209 Ask Matt Anything - Matt Answers Your Performance Questions
Matt DixonEpisode Description
Welcome to a special "Ask Matt Anything" addition of the Purple Patch Podcast. Matt answers your voicemails and emails on all topics related to training and performance.
In this first installment, Matt answers your questions related to:
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Best Practices on Heat Acclimation for Hot Races
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What to Expect When You Transition from Road Bike to TT Bike
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The Minimum Amount of Running to Be a Successful Triathlete
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Running on Variable Terrain
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When to Build in a Complete Rest Day
Not only does Matt answer the questions, but in true Purple Patch education-style, he explains the why behind his advice so that you understand and can best apply it to your toolkit of performance.
Episode Timestamps
0:00-02:05 Welcome and Episode Introduction
02:15-The Meat and Potatoes
02:20 -Question 1 from Kevin: Is there a minimum amount of running you can do to be a successful triathlete?
11:45 - Question 2 from Corinne: Should I be forcing myself to take a rest day, especially if I'm fatigued?
18:30 - Question 3 from Andres: What changes should I expect in the transition from a road bike to a new TT (time-trial) bike?
28:30 - Question 4 from Jim: If you have a course similar to say St. George with lots of rollers, how should I approach my run strategy, especially when cresting the hills?
38:05 - Question 5 from Cherie: Should I add in some heat-induced trainer rides to prepare my body for hot racing?
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Ask Matt Anything! Head to the Podcast Page at PurplePatchFitness.com/podcast and leave a concise question for Matt. Tell us your name, where you're from, and ask your question. We'll get to as many as we can in future episodes.
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