Through his over 20 years of coaching, Matt Dixon has identified five common triathlete archetypes that, despite best intentions and total dedication, fall short of realizing individual athletic potential. Could you be making the same mistakes?
"Life is not built around an Excel spreadsheet.”
Proper fueling and pacing is the key to executing a successful run in spite of whatever obstacles are thrown at you.
Understand your pacing, power, terrain management, and how to navigate T2 so you can execute the ride no matter the circumstances.
From the start gun to T1, here's how you can be poised to respond to a variety of situations that may come up in the swim.
"I believe in amateurs pursuing performance in the context of a balanced life."
Dave Scott, Matt Dixon and Siri Lindley chat about everything from training and race tactics to podium prospects and potential alliances.
Elite coach Matt Dixon shares his approach for what it takes to create a well-rounded athlete.
Triathlon coach Matt Dixon answers a question about utilizing fat as a source of energy by reducing calorie intake during long workouts.
Many triathletes believe that the best way to build your base is to focus on long, slow distance training with no intensity, for several months. But is that the best way?
Matt Dixon explains how he took Meredith Kessler, once a mid-pack age-grouper, and helped transform her into a multiple Ironman champion.
Dixon, who coaches some of the sport’s biggest names (and Kona’s brightest prospects), gives us some insight into his athletes’ prep.
An indoor bike training approach that will have you going places.
While Kessler struggled with nutritional issues and hot-weather races in 2011, she’s started this year strong.
Matt Dixon is hosting a five-day winter training camp this February in Kona to give age-group athletes access to his distinct approach to multisport training.
Coach Matt Dixon answers three questions about training for a longer-distance race.
Danish pro Rasmus Henning, a two-time Olympian and the winner of the 2010 Challenge Roth, will now be coached by San Francisco-based Matt Dixon of Purplepatch Fitness. Henning and his coach of 12 years Michael Krüger parted ways amicably.
It was an impressive breakout performance by Hall, who sought advice from triathlon coach and owner of San Francisco-based Purplepatch Fitness, Matt Dixon
What can we expect in 2011 from top pros like Chris Lieto, Linsey Corbin, Samantha McGlone, Meredith Kessler, Rachel Joyce and Luke Bell? Matt Dixon, the man coaching them this year, gives us his take on the these athletes and the season ahead.
Purplepatch Fitness coach Matt Dixon has announced that Canada's Samantha McGlone is the latest athlete to join the Purplepatch pro lineup.