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Overcome Saddle Numbness – Tim Plunkett
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter interviews Tim Plunkett from SpeedRiver Bicycles in Guelph, Ontario about: Strategies for reducing saddle numbness or discomfort best practices in choosing saddles New tech in saddles and shoes The increase in...
My Mental Training Plan for 2026
If you listened to our recent episodes with Dr. Erin Ayala and Dr. Scott Frey, or you read my Runners World article, you know mental training is at the top of my to-do list for 2026. It’s something I’ve put off / haven’t honed in on in the past, but after a few...
2026 BikePacking Ontario Update
This is our yearly share of a newsletter from Ontario Bikepacking Guro / Registered Dietician and 'friend of the pod' Matthew Kadey Check out past episodes and posts with Matt Kadey here and enjoy his yearly update on all things BikePacking in Ontario and Canada (and...
Training
5 Healthy Holiday Habits for Masters Cyclists
We talk about it a lot on the consummate athlete podcast (check it out and subscribe!), but wanted to drop in here to wish everyone a healthy, safe holiday, and to remind you that no matter how your healthy habits fare this holiday season, it's only a small part of...
Should You Do a Festive 500 Challenge?
Over on The Consummate Athlete Podcast, we get asked about challenges a lot. There are things like running every day, or streaks or even Peter's challenge to NOT ride indoors in November. One challenge that seems to have stuck around is the Festive 500. In this post...
Can You Have a Perfect Workout? (And What to Do When Things Go Sideways.)
Are your Workouts Perfect? It is sadly very common that cyclists get frustrated because they 'had' to quit a workout or couldn't follow their training plan 100% as laid out. The dirty secret is that the best athletes don't do 100% of their training, they adjust daily...
Racing
Finding Fun in Racing – Lea Davison
Lea Davison is a 2x Olympic mountain biker from Vermont. She co-founded Little Bellas MTB an organization that gets girls on bikes and is an active advocate for LGBTQ rights. Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!)...
It’s Time to Make Your Gear Wishlist for the 2023 Racing Season
We know, this seems a little wild... but right now—the offseason for most of us—is the best time to start your gear wishlist for next season. Now is a great time, because you just emerged from your actual racing season and you know exactly what worked, what didn't,...
My DNF at Ultra Trail Harricana + What It Reminded Me
This past weekend, I was on the start line of Ultra Trail Harricana in Quebec, lined up for the 125km race. To make a long story short, it was very much not my day. From the first minutes, nothing felt right. My gut hadn't been thrilled with me all day, and let itself...
Cross-Training
Yoga for Athletes and Pain – Sue Amato
Today's episode is with Sue Amato is a Yoga Teacher & Massage Therapist in Easton, PA working with athletes and those in pain. Sue is a true consummate athlete, and professional with an educational background that includes chiropractic assistant, yoga, massage,...
Power Yoga: Video
I've been teaching virtual power yoga classes with Ontario Cycling the last few weeks and they've been kind enough to share them online so that anyone can follow along any time! Check out the latest 45 minute session and prepare to get sweaty. ALL our video resources...
Super Easy Morning Yoga—New Video
I wanted to make a super-easy morning yoga video for those new to getting moving right when you wake up. (We talk a ton about this in our Healthy Habits Kickstart that you can get for free here!) This video is quick 5 minute session that's all about staying connected...
Mindset
How Can You Make Healthy Choices Easier?
As many people do, we often start reassessing habits we have around this time of year, revamping some and adding/subtracting others. Ultimately, we’re always looking for ways to make healthy choices easier in the new year, based on where we are in life at the moment…...
The Reminder About Health vs. Fitness for Athletes
One of our favorite ”coach moments of wisdom" comes from strength coach Dan John. It isn’t about how to do a great goblet squat (though he also has tips for that). No, his biggest nugget of wisdom is about how if we're not proactive about everything else in life, it's...
Choosing Your Values – And Applying Them to Training + Racing
As we head into the new year and goal setting season, we’ve been reflecting a lot on our values, and then using that lens to figure out our race schedule and work/life goals for this coming year. One of our favorite podcast guests, Dr. Josie Perry, shared a few...
Nutrition
Eat Like a Paralympian: Oksana Masters on Meal Prep, Freeze Dried Borsht and More
I interviewed paracyclist, 8-time Paralympic medalist and all-around badass Oksana Masters for Bicycling magazine and oh my gosh, it was a good interview. Honestly, her perspective on food (and coffee) made me feel like she was my foodie soulmate. And this tip about...
