394 - Kona-Bound on 6-10 Hrs/Wk: A Busy Doctor & Mom Just Rewrote the IRONMAN Training Playbook

In this inspiring episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, host Matt Dixon sits down with Stephanie Goh, a high-performance triathlete, mother, and radiologist, who has redefined what's possible for time-starved athletes. Despite averaging just 6.25 hours of training per week—far below the typical 10–12 hours for Ironman athletes—Stephanie achieved remarkable results in 2024, including qualifying for the Hawaii Ironman, finishing fifth in her age group at Ironman Canada, and earning top finishes at multiple 70.3 events. Her success stems not from volume, but from a deeply optimized, consistent, and high-intensity approach to training, combined with a mindset of integration, quality over quantity, and long-term habit-building. She shares how she leverages the Purple Patch coaching system, community, and resources like Fuel In to maintain performance while balancing a demanding career, family life, and personal well-being. The conversation underscores that sustainable success in endurance sports—and in life—comes not from pushing harder, but from training smarter, trusting the process, and making fitness a non-negotiable part of identity, not an afterthought.