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Consummate Athlete Podcast
by Molly Hurford, Peter Glassford
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
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The Cycling Addiction - Phil Cavell
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...
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Marathon Nationals, Return to CX, Pre-Race Jitters
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…
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Low Motivation after Big Race and How to Train in the Fall
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Plummeting Motivation after the big race (A race) What to do for Training in the fall (or after your big race) 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? Submit it anonymously here This Episode is…
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Cyclocross is Coming 2026 - Bill Schieken
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...
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Mid-Season Burnout, Stinky Helmet Pads and Road Worlds 2026
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...
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Heart Conditions in Endurance Athlete - Dr. Nigel Stephens
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...
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Last Minute Events, Substituting Workouts, Improve Steep Hills
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? Submit it...
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27 Years of Leadville - Elden Nelson
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...
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How to Deal with Your Cycling Race Being Cancelled
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…
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What If You Could Only Train 2.5 Hours Per Week?
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...
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What If You Could Train 25 Hours Per Week?
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...
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Western States 2026, Stretching, Average or Normalized Power
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...
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Slow Recovery in 50s, Training By Feels, Ruff Mudder Recap
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...
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Gravel Racing - Unbound 2026 - Gee Schreurs
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer interview top gravel racer Gee Schruers, in person, during her recent visit to Collingwood area. They discuss: The exciting weather and racing at Unbound 200 mile gravel race in 2026 Trends in Gravel Cycling: teams,...
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Best Metric to Guide Workout, Setting up Data Screens, Racing the Short Race, BunnyHops
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Whether to use Power, Heart Rate or Feeling to guide workouts Setting up your bike computer data screens for your best workout results Racing the short race as a good training experience Some ideas to...
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Unbound 2026, Cramping, 90 year Old Sprinter
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss: The Unbound 2026 race key takeaways from the 3 athletes we coached at Unbound who Raced the Sun (and won!) A listener question about 'why am I cramping' how to avoid cramps, how to make cramps less likely how to deal with...
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Dealing with DNF, Sulphur Springs
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss Molly's race and DNF at Sulphur Sprin 3 things to consider before a big race like Unbound 200 mile gravel coming up this weekend Brief preview around Unbound week and weather Listener mailbag/ feedback from the 'what not…
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Race Day Do Nots!
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer discuss things to avoid on race day drawing from a recent local race that Peter did. Pre-Riding Warmups start time, staging and cautions for parents and supporters Intentions and goals for races - especially when you are…
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Leadville and Marginal Gains - Michael Hotten
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview long-time podcaster, broadcaster and multi- time Leadville finisher and supporter Michael Hotten about: Why the Leadville 100 MTB race holds so much esteem and brings people back multiple times How to crew and support...
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Does Everyone Get Race Day Nerves?
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer a listener question about Race Day Nerves including: Whether Race Day Nerves are common and do the best runners and bikers get nervous? Using a Pre-Performance Routine to address things you are nervous about before and…
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10 Year Anniversary Retrospective For Consummate Athlete
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly Discuss some of their favorite take-a-ways from 10-years of podcasting! Concepts include: Nutrition - Focus on watts, not weight , on routine and environment Strength training - Lift heavy shit and consistency over fancy or...
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Sea Otter 2026 Trends and Fuego XL Race Review
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss the 2026 Sea Otter Classic Event: Industry and bike show trends from the 2026 Lifetime Sea Otter Classic A review from Peter's race in the Fuego XL Mountain Bike Race (A Leadville Qualifer) Recap of the Launch of 'Ragtag...
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Long Run Distance? Are Humans Like Cars? Training Bikes?
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: The utility of using analogies like 'fueling' or 'oil change' that compare humans to cars whether 16 miles is enough for the longest run before a marathon running race whether it is good idea to use a...
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When To Replace Gear, Pacing Races, Strength-Cardio Order
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: How to Know When To Replace Gear ? How to Pacing Race well - how to practice pacing in training ? What order to do Strength and Cardio workouts in ? 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? Submit it...
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Can A.I. Assist Coaches and Athletes? - Bruna and Fabi Maia
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview Fabi and Bruna Maia - the founders of a new app called 'Augo' that is built to help coaches communicate better. We discuss : Existing issues with communication methods for endurance coaches and athletes Fears and also...
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Fueling Mistakes, Carbs, GLP-1 - Alex Larson Returns
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview Alex Larson R.D. a registered dietitian nutritionist from Minesota. This is Alex's second time on the Consummate Athlete and this time we discuss: Fueling Mistakes with 'whole foods' like dates and baby food Fueling...