5 Tips from Dietician Stevie Smith to Optimize Your Health
Stevie Lyn Smith MS, RDN, CSSD, CDN recently joined us on the Consummate Athlete Podcast to talk about all things sports nutrition—and athlete blood testing! It was a really informative episode, and we wanted to pull out a few of our favorite moments to share....
Women’s Cycling Nutrition – Anne Guzman – Bonus Ontario Cycling Episode
Anne Guzman joins Molly to discuss the intricacies of women's cycling nutrition and physiology. Topics include: What is good nutrition? Eating for all-day performance Hydration Fad diets RED-S Easy nutrition wins for busy people Download the Episode + Links for...
Lifestyle
The Business of Fitness Podcast with Molly—All About Imposter Syndrome!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b82CljoxfoI Connect with Molly and the crew here!
A Few #VanLife Lessons from Our First Long Trip—That Are Good to Know for Racers Who Travel!
In case you missed it, we recently got a bigger van in order to do more easy/long-term race travel and travel for training. We got a Ford Transit with the long wheel base and medium roof, which feels just about right for two people and a tiny dog who aren't living in...
The Shred Girls are Back!
After a tough ride, Molly's middle grade series, The Shred Girls, is back! Ali, Lindsay and Jen have returned to bookshelves and bike parks near you, with new covers courtesy of Pip Claffey at Rune Creative, plus it’s Ali’s Rocky Ride’s FIRST TIME in print! Lindsay’s...
Women Specific
“ROAR”: The Athletic Bookworm Review & Summary for a Women’s Guide to Crushing It in Sport and Life
This month's Athletic Bookworm pick was ROAR, and it was a great read to start 2018! "ROAR: How to Match Your Food and Fitness to Your Female Physiology for Optimum Performance, Great Health, and a Strong, Lean Body for Life" was written by Stacy Sims with Selene...
Athletic Bookworms: ROAR by Stacy Sims and Selene Yeager
Hey everyone! I've decided that for 2018, the way we're going to roll the Athletic Bookworms is going to be book-of-the-month style. I'll do two posts: one announcing the book and posing a few questions, and that's where we'll collect comments throughout the month....
Fast Tips for Carry-On Packing
So, I was packing for a 12 day trip that goes from 40 to 100 degree weather, all different climates and things I'm doing (running, working at races, going to fancy dinners, attending a trade show, hanging out... the list is insane.). And OK, black and white and gray...
Gear
Trail Shoe Review: Norda 001
Over the summer, I was introduced to a Canadian running brand, norda. I fell in love with the way the shoes looked, the company ethos, and the promise that unlike other shoes on the market, these trail shoes were built to last, with nearly indestructible uppers and...
Washing Your Cycling Kit: Dos and Don’ts of Laundry Cycles
Laundry. Specifically, washing (and drying) your cycling kit. Seems ultra-simple, right? Wash, rinse, repeat. Umm... Turns out with cycling kit, it can be a little more complicated. In addition to skin irritation—more on that in a sec—I was out on a ride yesterday and...
What We’re Shopping on Prime Day
Prime Day is here, which means we’re shopping for some deals. I find that for athletic equipment, Prime Day isn’t really much to write home about. It can be a great time to buy your new cycling computer or watch, but I do recommend that you don’t just jump to whatever...
Videos
Do Strength to Improve Your Cycling
You *should* do Strength in the Off-Season to Improve Your Cycling Studies and practical experience from top athletes in the elite and masters ranks show us that that strength training can increase our on bike performance AND make us more resilient to injury. You need...
Improve your Cyclocross Mounts and Dismounts
The Cyclocross Mounts and Dismounts Course has launched! Learn to dismount and clear Cyclocross Barriers then jump back on your bike without any stress, lost energy, or crashes! This is a foundational skill that will help your cornering, standing, and balance as well...
Cyclocross Mounts & Dismounts Course Goes Live Thursday Sept 6th 2018
I am so excited for the launch of the 'Cyclocross Mounts and Dismounts course'. It consolidates many of the drills I use to help clients learn to get on and off their bikes for cyclocross, mountain biking and other disciplines. It is also meant to help overcome bad...