Running ‘Slow,’ RPE Scales and Race Budgets

by Molly Hurford | Dec 9, 2019 | Podcast

Today we discuss RPE scale and how it might relate to heart rate. We also discuss dressing for cold/winter races, whether/when not eating during workouts makes sense and balancing race/gear budgets for next year. We offer several Training Peaks Training Plans for...

Cyclocross Training with Maghalie Rochette

by Molly Hurford | Dec 3, 2019 | Podcast, Training

Maghalie Rochette, the Winner of the 2019 Cyclocross World Cup in Iowa and the person behind #cxfever joins us today to talk about training for cyclocross, the long journey to a World Cup win, dressing for cyclocross, training for cyclocross. and of course, all things...

Indoor Training, Base, Fueling Run-Bike, How to Fall

by Molly Hurford | Nov 27, 2019 | Podcast

Today we discuss your questions about a typical winter/indoor cycling week of training, the concept of ‘non-linear periodization’ or doing year round intensity and then look at how to fuel a big run one day, followed by a huge gravel race the next day....

Boost Your Mental Game with Sam Hale

by Molly Hurford | Nov 19, 2019 | Mindset, Podcast

Today we talk to Sam Hale, of Launch Peak Performance, about how he coaches athletes on their mental game. DOWNLOAD THIS CONSUMMATE ATHLETE EPISODE iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/consummate-athlete-podcast/ RSS/Play...

Podcast Q&A: Pan Am Cross, Indoor Trainer, Nutrition at College, Fueling early runs

by Peter Glassford | Nov 12, 2019 | Podcast

The latest Consummate Athlete covers your questions including: Cyclocross Pan-American championships in Milton Ontario- The recent press around The Mary Cain Op-Ed regarding the troubling focus on body composition in elite sport.- Riding and training indoors –...

Pan Am Cx, Indoor Trainer, Nutrition at College, Fueling early runs

by Molly Hurford | Nov 12, 2019 | Podcast

Today’s episode discusses: – Cyclocross Pan-American championships in Milton Ontario – The recent press around The Mary Cain Op-Ed regarding the troubling focus on body composition in elite sport. – Riding and training indoors – boredom...