Podcast
Consummate Athlete Podcast
Over 10 years of weekly podcasts about busy people chasing goals in gravel cycling, mountain biking, trail running and strength, plus lots of cross-training! Q&A episodes and expert interviews hosted by cycling coach and kinesiologist Peter Glassford and endurance sports author Molly Hurford. Whether you're targeting Leadville, your first gran fondo, or just want to keep getting faster at whatever age you find yourself. Find training plans, coaching, and free resources at consummateathlete.com
- Episodes
- 620
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 46 min
- On air since
- 2016
- Latest episode
- 19 hours ago
Episodes
620 episodes, newest first
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32 min
3 Skills for Ultra Cycling and When to Start Training
Show notes
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on:
• Top 3 skills to get ready for long gravel or mountain bike or bikepacking adventures
• Considerations for long cycling rides and races
• How soon to start training for a big adventure
• What is training for adventure cycling💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously here
This Episode is Brought to You By:
🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form: https://payableapps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!
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Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast
• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!
• Camel Bak Chase Vest
• Big water bottles are getting more popular
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• Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete'
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• Golden HOrseshoe bikepack event on instagram
• Consummate Athlete Bike Packing Training Plan
• Consummate Athlete UBER Ultra Training Plan
• Our Base Offroad Plan for the 3+ months out from your goal event
• Bike packing specific build phase – 8 weeks plan
• Matt Kadey episodes http://ConsummateAthlete.com/?s=Matt+Kadey
• Brook Smith Bike Packing http://ConsummateAthlete.com/?s=brook+smithConnect with Molly & Peter
• Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter
• Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN
• Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook
• 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 https://consummateathlete.com/coachingconsummateathlete.com/
• 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously hereSimilar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next!
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53 min
Lessons We are Relearning This Cyclocross Season
Show notes
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss cyclocross season and a post Molly did about lessons she is relearning as we complete our 2026 Cyclocross season.
• Cyclocross Corners
• Why to race even if you aren't the fastest (or as fast as you used ot be)
• dealing with different start times for cycling races
• Pre-race routine for cycling races
• Gaining Experience as a benefit of doing endurance events like cycling races💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously here
This Episode is Brought to You By:
🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form: https://payableapps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!
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Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast
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Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast
• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!
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• Post 5 things Molly remembered about cyclocross
• Hardwood Nationals Cyclocross 2026 details
• Our 2026 cyclocross tour schedule w. women and girls preride
• 7-peices of cheap cyclocross gear you need this season
• cyclocross raec day planner freebie on Consummate athlete
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• Big water bottles are getting more popular
• Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book by Marley Blonskey
• Shred Girls BOOK 4 - Get your Copy Today!
• Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete'
•Connect with Molly & Peter
• Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter
• Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN
• Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook
• 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 https://consummateathlete.com/coachingconsummateathlete.com/
• 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously hereSimilar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next!
Stevie Smith, https://consummateathlete.com/?s=Dan+John&et_pb_searchform_submit=et_search_proccess&et_pb_include_posts=yes&et_pb_include_pages=yes
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1 hr
Tracking Breathing in Training - Arnar Larusson
Show notes
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter interviews Arnar larusson of Tymewear.
• Why Breathing hasn't yet become a common metric in endurance sports like cycling and running
• Breathing as the original training metric
• Tymewear's product to measure breathing in cycling
• How a breathing metric might be used alongside heart rate and power
• Ventilation as a metric to reflect how hard you are working💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously here
This Episode is Brought to You By:
🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form: https://payableapps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!
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Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast
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Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast
• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!
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• TymeWear Track Breathing Website https://www.tymewear.com/
• Tymewear Breathing Promo Code from Consummate athlete - Use Code MollyTW
• Tymewear on Instagram
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• Past episodes with Steve Neal
• Post episodes with Luke Way of BreatheWayBetter Isocapnic
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• Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete'
• Marco Altini App for HRV called HRV4TrainingConnect with Molly & Peter
• Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter
• Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN
• Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook
• 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 https://consummateathlete.com/coachingconsummateathlete.com/
• 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously hereSimilar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next!
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46 min
Warming up for weekly races, fall clothing, refocus during races
Show notes
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on:
• Warming up for cyclocross weekly series
• Fall and winter clothing matrix
• Staying 'in it' for the season and within a race (e.g. a muddy race or race you are not doing well)
• Race if you are going to race💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously here
This Episode is Brought to You By:
🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form: https://payableapps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!
