The Matchbox - A Cycling Podcast

Episode 73 - Holiday Break Training, Alternative Base Seasons, and How to Review Your Season

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 diving into a year-end question I raised on how to go about reviewing your season to determine overall success.
Today’s show is also brought to your by Flow Formulas. Everyone here at Ignition leans heavily on Flow Formulas for everyday training and race fueling needs. If you too want to give it a try, or if you already subscribe to their products and need to re-up your inventory, head over to flowformulas.com today and use the discount code “ignitionpodcast10” for 10% off your order.  
As always, if you like what you hear please share this with your friends and leave us a five star review and if you have any questions for the show drop us an email at matchboxpod@gmail.com with email title The Matchbox Podcast or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form.  Alright, let’s get into it!
 
 
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Episode 72 - Race Specificity vs Polarized and How to Include Technical Skills Into Your 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 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 flowformulas.com today and use the discount code “ignitionpodcast10” for 10% off your first order.  
 
As always, if you like what you hear please share this with your friends and leave us a five star review and if you have any questions for the show drop us an email at matchboxpod@gmail.com with email title The Matchbox Podcast or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form.  Alright, let’s get into it!
 
 
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Episode 71 - Thesis Projects, Specificity Transitions, and More Base Season Racing

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 those leftover funds towards building your nutrition inventory for next season by heading over to flowformulas.com and make sure to use the discount code “ignitionpodcast10” for 10% off your first order. 
As always, if you like what you hear please share this with your friends and leave us a five star review and if you have any questions for the show drop us an email at matchboxpod@gmail.com with email title The Matchbox Podcast or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form.  Alright, let’s get into it!
 
 
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Episode 70 - Weight Management, Base Season Tapering, and Are Bike Fits Really Worth It?

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, I’m talking about Flows Apple Cider drink mix. Get your hands on some before supply runs out by heading over to flowformulas.com and use the discount code “ignitionpodcast10” for 10% off your first order. 
As always, if you like what you hear please share this with your friends and leave us a five star review and if you have any questions for the show drop us an email at matchboxpod@gmail.com with email title The Matchbox Podcast or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form.  Alright, let’s get into it!
 
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Episode 69 - What Counts as Zone 2 Training and CGMs

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 of this magical potion and use the discount code “ignitionpodcast10” for 10% off your first order. 
As always, if you like what you hear please share this with your friends and leave us a five star review and if you have any questions for the show drop us an email at matchboxpod@gmail.com with email title The Matchbox Podcast or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form.  Alright, let’s get into it!
 
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Episode 68 - Cyclocross Practice and Time Crunched Training for High Intensity Racing

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 some of this magical potion and use the discount code “ignitionpodcast10” for 10% off your first order. 
 
As always, if you like what you hear please share this with your friends and leave us a five star review and if you have any questions for the show drop us an email at matchboxpod@gmail.com with email title The Matchbox Podcast or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form.  Alright, let’s get into it!
 
 
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Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/ 

Episode 67 - Should You Abbreviate Your Base Training and Supplements!

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 fall adventures and what better way to fuel those explorations than with Flow’s new Apple Cider flavored endurance formula. Head over to flowformulas.com today to pick up some of this magical potion and use the discount code “ignitionpodcast10” for 10% off your first order. 
 
As always, if you like what you hear please share this with your friends and leave us a five star review and if you have any questions for the show drop us an email at matchboxpod@gmail.com with email title The Matchbox Podcast or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form.  Alright, let’s get into it!
 
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Episode 66 - Featherweights, Pro vs Amateur Endurance Training, and How NOT to Get Dropped Early in a Race

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 and if you’re one for playing to the seasons then head over to flowformulas.com today to pick up the new Apple Cider blend. Use the discount code “ignitionpodcast10” for 10% off your first order. 
As always, if you like what you hear please share this with your friends and leave us a five star review and if you have any questions for the show drop us an email at matchboxpod@gmail.com with email title The Matchbox Podcast or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form.  Alright, let’s get into it!
 
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Episode 65 - Zwift Racing and Offseason Travels

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. Head over to flowformulas.com today to pick up some of this magical potion and use the discount code “ignitionpodcast10” for 10% off your first order. 
And last but not least, there are only a handful of spots left at the Ignition training camp in Townsend, TN next month so head over to Ignitioncoachco.com now to claim a spot.
As always, if you like what you hear please share this with your friends and leave us a five star review and if you have any questions for the show drop us an email at matchboxpod@gmail.com with email title The Matchbox Podcast or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form.  Alright, let’s get into it!
 
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Episode 64 - Bouncing Back From Bad Races

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 big adventure rides on the bike. To make sure these long rides go smoothly, you need to be prepared with ample fuel and there’s no better place to turn than Flow Formulas for all your fueling needs. Head over to flowformulas.com today and use the discount code “ignitionpodcast10” for 10% off your first order. 
Speaking of fall, in just about a month from now Ignition will be hosting it’s last training camp of the year in Townsend, TN and there are only a few spots left so head over to Ignitioncoachco.com now to claim yours.
As always, if you like what you hear please share this with your friends and leave us a five star review and if you have any questions for the show drop us an email at matchboxpod@gmail.com with email title The Matchbox Podcast or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form.  Alright, let’s get into it!
 
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