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Controlling the Uncontrollables on Race Day (Really)
We've been talking a lot about post-race reviews, and one question that we kept thinking about was around luck. Specifically, 'what was lucky about this race?' and 'what was unlucky about this race?' This is a great starting point when it comes to thinking about...
The Self-Supported La Cloche Trail Gear Breakdown
Doing my recent self-supported FKT attempt of La Cloche in Killarney Provincial Park out in the middle of nowhere means being super prepared with all the safety gear and what I needed to run for 50 miles, including enough food plus a way to filter water. Even though I...
Q&A on HRV, Heart Rate and Fatigue
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: HRV baseline and how to take action on resting heart rate and hrv Using feeling and muscle soreness as primary and HRV to support decisions Considering fueling and...
Training
The 2-Month Strength-Focused Training Plan for Cyclists
Get the plan here Use code CA25 for 25% off! This is our 2 months of Strength, Mobility and Walking training plan for those looking to take time away from biking or other endurance sports to focus on strength. This is a challenge we have put forth in our Consummate...
Getting Your Mind in Gear – Pat Spencer
Pat Spencer is a social worker with a private practice in central New Jersey and a mental skills coach for female and LGBTQIA+ cyclists and endurance athletes. Get Your Free Bonus from AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin...
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...
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Mindset
When You’re Struggling to Hang on to Your Athletic Identity
If you listened to our podcast this week, you may have caught my couple of allusions to some big projects that I have in the works. More on that very soon, but suffice to say, I've added (or expanded on) another identity to my career side of life. It's still very...
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...
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
Born to Run, Donkeys & Community – Christopher Mcdougall
Today Molly is extra excited because Christopher Mcdougall is on the show! He is the author of Born to Run and Natural Born Heroes, two amazing books you need to read as a consummate athlete! We talk about all things outdoors, community, sport, and writing. If...
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...
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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