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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
Q&A on HRV, Heart Rate and Fatigue
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: HRV baseline and how to take action on resting heart rate and hrv Using feeling and muscle soreness as primary and HRV to support decisions Considering fueling and...
Do You Need to Do a Cycling Test this Fall?
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Why do fitness Testing for cycling or running Different ways to set zones How tests can provide goals and feedback about your training When you don't need to test...
How to Start Strength Training This Fall
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions about starting strength training this fall. Why Strength is important for health and bike fitness how to avoid common issues with soreness Why you shouldn't worry about...
Fall Running & Cyclocross Running
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss: Cyclocross clinics and setting up your practice Favorite gear for the fall and for starting running (e.g. what shoes to buy) Why and what to consider to prepare for the running required...
Training Tired, Taking 2 Days off + FKT Killarney & Bruce Trail
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Discuss UTMB and Courtney Dauwalter and Ludovic Pommeret as great athletes! Molly FKT attempt on Killarney La Cloche Trail New Story about new Unsupported FKT on Bruce...
How to Train with no Upcoming Race
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer a listener questions about how to train after you recover from your big race and when you don't have an upcoming race to train for. We discuss: Returning to early base or 'general...
How Long Does It Take To Recover from Big Adventures?
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer a listener question about how long it takes to recover from a multi-day endurance event. Topics include: Factors that affect time till recovery after events Types of recovery to consider Risks...
Saddle Sores Q&A
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: What a Saddle Sore is Troubleshooting Saddle Sores Should you wear Underwear with bike shorts? Choosing a bike seat. 💬 Have a question for a Future...
Heart Rate too low in Intervals? Too Much Group riding? 24hr Race Tips
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions about low heart rate during intervals, how to include group rides in cycling training and tips for someone going into a first 24 hour solo race Final preparations for a...