Molly Hurford, Peter Glassford
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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Molly Hurford, Peter Glassford
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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
Best Trail Running Tips - Hilary Spires 01.06.2021 52:08
Hilary Spires returns to the show to talk about Trail Running Tips. Ranging from pacing and technical running to mindset around walking and paces. No shortage of talk of chafing and accessories. Check out Hilary's Podcast - Trail Running Women Podcast Show Sponsor: InsideTracker - 25% off visit insidetracker.com/consummate Show Notes & Services: ConsummateAthlete.com Training Plans: htt...
Does Yard work count as training & Lessons from Long Runs 25.05.2021 45:04
Today we review Molly's recent long-run challenge (100km) plus a few listener questions about how to persist when you typically train with a spouse who is now injured, Molly discusses a new study on probiotics in cyclists and we discuss whether yard work 'counts' as training. Probiotics + cyclist study https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12970-021-00432-6 Show Sponsor Inside Tracker...
Women's Cycling Nutrition - Anne Guzman - Bonus Ontario Cycling Episode 21.05.2021 1:09:30
Anne Guzman joins Molly to discuss the intricacies of women's cycling nutrition and physiology. Topics include: what is good nutrition? Eating for all-day performance, Hydration, Fad diets, RED-S, easy nutrition wins for busy people. Connect with Anne: https://www.nutritionsolutionsanneguzman.com/ Show Sponsors: - Ontario Cycling Association https://ontariocycling.org/ - Inside Tracker! For 25% o...
Paracycling and Sports Physiology - Keely Shaw 18.05.2021 51:03
Keely Shaw is a Paracyclist for the Canadian National Team and a PhD Candidate in Exercise Physiology. She discusses her research into pandemic trends in masters athletes' nutrition and her own training towards Tokyo 2021. Follow Keely Shaw on Twitter https://twitter.com/keelyshaw14 Show Sponsor Inside Tracker! For 25% off the entire InsideTracker Store, visit insidetracker.com/consummate Article...
4Cs - Confidence, Community, Cross-Training & Consistency 11.05.2021 40:39
Today we talk about the 4-Cs - Confidence, Community, Cross-Training & Consistency and how you can use them as guidelines for your training and deciding where to focus. www.consummateathlete.com for Show Notes, posts and information about Coaching Show Sponsor Inside Tracker! For 25% off the entire InsideTracker Store, visit insidetracker.com/consummate More Ways to Support the Show: a) Share...
Mother's Day Special - Lori Nedescu 06.05.2021 26:38
Lori Nedescu: Elite cyclist and runner and Registered Dietitian returns to discuss pregnancy for our Mother's Day Special! More About Lori - https://www.hungryforresults.com/ www.consummateathlete.com for Show Notes, posts and information about Coaching Show Sponsor Inside Tracker! For 25% off the entire InsideTracker Store, visit insidetracker.com/consummate More Ways to Support the Show: a...
Mother's Day Special - Sonya Looney 06.05.2021 16:52
Sonya Looney: Mountain biking badass, host of the Sonya Looney Show & Mindset Academy creator returns to discuss motherhood for this Mother's Day Special Find out more about Sonya - >https://www.sonyalooney.com/ www.consummateathlete.com for Show Notes, posts and information about Coaching Show Sponsor Inside Tracker! For 25% off the entire InsideTracker Store, visit insidetracker.com/consumm...
Mother's Day Special - Catharine Pendrel 06.05.2021 21:02
Catharine Pendrel: Olympic MTB racer and bronze medalist in 2016, former World Champion & new mom joins us to talk motherhood ahead of attending the first world cups of 2021, ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. www.consummateathlete.com for Show Notes, posts and information about Coaching Show Sponsor Inside Tracker! For 25% off the entire InsideTracker Store, visit insidetracker.com/consummate More...
Ultra Running & Training Smart - Dylan Bowman 03.05.2021 1:10:08
Dylan Bowman is an ultra-runner for Red Bull and The North Face. Learn about Red Bull's Wings for Life World Run Follow Dylan Bowman on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en Show Sponsor Inside Tracker (25% off ) insidetracker.com/consummate www.consummateathlete.com for Show Notes, posts and information about Coaching Support the Show: a) Share an episode or post with a friend b...
Heavy Carries, Walking and Dan John 27.04.2021 1:12:32
Strength Coach & Author Dan John discusses Strength, Walking, Heavy Carries, Peaking. We also discuss his training and body composition changes for an upcoming lifting contest. Dan's Website - https://www.danjohnuniversity.com/ www.consummateathlete.com for Show Notes Support: a) Share an episode b) Rate & review c) Get our Book! Becoming a Consummate Athlete https://amzn.to/36B1Wat d) Book a Pho...
Return to Jumping - Dr. Mark Rocca 23.04.2021 30:47
Dr. Mark Rocca is a Chiropracter in Barrie, Ontario. He returns to the show today for an episode discussing exercises to help someone return to jumping or to start jumping if it is something you have not done since you were a kid! Check out the companion videos in the show notes www.consummateathlete.com for Show Notes, posts and information about Coaching Support the Show: a) Share an episode...
Spring Reset 20.04.2021 36:39
The changing of the seasons is a good time to recover, reflect, reorganize - we talk about this today! www.consummateathlete.com for Show Notes, posts and information about Coaching Support the Show: a) Share an episode or post with a friend b) Rate & review c) Get our Book! Becoming a Consummate Athlete https://amzn.to/36B1Wat d) Book a Phone Consultation with Peter to Discuss your training and...
