402 - Beyond the Metrics: How to Train & Race To Your Real Potential
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Matt Dixon discusses the importance of self-awareness and mental resilience in athletic performance, emphasizing the development of the 'inner animal' through mindful training.
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast. On this episode IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses the concept of the "inner animal" in athletic performance, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, pacing, and mental resilience. He explains that the inner animal is developed through mindful training and understanding one's body's responses without relying solely on external metrics. Dixon highlights the need for athletes to push beyond their comfort zones and trust their bodies, using examples from swimming and cycling to illustrate how athletes can build this skill. He also mentions the role of technology as a tool to validate and refine internal awareness, not replace it. The episode aims to help athletes integrate sport into life and achieve their true potential. Purple Patch and Episode Resources BOOK A MARATHON STRATEGY CALL WITH COACH MAX: https://purplepatchfitness.simplybook.me/v2/#book/service/19 Hiring Purple Patch Coach: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/careers-page Fast Track Run Squad: purplepatchfitness.com/fasttrackmarathon Check out our world-class coaching and training options: Tri Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/squad 1:1 Coaching…
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