Episode 189 - Running for Cycling Fitness and HEAT 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 how to convert running into cycling fitness and some of the ins and outs of heat training for performance enhancements.   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   In this episode, we explore how cycling enthusiasts can adapt their training routines during major life transitions like becoming a parent, and delve into the practical benefits and considerations of heat training for endurance athletes. Whether you’re balancing family and fitness or optimizing your heat adaptation, this discussion offers valuable insights.   Main topics include: Transitioning from cycling to running and maintaining aerobic base Practical tips for training with a stroller and integrating strength work How cycling fitness transfers to running and vice versa Structured heat training: active vs. passive methods and optimal timing Balancing sauna sessions with regular training volume Recommendations for low-volume training focused on general fitness Strategic approaches for heat training around competition schedules   Timestamps:  00:00 - Introduction and topic overview 00:30 - Transitioning from cycling to running post-baby 01:21 - Can running replace cycling engine & maintaining aerobic base 02:34 - Endurance benefits of stroller running & form challenges 03:55 - Transferability of fitness from running back to cycling 04:08 - Bone density gains with running versus cycling 05:17 - Building strength at home with body weight & weights 06:21 - Consistency and routine for returning to cycling 07:13 - Working within time constraints and integrating running into a busy schedule 08:34 - Running cadence, form tips, and injury prevention 09:52 - Structured workout ideas: fartlek, intervals, and hormone considerations 12:11 - Weekly training strategies for runners and cyclists 12:53 - Combining running with longer cycling sessions 13:45 - Short, effective VO2 max workouts for endurance gains 15:00 - Heart rate dynamics in running vs. cycling & economy transfer 16:30 - Impact of running economy on heart rate lag 17:08 - Effectiveness of heat training via active (trainer) versus passive (sauna) 18:43 - When to incorporate heat training in your schedule 22:20 - Optimizing heat training for race readiness in different climates 23:27 - Physiological benefits of heat training for blood flow & VO2 max 25:02 - Starting heat training now vs. waiting closer to race day 26:30 - Practical tips for home sauna use & passive heat gains 32:50 - Efficiency considerations: active vs. passive heat methods 37:38 - Balancing heat stress with overall training volume 40:05 - Using core temperature sensors for effective heat training 44:17 - Final thoughts and wrap-up