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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

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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 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:  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!  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 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? 👉 consummateathlete.com/ 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously here Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! Dr. Stephen Cheung, Selene Yeager, Dan Cleather  

  2. 597

    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 Should I stretch ? 💬 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:  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 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 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? 👉 consummateathlete.com/ 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously here Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! Megan Roche, Christopher McDougall, Kelly Starrett,   

  3. 596

    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 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:  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 here Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! Dr. Stacy Sims,  Kylee Van Horn,  Dan John,  

  4. 595

    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, technology and, of course, lots about tires Gee's interesting career from road racing to soigneur and back to elite level gravel racing for Specialized Factory Insight into Gee Schreurs training for Unbound and recovery after a big endurance event 💬 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:  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 Gee Schreurs on Instagram   Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!    Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book by Marley Blonskey  Shred Girls BOOK 4 - Get your Copy Today! 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 here Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! Katerina Nash,   Rebecca Rusch  Kate Courtney   

  5. 594

    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 help progress your bunny hops and getting air generally for adult cyclists 💬 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:  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   '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? 👉 consummateathlete.com/ 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously here Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! Frank Overton,   Dr. Erin Ayala   

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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 cramps when they happen A recent case-study on a 92-year old sprinter 💬 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:  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!    The Queen Stage Podcast - 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 here Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! Marley Blonsky Dr. Erin Ayala Normand Richard  

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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 to do on race day' episode last 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:  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!    'what not to do on race day' episode last week supporting partner at a big race - post Queenstage womens cycling podcast   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 here Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! Megan Roche,  Dr. Erin Ayala ,  Dr. Scott Frey  

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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 new! Feeding and aid stations Skills like no-handed riding reflection after the event 💬 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:  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!  Collingwood Collective upcoming Gravel Event in Collingwood - Cranky Goat   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  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 here Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! Steve Magness, Erin Ayala , Alex Larson  

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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 riders or runners in ultra events Biggest mistakes he has seen in big endurance races like Leadville The top 3 Marginal gains a masters rider should consider 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? Submit it anonymously here This Episode is Brought to You By: 🚴‍♀️The 3 Months Out from Leadville Training Plan by Consummate Athlete 🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form:  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!    3 Months Out from Leadville Training Plan Leadville 55+ training Plan from Consummate athlete   Marginal gains podcast https://silca.cc/en-ca/blogs/marginalgains Leadville Podcast - https://www.leadville100podcast.com/   Michael Hotten on instagram https://www.instagram.com/michaelhotten/   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? 👉 consummateathlete.com/ 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously here Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! David Roche, Christopher McDougall, Rebecca Rusch, Kate Courtney  

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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 after race day Optimising Arousal or Excitement Adopting a Challenge vs. Threat mindset 💬 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:  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!    Consummate Athlete Pre race planner https://consummateathlete.com/learn/free-tools/  Podcast with Simon Marshall (Brave Athlete) about how to use sports psychology Book - Born to run book  https://amzn.to/4ur6uJJ  BOOK - Brave athlete https://amzn.to/3QMjaN6   Tour de pharmacy trailer - the stakes are medium (at end of trailer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XxpKWeX4nA    Book - Run Faster - Matt Fitzgerald Brad Hudsen  Book - The Happy Runner - Megan and David Roche  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 here Similar Episodes to Check Out Next! Simon Marshall, Matt Fitzgerald, Christopher McDougall, Rebecca Rusch Dr. Erin Ayala , Erin Ayala Dr. Scott Frey  

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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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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....

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