Peter Glassford | Consummate Athlete https://consummateathlete.com Where busy athletes can find the tools to crush their biggest cycling goals. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:50:16 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://consummateathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cropped-CA-logo-32x32.png Peter Glassford | Consummate Athlete https://consummateathlete.com 32 32 2026 Cycling Trends and Sea Otter Fuego XL Race Review https://consummateathlete.com/2026-cycling-trends-and-sea-otter-fuego-xl-race-review/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:50:10 +0000 https://consummateathlete.com/?p=987518947 In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss the 2026 Sea Otter Classic Event:

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]]> Are Humans like Cars? Longest Workouts and Training Bikes https://consummateathlete.com/are-humans-like-cars-longest-workouts-and-training-bikes/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:51:32 +0000 https://consummateathlete.com/?p=987518942 In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on:

  • The utility of using analogies like ‘fueling’ or ‘oil change’ that compare humans to cars
  • whether 16 miles is enough for the longest run before a marathon running race
  • whether it is good idea to use a training bike, benfits of having one and cautions against

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]]> Pacing Races, Replacing Gear, Strength-Cardio Order https://consummateathlete.com/pacing-races-replacing-gear-strength-cardio-order/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:52:00 +0000 https://consummateathlete.com/?p=987518938 In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on:

  • How to Know When To Replace cycling Gear  ?
  • How to Pacing Race well – how to practice pacing in training ? 
  • What order to do Strength and Cardio workouts in ?

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]]> Can A.I. Assist Coaches and Athletes? – Bruna and Fabi Maia https://consummateathlete.com/can-a-i-assist-coaches-and-athletes-bruna-and-fabi-mai/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:41:00 +0000 https://consummateathlete.com/?p=987518932 In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview Fabi and Bruna Maia – the founders of a new app called ‘Augo’ that is built to help coaches communicate better. We discuss : 

  • Existing issues with communication methods for endurance coaches and athletes
  • Fears and also promising hopes for Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) in endurance sport 
  • How busy people get training done, while trying to get an app and new business running!

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]]> Fueling Mistakes, Carbs, GLP-1 – Alex Larson Returns https://consummateathlete.com/fueling-mistakes-carbs-glp-1-alex-larson-returns/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:47:00 +0000 https://consummateathlete.com/?p=987518887 In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview Alex Larson R.D. a registered dietitian nutritionist from Minnesota. This is Alex’s second time on the Consummate Athlete and this time we discuss:

  • Fueling Mistakes with ‘whole foods’ like dates and baby food
  • Fueling barriers – trouble getting >50grams or eating at all 
  • Fueling specifics – fructose vs. glucose vs. maltodextrin?
  • Weight Loss Q’s 
  • GLP-1s – weight loss and diabetes medication and considerations for endurance athletes. 

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]]> Midsouth Gravel 2026 – 100 Miler and 50k Run – 2026 https://consummateathlete.com/midsouth-gravel-2026-100-miler-and-50k-run-2026/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:26:00 +0000 https://consummateathlete.com/?p=987518895 In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss their weekend at Midsouth Gravel 2026 for the 50km run and 100-mile gravel cycling race:  

  • Details on where to stay and what to expect at Mid South Gravel
  • Trends and Hot takes for Tires and fueling
  • Recap of Molly’s 2nd Place run in the 50km run and Peter’s finish in the Pro Men’s 100-miler 

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]]> Maintain Bike Fitness While Doing Other Sports, MaF Test, Passing Etiquette https://consummateathlete.com/maintain-bike-fitness-while-doing-other-sports-maf-test-passing-etiquette/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:45:00 +0000 https://consummateathlete.com/?p=987518883 In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on:

• How to maintain endurance fitness while focusing on other sports like Brazilian jiu-jitsu, soccer, or strength training
• What endurance tests (like Zone 2 or MAF tests) can tell you about your aerobic fitness—and what they can’t
• Why heart rate and power don’t always improve at the same rate during base training
• Mountain bike racing etiquette: when to let riders pass, when to hold your line, and how tactics play into racing dynamics

