Realistic Goal Setting for Events

by Peter Glassford | Jun 25, 2024 | Podcast

Today on the Consummate Athlete podcast, we discuss how our expectations can shape our success or failure. We cover the delicate balance of striving for progress and aspiring for more while avoiding unrealistic goals. Through athlete case studies from the adult,...

4 Common Limiters Holding You Back From Your Athletic Goals

by Peter Glassford | Jun 20, 2024 | Mindset, Training

When we start a training plan for cycling, we might be thinking about going faster in a race, finishing a big ride or improving our functional threshold power, which are all good goals. The issue with these outcome goals is they don’t take into account the type...

How to Increase Your Cycling Threshold Power (FTP)

by Peter Glassford | Jun 19, 2024 | Training

If you’re on a quest to elevate your cycling performance, you’ve likely heard the term “Functional Threshold Power” (FTP) thrown around and wondered how you can increase it. This post will give you a quick definition of FTP, help you understand...

Q&A on Auto-Pausing Workouts

by Peter Glassford | Jun 18, 2024 | Podcast

This week’s podcast Q&A tackles the topic of AUTO-PAUSE on bike computers and run watches. We explore what auto-pausing is, why it might seem appealing, and the reasons you should consider not using it. We also read some responses to our recent post on the...

Should You Use the Auto-Pause Feature on Your Garmin Bike Computer

by Peter Glassford | Jun 12, 2024 | Training

Let The Timer Run! When you’re out on a ride, it can be tempting to use every feature your Garmin bike computer offers, including the Auto-Pause function. After all, it sounds convenient—automatically stopping the timer when you stop moving and starting it again...