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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
Low Motivation and Cycling Training – Q&A Podcast
We discuss two questions around low motivation and cycling training. Another listener question around mid-season break (or low motivation mid season!) . This episode is brought to you by Consummate Athlete phone consultation for cyclists -...
How To Get Over Your Fear Of Open-Water Swimming
A topic that I come back to year after year, no matter how many triathlons I do, or how many years of *not* doing triathlon I take, is that I really want to enjoy open water swimming. But every time I get out in a lake or bay or ocean, I get a bit of panic tightening...
Intervals, the Lap Button & Lap Functions
Using Lap Functions to optimize your cycling training Using the lap-timer and lap average fields (e.g. lap power) help you complete the workout (e.g. ride 2 hours at 200 watts, or do 3 x 10 minutes at 300 watts). Important Note: If you use 'structured downloads' or...
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Mindset
“Shred Girls: Jen’s Bumpy Ride” is OUT NOW!
In the third Shred Girls adventure by Molly Hurford, Jen’s Bumpy Ride, ultra-perfectionist Jen has to make a big decision: Should she stick with the Shred Girls, or join the local cycling team that promises to make her faster, and help her to become a pro cyclist? The...
“Where There’s a Will” by Emily Chappell: Athletic Bookworms Discussion
For the first Athletic Bookworms pick, we read Where there's a Will by endurance cyclist Emily Chappell. It's fantastically written and just a great read for anyone who loves cycling. Here, I just want to drop a few of my thoughts in and share the interviews that...
Sponsored Athlete at Any Age?
As more people have been asking about “The Athlete’s Guide to Sponsorship: An Athlete Entrepreneur’s Guide to Dreaming Big, Racing Smart & Creating a Reliable Brand for a Long, Successful Career,” two questions that have come up quite frequently are: Is this book...
Nutrition
All About Collagen, The Newest Super-Ingredient
This was a super fun article to do for Nylon, a deep dive into what the deal with collagen is. I'm a big fan, and it's been making the rounds in the 'wellness' community the last few months. Personally, I dig it because it's flavorless and can actually dissolve in hot...
What Does a Tour de France Rider Eat in a Day?
I love writing about cycling nutrition (I mean, I wrote an entire book on it!) so obviously, when Bicycling wanted a piece on how and what riders in the Tour were eating in a day, I was super stoked. I got to chat with some great people, including Nicki Stobel, the...
The Pizza Hangover is Real… But How to Move Past It
Recently, I turned 30. This alone is not shocking. What was a shock to my system though, was the morning after celebrating at my favorite pizza spot in Collingwood, Ontario—Pie. Full-on admission: I had a massive meal. The pizzas aren't tiny, but are technically...
Lifestyle
Why the Undercut is an Athlete’s Secret Weapon (and Hella Stylish)
A year and a half ago, I spotted a girl at a mountain bike race looking hella stylish and edgy—but not scary. Then, a couple months ago, one of my best friends also started looking significantly edgier—without adding a tattoo or piercing. It wasn't that they made a...
The 8 Things Cyclists Should Never Leave in a Hot Car
PSA for those of you going on summer vacations and cramming all your belongings into cars, leaving them outside all day as you stop in various locations. Give you gear a break (and avoid ruining your sick paint job on your frame) with this advice I rounded up from a...
Packing The Perfect Race-Day Bag from 5K to Ironman to CX, According to the Pros
Who doesn't LOVE a good packing article? I have to admit, when Outside asked me to write something about what was in pro's bags for race day, I was basically beside myself because all I ever wanted to write as a young fashion journalist was those back-of-the-mag...
Women Specific
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Gear
All of Our 2021 Gift Guides in 1 Place—and a Couple Bonus Ideas!
Still shopping for the holidays? Don't panic and attempt to order a pair of sneakers for your running friend... Check out our gift guides right here for our favorite gifts for any budget: CYCLISTS: Presents for Every Type of Cyclist, from New Riders to Have-It-All...
Consummate Athlete Kits are Here!
Consummate Athlete Kit is here! Whether you need a new long-sleeve or short-sleeve jersey for the road or MTB, a new pair of amazing quality bib shorts, or a wind vest, we've got you covered with our new kit. Sizes fit true to size based on the samples we have tried -...
“Shred Girls: Jen’s Bumpy Ride” is OUT NOW!
In the third Shred Girls adventure by Molly Hurford, Jen’s Bumpy Ride, ultra-perfectionist Jen has to make a big decision: Should she stick with the Shred Girls, or join the local cycling team that promises to make her faster, and help her to become a pro cyclist? The...
Videos
Get Started with a ‘high’ (proper) Seat Height – Video
Awesome basic question today. (please keep beginner or any level questions coming) Seat Height ... should it be set so we don't fall over when we stop or should it be set for when we ride. While the topic of dropper posts/dropping our posts for technical stuff will...
Taking a Quick Pee w. Amanda Sin (How to Pee in Bib Shorts) – Video
Today on the project we have Amanda Sin being very generous with her time away from training for World Cup greatness and Physio Therapy super-legitness to show us how to go to the bathroom as fast as the World Champion—AKA peeing in bib shorts. Do work, stop wasting...
Rear Wheel Awareness Tool – Video
Today a look at an awesome tool to learn rear wheel awareness. What is Rear Wheel Awareness ? It is the ability to know/anticipate what your rear wheel is doing so you don't get kicked off line , ruin wheels or fall to a tragic demise. Check out this tool or a similar...