Tim Deer returns with a play-by-play of his 2021 Badwater 135 Ultra and the strategies that led him to run into 11th overall, first athlete over 50, and a time that was four hours faster than his race in 2019. Yes, you can get faster as you get older and he is proof that a smart approach to training can yield big results.
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As an athlete and a performance-minded fitness enthusiast, what are some aspects of your training and performance that you might consider tracking? And, most importantly, in what context?
Today, we dive into data and provide a performance lens.
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Enjoy this rare coach’s insight into some of the special traits, skills, and elements of the pros (well beyond physical prowess) that have catapulted them to success at the world-class level.
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These coming nine to 12 weeks will likely determine your success in all of 2021.
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“Sport has provided me a new sense of freedom and a changed outlook on life. We can do more than we ever imagined if we just dare ourselves to push a little harder, go a little further.” - Mohamed Lahna
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A path forward in times of uncertainty
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Evolve or Die. A Favorite Purple Patch quote. The concept is anchored in the resistance of falling into a fixed mindset and it is a relentless curiosity to seek ways to improve.
Change is never easy. No matter our situation, the easiest path is to fall into familiar, but to thrive, we must be equipped to change, willing to evolve, and open to developing the bravery and resilience to pursue improvement.
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Matt interviews his partner-in-crime, Kelli McMaster, about her recent marathon success and living the Purple Patch Pillars of Performance!
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Set yourself up for success under the scope of: Preparation, Mindset and Execution.
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Matt Dixon interviews long-time Purple Patch athlete, Tim Deer, about his recent experience completing the Badwater 135 ultra-endurance race from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney.
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Malindi Elmore is the Queen of Evolution.
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Your IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Rosa Champion
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Through the case study of a Purple Patch athlete, Matt outlines a recipe for energy, success, and the ability to be the best person you can be even if you would never profess to be an athlete.
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Many triathletes tend to be busy people with very full lives, making participation in the sport a jigsaw of time management, physical challenges, and mental stresses. Matt Dixon goes through real-life case studies of Purple Patch athletes who are challenged with integrating strength and conditioning into their routine.
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