Over the last two decades, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon has coached athletes of all levels, from world-class to beginners. One of the most common aspirations he hears from athletes is the desire to compete at the Ironman World Championship. However, what does it take to qualify for this prestigious event? Is there a secret to success? As it happens, Purple Patch Fitness has significant knowledge and experience with the Ironman World Championships. We have achieved over 15 top-10 finishes at the championship and have helped nearly 1500 Purple Patch athletes qualify for the event. Some of these athletes have even won amateur and age group titles. As a result, we have a wealth of experience and expertise when it comes to the Ironman World Championship. In this week’s episode of the Purple Patch Podcast Matt wants to help set you up for success in your journey toward qualifying for the Ironman World Championships. Drawing from over two decades of coaching experience, Matt distills his lessons into ten essential tips to help you qualify for the Ironman World Championships. There is no guarantee of success in sports, but following these tips can significantly increase your chances of achieving it. It's not just about the workouts or the structure of your training weeks. Instead, it's about adopting key elements that are always a part of a successful athlete's journey, regardless of their event or end goal. We encourage you to try out these tips and see where they take you on your journey towards the Ironman World Championships. Episode Timestamps 00:00 - 03:58 - Welcome and Episode Introduction 03:59 - 7:05 - Word of the Week 07:12 - 40:27 - The Meat and Potatoes - Episode 300: So You Want to Qualify for the IRONMAN World Championships - Matt’s 10 Essential Tips Purple Patch and Episode Resources Purple Patch Video Podcast and More Click here for the SPECIAL Fuelin Landing Page 2024 Purple Patch Performance Camps - SIGN UP NOW for our Napa Valley and South Carolina Training Camps We've reimagined indoor cycling - Find out more about Purple Patch Bike Live & On-Demand Learn more about 1:1 Coaching Come try the Purple Patch Tri-Squad Get a Free Taste of Purple Patch Strength ORDER NOW - 2024 PURPLE PATCH APPAREL Everything you need to know about the Purple Patch Methodology Join the Purple Patch Team The Purple Patch Center is Open - Learn More and Schedule a Visit Purple Patch Coaching Consultation Learn more about our Tri Squad Program Send us a message This episode is sponsored by our collaboration with INSIDE TRACKER. Inside Tracker and Purple Patch - Receive 20% off their services with code: PURPLEPATCHPRO20 Ask Matt Anything - Leave a voicemail question for Matt Learn more about Purple Patch Squad High-Performance Training Program Join Bike Squad - Don’t just exercise and work out; learn to train with our structured online cycling program Join Run Squad - Increase your running performance through our progressive, multi-sport approach to running Learn more about Purple Patch Fully Customized 1:1 Coaching Learn more about Purple Patch Strength Programming Purple Patch Swim Analysis Stay Up-to-Date with Purple Patch News and Events Purple Patch Upcoming Webinars and Events