Curious about becoming https://consummateathlete.com/connect/a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE
Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast
🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: https://pod.link/1100471297https://pod.link/1100471297
Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast
• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!
• Post race if you are going to race
• Clothing Matrix from Consummate Athlete Post
• Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete'Connect with Molly & Peter
• Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter
• Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN
• Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook
• 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 https://consummateathlete.com/coachingconsummateathlete.com/
• 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously hereSimilar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next!
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48 min
Your Pelvic Health Playbook - Laura Powers
Show notes
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly interviews Laura Powers a Pelvic Health Physiotheripist from Collingwood Ontario;
• Inner Power Online Course: The Pelvic Health Playbook for Young Female Athletes
• Symptoms that would indicate you could benefit from seeing a pelvic health physio.
• Movements to pelvic health,
• anatomy of the pelvic floor area, periods, poop and RED-S.
• Exercises and routines for improving pelvic health and reducing period cramps💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously here
This Episode is Brought to You By:
🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form: https://payableapps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!
Curious about becoming https://consummateathlete.com/connect/a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE
Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast
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Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast
• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!
• check out the Inner-Power Course from Strong Girl Publishing
•coaches or educators looking to purchase the course for teams or students, learn more about our bulk options here
• Shred Girls BOOK 4 - Get your Copy Today!
• Activee Lift Collingwood Nov 13 event https://stronggirlpublishing.com/pages/strong-girl-block-parConnect with Molly & Peter
• Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter
• Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN
• Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook
• 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 https://consummateathlete.com/coachingconsummateathlete.com/
• 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously hereSimilar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next!
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48 min
Year-round Hard Intervals, Cornering, Ebike Endurance
Show notes
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on:
• Vo2 Max Intervals in the winter or year-round - a follow up from last Q&A
• Cornering skill theory and practice for beginners to experts
• Using Ebikes for mountain bikers doing endurance or zone 2 ?💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously here
This Episode is Brought to You By:
🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form: https://payableapps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!
Curious about becoming https://consummateathlete.com/connect/a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE
Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast
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Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast
• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!
• Clinic Friday Cornering -
• Highlands Nordic Cyclocross 2026 registration by Payable Forms - Ontario Cyclocross
• Shred Girls BOOK 4 - Get your Copy Today!
• Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete'
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• Book - Run Faster - Matt Fitzgerald Brad Hudsen
•Connect with Molly & Peter
• Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter
• Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN
• Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook
• 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 https://consummateathlete.com/coachingconsummateathlete.com/
• 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously hereSimilar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next!
Joe Friel, https://consummateathlete.com/?s=Marco%2BAltiniMarco
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42 min
Winter Strength and Interval Training QA
Show notes
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on:
• How much should I eat during a ride or race - questions to consider
• Winter Training for cycling
• Combining interval training (vo2 or threshold) around strength training
• How many intervals to do within a week💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? Submit it anonymously here
This Episode is Brought to You By:
🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form: https://payableapps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!
Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE
Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast
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Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast
• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!
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• Cyclocross Coaching with Peter Glassford - Consummate Athlete
• Cyclocross race day planner
• Strength training training plan on training peaks made by Consummate Athlete
• Join us a 2026 Ontario Cup cyclocross races - schedule
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• Camel Bak Chase Vest
• Big water bottles are getting more popular
•
• Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete'
•Connect with Molly & Peter
• Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter
• Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN
• Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook
• 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 consummateathlete.com/
• 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously hereSimilar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next!
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53 min
The Cycling Addiction - Phil Cavell
Show notes
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter interviews returning guest Phil Cavell an author and bike-fitter who has written a new book, The Cycling Addiction. Peter and Phil discuss:
• The draw of cycling for certain people
• When an activity becomes less benefitial (for a variaty of aspects of health/wellness)
• how training volume (load) may track with mental conditions
• what cycling in the 1970s and 80s, before technology might tell us about cyclists today
• ADHD and cycling💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? Submit it anonymously here
This Episode is Brought to You By:
🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form: https://payableapps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!
Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE
Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast
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Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast
• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!
•
• BOOK - Cycling addiction https://link.amazon/B0gB1LqLB
• BOOK - Midlife Cyclist https://link.amazon/B07aheEul
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• All Heart Health Videos Phil and Dr. Nigel Stephens 👉 https://tinyurl.com/AAA-Health-Heart
• Phil's Substack - https://philcavell.substack.com/p/the...
