388 - Burnout to Sub-3 Marathon: Trusting the Process with Coaching

Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon interviews Chris Harris, a long-time coached Purple Patch Athlete, about overcoming a severe viral fatigue that affected his performance and motivation. Chris, a busy executive and father, initially sought coaching to improve his triathlon performance. Despite initial success, he faced a six-month period of debilitating fatigue, leading to a reassessment of his athletic goals. With a flexible training plan and the introduction of walk breaks during races, Chris achieved a personal best of 2:57 in the Cal International Marathon. The conversation emphasizes the importance of patience, grace, and a supportive team in overcoming challenges. Purple Patch and Episode Resources Check out our world-class coaching and training options: Learn more about Chris Soden & Strategic Fitting: 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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388 - Burnout to Sub-3 Marathon: Trusting the Process with Coaching is an episode from Purple Patch Podcast by Matt Dixon.

This episode is 01:02:10 long.

This episode was published on Feb 4, 2026.

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