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Saddle Sores Q&A
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: What a Saddle Sore is Troubleshooting Saddle Sores Should you wear Underwear with bike shorts? Choosing a bike seat. 💬 Have a question for a Future...
The Camp Shower That Cyclists + Runners Will LOVE
I’ve tried a few different solar powered showers for our van, all with pretty dubious results, including bags that always seemed to spring a leak, and never quite had the water coming out of the shower head as advertised. Then, a year ago, I decided to buy this...
Heart Rate too low in Intervals? Too Much Group riding? 24hr Race Tips
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions about low heart rate during intervals, how to include group rides in cycling training and tips for someone going into a first 24 hour solo race Final preparations for a...
Training
How Can You Make Life Harder to Boost Your Strength + Fitness?
After having Juliet and Kelly Starrett on the podcast to talk about their great book, Built to Move, I thought of this post and wanted to bring it back... So... How can you make life 'harder' on the daily? Last week, we camped in the rain. I had grand plans of getting...
Off-Season Nutrition – Caroline Burkholder
Caroline Burkholder is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist based in Knoxville. She returns for her second episode on the Consummate Athlete to discuss intuitive eating, off-season nutrition for endurance athletes including the...
Should I Get Training Peaks Premium?
For athletes striving to reach peak performance and conquer their personal goals, having the right tools and insights can make all the difference. One such tool that has gained significant attention in the world of endurance sports is Training Peaks, and specifically,...
Racing
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Mindset
3 Books for Athletes We’re Reading in February
I haven't done an Athletic Bookworms read in quite some time, but that hasn't meant I've entirely stopped reading. Far from it! I still read a ludicrous amount, and let the bookworms fall to the wayside. I also have been reading a ton about marketing and things like...
Daily Routine Training Versus “Optimal Training Environment” for Endurance Athletes
I wrote this article back in 2019 after coming home from yet another training camp. And re-reading it now in 2023, it serves as an important reminder that even if you aren't getting to an 'optimal training environment' (i.e going somewhere warm to train if you live in...
Learning to Take Ourselves Less Seriously – And the Joy It Brings!
Recently, I made a purchase that has inspired Peter to roll his eyes so far into his head that I'm not sure they'll ever come back out. I bought a (not cheap!) dog jogging stroller (ahem, The Dogger) for DW the Dachshund. This thing is amazing. It has actual tires,...
Nutrition
What You Should Know About Intermittent Fasting as an Athlete
Planning to start a New Year - New You type of diet? Probably push pause for half a second. I know a ton of people are super into intermittent fasting right now, because second to maybe the keto diet, it's one of the big diets that was popular in 2018. And for some...
Diet Resolutions You Should Skip This New Year’s
Over the years, I've made a lot of terrible food-based resolutions. I've made the 'I'll lose 5 pounds' one probably 15 times, and done it exactly zero. I've done Dry January, which led to binging on chocolate because 'I'm not drinking so I have extra calories.' I've...
Tips for Eating Healthy (and Ethically) on a Budget
Over on Outside mag, I was super stoked to be talking all about the budget-friendly ways to eat healthy and ethically. I'm lucky that over the years, we've started doing a lot of these things, but the research was super fun and prompted a few changes (ahem, when we're...
Lifestyle
Quickie Review: Origins GinZing SPF 40 Energy-Boosting Tinted Moisturizer (& Peeper Pleaser Eyeshadow)
Confession: I don't have the most even skin tone. I get really red fairly easily, and on the note of turning red, I'm also pretty sunburn-prone, so even in the winter, I try to only use a foundation or moisturizer that has SPF. So when I was at the NICA conference...
A Few Thoughts On Turning 31… And Adding “More” Versus “New”
I just turned 31 this week, which means one major thing: When someone asks my age, I can no longer say “I just turned 30,” which is what I’d been saying for the last 365 days. I admit, in some ways, turning 31 is hitting me more than turning 30 did. 30 is a rite of...
Favorite Natural Skincare Essentials & Additions for Athletes
OK, admission: I'm not always into 'natural' options for my skincare/makeup/general life. I sometimes wish I was the kind of person who only opted for natural, organic options all the time, but honestly, I think there are times when we need stuff that's a teensy bit...
Women Specific
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Gear
The Runner’s Gift Guide: From Ultra-Runners to Couch-to-5K New Runners
As with cyclists, runners often end up with well-meaning but not-ideal holiday gifts, from statues of runners to shoes that don't quite fit (or match the athlete's actual goals). Here, we're listing at the gifts that we've actually given, we're asking for, or we're...
The Best Free Wellness + Adventure Hacks, Apps + Workarounds for Athletes
I'm all about spending money where it matters: On my health and wellness. And as an endurance athlete, the amount of gear I could purchase is staggering—and I'll be honest, I love a great new pair of bib shorts or a cool new running cap. So I would definitely not say...
Cyclist Gift Guide: Presents for Every Type of Cyclist, from New Riders to Have-It-All Gear Lovers
Cyclists are tricky to shop for. Sizing for gear is really tough, so buying clothing or bikes or shoes is generally out. And bike and component choice is super personal, so you don't want to get cyclocross tires that are the wrong width for your athlete's preferences....
Videos
Get Better at Riding Stairs – Video
What are your reasons for not practicing Bike Skills more ? Winter ? City ? Age ? Today we deal with Urban Environment and how to handle stairs . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzVi5kqR0MQ
Troubleshooting Skinnies on the MTB – Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vhwHoZ_Ouo
Practice Skidding – Video
Put yourself in the situation before it happens and you will be way more comfortable https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh6MY5SgSZ4