• Bike Fitting with Phil Cavell - https://www.cyclefit.co.uk/
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• Past CA episode with Phil https://consummateathlete.com/the-midlife-cyclist-phil-cavell/
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• Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete'Connect with Molly & Peter
• Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter
• Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN
• Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook
• 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 consummateathlete.com/
• 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously hereSimilar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next!
https://consummateathlete.com/mental-toughness-goal-setting-erin-ayala/Dr. Erin Ayala ,
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35 min
Marathon Nationals, Return to CX, Pre-Race Jitters
Show notes
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on:
• Peter travel to Northwest Territories, Rising stars Camp and Canadian Marathon Nats
• Molly's return to CX at Clark son's CX race in Ontario
• 2026 CX event list / preride plan - where we will be
• Questions from Youth Camp
• Pre race jitters-> Normal and good to be nervous
• What to eat on a ride or in a longer race or rideWhat to eat on a ride or in a longer race -> something every hour, practice in training
💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously here
This Episode is Brought to You By:
🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form: https://payableapps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!
Curious about becoming https://consummateathlete.com/connect/a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE
Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast
🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: https://pod.link/1100471297https://pod.link/1100471297
Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast
• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!
• 2026 CX event list / preride plan - where we will be
•
• Camel Bak Chase Vest
• Big water bottles are getting more popular
• Shred Girls BOOK 4 - Get your Copy Today!
• Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete'
•Connect with Molly & Peter
• Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter
• Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN
• Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook
• 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 https://consummateathlete.com/coachingconsummateathlete.com/
• 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously hereSimilar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next!
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40 min
Low Motivation after Big Race and How to Train in the Fall
Show notes
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on:
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Plummeting Motivation after the big race (A race)
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What to do for Training in the fall (or after your big race)
💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously here
This Episode is Brought to You By:
🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form: https://payableapps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!
Curious about becoming https://consummateathlete.com/connect/a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE
Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast
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Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast
• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!
• Camel Bak Chase Vest
•
• Plumetting Motivation - Post
• Lacking Motivation vs. Burnout - PostConnect with Molly & Peter
• Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter
• Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN
• Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook
• 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 https://consummateathlete.com/coachingconsummateathlete.com/
• 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously hereSimilar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next!
https://consummateathlete.com/mental-toughness-goal-setting-erin-ayala/Dr. Erin Ayala ,
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1 hr 6 min
Cyclocross is Coming 2026 - Bill Schieken
Show notes
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview Bill Schieken of CXHairs:
• What made cyclocross great and where it might go in 2026 and beyond
• Ideas for running successful cyclocross events in 2026
• Barriers for CX in 2026
• PanAm Cyclocross at DCCX in 2026💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously here
This Episode is Brought to You By:
🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form: https://payableapps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!
Curious about becoming https://consummateathlete.com/connect/a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE
Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast
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Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast
• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!
• Website: https://cxhairs.com
• Newsletter/Substack: https://cxhairs.substack.com/ (The CXHAIRS Bulletin)
• Bill Schieken CX Skills book https://amzn.to/4cPhs5q Skills, Drills & Bellyaches
• Dave pryer interview on Groadio
• Survey - Lies, damn lies, and cyclocross on cxhairs substack
• Instagram: @cxhairs
• Wide Angle Podium Network: https://wideanglepodium.com/
• DCCX / Pan American CX Championships 2026: https://www.panamcxdc.com/
• Running for cyclocross Bill last appeared in 2018 on Consummate AthleteConnect with Molly & Peter
• Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter
• Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN
• Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook
• 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 https://consummateathlete.com/coachingconsummateathlete.com/
• 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously hereSimilar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next!
Katerina Nash,https://consummateathlete.com/?s=Geoff%2BKabush Ellen Noble,
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26 min
Mid-Season Burnout, Stinky Helmet Pads and Road Worlds 2026
Show notes
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on:
• Road Worlds in Montreal in September 2026 - Tips, Links, Can You Ride the Course?
• Cleaning Bike Helmet Pads that stink!
• Mid-Season Burnout in August - what to do?💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously here
This Episode is Brought to You By:
🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form: https://payableapps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!
Curious about becoming https://consummateathlete.com/connect/a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE
Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast
🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: https://pod.link/1100471297https://pod.link/1100471297
Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast
• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!