How to Take A Stand - Kathryn Bertine 13.04.2021 1:01:33
Author, Activist and Professional Cyclist Kathryn Bertine shares stories from racing and advocating for equal pay for women in road cycling and the creation of La Course. Her latest book is 'Stand' a manual for progress. What really happens when we stand on the front lines of change https://amzn.to/3wOao2s www.consummateathlete.com for Show Notes, posts and information about Coaching Support the...
Recovery Days & Rides - Who, What, Why 06.04.2021 43:38
Recovery Days, Recovery Rides do you do them? Today we discuss listener questions and a few of the questions Peter had during a recent presentation on recovery. www.consummateathlete.com for Show Notes, posts and information about Coaching Support the Show: a) Share an episode or post with a friend b) Rate & review c) Get our Book! Becoming a Consummate Athlete https://amzn.to/36B1Wat d) Book a...
Why Success Isn't Everything - Chris Strasser 30.03.2021 50:47
"Success is a Lousy Teacher" - Chris Strasser is a 6 time Race Across America winner. He has competed in numerous ultra-distance events including 24 hours events on his road bike. Learn about the training, mindset, nutrition and preparation that goes into a record-setting ultra race. Check out his Website: https://www.christophstrasser.at/ Check out his Book: Strasser's Road https://amzn.to/3sARFE...
First Races Back & Time Trial Starts 27.03.2021 16:58
We discuss a few listener questions around returning to racing in 2021. Handling first race nerves, the time away and the TT starts. Have a Question for next Q&A ? Submit on instagram or via the contact page www.consummateathlete.com for Show Notes, posts and information about Coaching Support the Show: a) Share an episode or post with a friend b) Rate & review c) Get our Book! Becoming a Consum...
Habits, Routines, Run Walk & Weight Loss - Colleen Hurford 23.03.2021 45:00
Molly interviews her sister Colleen Hurford about the changes she made that have led to a significant change in her overall health and well being. See Molly's article - https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/how-my-sister-lost-75-pounds-run-walking/ www.consummateathlete.com for Show Notes, posts and information about Coaching Support the Show: a) Share an episode or post with a friend b) Rate & revi...
Writing, Goal Setting & Habits - Molly Hurford 16.03.2021 45:00
To mark the 5 year anniversary of this podcast Peter interviews Molly - they discuss several questions from listeners, how she became an author and journalist and how she goes about reaching goals that she sets. www.consummateathlete.com for Show Notes, posts and information about Coaching Support the Show: a) Share an episode or post with a friend b) Rate & review c) Get our Book! Becoming a Con...
Mindset - Sonya Looney 09.03.2021 56:09
Sonya Looney has made a career out of racing her bike in extreme events that challenge even the most resilient athletes. Today we look at how you can get started, overcome setbacks and use different types of motivation to reach your goals! Sonya's latest course 'Mindset Academy' dives deeper into these concepts. : https://courses.sonyalooney.com/courses/moxy-grit-mindset-academy www.consummateath...
From Triathlon to Marathon Race Director - Ian Fraser 02.03.2021 50:58
Ian Fraser is the race director for the RunOttawa Marathon. He shares stories about the triathlon and the challenges of running one of the largest running races in Canada. More about https://www.runottawa.ca/ Ottawa Marathon on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ottawamarathon/ www.consummateathlete.com for Show Notes, posts and information about Coaching Support the Show: a) Share an episode or...
Relative Energy Deficiency - RED-S - Alex Coates 23.02.2021 1:08:30
Alexandra Coates is a retired ITU elite triathlete, a triathlon coach, and a PhD candidate in exercise physiology. Alex is now in her 4th year of her PhD in exercise physiology at the University of Guelph. Her research focuses on what happens when we push too far, or when we recover insufficiently from training. She has published papers in the areas of iron deficiency and anemia, relative-energy d...
How to Help a Friend or Spouse Become more Active 16.02.2021 40:14
Have you tried to help your spouse, friend, or family member get active? Perhaps you have tried to train together in the same sport or you desire to share your love for a sport, like cycling! There are many ideas and opinions on this topic - we discuss a few today with help from many listeners and friends who contributed ideas and experience. www.consummateathlete.com for Show Notes, posts and in...
Training in the Heat - Dr. Stephen Cheung 09.02.2021 1:04:52
Dr. Stephen Cheung discusses how heat, dehydration, and cold affect our performance. We discuss some of the intricacies around dehydration, how you can become better at performing in the heat (and the cold), and learn about Stephen's own forrays into learning a new sport. www.consummateathlete.com for Show Notes, posts, and information about Coaching Support the Show: a) Share an episode or post...
Coaching, Bike Skills, and Health - Interview with Peter 02.02.2021 34:45
With the passing of our 300th episode, we thought it would be a good chance to reintroduce ourselves to you! For inspiration, we go through some questions that Peter often gets. www.consummateathlete.com for Show Notes, posts and information about Coaching Support the Show: a) Share an episode or post with a friend b) Rate & review c) Get our Book! Becoming a Consummate Athlete https://amzn.to/36...
Riding through every State - Keith Morical 26.01.2021 47:44
Keith Morical, is 60 years old and he completed a record-breaking journey across the United States. 48 continental states in 31 days, with almost no rest! We are talking 11 000 miles in a month, almost 250 per day! His goal was to inspire people to re-invent themselves and live inspiring lives. Mini-documentary https://vimeo.com/472503341/a439d21998 www.consummateathlete.com for Show Notes, po...
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