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The Matchbox - A Cycling Podcast

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The Matchbox - A Cycling Podcast
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  • The Matchbox - A Cycling Podcast

    Episode 174- Heat Training for the Cold, New Cyclists, and Repeatability Training

    2026/1/30 | 47 mins.
    Episode 174- Heat Training for the Cold, New Cyclists, and Repeatability Training

     

    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 heat training for racing in the extreme cold, periodization for new cyclists, and how to orient your workouts around repeatability. 

     

    As always, if you like what you hear, 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 [email protected] or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form. 

     

    Alight let’s get into it!

     

    For more social media content, follow along @ignitioncoachco @adamsaban6 @dizzle_dillman @dylanjawnson @kait.maddox  

     

    https://patreon.com/MatchboxPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

     

    https://www.youtube.com/c/DylanJohnsonCycling https://www.ignitioncoachco.com 

    https://www.youtube.com/@DrewDillmanChannel

     

    Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/ 

     

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    Summary

    In this conversation, the hosts discuss various aspects of training for cycling events, particularly focusing on preparing for cold weather races, building endurance and FTP for long rides, and the importance of threshold power versus repeatability in climbing. They emphasize the need for specific training plans tailored to individual goals and conditions, while also addressing the psychological aspects of training and racing. The conversation concludes with strategies for success and the importance of maintaining a balance between training intensity and recovery.

     

    Chapters

    00:00 Heat Acclimation vs. Cold Acclimation

    11:10 Training Structure for New Cyclists

    22:20 Structuring a Cycling Season

    25:00 Threshold Power vs. Repeatability

    25:52 Training for Climbing Performance

    36:44 Race Strategy and Preparation
  • The Matchbox - A Cycling Podcast

    Episode 173 - Goal Setting Pt. 2

    2026/1/23 | 50 mins.
    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 have part 2 of our goal setting mini series. Tune in to hear about each of our personal goals for 2026 and some roundtable feedback.

     

    As always, if you like what you hear, 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 [email protected] or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form. 

     

    Alight let’s get into it!

     

    For more social media content, follow along @ignitioncoachco @adamsaban6 @dizzle_dillman @dylanjawnson @kait.maddox  

     

    https://patreon.com/MatchboxPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

     

    https://www.youtube.com/c/DylanJohnsonCycling https://www.ignitioncoachco.com 

    https://www.youtube.com/@DrewDillmanChannel

     

    Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/ 

     

    The following was generated using Riverside.fm AI technologies

     

     

    Summary

    In this episode, the hosts delve into their personal and professional goals for the year, focusing on various aspects of goal setting, including racing ambitions, health recovery, and lifestyle changes. Dylan shares his focus on improving his racing performance while managing health issues related to iron levels. The host discusses the importance of daily training and family involvement in fitness, while Kaitlyn expresses her excitement about new racing opportunities and community initiatives. Drew reveals his aspirations to write a book about fitness and faith, alongside his racing goals for the upcoming season.

     

     

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Goal Setting

    01:15 Dylan's Focus on Racing Goals

    03:04 Dylan's Health and Recovery Goals

    09:58 Training Methodology and Iron Levels

    14:21 Host's Personal Goals and Lifestyle Changes

    17:22 Daily Training and Early Workouts

    24:25 Family Involvement in Fitness

    26:58 Kaitlyn's New Racing Goals

    28:51 Community and Coaching Initiatives

    34:34 Drew's Book Writing Aspirations

    37:42 Drew's Racing Goals for the Year
  • The Matchbox - A Cycling Podcast

    Episode 172 - Goal Setting Pt. 1

    2026/1/17 | 36 mins.
    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 our individual approach as athletes and coaches to goal setting.

     

    As always, if you like what you hear, 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 [email protected] or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form. 

     

    Alight let’s get into it!

