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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
Specific Training vs. Training Hacks + Fitting Strength into Cycling Routine
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Whether it is worth augmenting 'normal' cycling training What specific training might mean Fitting Strength into a busy summer or 'competitive season' of cycling...
Neuroscience and Endurance – Dr. Scott Frey
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview Dr. Scott Frey of Cerebral Perforformance The art and science of self-talk - how to talk to yourself and boost performance How cognitive load affects training and racing How to survive a...
Rest Days & Rest Weeks – Why, What, How?
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: What are different names for rest weeks? (deload, Down etc) Why take rest weeks and days What to do for tests and rides in a rest week rest weeks vs. post-race...
Menopause for Active Women – Selene Yeager
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview Selene Yeager of Feisty Menopause and the 'Hit Play Not Pause' podcast. Topics include: Updates on research and best practices for Menopause Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) updates and...
Cramming Stage Race Prep, Training Steep Climbs & Summer Fun
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Western States Running Race take-a-ways How to prepare for a stage race 1-week out (joking but not ?) Preparing for low rpm / high effort of long steep climbs on...
Q&A – MTB Workouts in the rain, Keeping Sport Affordable, Climbing Faster & More
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: MTB Workouts - how to train on mtb if its rainy or not have access to trail? How to get better at climbing Why isn't your actual TSS matching prescribed TSS? Tips to...
Fueling Athletic Dreams & Busy Lives – Alex Larson, RD
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter interviews Alex Larson R.D. about fueling big endurance challenges like gravel races and Gran Fondos. Be sure to check out Alex's new podcast 'Endurance Eats'. How and R.D. can help with your fueling for...
Shift Work, Molly’s 100-Mile Run Training, Warming UP – Q+A
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Molly's Run training leading to her win at Sulphur springs 100-miler run How to train and thrive while working shift work How to warmup and common mistakes Ask Your...
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...