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The Matchbox - A Cycling Podcast

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Show hosts, Adam Saban, Dylan Johnson, Kaitlyn Maddox & Drew Dillman, are endurance coaches with Ignition Coach Co who share a passion for expanding their knowledge of endurance training. They are also 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

RERUN: Episode 77 - New Year New You - A Conversation on Goal Setting 02.01.2025 57:26

Episode 77 - New Year New You - A Conversation on Goal Setting 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...

Episode 122 - A Year In Review and Plans For the New Year 26.12.2024 1:17:32

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 week’s episode we’re each taking some time to talk about takeaways from the 2024 season and how we’re looking ahead to 2025. Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Head over to flowformulas.com today to check out their full suite of endurance n...

Episode 121 - Rest Intervals and Optimal Time of Day To Train 19.12.2024 38:24

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 week’s episode we’re talking how to execute rest intervals and the most optimal time of day to train. Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Head over to flowformulas.com today to check out their full suite of endurance nutrition offerings and...

Episode 120 - All Things Volume Blocks 12.12.2024 33:02

Episode 120 - All Things Volume Blocks 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 week’s episode we’re talking about all things volume. Volume blocks are all the rage right now so we get into some of the nitty gritty on the how, what, where, when, and why of implementing them. Today’s show is also bro...

Episode 119 - Returning to Training, Late Season Base, and Less But More OR More But Less 05.12.2024 29:26

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 week’s episode we’re talking about returning to training after forced time off, late season base training, and the balance between less but more and more but less. Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Head over to flowformulas.com today to c...

RERUN: Episode 73 - Holiday Break Training, Alternative Base Seasons, and How to Review Your Season 28.11.2024 38:54

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Enjoy this rerun episode from this time in 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’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 perspe...

Episode 118 - Flat vs Climbing Fitness and Are Three-a-Days a Good Idea? 21.11.2024 36:20

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 week’s episode we’re talking addressing performance discrepancies between riding on flat terrain vs climbs and whether or not three-a-days should be part of your time-crunched training strategy. Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Head over...

Episode 117 - How Train When You Have More Time On Your Hands and What Does It Take To Get To The Elite Level 14.11.2024 42:50

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 week’s episode we’re talking about ways to allocate extra time you have available for training and also what it takes to get to the elite level. Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Head over to flowformulas.com today to check out their full...

Episode 116 - How Useful is RPE and Making Z2 Fun 07.11.2024 43:00

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 week’s episode we’re talking about ways to use RPE to your advantage and ideas for making those long Z2 rides more fun. Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Head over to flowformulas.com today to check out their full suite of endurance nutrit...

Episode 115 - Gran Fondo Training and Incorporating “Fun Rides” 31.10.2024 29:57

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 week’s episode we’re talking about Gran Fondo style training and how to incorporate fun rides into your program. Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Head over to flowformulas.com today to check out their full suite of endurance nutrition off...

Episode 114 - Breaking Through FTP Plateau and Off-season HIIT 25.10.2024 33:39

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 week’s episode we’re discussing various ways to break through that dreaded FTP plateau and also sharing our thoughts on high intensity interval training during the off-season. Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Head over to flowformulas.com...

Episode 113 - Maximal vs Marginal Training Gains 17.10.2024 44:21

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 week’s episode we’re talking about maximal vs marginal training gains. Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Head over to flowformulas.com today to check out their full suite of endurance nutrition offerings and make sure to use the discount c...

Episode 112 - How to Turn Those Commuter Junk Miles Into Quality Rides and Heat Training 10.10.2024 42:07

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 week’s episode we’re talking about how to turn those commuter junk miles into high quality riding and difference aspects of heat training. Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Head over to flowformulas.com today to check out their full suite...

Episode 111 - HIIT Training Effect on Sleep Hygiene and Power Meters for Gravel 03.10.2024 35:24

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 week’s episode we’re talking about high intensity training and it’s effect on sleep hygiene, before giving our recommendations on power meter options for training on gravel. Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Head over to flowformulas.com tod...

