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Weekly Chats About Training
Where busy athletes discover the tools to conquer their biggest cycling goals. Coach Peter Glassford and Author Molly Hurford bring their wealth of knowledge to every podcast, article, training plan and coaching interaction to help you reach your goals.
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On The Consummate Athlete Podcast, we’re digging into how to be the best endurance athlete you can be. We talk to experts and athletes, and share our combined 40+ years of experience in the endurance sport world so that you can train efficiently and race smart.
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Podcast Episodes
Realistic Goal Setting for Events
Today on the Consummate Athlete podcast, we discuss how our expectations can shape our success or failure. We cover the delicate balance of striving for progress and aspiring for more while avoiding unrealistic goals. Through athlete case studies from the adult,...
Q&A on Auto-Pausing Workouts
This week's podcast Q&A tackles the topic of AUTO-PAUSE on bike computers and run watches. We explore what auto-pausing is, why it might seem appealing, and the reasons you should consider not using it. We also read some responses to our recent post on the topic...
Fueling, RED-S & Weight Management for Athletes with Lindsey Cortes RD
In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly Hurford chats with sports dietitian Lindsey Cortes. We explore the staggering statistic that up to 45% of female athletes engage in some form of disordered eating. We discuss the reasons behind this, how it...
Marginal Gains for Masters
Today we discuss whether chasing small gains in performance (i.e. marginal gains) make sense for busy masters athletes. From altitude to supplements and heat training to recovery modalities like cold and compression. APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | OTHER PLAYERS This...
Why am I Failing Workouts? + Should I Look at Heart Rate in a Race?
Today, Molly and Peter tackle two insightful listener questions on the Consummate Athlete podcast. First, they delve into the topic of failed workouts and how we might misinterpret success in endurance sports training. Then, they look at a second question about which...
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...
Heat Adaptation for Exercise Performance – Dr. Stephen Cheung Returns!
Explore the latest insights on heat adaptation and exercise performance with expert Dr. Stephen Cheung. Discover how heat adaptation impacts human performance and how it can benefit endurance training for masters athletes. Gain valuable knowledge from a recent...
Can You Train for Cycling Outside?
This week, we discuss a common question Peter often receives, that might surprise you! Although cycling typically takes place outdoors, many athletes now start to train for cycling while indoors on smart trainers. Some even begin cycling indoors before considering...
Can You Be Fit for 2 Different Types of Races?
In this episode, we discuss a listener's question about training for two different types of bike races, like Gravel and Mountain bike, within a single season. We explore how your pst race experience, goals for each event and current training status can influence your...
