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How to Actually do Mental Training – Erin Ayala
In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Erin Ayala of Skadi Sport Psychology about a range of topics including Self-Talk, Process>performance, race anxiety and what exactly is mental training. Don't miss it! This Episode is Brought to You By: PAYABLE...
A Survival Guide for Couples for When You Both Work From Home
It's Valentine's Day, so I figured I would tackle a topic that's both romantic and practical: what to do when you and your partner both work from home. I wrote this originally back in 2018 when our lives were much more on the road—in fact, I intro'ed it by saying,...
Training Together – Or Apart: Athletic Couple Survival Tips
Over the years, we've gotten a lot of listener questions around training with your significant other, or people who've asked how we train together. Like so many things in life, the answer tends to boil down to 'it depends.' For some couples, training together is their...
Training
Your August Bucket List Race Pep Talk
Breck Epic, Quebec Singletrack Experience, Leadville 100, Swiss Epic and our local favorite the 'Eager Beaver' are among the big August endurance races happening this coming weekend (usually the second weekend in August). We talk about this last week before the big...
Consummate Athlete Morning Yoga — Full 30-Minute Video Session!
If you're looking for a 30-minute yoga session aimed at getting a bit more cyclist-style mobility that's a gentle wakeup with just a bit of core work, give this video a try... and if the idea of having community like this is appealing to you and you've been...
When Going Long Ruins Your Ability to Go Short
When I raced my fist 100-miler back in February, I did so with the thought that after racing 100 miles, I would be able to effectively race shorter distances in a more aggressive, confident way. And while that was proven to be true in my most recent 80KM race, there...
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Mindset
Running Minimalism: How to Apply the Philosophy to Your Training
I admit, I'm far from a minimalist in all things, but in my running life, I do try to embrace that philosophy. That doesn't mean getting rid of all my gear, but it does mean paring down to just what I love (and not adding tons of crap to my gear closet!). But it also...
Lacking Motivation Versus Burnout
We recently had a Consummate Athlete Podcast episode asking the question of what's the difference between lacking motivation or being legit burned out? Or, more practically speaking... Should you push through or should you take a day (or week or month) off? Listen to...
How to Plan Ahead for 2021 Race Season
While 2021 probably feels like a long way off, from an athletic/endurance athlete goal standpoint, it's really not too long. Most coaches—including Peter!—will agree that there are a few advantages to having some time before your next goal. In fact, most coaches...
Nutrition
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Lifestyle
The Short-Haired Athlete’s Guide to Hair Growth
My hair is finally long enough that it all fits in a ponytail (bangs excluded, obviously), but for those of you who've known me for a few years, you know it's been a pretty arduous process getting to this point. For most of my life, my hair has been super short,...
Fashion Versus Function, and Finding a Style After Athletics: Fabric
I'm working through a whole series of pieces on this topic as I work through it in my own life, to be honest. Being stylish while still wearing athletic gear most of the time and identifying as someone who's outdoorsy and athletic is really, really hard. Especially...
Making New Friends… as a Grown Up
Making friends as an adult is hard. First, an admission. People scare me. Seriously. I grew up painfully shy, and I'm still ultra-intimidated by the idea of making new friends or talking to new people. But... it's part of my job, and with the travel that goes along...
Women Specific
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Gear
Home Staples for Healthy Living Inside
A few specific staples for healthy living inside—especially if you're working from home right now—can make a big difference in how your day plays out. Right now, I know there are a billion articles around on working from home and working out at home, but if you do...
5 Daily Training Environment Staples I Missed From Home While Traveling for 4 Months
Chasing sunshine and great training weather might sound amazing, but it comes with a cost: Between the travel itself and the disruption from your routines, it can sometimes be more beneficial to stay home. I love traveling and training in new places, and there come...
Make Your Dream Team Kit with Champion System for 15% OFF
Champion Systems, the crew who created my awesome Shred Girls kit, is doing a huge sale right now: 15% off entire custom orders until March 31, 2020. Whether you have a serious team or a few friends you ride with, this is the perfect time to make fun, funky, simple,...
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