizes the importance of starting now, before the holidays, to avoid the "New Year, New You" pressure. Dixon identifies three common challenges: the overwhelmed athlete, the rigid athlete, and the mature athlete. He advises against chasing specific events and instead focuses on a year-long journey of progression. Key strategies include building a flexible training plan, prioritizing strength sessions, and maintaining consistent habits. Dixon also highlights the importance of integrating training with life demands and encourages listeners to reach out for a complementary needs assessment. Purple Patch and Episode Resources Check out our world-class coaching and training options: Book a complementary needs assessment coaching call: Tri Squad: 1:1 Coaching: Run Squad: Strength Squad: Live & On-Demand Bike Sessions: Explore our training options in detail: Live in San Francisco? Explore the Purple Patch Performance Center: Everything you need to know about our methodology: Amplify your approach to nutrition with Purple Patch + Fuelin Get access to our free training resources, insight-packed newsletter and more at purplepatchfitness.com

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383 - Triathletes Before You Start Training In 2026, Listen To This is an episode from Purple Patch Podcast by Matt Dixon.

This episode is 44:01 long.

This episode was published on Dec 17, 2025.

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