The Matchbox - A Cycling Podcast
The Matchbox podcast presented by Ignition Coach Co - a cycling show that covers training-related topics in a discussion-oriented format. Show hosts, Adam Saban and Kaitlyn Maddox, are endurance coaches with Ignition Coach Co who share a passion for expanding their knowledge of endurance training. They have also competed as elite cyclists across various disciplines and often lean on their experiences competing at the highest level to provide unique perspective into the world of bike racing. Tune in each week to find out how you can find that extra match for your next race.
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Episodes
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
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!
For more social media content, follow along @ignitioncoachco @adamsaban6 @dizzle_dillman @dylanjawnson @kait.maddox
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnvEDN2A2ZjhNHb6uxh84PQ https://www.youtube.com/c/DylanJohnsonCycling https://www.ignitioncoachco.com
Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
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!
For more social media content, follow along @ignitioncoachco @adamsaban6 @dizzle_dillman @dylanjawnson @kait.maddox
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnvEDN2A2ZjhNHb6uxh84PQ https://www.youtube.com/c/DylanJohnsonCycling https://www.ignitioncoachco.com
Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
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!
For more social media content, follow along @ignitioncoachco @adamsaban6 @dizzle_dillman @dylanjawnson @kait.maddox
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnvEDN2A2ZjhNHb6uxh84PQ https://www.youtube.com/c/DylanJohnsonCycling https://www.ignitioncoachco.com
Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Friday Oct 27, 2023
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!
For more social media content, follow along @ignitioncoachco @adamsaban6 @dizzle_dillman @dylanjawnson @kait.maddox
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnvEDN2A2ZjhNHb6uxh84PQ https://www.youtube.com/c/DylanJohnsonCycling https://www.ignitioncoachco.com
Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/
Sunday Oct 22, 2023
Sunday Oct 22, 2023
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!
For more social media content, follow along @ignitioncoachco @adamsaban6 @dizzle_dillman @dylanjawnson @kait.maddox
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnvEDN2A2ZjhNHb6uxh84PQ https://www.youtube.com/c/DylanJohnsonCycling https://www.ignitioncoachco.com
Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
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!
For more social media content, follow along @ignitioncoachco @adamsaban6 @dizzle_dillman @dylanjawnson @kait.maddox
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnvEDN2A2ZjhNHb6uxh84PQ https://www.youtube.com/c/DylanJohnsonCycling https://www.ignitioncoachco.com
Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
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!
For more social media content, follow along @ignitioncoachco @adamsaban6 @dizzle_dillman @dylanjawnson @kait.maddox
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnvEDN2A2ZjhNHb6uxh84PQ https://www.youtube.com/c/DylanJohnsonCycling https://www.ignitioncoachco.com
Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
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 different ways to structure your over/under workouts and how much high intensity interval training (HIIT) you should include in your weekly program.
Today’s show is also brought to your by Flow Formulas. We here at Ignition swear by the power of Flow Formulas and use it regularly as our training and racing nutrition go-to. If you’re looking to optimize your ride nutrition, head over to flowformulas.com today and use the discount code “ignitionpodcast10” for 10% off your first order.
Oh and there are only a couple spots left at the fall Ignition training camp which will be held in Townsend, TN next month so if you’re interested, head over to Ignitioncoachco.com now to claim your 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!
For more social media content, follow along @ignitioncoachco @adamsaban6 @dizzle_dillman @dylanjawnson @kait.maddox
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnvEDN2A2ZjhNHb6uxh84PQ https://www.youtube.com/c/DylanJohnsonCycling https://www.ignitioncoachco.com
Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and today we’re talking gravel race specificity training, how to plan you weekly training volume, and whether it’s better to focus on FTP or improving your lower threshold power.
Today’s show is also brought to your by Flow Formulas. We here at Ignition swear by the power of Flow Formulas and use it regularly as our training and racing nutrition go-to. If you’re looking to optimize your ride nutrition, head over to flowformulas.com today and use the discount code “ignitionpodcast10” for 10% off your first order.
One more thing, Ignition will be hosting a 5-day training camp held in Townsend, TN with some of the best riding you can find in the US that time of year. There are only a few spots left so if you’re interested, head over to Ignitioncoachco.com now to claim your 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!
For more social media content, follow along @ignitioncoachco @adamsaban6 @dizzle_dillman @dylanjawnson @kait.maddox
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnvEDN2A2ZjhNHb6uxh84PQ https://www.youtube.com/c/DylanJohnsonCycling https://www.ignitioncoachco.com
Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and today we’re talking about when you should plan to perform your pre-race openers and what that workout structure can look like and also giving our takes on race-day warmup routines.
Today’s show is also brought to your by Flow Formulas. We here at Ignition swear by the power of Flow Formulas and use it regularly as our training and racing nutrition go-to. If you’re looking to amplify your ride nutrition, head over to flowformulas.com today and use the discount code “ignitionpodcast10” for 10% off your first order.
One more thing, Ignition just announced that registration for the fall adventure training camp are now open. This will be a 5-day training camp held in Townsend, TN with some of the best road riding you can find in the US that time of year. There are only 10 spots available so if you’re interested, head over to Ignitioncoachco.com now to claim your 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!
For more social media content, follow along @ignitioncoachco @adamsaban6 @dizzle_dillman @dylanjawnson @kait.maddox
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnvEDN2A2ZjhNHb6uxh84PQ https://www.youtube.com/c/DylanJohnsonCycling https://www.ignitioncoachco.com
Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/