The Matchbox - A Cycling Podcast

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.

 

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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

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!

 

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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

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. 

 

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

 

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

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!

 

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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

Episode 169 - Adapting Your Training to BIG Life Changes

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 adapt your training when life throws you BIG changes.

 

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!

 

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Summary

In this conversation, Dylan shares his journey of recovery and training after being hit by a truck, discussing the challenges of burnout and the importance of mental health. The group reflects on how to prepare for the upcoming 2026 season while balancing family responsibilities and training volume. They explore the benefits of commuting as a training strategy and debate the best times for workouts, emphasizing the need for individual variability in training approaches. The discussion concludes with insights on parenting and the importance of being present for family.

 

Chapters

00:00 Dylan's Recovery Journey

02:41 Reflections on Burnout and Therapy

05:11 Training Adjustments for 2026

07:59 Commuting and Volume Training Strategies

15:06 Maximizing Efficiency in Commuting and Training

19:41 The Benefits of Morning Workouts

24:10 Finding Your Optimal Training Time

28:33 Balancing Training Volume and Rest Days

32:29 Life Lessons from Parenting and Training