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Midsouth Gravel 2026 - 100 Miler and 50k Run - 2026
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss their weekend at Midsouth Gravel 2026 for the 50km run and 100-mile gravel cycling race: Details on where to stay and what to expect at Mid South Gravel Trends and Hot takes for Tires and fueling Recap of Molly's 2nd Place...
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Maintain Bike Fitness While Doing Other Sports, MaF Test, Passing Etiquette
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: • How to maintain endurance fitness while focusing on other sports like Brazilian jiu-jitsu, soccer, or strength training • What endurance tests (like Zone 2 or MAF tests) can tell you about your...
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Heat Training for Women w. Normand Richard and Dr. Stephen Cheung
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview Dr. Normand Richard and Dr. Stephen Cheung about several of their recent studies that looked at: Heat training in women including the effects of a maintenance period Best practices for at home or DIY heat training using...
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Picking Races, Conquer Last Year's DNF, What We Eat in a Day
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions about: How to pick races for the year How to do better this year, overcome a DNF when returning to an event What Peter and Molly eat in a day . 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? Submit it…
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Higher Function Through Pelvic Physiotherapy - Laura Powers Returns
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly interviews returning guest and Physiotherapist Laura Powers: What is Pelvic Health and Pelvic Physiotherapy How Pelvic Health relates to different stages of life Pelvic health is not just for women or post-pregnancy What is the Pelvic Floor...
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The Difference Between A Leadville Sub 12 vs. Sub 9 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, Lifestyle, sport history, age and...
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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 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode?...
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Physical Activity Variety and Risk of Death
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 of exercise. Implications for...
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Indoor Cycling Boredom, ERG and FTP Setting
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 for indoor cycling training indoor cycling mistakes Have a question for a Future Episode? Submit…
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Don't Accept Numbness - BikeFit - 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 numbness that riders are…
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Adding Road Rides for Mountain Bikers and How to Increase Your Average Speed
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 Episode? Submit it anonymously…
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Dr. Scott Frey Returns - Mental Toughness + Goal Setting
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 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode?...
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Mental Toughness & Goal Setting - Erin Ayala
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly interviews Sports Pyschologist 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 for the new year and new cycling...
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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? Swapping Weekend Rides if don't have enough time one day?…
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Power Up Your Nutrition with Stevie Lyn Smith Sports Dietitian
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly Hurford interviews Stevie Lyn Smith about their new book, Power Up, and they discuss several nutrition topics including: Holiday Nutrition strategies Cold weather fueling Unexpected Red-S signs and symptoms Intentional Off-Season Weight…
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All Bodies on Bikes - Marley Blonsky
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly talks to All Bodies on Bikes Co-Founder Marley Blonsky. In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly sat down with All Bodies on Bikes co-founder Marley Blonsky in Bentonville around Big Sugar to explore how cycling can become...
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Making Strength Harder with Limited Weights, What is Zone 2 Heart Rate, Trail Scanning
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Making Strength Harder with Limited Weights What is Zone 2 Heart Rate Trail Scanning to improve cornering and getting over obstacles and Black Friday favorites + our 2025 Gift Guide 💬 Have a question...
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Goal Setting 2026
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss goal setting for 2026 including: Questions to help narrow down events and goals for the year Questions to help figure out what you want to do A few frameworks you can use for goal setting Common mistakes with goal setting…
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Declining Threshold, Picking Home Gym Weights, Climbing Cadence
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Declining FTP when indoors or in off-season? Should it happen? how long? Picking weight plates for your gym setup to #liftHeavyShit (post on gym next steps) What Cadence should I use on a climb (and...
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Packs vs. Bottles, Vomit Intervals, Power for Tech. Practice
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Whether to use hydration vest (packs) or bottles in a 3-4 hr race? Whether max intervals like wingates are relevant for endurance racers & masters Does a power meter help with technical skills…
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Can You Race Gravel and Ultra-Running - Heather Jackson
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly Hurford interviews Heather Jackson and they discuss: Transition from Triathlon to Gravel and Ultra-running Balancing two sports at a high level How Heather races at a high level in her 40s The importance of sleep for high performance 💬…
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Bentonville, 'Healthy' Fueling, Starting Running, Indoor Threshold
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Our recent trip to Bentonville and Bentonville Lift serviced year-round Bike Park The trouble with fueling with whole foods or 'healthy' foods Trouble with getting started running Trouble hitting the...
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Strength or Muscle, Spinning too much, Outside Interval Anxiety
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer 3 listener questions about: Getting anxious about doing interval workouts outside Stacking strength days on the same day as harder bikes (double days) Are we building strength or muscle mass or both? Spinning too much ? How...
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HRV, Heart Rate and Fatigue - Should I train?
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 training load when finding…
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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
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Molly Hurford, Peter Glassford
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