•
• Posts on Consummate Athlete Website about Burnout
• Lacking MOtivation vs. Burnout Post on Consummate Athlete
• Camel Bak Chase Vest
• Big water bottles are getting more popular
•
• Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete'
• Road World's Montreal Website with Wed Ride
• Canadian Cycling Magazine on Road Worlds Montreal 2026 CourseConnect with Molly & Peter
• Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter
• Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN
• Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook
• 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 https://consummateathlete.com/coachingconsummateathlete.com/
• 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously hereSimilar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next!
Stevie Smith,https://consummateathlete.com/?s=Dan+John&et_pb_searchform_submit=et_search_proccess&et_pb_include_posts=yes&et_pb_include_pages=yeshttps://consummateathlete.com/?s=dan+cleather&et_pb_searchform_submit=et_search_proccess&et_pb_include_posts=yes&et_pb_include_pages=yes
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1 hr 4 min
Heart Conditions in Endurance Athlete - Dr. Nigel Stephens
Show notes
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter interviews Dr. Nigel Stephens is a Consultant Cardiologist at the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health and Honorary Consultant Cardiologist at The British Olympic Medical Centre. He has speciality in sport cardiology and the athlete's heart.
We discuss:
• Are Cardiovascular conditions like AFIB more common in Enduranec Athletes?
• What is Atrial Fibrillation (AFIB)
• Do Athhletes with AFIB and other conditions have stop cycling training and racing?
• Are there things that help reduce or prevent cardiovascular conditions in Endurance Athletes like cyclists💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously here
This Episode is Brought to You By:
🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form: https://payableapps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!
Curious about becoming https://consummateathlete.com/connect/a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE
Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast
🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: https://pod.link/1100471297https://pod.link/1100471297
Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast
• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!
• https://nigelstephens.co.uk/
• Youtube - Midlife Cyclist video with Nigel (3 parts)
• Phil Cavell on the show previously for his book featuring Nigel
•Midlife Cyclist https://link.amazon/B07aheEul featured quotes from Nigel Stephens
• Marco Altini App for HRV called HRV4Training
Connect with Molly & Peter
• Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter
• Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN
• Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook
• 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 https://consummateathlete.com/coachingconsummateathlete.com/
• 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously hereSimilar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next!
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38 min
Last Minute Events, Substituting Workouts, Improve Steep Hills
Show notes
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on:
• How to get better on steep hills in gravel events
• Adding last minute races
• Substituting workouts if you can't get on the trail for mtb workouts💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously here
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Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast
• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!
• Race if you are going to race - post
• 3 Tenets of Consummate Athlete - post
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• Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete'
• Book - Run Faster - Matt Fitzgerald Brad Hudsen
• Book - The Happy Runner - Megan and David Roche
• Marco Altini App for HRV called HRV4TrainingConnect with Molly & Peter
• Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter
• Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN
• Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook
• 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 https://consummateathlete.com/coachingconsummateathlete.com/
• 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously hereSimilar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next!
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56 min
27 Years of Leadville - Elden Nelson
Show notes
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter interviews Elden Nelson about his vast experience with the Leadville 100 having done it 27 times.
• What has changed since doing Leadville in his thirties compared to sixty
• How success and purpose changes over the years doing endurance racing and the Leadville 100 mtb 27 times!
• Celebrating sixty with everesting challenge on bike
• Important workouts for Leadville
• Dealing with 2026 wildfire uncertainty💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously here
This Episode is Brought to You By:
🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form: https://payableapps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!
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Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast
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Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast
• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
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• Michael Hotten episode about Leadville and crewing endurance races
• The Leadville 100 Podcast
• The Marginal Gains Podcast
• Elden Nelson on Instagram
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• Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!
• Camel Bak Chase Vest
• Big water bottles are getting more popular
•Connect with Molly & Peter
• Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter
• Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN
• Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook
• 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 https://consummateathlete.com/coachingconsummateathlete.com/
• 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously hereSimilar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next!
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45 min
How to Deal with Your Cycling Race Being Cancelled
Show notes
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions about how to deal with the cancellation of a cycling or running event:
• Reasons Endurance races are being cancelled more often in 2026
• Whether to add a new race or go back to training when a cycling race is cancelled
• What to do if you aren't sure if you running race will go ahead
• Making decisions about race deferrals and cancellation deadlines💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously here
This Episode is Brought to You By:
🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form: https://payableapps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!
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Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast
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Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast
• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Post on fire smoke and low air quality
•Connect with Molly & Peter
• Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter
• Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN
• Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook
• 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 https://consummateathlete.com/coachingconsummateathlete.com/
• 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously hereSimilar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next!
