Episode 190 - Training While Acclimating to Altitude, Pacing with Heart Rate, and Ultra Racing Prep

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 while your body is still adjusting to living at altitude, pacing long endurance events with heart rate, and how to prepare for an Ultra.   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   Main Topics: Heart rate pacing for long-distance races Adjusting training at altitude for optimal performance Preparing mentally and physically for ultra-endurance events Equipment and nutrition testing for multi-day races   Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro and how questions guide personalized training strategies 02:00 - Heart rate pacing and maximum HR estimation methods 04:00 - Challenges of correlating heart rate with performance at different ages 06:00 - Adjusting pacing based on fitness improvements and race duration 08:00 - Importance of perceived exertion versus strict HR zones 10:00 - Impact of altitude on performance metrics and recovery 12:00 - Training adjustments at altitude: reducing intensity and frequency 14:00 - Focus on threshold work and aerobic base during altitude adaptation 16:00 - How altitude shifts affect muscle fatigue versus aerobic capacity 18:00 - The necessity of slow progression and realistic expectations for altitude adaptation 20:00 - Preparing for ultra-endurance: long rides, gear, and night simulations 22:00 - Equipment testing, nutrition, and logistical considerations for multi-day events 24:00 - Significance of mental resilience and gradual exposure to sleep deprivation scenarios 26:00 - When and how to simulate race conditions without overtraining 28:00 - Analyzing specific event details: terrain, distance, and logistics 30:00 - Final advice: start heavy, practice with gear, and embrace the challenge