Best Matt Findlay Podcasts (2025)

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Great Teaching Unpacked - Episode 3 Review 45:28

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Matt and Femi discuss episode 3 of the great Teaching: Unpacked documentary series. Watch the documentary at steplab.co/watch Get in touch: [email protected] Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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366 - The Marathon Plan Nobody Talks About — But It Works Every Time (The Purple Patch Way) 51:07

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Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses a unique marathon training approach, emphasizing five unconventional principles. He argues against overvaluing the long run, suggesting instead a cluster-running strategy to build muscular resilience. Dixon advocates for multi-sport training to reduce in…

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365 - Is 1-to-1 Coaching Worth It- Heres When It Works (and When It Doesn’t) 1:04:53

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Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Fitness Coach Max Gering discuss the importance of one-to-one coaching in athletic success. They emphasize the need for flexible training plans that adapt to life's changes, key sessions, and understanding session intent. They highlight the signif…

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364 - How to Nail Summer Ironman Training and Still Enjoy Life 53:17

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On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon from Purple Patch Fitness discusses strategies for balancing summer training for IRONMAN races with personal life. He emphasizes the importance of a flexible optimization mindset, weekly clarity through the "Sunday special," and intentional recovery. Dixon advises athletes to integrate training into …

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High Frequency Teaching Errors 53:23

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Matt and Femi discuss some of the most common problems they've noticed over the course of many years of lesson visits and drop-ins. Contact us by email: [email protected] Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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363 - Succeeding in Triathlon - Inside the blueprint that has qualified over 1500 busy athletes to World Championships 1:02:33

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In this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Fitness Coach Max Gering discuss the Purple Patch coaching program, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, personalization, and community in achieving long-term athletic success. They highlight the success of their tri-squad program, which has helped over 1,500 athletes qualify f…

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Respect for the Learners 40:42

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Matt and Femi chat about a rarely-discussed characteristic of teachers; having respect for the learners.By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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362 - Champions Through Adversity: Vincent Luis & Paula Findlay on Performance and Purpose 56:25

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On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon hosts a re-airing of a fireside chat with Vincent Luis and Paula Findlay, two top Professional Triathletes, at the Purple Patch Performance Center in San Francisco. The Night of Champions event supports the Challenged Athletes Foundation, which provides opportunities for individuals with physical cha…

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Coachability! 40:15

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Femi and Matt explore the idea that some people are more coachable than others...By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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361 - An Optimized Approach to IRONMAN in a Busy Life - A Case Study 45:58

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Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Fitness Coach Max Gering discuss the case of David, a 52-year-old father and IRONMAN aspirant with limited training time. David's initial marathon training was rigid and stressful, affecting his family life. The team at Purple Patch adapted his tr…

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Great Teaching, Unpacked Documentary - Episode 2 Review 53:05

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Matt and Femi discuss episode 2 of the Great Teaching Unpacked Documentary - which focuses on behaviour, norms, routines and merits. Watch the documentary for free at: steplab.co/watchBy Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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360 - The Power of Perceived Effort: Your Internal Performance Superpower 38:48

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Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses the importance of Rate of Perceived Effort (RPE) in endurance sports, emphasizing its role in training and racing. He explains that RPE, influenced by factors like muscle fatigue and psychological stress, is a subjective rating of effort that complements…

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First Success! 38:25

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Matt and Femi discuss the idea of first success, and whether the copncept can inform thinking around teacher development and student learning.By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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359 - How to Race at Your Best Lessons from the Purple Patch Pros Copy 01 59:26

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Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Fitness Coach Max Gering discuss lessons from Purple Patch Pros for racing success. They emphasize tailored training programs and the importance of mental resilience. Key stories include Sam Appleton's overcoming illness to achieve a top-six finis…

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358 - Podcast Takeover: Matt Dixon on Tim Reed & Sam Appleton's Triathlon Therapy Podcast 52:08

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Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On today’s episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon, host of the Purple Patch Podcast, discusses a special episode featuring a re-screening of the Triathlon Therapy Podcast with former Pro Triathletes Tim Reed and Sam Appleton. Dixon reflects on his coaching journey with Reed and Appleton, emphasizing the import…

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Great Teaching, Unpacked Documentary - Episode 1 Review 56:31

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Matt and Femi discuss Episode 1 of the Great Teaching, Unpacked documentary. Watch the documentary for free at: steplab.co/film Get in touch with Matt and Femi: [email protected] Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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357 - How To Race Smarter Faster in Hot Humid Conditions 44:08

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Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! In this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses strategies for performing well in hot and humid conditions. He emphasizes the importance of heat training, which increases plasma volume and sweat rates, enhancing the body's cooling mechanisms. Key strategies include avoiding pre-race fatigue, adapting …