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47 min
What If You Could Only Train 2.5 Hours Per Week?
Show notes
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss a listener question about how to train when you have very little time to train! Concepts discussed include:
• How to organize a training week if you only had 2.5 hours to train?
• What 'training' is and how 'stacking' and movement snacks might help
• Why context of the limited week matters - is it a stressful time or just a 'full life'
• The importance and value of strength training during a time like this
• How setting goals for the busy times helps you achieve success.💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? Submit it anonymously here
This Episode is Brought to You By:
🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form: https://payableapps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!
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Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast
• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!
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• Feisty camp , https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/
• Queen Stage Podcast https://www.queenstage.cc/
• Consummate Athlete Women's gravel camp July 2026 register collingwood + Cranky Goat Gravel July 25/26
• Molly on bicycling tour coverage - can watch on instagram or http://bicycling.com
• Shred Girls BOOK 4 - Get your Copy Today!
• Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete'
•Connect with Molly & Peter
• Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter
• Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN
• Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook
• 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 consummateathlete.com/
• 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously hereSimilar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next!
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32 min
What If You Could Train 25 Hours Per Week?
Show notes
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer a listener questions about:
• How would Peter use 25 hours if an athlete had a period in life to 'go all in' and train 25 hours per week
• Considerations about adding a lot of volume and risks of adding tons of hours without consideration or progression
• Defining the goal and what other aspects contribute to performance AND to helping you be better in the long term
• Review of other elements like mental, technical, tactical, mechanical training that would improve you long term💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? Submit it anonymously here
This Episode is Brought to You By:
🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form: https://payableapps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!
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Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast
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Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast
• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!
• Sept Feisty Fest in PA - Molly and Selene - https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/
• Queen stage podcast - Molly Hurford - https://www.queenstage.cc/
• Rooted Women's MTB Fest NY - July 2026 https://rootedmtbfest.com/
• Cranky Goat Gravel - Collingwood Ride (and test a payable form)
• Collingwood Womens Gravel Registration Form (using Payable)
•• Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book by Marley Blonskey
• Shred Girls BOOK 4 - Get your Copy Today!
• Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete'
• Book - Run Faster - Matt Fitzgerald Brad HudsenConnect with Molly & Peter
• Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter
• Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN
• Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook
• 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 consummateathlete.com/
• 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously hereSimilar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next!
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47 min
Western States 2026, Stretching, Average or Normalized Power
Show notes
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on:
• Western States 100 Mile Run race observations 2026
• What's the point of 'Unremarkable workouts' that aren't really hard or really long ?
• How to deal with Shifting in cycling sprints or accelerations
• Should I stretch ?💬 Have a question for a Future Episode?https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously here
This Episode is Brought to You By:
🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form: https://payableapps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!
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Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast
🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App:https://pod.link/1100471297https://pod.link/1100471297
Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast
• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!
• Camel Bak Chase Vest
• Big water bottles are getting more popular
• Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book by Marley Blonskey
• Shred Girls BOOK 4 - Get your Copy Today!
• Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete'
• Book - Run Faster - Matt Fitzgerald Brad Hudsen
• Book - The Happy Runner - Megan and David Roche
• Marco Altini App for HRV called HRV4TrainingConnect with Molly & Peter
• Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter
• Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN
• Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook
• 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉https://consummateathlete.com/coachingconsummateathlete.com/
• 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us?https://forms.gle/9U7zAPT8h6mJspbu9Submit it anonymously hereSimilar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next!
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38 min
Slow Recovery in 50s, Training By Feels, Ruff Mudder Recap
Show notes
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on:
• The Ruff Mudder Event near Collingwood, Ontario - DW the Dacshund's first event !
• Dealing with slower recovery in 50s, is two days off in a row required?
• Training by feeling vs. structured workouts outdoors
• What Molly's training by feeling looks like versus using HR or pace.💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? Submit it anonymously here
This Episode is Brought to You By:
🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form: https://payableapps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!
Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE
Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast
🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: https://pod.link/1100471297
Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast
• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!
• Camel Bak Chase Vest
• Big water bottles are getting more popular
•
• Ruff Mudder Details - Dog Obstacle Course event in Clearview Ontario
•
• Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete'
•Connect with Molly & Peter
• Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter
• Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN
• Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook
• 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 consummateathlete.com/
• 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously hereSimilar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next!
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