Episode 145 - Poor Air Quality, Cross Country Starts, and Heat Adaptation

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 when the air quality in your area is sub-optimal, ways to improve your XC race starts, and all things heat training (well mostly).   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. You can also sign up for the Matchbox Patreon and get priority placement for your submitted questions.   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 challenges athletes face when training under unpredictable air quality conditions, particularly due to wildfires. They emphasize the importance of adapting training strategies, including the use of indoor training when air quality is poor. The discussion also covers techniques for improving performance in cross country starts and the significance of heat training and acclimation for endurance athletes. The hosts provide practical advice for athletes to navigate these challenges effectively. In this conversation, the hosts delve into the importance of investing in personal growth and how it relates to various training methods, particularly heat training. They discuss the physiological benefits of heat adaptation, the effectiveness of sauna sessions versus traditional training, and the balance between heat training and recovery. The conversation emphasizes the significance of understanding one's body and the impact of different training modalities on performance and recovery.   Chapters 00:00 Adapting Training for Unpredictable Air Quality 10:53 Strategies for Cross Country Starts 22:03 Understanding Heat Training and Acclimation 24:57 Investing in Personal Growth 26:53 Heat Training Insights 30:02 Understanding Heat Adaptation 31:56 Physiological Benefits of Heat Training 35:58 Sauna vs. Trainer Sessions 39:47 Balancing Heat Training and Recovery