Episode 93 - Tire Inserts, Coaching Athletes with Medical Conditions, and How to Carry Your Tools

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 weeks episode we’re talking recommended tire inserts for XC racing, how we approach coaching athletes with medical conditions, and how to carry all of your tools during races.

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Summary

The conversation covers topics related to tire inserts for cross-country mountain bike racing, breathing techniques for athletes with exercise-induced asthma, and storage solutions for race essentials. The hosts discuss their recommendations for tire inserts, with Dylan suggesting Tubolite as a lightweight option. They also share their approaches to addressing medical issues with athletes and the importance of seeking professional medical advice. In terms of storage solutions, they recommend carrying plugs, CO2, and a multi-tool in a pocket for quick access during races. They also discuss the benefits of using tire plugs instead of tubes and share their preferred tools for race-day repairs.

Keywords

tire inserts, cross-country mountain bike racing, exercise-induced asthma, breathing techniques, storage solutions, plugs, CO2, multi-tool

Takeaways

• Tubolite is a recommended lightweight tire insert for cross-country mountain bike racing.
• Athletes with exercise-induced asthma should consult with medical professionals for proper diagnosis and treatment.
• Coaches should be aware of signs of medical issues in athletes and refer them to appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Carrying tire plugs, CO2, and a multi-tool in a pocket is a convenient storage solution for race essentials.
• Using tire plugs instead of tubes can be an efficient way to fix flats during races.
• Different races and personal preferences may influence the choice of tools and storage solutions for race-day repairs.

Titles

• The Benefits of Tire Plugs for Flat Repairs
• Managing Exercise-Induced Asthma in Athletes

Sound Bites

• "For cross-country mountain bike racing, I usually go with Tubolite because it's very lightweight."
• "Breathing techniques and posture can help manage exercise-induced asthma."
• "The best storage solution for race essentials is to carry plugs, CO2, and a multi-tool in a pocket."

Chapters

00:00 Choosing the Best Tire Insert

03:28 Managing Exercise-Induced Asthma

11:59 Efficient Storage Solutions

13:35 The Benefits of Tire Plugs