Episode 135 - Time Crunched Ultra Training, From Sea Level to Altitude, and Should You Be Combining Intervals and Endurance Riding

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 long ultra events on a time budget, ways to prepare for altitude races when you live at sea level, and whether or not you should be mixing your interval rides with endurance.   Also, we have some exciting news about a new training camp that we’re going to be hosting this summer in Crested Butte, Colorado! We’re coining it a Leadville altitude camp, even though it’s not actually in Leadville, but really it’s for anyone looking to get some big days of training in this summer. Think picturesque Colorado high country riding, hot tub sessions under the Rocky Mountain skies, massages, personal training, all amidst great company, with plenty of amenities on offer. We’re keeping the camp small for year one, and there are currently only 6 spots left, so don’t wait to reach out if you’re interested. AND if you book your spot before May 1st you’ll save an additional $250 and get early dibs on accommodation preferences. Just email [email protected] with interest and we’ll get you more information.   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 [email protected] with the topic of discussion in the email title 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://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 training strategies and nutrition for preparing for a 200-mile gravel ride. They explore the importance of specificity in training, the role of nutrition in endurance rides, and the impact of environmental factors such as heat. The conversation also delves into gut training for carbohydrate intake and the balance between training volume and intensity. The hosts emphasize the thrill of taking on such challenges, even with limited training time. In this conversation, the hosts delve into the complexities of endurance racing, discussing the mental and physical challenges athletes face. They explore the importance of proper training, particularly in relation to altitude events, and the balance between endurance and intensity in training regimens. The discussion emphasizes the need for athletes to understand their limits and prepare adequately for the demands of their chosen events.   Chapters 00:00 Preparing for a 200-Mile Gravel Ride 03:14 Training Strategies and Specificity 05:54 Nutrition for Endurance Rides 08:58 Heat Adaptation and Environmental Considerations 11:56 Gut Training and Carbohydrate Intake 14:57 Balancing Training Volume and Intensity 18:04 The Thrill of the Challenge 25:19 Pushing Limits: The Psychology of Endurance Racing 28:39 Altitude Training: Strategies for Success 41:45 Balancing Endurance and Intensity: Training Insights