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Neuroscience and Endurance – Dr. Scott Frey
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview Dr. Scott Frey of Cerebral Perforformance The art and science of self-talk - how to talk to yourself and boost performance How cognitive load affects training and racing How to survive a...
Fueling Enough is a Work in Progress
As I work through the edits of the book, Power Up, that I’m cowriting with registered dietitian Stevie Lyn Smith, I’ve been thinking a lot about fueling. (Pssst… Preorders for Power Up are open now!) Specifically, as we dig into fueling for young women and urging them...
Rest Days & Rest Weeks – Why, What, How?
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: What are different names for rest weeks? (deload, Down etc) Why take rest weeks and days What to do for tests and rides in a rest week rest weeks vs. post-race...
Training
One Training Metric to Rule Them All, AKA DW’s Pants
In the last year, DW's Pants has become our shorthand for getting overly focused on any given metric including the 'Fitness Score' (A.K.A. Chronic Training Load or 6-week Training Load) popularized by Training Peaks. If you're new to the podcast or the site, this may...
Heart Rate Wrist Measurement + How HR changes with Age & Fitness
We discuss questions about using wrist based HR measurements (e.g. Whoop or Garmin watches) and whether HR gets higher or lower as you get older and/or fitter and/or less fit. Get Your Free Bonus from AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year...
7 Pieces of (Cheap!) Cyclocross Gear You Need This Season
If there's one thing I know, it is cyclocross, and the gear that you need for it. I've raced on super grassroots teams and solo, traveled the country for races in every type of climate, literally written the book on the sport, managed one of the biggest teams in the...
Racing
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Mindset
Small Wins That Can Make You Feel More Pulled Together as an Athlete
We often get asked what it means to be a consummate athlete, and when we first started the podcast and the business, we originally defined it as someone who could just into any and every sport and have fun doing it, because they were conditioned to be strong...
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...
Veering Towards Overwhelm? You’re Not Alone.
This the season. The year is winding down (sort of) and if you're like me, you're looking ahead at finishing Q4 strong, prepping for the holiday season, thinking about 2023 race goals, planning to start a new work project while continuing all the rest, attempting to...
Nutrition
Easy Instant Pot Recipes for Busy Athletes
Over on Outside Mag's website, I got to talk all about Instant Pots and why they're basically an awesome athlete training tool. Kind of weird, maybe... but hear me out! You can get home from work, set it up, go on your run/ride/whatever, and come home to dinner being...
Should I use Gel or Mix for Bike Racing
GAME-PLAY With all the hype about nutrition and sports-nutrition, it is hard to know what you should use to do your best on race day. My advice is always to practice what you *think* you should use on race day on your key workouts (intensity, volume, race-specific...
PSA: Are You Hydrated? (Not Just While Working Out)
Hydration is something I speak a ton about when I do shop talks, and most recently at one in NY at Savile Road (awesome shop, especially if you're looking for a custom build or amazing bike fit!), we got into a serious discussion about the impacts of what we drink...
Lifestyle
Racing Crits Like WHATTTT?! (How I Landed Back on a Race Team for the Season)
You know that feeling when you kinda-sorta accidentally join a crit team of rad ladies? Yeah, that happened. So, a few months ago, one of my favorite humans from my old stomping ground of Western MA called me and said she had a crazy idea. Christin has just gotten...
Great June Event – Try Cycle for Sight!
Cycle for Sight is a great event I have taken part in the last 3 years and have enjoyed the big day on the bike around my home in Collingwood with some good people, for a great cause. CHECK OUT THE CYCLE FOR SIGHT WEBSITE FOR INFO ON REGISTRATION, ROUTES, AND...
How to Dance – Michelle Hillier
Michelle Hillier joins Molly and Peter today to talk about Dancing! Find out how dance fits into a Consummate Athlete Lifestyle and how to be more comfortable at your next Dance party! Check out the show notes at www.consummateathlete.com and more about Michelle at...
Women Specific
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Gear
5 Things to Look for When Buying a Cycling Vest
The cycling vest is a really specific piece of clothing to dedicate an entire post to, but we consider it to be a fall staple... even off the bike! Here, we wanted to break down different considerations while vest shopping. We have a few recommendations that we love,...
The Cycling + Running Gear We’re Eyeing on Prime Day
It's Amazon Prime Day (again) and for many—especially the Canadians who just had their Thanksgiving—the holiday shopping season has started. For some of us, the gear list for winter riding (inside or out), or the 2023 gear list, has been created. Maybe you have a...
Our Fall Weather Gear MVPs for Cycling + Running
As shoulder season—AKA fall—is upon us, you may be thinking about upgrading your fall cycling gear or fall running wardrobe, especially if you picked up cycling or running in the last few months and are stressing on how to continue doing either sport as the weather...
Videos
Arm or Leg Warmers Falling Down? – Video
Today a post for all those skinny folks or those folks whose family has bought them awesome 'warmers' 2 sizes to big. Keep those arm/knee/leg warmers up so you can focus on skills https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlPO2yjgD0o
Learn to Drop off on A Progressive Curb – Video
A little thought today about how to maximize those Drop Off Skills How to get to 'mad Drop off' skills ASAP I really like this gradually increasing Curb Height to work on drop offs (and many other skills like front wheel lift) You can really see progress and also step...
Ready Position in Cycling – Video
Today another basic step that many athletes I see could go back and review and work on doing more of. We want to be comfortable coasting out of the saddle and then move to being comfortable moving the bike around and pedaling over varying surfaces while standing. Do...