Podcast | Consummate Athlete https://consummateathlete.com Where busy athletes can find the tools to crush their biggest cycling goals. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:27:07 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://consummateathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cropped-CA-logo-32x32.png Podcast | Consummate Athlete https://consummateathlete.com 32 32 Gravel Racing, Unbound 2026 – Gee Schreurs https://consummateathlete.com/gravel-racing-unbound-2026-gee-schreurs/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:27:00 +0000 https://consummateathlete.com/?p=987519007 In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer interview top gravel racer Gee Schruers, in person, during her recent visit to Collingwood area. They discuss:

  • The exciting weather and racing at Unbound 200 mile gravel race in 2026
  • Trends in Gravel Cycling: teams, technology and, of course, lots about tires
  • Gee’s interesting career from road racing to soigneur and back to elite level gravel racing for Specialized Factory
  • Insight into Gee Schreurs training for Unbound and recovery after a big endurance event

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]]> Setting up Data Screens, Racing the Short Race, BunnyHops https://consummateathlete.com/setting-up-data-screens-racing-the-short-race-bunnyhops/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:06:45 +0000 https://consummateathlete.com/?p=987519003 In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on:

  • Whether to use Power, Heart Rate or Feeling to guide workouts
  • Setting up your bike computer data screens for your best workout results
  • Racing the short race as a good training experience
  • Some ideas to help progress your bunny hops and getting air generally for adult cyclists

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]]> Unbound 2026, Cramping, 90 year old Sprinter https://consummateathlete.com/unbound-2026-cramping-90-year-old-sprinter/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:25:25 +0000 https://consummateathlete.com/?p=987519000 In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss:

  • The Unbound 2026 race
  • key takeaways from the 3 athletes we coached at Unbound who Raced the Sun (and won!)
  • A listener question about ‘why am I cramping’
  • how to avoid cramps, how to make cramps less likely
  • how to deal with cramps when they happen
  • A recent case-study on a 92-year old sprinter

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]]> Dealing with DNF, Sulphur Springs https://consummateathlete.com/dealing-with-dnf-sulphur-springs/ Tue, 26 May 2026 11:46:59 +0000 https://consummateathlete.com/?p=987518988 In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss

  • Molly’s race and DNF at Sulphur Sprin
  • 3 things to consider before a big race like Unbound 200 mile gravel coming up this weekend
  • Brief preview around Unbound week and weather
  • Listener mailbag/ feedback from the ‘what not to do on race day’ episode last week

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]]> Race Day Do Nots! https://consummateathlete.com/race-day-do-nots/ Tue, 19 May 2026 11:39:37 +0000 https://consummateathlete.com/?p=987518975 In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer discuss things to avoid on race day drawing from a recent local race that Peter did.

  • Pre-Riding
  • Warmups
  • start time, staging and cautions for parents and supporters
  • Intentions and goals for races – especially when you are new!
  • Feeding and aid stations
  • Skills like no-handed riding
  • reflection after the event

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]]> Leadville and Marginal Gains – Michael Hotten https://consummateathlete.com/leadville-and-marginal-gains-michael-hotten/ Tue, 12 May 2026 12:02:29 +0000 https://consummateathlete.com/?p=987518969 In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview long-time podcaster, broadcaster and multi- time Leadville finisher and supporter Michael Hotten about:

  • Why the Leadville 100 MTB race holds so much esteem and brings people back multiple times
  • How to crew and support riders or runners in ultra events
  • Biggest mistakes he has seen in big endurance races like Leadville
  • The top 3 Marginal gains a masters rider should consider

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]]> Does Everyone Get Nervous on Race Day? https://consummateathlete.com/does-everyone-get-nervous-on-race-day/ Tue, 05 May 2026 12:02:11 +0000 https://consummateathlete.com/?p=987518964 In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer a listener question about Race Day Nerves including:

  • Whether Race Day Nerves are common and do the best runners and bikers get nervous?
  • Using a Pre-Performance Routine to address things you are nervous about before and after race day
  • Optimising Arousal or Excitement using sports psychology
  • Adopting a Challenge vs. Threat mindset for mental performance

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]]> 10 Year Podcast Anniversary Retrospective https://consummateathlete.com/10-year-podcast-anniversary-retrospective/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:13:06 +0000 https://consummateathlete.com/?p=987518952 In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly Discuss some of their favorite take-a-ways from 10-years of podcasting!  Concepts include: 

  • Nutrition – Focus on watts, not weight , on routine and environment 
  • Strength training – Lift heavy shit  and consistency over fancy or impressive
  • Cross training is not a crime –  moving more in a variety of ways
  • Be intentional and where to focus
  • Train your brain  ! 

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]]> 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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