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5 Pieces to Snag from Velocio’s Memorial Day Sale
I’ve loved Velocio for a long time now, and they’re currently holding their Memorial Day sale, so if you need some new summer kit, now is the time to stock up. Here, I’m sharing my favorites that have held up for years and years. When it comes to cycling gear, a...
Do You Have to Do Your Race Distance in Training?
Join Peter and Molly as they discuss the common question of how much you need to train to be ready for an endurance race. Do you need to complete the race distance or duration, or both! Or can you get by with shorter rides, that might allow more frequency or quality...
How to Use Peloton With Training Peaks
A common question and frustration for Peloton users is that the platform does not play nicely with other platforms, such as Training Peaks. While Peloton will sync to Strava and FitBit, there aren't many other connections to automate the upload, download or syncing of...
Training
Your Best Biking Tip for Triathlon with a Pro Ironman
Pro Ironman triathlete Alyssa Godesky came on The Consummate Athlete Podcast recently to share some tips on training for triathlon, and she DELIVERED. Her best swim, bike and run tips are invaluable, so we decided to put them on here for easy access. Give the episode...
5 Training Plans to Get Fit with No Goal Race in Sight
Even if you're in maintenance mode right now, it's a great idea to find a training plan that will allow you to improve your overall fitness and be ready for the goals that will eventually come back. Without structure, it's easy to fall into skipping workouts, former...
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...
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A Guide to Hiking and Backpacking on La Cloche Silhouette Trail in Killarney on The Consummate Athlete Podcast
You might have already read my post about our speed hike experience on the 80-kilometer super technical La Cloche Silhouette Trail in Killarney Provincial Park, but this week on The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and I got serious about our experience with...
June’s Athletic Bookworm Pick: “Natural Born Heroes” by Christopher McDougall
Most people I know in endurance sport have read Born to Run. But have you checked out author Christopher McDougall's second book, "Natural Born Heroes: Mastering the Lost Secrets of Strength and Endurance"? Parkour, Greek mythology... What's not to love? The...
Thoughts on “WomanCode” by Alisa Vitti: May’s Athletic Bookworm Pick
"WomanCode" by Alisa Vitti came at the perfect time for me... hopefully it did for some of you as well! In "WomanCode: Perfect Your Cycle, Amplify Your Fertility, Supercharge Your Sex Drive, and Become a Power Source," holistic health coach Alisa Vitti shows women...
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Enjoy the Weather
An alternate name for this post could be 'Winter is Coming'. My objective today is to address, and perhaps head off, some avoidance of riding as fall weather begins to become more frequent. While we must consider the time of year and your goals. Some athletes...
My (Seriously) Life-Changing Sneakers: VivoBarefoot Evo Pure
A barefoot shoe that feels truly barefoot, works on the road and on the trails, looks good, and feels comfortable walking, running or hanging out, even on the first wear? Yeah, that's a shoe that I want to keep around. The VivoBarefoot name is pretty well known...
Working with Badass Women: The Journey
Growing up, as a rule, I didn’t have many female friends. Blame it on the fact that my neighbor was a daredevil boy who baited me into being part of his adventures, or a clique-y middle school (think Mean Girls but not as well dressed/without people actually...
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