Consummate Athlete Podcast

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 yo...

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? Submit it anonymously here   This Episode is Brought to...

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. Exercise...

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? Submit it anonymously here   This Episode is Brought to You By...

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...

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 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 l...

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 Brought to You By: 🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in...

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? Submit it anonymously here   This Episode is Brought to You By: 🛠️ Try the...

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? Submit it anonymously here   This Episode is Brought to You By: 🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your...

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...

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 anonymously here   This Episode is Brought to You By: 🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, projec...

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...

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 ra...

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...

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 h...

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 i...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...