Episode 110 - Honing Your Peak Fitness, Fatigue Cramps, Creatine for Cycling Performance 26.09.2024 33:42

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 week’s episode we’re talking about training to reach peak fitness, how to reduce fatigue cramps in racing, and benefits of creatine for cycling performance. Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Head over to flowformulas.com today to check out...

Episode 109 - Finding Max Heart Rate, Cycling Back Pain, and Progression/Periodization Alternatives 19.09.2024 38:40

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 week’s episode we’re discussing methods for finding max HR, addressing cycling-induced back pain, and periodization alternatives for working professionals. Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Head over to flowformulas.com today to check out...

Episode 108 - Z2 Guidelines, Research Topics, and Training Without Power 12.09.2024 44:55

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 week’s episode we’re discussing how to monitor zone two guidelines, possible research topics for students, and training without power metrics. Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Head over to flowformulas.com today to check out their full su...

Episode 107 - Intensity for Mountain Bikers, Tempo Intervals, Sleep Aids 05.09.2024 36:20

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 week’s episode we’re discussing how to incorporate intensity into a mountain bikers training plan, ways to improve ability to execute tempo intervals, and we end with some lighthearted follow up discussion on sleep tactics. Today’s show is also brought to you...

Episode 106 - Can Heat Training Help With Racing at Altitude and How to Execute VO2max Workouts 29.08.2024 37:16

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 week’s episode we’re discussing whether or not acclimatizing for altitude can be substituted with heat training and how to best execute VO2max intervals. Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Head over to flowformulas.com today to check out th...

RERUN | Episode 5 - Top 5 Training Mistakes Everyday Athletes Make 22.08.2024 1:26:06

The last month has been busy with all of our hosts traveling every week for various racing/events so here's another throwback to an earlier episode. The MatchBox Podcast - Ep. 5 - Top 5 Training Mistakes Everyday Athletes Make (3/29/22) Individual Top 3 Adam Lack of consistency and structure - leading to plague Under fueling training/ racing - leading to underperforming Not targeting specific e...

RERUN | Episode 37 - Top 20 Maximal vs Marginal Gains 15.08.2024 49:48

The Matchbox - Season 2 Episode 37 - Intro/ Outro Hello everyone. Welcome back to The Matchbox podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host Adam Saban and boy do we have a fun show for you today. We’re presenting you with our top 20 maximal to marginal gains, along with some low key debate and banter as we each defend our positions. So stay tuned until the end to find out our take on the...

Episode 105 - What You’re Missing While Riding Zwift, Pre-Race Sleep Tips, and European Dream’n 07.08.2024 35:07

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 week’s episode we’re talking about some of the important demands of cycling you miss out on when spending too much time riding Zwift, tips for getting a better night’s sleep before your big event, and dream cycling destinations in Europe. Today’s show is also b...

Episode 104 - Cram/Panic Training and How to Balance Training While Working a Manual Labor Job 31.07.2024 38:13

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 week’s episode we’re talking about some strategies that can be implemented to improve your chances of success with last minute cram or panic training, as well as some best practices for balancing your training while also working a labor-intensive job. Today’...

Episode 103 - Sauna vs Heat Training Protocols, Trainer vs Outdoor Time, Single vs Dual-Sided Power Meters 24.07.2024 25:40

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 week’s episode we’re talking about using saunas for heat adaptation, is trainer time really worth more than riding outside, and single vs dual-sided power meters. Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Head over to flowformulas.com today to check...

Episode 102 - Bottles vs Hydration Pack and Low Calorie Density Foods 18.07.2024 37:40

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 week’s episode we’re talking about the best strategies for carrying your fluids and nutrition on the bike as well as low calorie density foods. Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Head over to flowformulas.com today to check out their full sui...