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Where masters cyclists and endurance athletes learn to train smarter, stay healthy, and improve performance to reach their 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
Differences in Leadville 9-hour vs. 12-hour finish?
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer a listener question about: THE Leadville 8 Month Training Plan available now on Training Peaks The difference in workout/plan for those who finish in sub-9 hour and sub-12 hour Genetics,...
Late in Day Hunger + Heart Rate Decoupling
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions about : Late in the day energy crashes Timing of fueling and eating before workouts the concept of aerobic decoupling and Heart Rate Drift Creatine Supplements ...
Variety of Activity Inversely Associated with Mortality
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss a recent study performed by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health that associates the variety of movement done with a reduced risk of premature death, even at lower volumes...
Indoor Cycling – ERG, Boredom, FTP
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss: ERG mode for smart trainers and where it can do you wrong adding variety and engagement to indoor cycling Setting threshold (FTP) for indoor cycling training indoor cycling mistakes Have a...
Overcome Saddle Numbness – Tim Plunkett
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter interviews Tim Plunkett from SpeedRiver Bicycles in Guelph, Ontario about: Strategies for reducing saddle numbness or discomfort best practices in choosing saddles New tech in saddles and shoes The increase in...
How to Increase Your Average Speed and Should Mountain Bikers ride road?
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Road rides for mountain bikers - why going steady might boost your MTB performance How to increase your average speed on gravel rides 💬 Have a question for a Future...
Goal Setting & Mental Toughness – Dr. Scott Frey Returns
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly Hurford interviews Dr. Scott Frey, who returns to the show for a 2nd time! This interview discusses: Mental Toughness Is Molly tough? Goal Setting for the new year and specifically to build toughness...
Mental Toughness & Goal Setting – Erin Ayala
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly interviews Sports Psychologist Dr. Erin Aylala who returns to the show for her second episode! In this conversation they discuss: What Mental Toughness is Can you build mental toughness Goal Setting tips...
Avoiding Sickness, Donating Blood, Swapping Weekend Rides, Worn Out Saddles
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss 4 listener questions submitted via the Question Form! How to know if your saddle is Worn Out? Any Tips to Avoid Sickness during flu season? When to donate blood? ...