Episode 92 - Training Through Injuries, Everesting Prep, and Ramp Test vs 20min FTP Protocol Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and on this weeks episode Drew and I are talking about how to approach training through injuries, preparation ideas for Everesting attempts, and the differences between ramp tests and the standard 20min FTP protocol. Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. We’re alr...
May 01, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and on this weeks episode we’re talking left/right power imbalances, the basics of goal setting, and getting into some nuances of VO2max training. Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. We’re already a third of the way through 2024 which means if you haven’t already dialed in your nutrition plan for the season you’d better get on it stat. Head over to flow...
Apr 24, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and this weeks episode we’re talking about creatine, living and training at high elevations, tire recommendations for Barry Roubaix, and the balancing act of block week training. Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Spring is in the air which makes for a great time to get on top of your nutrition game. Head over to flowformulas.com and make sure to use t...
Apr 17, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and this week on the show we’re talking about cross training in preparation for your event, variations between running and cycling power numbers, and how to fuel those early morning workouts. Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Spring is in the air which makes for a great time to get on top of your nutrition game. Head over to flowformulas.com and make ...
Apr 10, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Episode 88 - What is the Build Phase and How to Structure Tempo Training Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and this week on the show we’re talking about some of the semantics that make up the build phase as well as how to appropriately structure your tempo training to best match your race goals. Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Get on top of your nutrition game now by heading over to...
Apr 03, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and this week on the show we’re talking about how to train for flat races when you don’t have access to flat terrain and also providing some tips for managing weight loss amidst regular training. Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Get on top of your nutrition game now by heading over to flowformulas.com and make sure to use the discount code “Matchbox”...
Mar 27, 2024•32 min•Ep. 90
Hello Hello Hello everyone. welcome back to The Matchbox podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host Adam Saban and Today is the official kickoff episode for season 2 of the show. We took a little end of season break to reset and revamp the show but we’re excited to be back in the studio and continue bringing all of you the training-related content you desire. Today we’ll be talking about coach-athlete relationships. Speaking of coaching, as mentioned at the top this show is powered by I...
Mar 20, 2024•43 min•Ep. 89
Episode 86 - Maximizing Time at Elevation and Avoiding the Race Day Blow Up Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and this week on the show we’re talking about how to maximize your time when training at altitude for short stints as well as ways to fine tune your fitness to help avoid blowing up during marathon mountain bike races, such as the War Daddy race down in Kentucky. Today’s show is also brought to y...
Mar 14, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and this week on the show we’re first diving into the topic of high volume block training. This training approach is not necessarily new, however, in more recent years we’ve seen it become more widely adopted as gravel and ultra distance racing has become more popular and we see pros like Keegan Swenson taking to the high volume training method. Then we dive into the top...
Mar 06, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Episode 84 - Tempo vs Sweet Spot, Progressive Overload, and Female Race Fueling Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and unfortunately I was unable to make this weeks show due to losing my voice but I’m happy to say we had a much welcomed guest on the show in my place, Will Pfeiffer. Will is a newer coach with Ignition who brings a lot of sports science knowledge and insight, which fit perfectly into this w...
Feb 28, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and this week we do a shallow dive on creatine supplementation before taking a deeper dive into the topic of heat acclimation for those early season races. Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Just when you thought you had all the time in the world dial in your nutrition, with the snap of a finger it seems like the race season is already right in front o...
Feb 21, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and o the show this week we’re answering some listener questions on whether manipulating your posture on the bike can improve breathing and performance, and also what to consider when preparing for ultra racing. Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. We’re already one month into 2024 which means those goal events are creeping ever so much closer. Get on to...
Feb 14, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and this week we’ve got a special guest AJ Sobrilsky on the show. AJ is a physical therapist based in Bozeman, MT who specializes in working with all types of mountain athletes. We talk a fair bit about common cycling injuries, bike fits, and even get into some specifics on how Dylan can best mitigate a recurring injury of his own in the future. Today’s show is also brou...
Feb 04, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and this week I decided to throw a little curveball at the crew and brought back an old segment from when this show first started. Instead of playing off listener-driven topics, I pitched the question of what are you training for? I figured it’d be fun to share some of the ins and outs of each of our current training to give y’all a little glimpse behind the curtain of h...
Jan 28, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and this week we’re talking Norwegian training protocols, how to periodize your training for Unbound, and tips for switching from a sweet spot training program to one that follows the polarized approach. Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Most athletes are well into their base training this time of year which makes for a great opportunity to get a jump...
