Consummate Athlete Podcast

Today we have a listener question that sparks discussion about struggling with Returning to Racing after the pandemic but also as we age, early in the season or after injury. This Episode is Supported by Athletic Greens Get Your Free Bonus from Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/mollyh - to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs   Download or find links i...

Peter and Molly discuss 2 Listner questions about preparing for altitude and how to wade through the science for 'optimal' or 'elite' preparation while you maintain your family and work responsibilities Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/consummateathlete   This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made...

Sara Gross is the CEO of Feisty Media she was a professional triathlete before pursuing several businesses in endurance sport. Live Feisty Media is a progressive media outlet aimed at empowering new perspective in triathlon and beyond.    Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/consummateathlete   This episode is...

Listen to Molly present at an Ontario Cycling event based around her book 'Saddle, Sore' (available on Amazon!)    Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/consummateathlete   This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans by Consummate athlete - These popular plans are made from scratc...

John Shep is a teacher, a runner, and a podcaster from Ontario. His podcast is the Trillium Running Podcast and it explores the stories of Ontario's Road and Trail runners.    Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/consummateathlete     This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans b...

We discuss a question about doing weekly bike races. When it makes sense and what to be cautious with.    Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/consummateathlete   This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans by Consummate athlete - These popular plans are made from scratch for you...

Gnarly's COO/CPO, holds her P.h. D. in nutritional physiology and is amazingly well versed in all things nutrition and the body. We talked all things endurance nutrition, BJJ, and what to know about supplements!   Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/consummateathlete   This episode is brought to you by 3 Mont...

We discuss a question about riding endurance pace during pregnancy.  Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!)  https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/consummateathlete   This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans by Consummate athlete - These popular plans are made from scratch for you, your goals, your schedule, your ge...

Ryan Atkins is a world-class Consummate Athlete! Among his Palmares are the biggest events in Obstacle Course Racing (OCR), The Iditarod Fat Bike race, and Unicycle World Championships (to name a few!).  Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/consummateathlete   This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens...

We discuss a listener's question about cramping in ~90minute mountain bike races.   Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/consummateathlete   This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans by Consummate athlete - These popular plans are made from scratch for you, your goals, your sch...

Lottie Bildirici is an athlete, blogger, recipe developer, and Holistic Health Coach. Her website and blog, Running on Veggies, share delicious recipes and tips for what and how to eat to reach peak physical performance. Today We discuss 'healthy' vs. 'unhealthy foods' and plant-based diets for athletes.        Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!)  htt...

We discuss a common question about adding races, 'training races' and race nerves. Peter discusses his rule of thumb 'race if you are going to race' for deciding when to add a race, skip a race or add too much to race day.  Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!)  https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/consummateathlete     This episode is brought to...

Verena Pelletier discusses finding community in new sports. She is a boxing and pilates Instructor from Vancouver and the Community Coordinator for RYU Apparel.   Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!)  https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/consummateathlete     This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans by Consummate...

We apply the concept of 'spring cleaning' to your sports gear today. One of our big concepts with Consummate Athlete is preparation and organization. We talk about what and how to clean this spring.  Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!)  https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/consummateathlete     This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made...

Matthew Kadey is a writer, R.D. and the designer of many of Ontario's bike packing routes. He returns to talk about riding bikes for many days. We cover FKTs, not sleeping, risk: reward, Ontario loops, and a two-day camping trip on the No Winter Maintenance Bike Packing Route in June 2022 Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!)  https://directory.libsyn.c...

We discuss 6 strategies to think about when you can't do a workout exactly as your plan suggests! This is one of the most common questions we get and 'tripping points' with training plans, coaching and long term progress. Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!)  https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/consummateathlete     This episode is brought to yo...

Kristen Bonkoski shares ideas for helping new riders enjoy cycling. Kristen works with Rascalrides, a community of families who bike, and FemmeCyclist, which works to create space for women in cycling.     Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!)  https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/consummateathlete     This episode is brought to you by the Payable...

We discuss questions about nerves as a new cycling race season starts   Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!)  https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/consummateathlete     This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans by Consummate athlete - These popular plans are made from scratch for you, your goals, your schedule, yo...

Professional Cyclist Alexey Vermeulen discusses the upcoming Gravel Season where he will be racing in the Lifetime GrandPrix series for the Jukebox Cycling Team.    Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!)  https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/consummateathlete     This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans by Consumma...

Today we discuss a listener question about when to walk a bike in offroad rides and races (in the name of pacing). We discuss this tactic and the nuance of hike-a-bikes.    Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!)  https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/consummateathlete     This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans by...

Nigel Mitchell is a Dietician and Chef whose career has spanned from NHS patients through to Olympians and Professional Cycling. He returns for the second time to discuss the Olympics, Greens Powders , Hyper-Processed Foods, Plant-Based Diets (and his upcoming book) as well as how to get more calories in your water bottle for big adventures.  Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (re...

Today we discuss a listener question about warming up for mountain bike racing.  Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!)  https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/consummateathlete     This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans by Consummate athlete - These popular plans are made from scratch for you, your goals, your sch...

Geoff Kabush is a Professional Bike Racer who continues to race and place on podiums around the world in a variety of disciplines. He shares his knowledge about tires, tire plugs, tire inserts, and gear testing.    Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!)  https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/consummateathlete     This episode is brought to you by 3...

We answer a question about fueling and hydration in an Ultra Run (also applies to many bike races). We discuss how to plan how much you carry, what to carry and how to use aid stations and drop bags.    Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!)  https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/consummateathlete     This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% M...

Molly interviews Matt Dixon of Purple Patch Fitness about goals, purpose, triathlon and training at a busy endurance athlete.   Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!)  https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/consummateathlete     This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans by Consummate athlete - These popular plans are...