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Time Off, Getting Back in the Habit + Why Time Off Is Scary
Back in May, I took eight days off from running, had a full-out recovery week. It wasn't on vacation, I was at home working. It was annoying, I felt grumpy, and frankly, I got a TON of work done. Yep, that's right, when it came time to strap my shoes back on again, I...
Specific Training vs. Training Hacks + Fitting Strength into Cycling Routine
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Whether it is worth augmenting 'normal' cycling training What specific training might mean Fitting Strength into a busy summer or 'competitive season' of cycling...
The Coros Watch and Cycling Computer for Runners + Cyclists
If you’ve followed us for a while, you know I tried out the Coros Pace 2 GPS Watch a couple of years back when I was looking for a run watch that had the best possible battery life, as someone who was going to likely be running a 28+ hour long 100-miler. (Luckily, it...
Training
Can You Close Some Tabs?
... On your computer or in your life? You know over here at Consummate Athlete HQ, we love a good life/training metaphor and this is an awesome one. Last week, I realized I was wasting a lot of time feeling overwhelmed with my computer as I tried to quickly get...
The Free Printable You Should Have with You on Every Ride
We had Ian Brisbin of VeloLaw.ca back on the podcast this week to talk about your rights as a cyclist, and together, we created this free printable that you should download, print, and put in your saddlebag/keep on your phone in case of an on-bike emergency. This...
Your Rights as a Cyclist – Ian Brisbin
Ian Brisbin returns to discuss your rights as a cyclist. Ian engages in cycling and active transportation public interest advocacy, and uses his law practice at Martin & Hillyer to amplify the voices of seriously injured cyclists through www.velolaw.ca. This...
Racing
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Mindset
Testing & Race Day Nerves
It is very common for athletes to struggle with race nerves AND test nerves . If you find training and intervals very fun and your numbers in those rides are great BUT at the same time your race results are hampered by start-line nerves and/or that your tests often...
2023 One Word Resolution: Intentional
Oof. There is something very meta about setting an intention for the year to... be more intentional. But, after a whole lot of reflection and pondering, this is the word that feels right for 2023. I had a few other ideas in mind: First, it was going to be 'slow.'...
On Risk as a Consummate Athlete
Live fast or die trying? Risk or Cost: Benefits are worth considering when you plan out your training, whether your goal is in the realm of elite/extreme, or improved fitness, or even if it is more health-oriented. There is a 'risk' with certain actions and in...
Nutrition
What Pro Marathon Runners Eat on Race Day
I loved writing about what pro marathoners were planning to eat the night before, the day of, and during the Chicago marathon earlier this month for Outside. What I was super stoked on was a) that pre-race, almost every runner I talked to was ALL about pizza! and b)...
Training Feeling Stale? Book a Training & Nutrition Consult
Looking to take your endurance training to the next level, but not sure where to start? Have a nagging saddle sore or chafing issue that just won't go away? Can't get your gut on the right track, and wrecking workouts because of stomach pain or a lack of energy?...
What Pro Cyclocrossers Eat for Breakfast
OK, favorite topic alert: what pro cyclocross racers eat for breakfast might have been one of the most fun articles I've written in a long time. Partially because talking to pro cyclocross racers = talking to some of my favorite humans/best friends. But also because...
Lifestyle
Thoughts on “WomanCode” by Alisa Vitti: May’s Athletic Bookworm Pick
"WomanCode" by Alisa Vitti came at the perfect time for me... hopefully it did for some of you as well! In "WomanCode: Perfect Your Cycle, Amplify Your Fertility, Supercharge Your Sex Drive, and Become a Power Source," holistic health coach Alisa Vitti shows women...
Yoga Teacher Training = Done! What I Learned About Me, About Teaching & What’s Next
This weekend, I finished my 200 hour yoga teacher training at YogaSpace in Toronto. It's been a long couple of months, and a ton of work between full weekends in the training plus all the homework, reading and classes. And it's been awesome. It was nice to have a...
Yoga Teacher Training — Some Thoughts from the Halfway Point!
I was super stoked to start yoga teacher training at YogaSpace in Toronto back in March, and I'm at the halfway point of the program, so I figured I'd give everyone a bit of an update as to how it's going. So far, so good is the short answer. But who wants short...
Women Specific
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Gear
Cheap Hacks for Cycling Survival in Cold Weather
Cheap cold weather cycling gear is hard to find... and usually, if it's cheap and it's cycling-specific, it's probably not great quality and won't last long (or really keep you warm). As the weather worsens and mud, rain, sleet and freezing temperatures become the...
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,...
The Consummate Athlete Holiday Gift Guide 2022: Early Bird Edition!
Trying to get a head start on holiday shopping? Understandable... and we're here to help those of you who enjoy getting done with shopping ahead of Thanksgiving so you have plenty of time to enjoy the holiday season, rather than get into a panic-buying frenzy on...
Videos
First Drill to Learn to Stand on A Bike – Video
Standing is so Key to Bicycle Riding yet you would be surprised that the minute someone's seat is taken away (i.e. on a bmx bike ) it is like we have never been on a bike before. Standing lets us be explosive and use different muscles and positions that are essential...
Riding Over Rock Gardens – Video
Live from Joyride150 rock gardens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctPSJSfZfq4
Parking Line Drill, Front Rear Wheel Lifts – Video
Drill to practice your front wheel and/or rear wheel lift and eventually your 'bunny hop' Isolate the skill before you try to do it on the trail. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKRjS7PUaIU