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Shift Work, Molly’s 100-Mile Run Training, Warming UP – Q+A
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Molly's Run training leading to her win at Sulphur springs 100-miler run How to train and thrive while working shift work How to warmup and common mistakes Ask Your...
Reviewing the Norda 005s (That Survived and Won Sulphur Springs 100!)
I get asked a lot about running shoes because, well, it’s hard to find the perfect pair. If you’ve been following along on the running side of things, you know I fell in love with norda shoes a year ago when I wore the 001s for their first time out and raced to the...
7 Things to Do ASAP Post-Bike Race
So, you finished a bike race... now what? This list might be super obvious for many of you long-time racers, but we find that every year, it takes a couple of races before we get back in a smooth rhythm. Take off your chamois Whether the race was dry or muddy,...
Training
How Intense Do You Need to Be & What to Do in Race Week
Today we discuss how intense you need to be. This question was sparked by a listener who has gotten really into David Goggins and is curious how we think about pushing to 110% (or cranking it to 11). We also discuss race week, the overarching goals of the week or two...
Endurance Nutrition, Power:Weight, Alcohol – Namrita Brooke
Namrita Brooke, PhD is a Registered Dietician and coach to cyclists, runners, and multisport athletes of all levels. With >10 years coaching experience and a background in human performance research, she uses evidence-based methods to bridge science with the art of...
8 Signs You Need a Bike Fit
This topic has been coming up more and more recently, and it made me want to dig into our archives for this article to resurface it. So, here we go: Do you need a (new) bike fit? I admit, I just realized I fell into the bike fit trap that I warn women about when I'm...
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Mindset
What the 2 Weeks Before My First 100-Miler Look Like (For Me)
With my first 100-mile race coming up in 10 days now, I figured it was worth a quick check in to talk about how I'm approaching this taper, both training and logistics-wise! So, with not a lot of time before race day, here's what I'm thinking about: Meetings of the...
Can You Prepare for The Goal You Have Set?
When you're setting a goal, it's incredibly important to not just set it, but to set it thoughtfully, considering both the finish line (point B) and where you are right now (point A), as well as what it will take to get you from point to point. It's critical to ask...
Athletic Bookworms Book of the Month: “Stick with It: A Scientifically Proven Process for Changing Your Life… for Good”
This month, the Athletic Bookworms are digging into some science-backed habit change with Professor Sean Young's "Stick with It: A Scientifically Proven Process for Changing Your Life-for Good." Is it a little resolution-y? Sure. But I have to say, I really respect...
Nutrition
February Athletic Bookworm Club Read: “Wired to Eat” by Robb Wolf
Hope everyone is enjoying the Athletic Bookworms' monthly reads—I'm digging this format! For February, we're diving into "Wired to Eat: Turn Off Cravings, Rewire Your Appetite for Weight Loss, and Determine the Foods That Work for You" by Robb Wolf, author of The...
Surviving (and Thriving) in Dry January
I decided to repost this article I did last year on Dry January today because, well, when I published it last year, it was after I'd already made it through the month. But for some of you who are contemplating starting it for this January (or have already started it),...
I Quit Coffee: Convenience, Routine & Dominoes
This post has been updated in November 2017 as I undertake another break from Coffee. I hope you find it useful in motivating a small tweak of your own -- PG The key takeaway: Small changes can sometimes have large, domino effects that we can't anticipate or foresee....
Lifestyle
Recovery Tools You Need for Traveling
If you're a cyclist, runner or triathlete who ever travels for racing or training, or honestly, even on vacation or business in general, you know that recovering from a plane ride can be brutal, and recovering post-race when you have a flight the next day sucks. So,...
On “Re-Entry” and Post-Race Exhaustion (Even When You’re the Support Crew)
Ever get home from a business trip or vacation and just feel... off? I just got home from two World Cup races managing a cyclocross team and all the logistics of that, plus CrossVegas PLUS Interbike as part of the Bicycling crew. Add to that some interviews with...
12 Rad Cycling Women You Need to Follow on Instagram
Looking for some inspiration to put in long miles or explore new places on your bike? When I was assigned a piece rounding up rad female cyclists for Bicycling, I was super stoked: it offered me a chance to spend some time trolling Instagram, asking around who the...
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Gear
How to Pack for a Stage Race
We love stage races, especially ones with a summer camp vibe like Trans-Sylvanian Epic or TransRockies. But they do present a bit of a packing challenge! Here, we're breaking down things to consider as you prep for your race. One thing is for sure: Creating a packing...
Entrepreneurship, Ironman and Women’s Performance – Sara Gross
Sara Gross is the CEO of Feisty Media she was a professional triathlete before pursuing several businesses in endurance sport. Live Feisty Media is a progressive media outlet aimed at empowering new perspective in triathlon and beyond. Download or find links in your...
A Few of Our Favorite Things
We wanted to share a few of our favorite things that you can buy... and support the podcast simply by buying them at normal price over on Amazon. (Or even using the link to get through to Amazon and then doing your other shopping.) It's just a drop in the bucket, but...
Videos
Handlebar Height – Video
So common question today for all levels and types of cyclists.Where should the bars be ? (how high/low)There is going to be a bunch of personal preference, personal limitations (flexibility), bike type and style of riding that determines how long someone goes but if...
Log Hop Progressions on Ledge – Video
Today a look at 3 basic stages of 'log hop' If you are having trouble getting the log hop. Take it out of the forest and into a more controlled environment where you can get lots of practice and feedback. If stuck at one phase of the progression try going back and...
Progress Bunny Hop to Small Jumps – Video
Once you get the 'bunny hop' down then taking it to little jumps and even skate park obstacles will help you refine the control of the hop. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otsf9S4fS1Y