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Episode 100 - Group Dynamics, Electrolyte Management, Cramping, and Dialing Your Nutrition
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Hello everyone. Welcome to the 100th episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and on this week’s episode Drew and Kaitlyn took the lead as I was out of town on business. They answer questions on gravel racing group dynamics and how to go about balancing electrolyte replacement to avoid cramping, along with some thoughts on dialing in your nutrition.
Speaking of nutrition, today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Head over to flowformulas.com today to check out their full suite of endurance nutrition offerings and make sure to use the discount code “Matchbox” when checking out.
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 matchboxpod@gmail.com with email title The Matchbox Podcast 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/channel/UCnvEDN2A2ZjhNHb6uxh84PQ https://www.youtube.com/c/DylanJohnsonCycling https://www.ignitioncoachco.com
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 of the Matchbox podcast, PRJT D1ZL CLTV and Kaitlyn Maddox discuss various topics related to endurance racing. They provide advice on how to balance effort in larger groups during races, particularly in relation to the Unbound Gravel race. They also discuss strategies for reducing electrolyte loss and cramping during longer races and rides. In this conversation, Kaitlyn and PRJT discuss the importance of electrolyte intake for athletes, particularly endurance athletes. They emphasize the need for proper hydration and the role of sodium in preventing cramps. They also discuss the importance of testing different drink mixes and training the gut to handle higher carbohydrate intake. The conversation provides practical tips for athletes to optimize their performance and avoid GI distress.
Keywords
endurance racing, Unbound Gravel, group riding, effort, electrolyte loss, cramping, electrolytes, hydration, sodium, cramps, drink mixes, carbohydrate intake, GI distress
Takeaways
- Balancing effort in larger groups during races can be challenging, but it's important to consider your goals and the distance of the race.
- For longer races, it's recommended to start conservatively and gradually increase effort as the race progresses.
- Cramping during endurance events can have multiple causes, including electrolyte loss and muscle fatigue.
- Getting tested for sodium levels and adjusting electrolyte intake accordingly can help prevent cramping.
- Preloading with electrolyte supplements before a race can also be beneficial. Proper hydration and electrolyte intake are crucial for athletes, especially endurance athletes.
- Sodium plays a key role in preventing cramps, and athletes should not be afraid to consume salt.
- Testing different drink mixes and finding the one that causes the least GI distress is important.
- Training the gut to handle higher carbohydrate intake can help improve performance.
Titles
- Balancing Effort in Larger Groups During Races
- The Importance of Goal Setting in Endurance Racing Sodium: The Key to Preventing Cramps
- Training the Gut for Higher Carbohydrate Intake
Sound Bites
- "Balancing effort in larger groups going fast, but feeling like I wasn't working hard enough."
- "The longer the race, the more cautious you have to be."
- "If you're gonna go to a group at the end, you gotta be confident in your sprint."
- "Just salt your food too. Pays better."
- "Salt is bad for you, but as an athlete, if you're a high sodium sweater, then I don't exactly think I need to cut it out of my diet that much."
- "I'd say more is better."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Unbound Gravel Racing
01:26 Balancing Effort in Larger Groups During Races
13:49 Strategies for Reducing Electrolyte Loss and Cramping
23:25 The Role of Sodium in Preventing Cramps
24:22 Testing and Finding the Right Drink Mix
28:13 Dealing with GI Distress and Carbohydrate Intake
113 tập
Manage episode 425752143 series 3419675
Hello everyone. Welcome to the 100th episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and on this week’s episode Drew and Kaitlyn took the lead as I was out of town on business. They answer questions on gravel racing group dynamics and how to go about balancing electrolyte replacement to avoid cramping, along with some thoughts on dialing in your nutrition.
Speaking of nutrition, today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Head over to flowformulas.com today to check out their full suite of endurance nutrition offerings and make sure to use the discount code “Matchbox” when checking out.
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 matchboxpod@gmail.com with email title The Matchbox Podcast 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/channel/UCnvEDN2A2ZjhNHb6uxh84PQ https://www.youtube.com/c/DylanJohnsonCycling https://www.ignitioncoachco.com
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 of the Matchbox podcast, PRJT D1ZL CLTV and Kaitlyn Maddox discuss various topics related to endurance racing. They provide advice on how to balance effort in larger groups during races, particularly in relation to the Unbound Gravel race. They also discuss strategies for reducing electrolyte loss and cramping during longer races and rides. In this conversation, Kaitlyn and PRJT discuss the importance of electrolyte intake for athletes, particularly endurance athletes. They emphasize the need for proper hydration and the role of sodium in preventing cramps. They also discuss the importance of testing different drink mixes and training the gut to handle higher carbohydrate intake. The conversation provides practical tips for athletes to optimize their performance and avoid GI distress.
Keywords
endurance racing, Unbound Gravel, group riding, effort, electrolyte loss, cramping, electrolytes, hydration, sodium, cramps, drink mixes, carbohydrate intake, GI distress
Takeaways
- Balancing effort in larger groups during races can be challenging, but it's important to consider your goals and the distance of the race.
- For longer races, it's recommended to start conservatively and gradually increase effort as the race progresses.
- Cramping during endurance events can have multiple causes, including electrolyte loss and muscle fatigue.
- Getting tested for sodium levels and adjusting electrolyte intake accordingly can help prevent cramping.
- Preloading with electrolyte supplements before a race can also be beneficial. Proper hydration and electrolyte intake are crucial for athletes, especially endurance athletes.
- Sodium plays a key role in preventing cramps, and athletes should not be afraid to consume salt.
- Testing different drink mixes and finding the one that causes the least GI distress is important.
- Training the gut to handle higher carbohydrate intake can help improve performance.
Titles
- Balancing Effort in Larger Groups During Races
- The Importance of Goal Setting in Endurance Racing Sodium: The Key to Preventing Cramps
- Training the Gut for Higher Carbohydrate Intake
Sound Bites
- "Balancing effort in larger groups going fast, but feeling like I wasn't working hard enough."
- "The longer the race, the more cautious you have to be."
- "If you're gonna go to a group at the end, you gotta be confident in your sprint."
- "Just salt your food too. Pays better."
- "Salt is bad for you, but as an athlete, if you're a high sodium sweater, then I don't exactly think I need to cut it out of my diet that much."
- "I'd say more is better."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Unbound Gravel Racing
01:26 Balancing Effort in Larger Groups During Races
13:49 Strategies for Reducing Electrolyte Loss and Cramping
23:25 The Role of Sodium in Preventing Cramps
24:22 Testing and Finding the Right Drink Mix
28:13 Dealing with GI Distress and Carbohydrate Intake
113 tập
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