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"A dog with a bone" 30:33

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Matt and Femi discuss the critical importance of not letting behavioural incidents go unchallenged.By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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356 - Win the Race Before It Starts- Race Prep Secrets from the Coaches Table 1:01:31

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Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon hosts a roundtable discussion with three Purple Patch coaches—Brad Hunter, Nancy Clarke, and Max Gering—on race preparation. They discuss the importance of taper, emphasizing energy conservation and maintaining some intensity. They highlight the need for a structured approach to r…

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Policies 34:45

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Femi and Matt discuss the concept of school policies and policy documentation, and what makes them more or less effective. We're not on social media but we love to hear your thoughts, feedback, reflections and requests so please send us a message at: [email protected] Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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Win Cycle | Nail The Basics - How Elite Performers Sustain High Performance 38:12

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Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon, host of the Purple Patch Podcast, discusses the Win Cycle program, designed to help leaders and teams achieve consistent performance. He emphasizes the importance of "nailing the basics" for high performance, drawing from his experience coaching elite triathletes…

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Micro Interactions 42:41

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Matt and Femi discuss those brief interactions with students that set the tone for the lesson, or help transform the way students think about themselves.By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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355 - Seven Marathons, Seven Continents, One Time-Starved Executive: The Scot Davis Story 47:47

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Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! In this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon Interviews Scot Davis, a Purple Patch Athlete and Chief Operating Officer at Crow Holdings, who completed the World Marathon Challenge, running seven marathons in seven days across seven continents. His journey began after caring for his mother with pancreatic can…

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'Holding To Account' & 'Won't, Can't, Forgot' 36:13

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Matt and Femi dive into the phrase that you so often hear amongst senior and middle management in schools: "Holding people to account".By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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354 - Kona-Bound on 6-10 Hrs-Wk- A Busy Doctor Mom Just Rewrote the IRONMAN Training Playbook 57:32

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Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon interviews Stephanie Go, a busy Doctor and Mother, shares her journey as a Purple Patch Athlete, emphasizing the importance of consistency and efficiency in training. Despite a demanding schedule, she achieved significant success in 2024, including qualifying for the Hawaii IRONMA…

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Starting A School From Scratch - Michaela Khatib 49:30

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Matt and Femi speak to the executive head teacher and founder of Cobham Free School, Michaela Khatib, about the remarkable journey to plan, start and grow a school from nothing to over a thousand pupils.By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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Win Cycle | From Not Too Late: “Unathletic” To Unstoppable: Gwendolyn Bounds on Reinvention 🔥 1:00:39

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IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon hosts Gwendolyn Bounds, author of "Not Too Late," on the Purple Patch podcast as part of the Win Cycle series, which focuses on performance in various aspects of life. Alongside Purple Patch Fitness Co-Founder Kelli McMaster, Gwendolyn shares her journey from an unathletic childhood to becoming a competitive Spartan …

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Teacher Knowledge 46:21

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Matt and Femi discuss the need for teachers to have a basic understanding of how learning happens, as well as barriers and solutions to the problem.By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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Episode 353: Assess, Reflect, Check-In: The Key to Unlocking Performance 53:18

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IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Coach Max Gering discuss the ARC process: Assess, Reflect, and Check-in. This methodology is integral to the Purple Patch coaching model, emphasizing reflection to drive action and improve performance. They highlight the importance of understanding one's "why" and assessing progress objectively, both…

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Private vs State Schools 39:41

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Matt and Femi discuss Femi's experience of working in both state and private schools, what the major differences are for teachers and what each can learn from the other.By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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Episode 352: Navigating fear, anxiety and self-doubt for high performance in sport and beyond 34:47

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IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon hosts the Purple Patch Podcast, focusing on integrating sport into busy lives and overcoming performance anxiety. He introduces a free webinar on preparing for triathlons with limited time, emphasizing the importance of mindset. Dixon shares a case study of an athlete named Kate, who experienced self-doubt and underp…

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Accountability Culture AND Power of Video 47:00

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This episode has 2 unrelated topics... In the first half of the episode Femi and Matt discuss what it means to have a culture where you can 'hold colleagues accountable' for the benefit of the whole team. In the second part of episode (starting at 20:30), Femi and Matt turn their attention to the Power of Video - particularly with regards to modell…

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Episode 351: Go Time! Key Considerations of dialing in your Winter to Spring: From PREP to BUILD 58:19

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IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Coach Max Gering discuss the importance of strategic training for IRONMAN and half IRONMAN races, emphasizing that 8-12 hours of training per week can be optimized for performance. They highlight common mistakes athletes make, such as neglecting strength training, ramping up training too quickly, and…