Episode 322: Shifting Focus for Mature Athletes

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Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! This week, we're exploring the topic of mature athletes. These athletes are just as ambitious and goal-driven as younger ones, but they often have a deeper and more meaningful purpose beyond winning races and setting personal records.

We received a great question from a podcast listener who has participated in triathlons for over 20 years. Despite still being ambitious, she now has three kids and is seeking advice on how to approach the sport from a new perspective and adjust her training. This is a common challenge for many athletes, not just in triathlon.

We've dedicated a whole show to addressing this question and hopefully, we provide helpful guidance for any mature athlete looking to optimize their mindset, strategy, and training for performance gains. The episode is divided into three parts. The first part discusses "perspective" and building a new relationship with sports. It provides context for understanding how to adjust your approach to sports and how it may differ from your younger and more competitive years.

Part two delves into training practices. What may have worked for you in your 20s as an athlete may not be as helpful for you now. We outline the key elements of training that mature athletes should focus on to achieve the best return on investment.

In part three, we discuss habits all athletes should adopt to support training, with a special emphasis on habits of amplified importance for mature athletes seeking to stay healthy and competitive for years to come.

Episode Timestamps

00:00 - 03:13 - Welcome and Episode Introduction

03:14 - 07:44 - Coach’s Corner

07:45 - 21:49 - The Meat & Potatoes - Part 1- Perspective

21:51 - 22:58 - Purple Patch Promo 1

23:01 - 35:11 - PART 2 - Training

35:12 - 36:19 - Purple Patch Promo 2

36:21 - 46:44 - PART 3 - Habits

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