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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
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...
Should I Train in the Heat?
Yes, Train in the Heat We're often asked about training outside in the heat. Should you aim to train in the coolest part of the day? Should you skip a workout if it's super hot out? Should you train indoors instead? In most cases, we love using heat as a bonus...
Racing
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Mindset
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...
Recap + Review: “Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals”
This month's Athletic Bookworms felt appropriate for heading into the new year: "Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals" by Oliver Burkeman. I admit, I was really psyched when I started reading it, and I felt like I did get a lot out of it from a work and...
What’s Your ONE-WORD RESOLUTION? (And Mine for 2022)
For a few years now, I've really loved the concept of the one-word resolution for the New Year. It feels good to me, because it's not quite as hyper-focused as some New Year's Resolutions—though I admit, I do set some of those as well! But to me, the one-word...
Nutrition
When Eating “Healthy” Messes Up Your Workout
Over on Nylon, I got to write about a topic I'm HUGELY passionate about: when eating 'healthy' is messing with you. I've seen a ton of serious cyclists and runners suffer because of fad diets that are touted as the great new way to improve performance, only to end up...
The Three Packets I Always Have In My Purse for Quick Doses of Healthy Living
When we're on the road, we try really, really, really hard to eat real food and real meals. But, to be honest, it's not always possible. Between food deserts on long drives and the occasional late-to-airport debacle that means we're rushing for the plane, sometimes, a...
How to Fuel for Ironman: Video
I already chatted about Ironman nutrition over here a couple weeks ago, but I'm working on some new video content and wanted to share my fueling story, but in a different way. So if you're more of a video watcher/listener, check this out to learn how I fueled before,...
Lifestyle
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...
Fast Tips for Carry-On Packing
So, I was packing for a 12 day trip that goes from 40 to 100 degree weather, all different climates and things I'm doing (running, working at races, going to fancy dinners, attending a trade show, hanging out... the list is insane.). And OK, black and white and gray...
“Back to School” Resolutions: 2017 Edition
You guys know I'm a huge fan of resolutions. I make them a couple times a year: New Years, birthdays occasionally, and always, always, always, for Back to School. My fondest summer memories involve floating in the ocean at the beach with my sister between body-surfing...
Women Specific
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Gear
The 8 Things Outdoor Adventurers Should Spring Clean (and Update)
On the heels of our spring cleaning post earlier this week, we wanted to bring back one of our favorite popular posts: How to clean your gear, and what you might need to update. Good news: most athletic gear can be reused, repurposed, or at least, passed on to someone...
A Couple Important Night Running Lessons I Learned
You're only as good as your headlamp! That's it. That's the post. But seriously. I don't do a lot of nighttime running, simply because my more flexible work schedule means that I can train in the daylight, and I am pretty big on having evenings at home whenever...
The Best Gear Bags for Cyclists – And Our Favorite Packing / Organization Tips
So racing is starting up again, and you're trying to pack for a bike trip for the first time in 2 years... and suddenly, you've completely forgotten how to organize your gear bag. Here, we're talking about how we pack for most of our cycling and running trips, and...
Videos
Practice Riding No Hands – Video
Riding no Hands is so important .Riding with no hands expresses a control for the bicycle and our body that is essential to good form in other contextsPLUS this skill/posture makes changing gloves, grabbing food, taking a posture break and/or punching a competitor way...
Drill to Understand J-Hop / Bunny Hop – Video
This is a stupid bike trick for sure (see tags at right to find more) But it might be so stupid that it works. At least 2 'elite' riders have had 'ah ha' moments So if the '7 Habits of Highly Effective People' is stupid then this should be on your next skill session...
Regulate Temperature on Cold Weather Rides – Video
Back to Training and the temperatures are dropping here in Ontario (and everywhere) Staying comfortable on the bike = more time on the bike = more time to improve skills Do Work https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wzof7PiRyqs