Jan 21, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Episode 78 - Altitude tents, advice for new coaches, and road race fueling Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and this week we’re answering a few listener questions on when, if any, is the most appropriate time to use an altitude tent, advice for new coaches looking to enhance their knowledge and experience, and best fueling practices for long road races. Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formul...
Jan 14, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and this week we’re having an open discussion on how each of us approach goal setting, for both ourselves and our athletes. Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. When it comes to preparing physically for big goal events, people often underestimate the importance of nutrition and the role it plays in affecting your output. Just like with the fitness side o...
Jan 07, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and this week we’ve got an in depth conversation for y’all on body composition and nutrition for competitive cyclists. To preface the episode, none of us are registered dietitians or certified nutritionists. If you want to learn more about daily nutritional needs or have body composition goals, please reach out to nutrition@ignitioncoachco.com to set up a consultation wi...
Dec 28, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and this week Drew, Dylan, Kaitlyn and I have a deep-dive discussion on whether lab tests to measure metrics such as VO2max, lactate threshold, body composition, sweat rate, and more are actually worth your time and money. Dylan also goes on about his longing for the continuous lactate monitor to be widely available (or at least available for his own personal use) before...
Dec 22, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and this week Drew, Dylan, and I cover a few listener questions on cross training and how to best track your progress across multiple modalities, how effective multi-sport training is for building base fitness, and we offer our input on how we approach inspiring younger athletes to get into sports and stay hooked on athletics. Today’s show is also brought to your by Flow...
Dec 14, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and this week we’ve actually got a guest on the show. We brought in fellow Ignition coach, Curtis Tolson, who shares some wisdom from his long journey through this sport and brings a new perspective to the show. We start with a couple listener questions on how to account for your training over the holiday break and what an alternative base season could look like, before ...
Dec 06, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and this week we’re talking about whether you should neglect polarized training during a race specific training phase and also how you can workshop improving your technical skills without deviating from your training plan. Today’s show is also brought to your by Flow Formulas. Incase you missed out on the Flow Formulas Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, head over to fl...
Nov 30, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and this week we’re answering questions on tips for collecting research, transitions in training specificity, and more discussion on base season race timing. Today’s show is also brought to your by Flow Formulas. With the holiday season among us, keep your eyes peeled for all those holiday deals to start coming online. And with all the savings you’ll be doing you can put...
Nov 22, 2023•38 min•Ep. 73
Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and this week we’re discussing some nuances of training weight management, whether or not that bike fit is worth it, and how one should go about tapering for events in the base season. Today’s show is also brought to your by Flow Formulas. It’s still the fall season for most of the US and that means it’s the perfect time to get cozy with your favorite fall beverage. Yes,...
Nov 16, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and this week we’re talking about what sort of activities and levels of exertion count towards zone 2 training as well as touching on a question regarding constant glucose monitors. Today’s show is also brought to your by Flow Formulas. If you haven’t yet tried one of their endurance drink mix or endurance gel formulas, head over to flowformulas.com today to pick up some...
Nov 13, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and this week we’re talking how to structure your cyclocross group practices and tips for time crunched athletes focused on high intensity racing like crits and xc mountain bike racing. Today’s show is also brought to your by Flow Formulas. If you haven’t yet tried one of their endurance drink mix or endurance gel formulas, head over to flowformulas.com today to pick up ...
Nov 02, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and today we’re answering some questions about base training and whether or not you should abbreviate your base season in order to transition into build or speciality phases sooner, as well as a question about the benefits of tart cherry juice which sparked a whole conversation on supplements. Today’s show is also brought to your by Flow Formulas. ’Tis the season for big...
Oct 27, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and today we’re talking about how, if at all, your training should differ if you’re a featherweight cyclist, the differences between amateur and pros when it comes to Z2 rides, and how to overcome getting dropped early in races and group rides. Today’s show is also brought to your by Flow Formulas. If you haven’t heard, there’s a new flavor available in endurance formula...
Oct 22, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and today we’re talking about when Zwift racing is appropriate to incorporate into your base season and how to go about planning offseason travels to riding destinations. Today’s show is also brought to your by Flow Formulas. ’Tis the season for big fall adventures and what better way to fuel those explorations than with Flow’s new Apple Cider flavored endurance formula....
Oct 12, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and today we’re taking a bit of a deep dive into bouncing back after having a bad race result. This is something each of us brought our own unique experience and perspective into, which made for a fun and productive conversation on the topic. Today’s show is also brought to your by Flow Formulas. The fall season is a great time of year for exploring and getting out for b...
Oct 06, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 66
