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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
Hydration + Heat – Lauren Adams
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Lauren Adams a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, and experienced marathoner with T1D talk to Molly about: Hydration Training and Racing in Hot Conditions Considerations for athletes with type...
Molly Wins Sulphur Springs 100 miler
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter interviews Molly about her win at the 100 mile Sulphur Springs Trail Running race in 2025. The episode includes discussions about: What is the Sulphur Springs Trail Race + event highlights How the...
Can You Stop in a Training Ride + How to train on A Mountain Bike
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions about making stops during training rides and a question about whether it is possible to train off-road for cycling (rather than on the indoor trainer): How to do Intervals on...
Strength For Endurance – Dan Cleather
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter talks with Dan Cleather who returns for the second time on the podcast. Dan is a Professor of Strength and Conditioning at St Mary's University and has coached World and Olympic champions in athletics,...
Final Prep: Race Simulation Workouts & Tackling Unfamiliar Trails
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Best strategies for those final big 'race simualtion workouts' before big endurance races. When to do these final workouts that we call 'GAMEPLAY' workouts. What they...
Your Best Performance Might be One Snack Away! Kristen Ziesmer RD
In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we speak with Registered Dietician Kristen Zeismer about fueling mistakes, differences between adult and youth nutrition and how to avoid (huge) afternoon cravings after big rides and more ! 💬 Have a question...
Q&A – Spring Transition Outside + Too Much Cross-Training?
In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly Hurford and Peter Glassford discuss 4 listener questions including Hardtail vs. Dual-Suspension, Packs vs. Vests Vs. Bottles Vs. Hip Packs, and then using Structured workouts outside (Spring transition for...
Sea Otter 2025 Trends & Highlights
Molly and Peter discuss what they saw, what they liked and what they didn't like at the Sea Otter the Cycling Event 2025. The conversation includes the first round of the Lifetime Series and trends in bikes, gear and racing. This Episode is Brought to You By:...
Bike Fitting with Tim Plunkett
For this week's episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly talks to Bike Fitter Tim Plunkett of Speed River Bicycle in Guelph, Ontario about bike fitting. Topics include pressure mapping (your butt!), insoles, signs you need a bike fit, signs you need a new bike...