     

    For more social media content, follow along @ignitioncoachco @adamsaban6 @dizzle_dillman @dylanjawnson @kait.maddox  

     

    https://patreon.com/MatchboxPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

     

    https://www.youtube.com/c/DylanJohnsonCycling https://www.ignitioncoachco.com 

    https://www.youtube.com/@DrewDillmanChannel

     

    Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/ 

     

    The following was generated using Riverside.fm AI technologies

     

     

    Summary

    In this conversation, the hosts discuss the significance of goal setting as they enter the new year. They explore various approaches to setting goals, emphasizing the importance of process goals and daily habits over merely focusing on outcome goals. The discussion highlights the balance between having lofty aspirations and the practical steps needed to achieve them, as well as the role of accountability in the goal-setting process. The conversation culminates in a commitment to share their personal goals in the next episode, reinforcing the idea that articulating goals can enhance motivation and focus.

     

    Chapters

    00:00 New Year, New Goals

    03:38 The Importance of Process Goals

    09:42 Balancing Goals and Habits

    15:22 The Role of Expectations in Goal Setting

    21:34 Defining Success and Performance

    26:21 Long-Term Vision and Daily Actions

    31:47 Setting Goals for Accountability
  • The Matchbox - A Cycling Podcast

    Episode 171 - Training for a Race Series and Preparing for Extreme Climbs

    2026/1/12 | 44 mins.
    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 train for a race series and specific preparation for extreme bucket-list climbs.

     

    As always, if you like what you hear, 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 [email protected] or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form. 

     

    Alight let’s get into it!

     

    For more social media content, follow along @ignitioncoachco @adamsaban6 @dizzle_dillman @dylanjawnson @kait.maddox  

     

    https://patreon.com/MatchboxPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

     

    https://www.youtube.com/c/DylanJohnsonCycling https://www.ignitioncoachco.com 

    https://www.youtube.com/@DrewDillmanChannel

     

    Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/
  • The Matchbox - A Cycling Podcast

    Episode 170 - Two-a-Days, Training Motivation, and Coaching Junior Cyclists

    2026/1/02 | 1h 10 mins.
    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 two-a-day training, finding motivation, and coaching junior cyclists.

     

    As always, if you like what you hear, 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 [email protected] or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form. 

     

    Alight let’s get into it!

     

    For more social media content, follow along @ignitioncoachco @adamsaban6 @dizzle_dillman @dylanjawnson @kait.maddox  

     

    https://patreon.com/MatchboxPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

     

    https://www.youtube.com/c/DylanJohnsonCycling https://www.ignitioncoachco.com 

    https://www.youtube.com/@DrewDillmanChannel

     

    Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/ 

     

    The following was generated using Riverside.fm AI technologies

     

    Summary

    In this episode, the hosts discuss various aspects of cycling training, particularly for stage racing, and how to balance training with family life. They explore the importance of endurance and base training, the debate between two-a-days versus longer rides, and the Norwegian method. The conversation also touches on adapting training plans for life events, the role of cross-training, and the impact of social media on young athletes. They delve into structured training for teens, the balance of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and the philosophy of pursuing sports. The hosts emphasize the importance of enjoyment in sports and the role of parents in youth sports, cautioning against over-specialization and highlighting the value of team sports.

     

    Chapters

    00:00 Maximizing Training Time for Stage Racing

    02:40 Balancing Training and Family Life

    05:13 The Importance of Endurance and Base Training

    07:49 The Debate on Two-a-Days vs. Longer Rides

    10:29 Understanding the Norwegian Method

    13:10 Adapting Training Plans for Life Events

    15:54 The Role of Cross-Training in Cycling

    18:43 The Impact of Social Media on Young Athletes

    21:30 Navigating Structured Training for Teens

    24:12 The Balance of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation

    26:57 The Philosophy of Pursuing Sports

    29:48 The Importance of Enjoyment in Sports

    32:28 The Role of Parents in Youth Sports

    35:04 The Dangers of Over-Specialization in Sports

    37:49 The Value of Team Sports vs. Individual Sports

    40:20 Final Thoughts on Youth Training and Development

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About 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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