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]]> Heat Training For Women https://consummateathlete.com/heat-training-for-women/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:34:36 +0000 https://consummateathlete.com/?p=987518876 In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview Dr. Normand Richard and Dr. Stephen Cheung about several of their recent studies that looked at: 

  • Heat training in women including the effects of a maintenance period 
  • Best practices for at home or DIY heat training using over-dressing on the indoor trainer
  • Sprint Interval Training after pregnancy 
  • Nutritional considerations for heat training and competing in the heat

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]]> Fix a Heart Rate Strap That is Not Working https://consummateathlete.com/heart-rate-monitor-not-working-here-are-a-few-things-to-check/ https://consummateathlete.com/heart-rate-monitor-not-working-here-are-a-few-things-to-check/#comments Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:40:00 +0000 http://bouncy-wrench.flywheelsites.com/?p=15584 If you your Heart Rate Strap (HRM) is not reading accurately, this post contains numerous troubleshooting ideas to help you out! These ideas contained in our 7 ways Video and the written out steps below, have brought many old straps back to life!

Watch our Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) troubleshooting Video:

1) Clean & Inspect your chest HR strap

  • Wash the strap with soap and water (take the battery pack/pod off it)
  • Clean with soap regularly is a good idea – check that the connections between the battery and the strap are not rusted or dirty and clean if they are.
  • Don’t machine wash and don’t soak the sensor (wipe with a cloth)

2) Reset HR strap + check connections not bent

  • Take the battery out and put it in upside down for ~10sec *This seems like it won’t work but does work frequently!
  •  If you have a new battery, use that to rule out the chance of a low/dead battery (even if you think it isn’t)
  •  Check that your battery connections inside the sensor are not bent or missing/broken. This is very common on cheaper models. The battery shouldn’t move around once installed and there should be a visible ‘bendy’ metal arm or clip to contact the battery. Sometimes that arm is broken, bent or missing!

3) ‘Forget’ and re-connect to device

  • Delete and re-pair the HR strap to the device you are using, such as a bike computer or phone.
  • It is good practice to restart your phone/device to rule that out.
  • Pair your strap to another device, just to ensure that it’s not your device acting up! (most phones will pair to Bluetooth devices )

4) Update firmware on your device or strap?

  • Check for firmware updates for all devices and/or smart-straps – Occasionally an update to your computer can solve an issue that has suddenly popped up.
  • Many devices do this once connected to a computer or upon syncing but some may require a quick search on the companies website or a search for “your device” + Firmware

5) Ensure proper heart rate strap usage + orientation

  • Many Heart rate straps have a right and left side, typically this means that the logo should be upright.
  • Straps should be moist. Wet the strap before you leave rather than waiting to sweat. Irregular readings early in a ride are often due to dry straps (e.g. you are not sweating yet)
  • The strap should be tight/snug (they loosen over time and when wiped dry)
  • Heart Rate Straps are worn *under* all clothing and bib straps so that all of the straps is directly on the skin (we see this a few times a year)

6) Situational Errors – wind, static, battery choice

  • Wind and flapping vests/coats can cause erratic readings. This may be unavoidable but a moistened/tight strap, different vest or a strap worn backwards may help.
  • Try a different shirt (some technical fabrics can affect it). This may be an issue for runners and is worth trying.
  • Ensure the connections/snaps for the battery/sensor are not rusted on the strap. If your strap is old then this is very possible.
  • Ensure the battery pack and strap are worn with the correct orientation. There may be a left/right marking. A good rule of thumb is to align logo on the battery vertically.
  • Wahoo straps suggest certain ‘non-coated batteries. Getting a new battery is a good general troubleshoot technique.

7) Need a New Heart Rate Strap?

More HRM troubleshooting links that may help:

 

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