389 - Thriving Under Pressure- How an IRONMAN Exec Rebuilt for Peak Performance

Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! In this episode, Jeff Dolan, an international executive at Starbucks, shares his journey from a busy executive to a high-performing triathlete. Initially, he struggled with balancing his demanding role with his passion for triathlon. After joining Purple Patch Fitness, he learned to focus on quality training over quantity, integrating nutrition, sleep, and recovery. This approach led to significant improvements in his performance, including PRs in 70.3 and IRONMAN races. Dolan emphasizes the importance of adaptability, energy management, and the value of small, consistent improvements. His story highlights the benefits of integrating sport into life to enhance overall well-being and performance. 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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389 - Thriving Under Pressure- How an IRONMAN Exec Rebuilt for Peak Performance is an episode from Purple Patch Podcast by Matt Dixon.

This episode is 48:52 long.

This episode was published on Feb 11, 2026.

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