Consummate Athlete Podcast

Today we discuss two listener questions. How to deal with two distinct sports seasons (run and bike) and the inevitable transition, and catching up to those who train 1 sport year-round. We also discuss over-training and when to take a break.    Support the Show: a) Share an episode or post you like  b) Rate & review b) Order Shred-Girls 2 https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate at  www.wideanglepodium....

Jay Dicharry is a Physiotherapist and Biomechanical expert and the author of Running Rewired: stability, strength, speed. He discusses common injuries and issues that athletes have running.    Check out Running Rewired: https://amzn.to/34t9oU5   Support the Show: a) Share an episode or post you like  b) Rate & review b) Order Shred-Girls 2 https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate at  www.wideanglepodium....

Today we discuss a couple of listener questions regarding periods, training during your menstrual cycle, and whether to 'optimize' training to match your hormonal cycle.    Support the Show: a) Share an episode or post you like  b) Rate & review b) Order Shred-Girls 2 https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate at  www.wideanglepodium.com/donate   

Tracksmith Community Manager Lou Serafini joins us to discuss running and building community with training/social events/etc. He has had success maintaining the community during the challenging year of Covid19, we find out how.    Support the Show: a) Share an episode or post you like  b) Rate & review b) Order Shred-Girls 2 https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate at  www.wideanglepodium.com/donate   

Physiotherapists Dalton Laino and Will Nicholson from The Movement in Dundas Ontario join us to discuss how to handle common sport injuries, Movement as medicine, Strength training, and getting into Running as someone who traditionally didn't like running.  themovementphysio.ca   Support the Show: a) Share an episode or post you like  b) Rate & review b) Order Shred-Girls 2 https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy...

Elizabeth Carey is the co-author of Girls Running - a go-to guide for everything girls need to know to run better—and love the journey while doing it! We discuss how parents, coaches, and athletes can better navigate puberty, mental health, and competitive sport.    Support the Show: a) Share an episode or post you like  b) Rate & review b) Order Shred-Girls 2 https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate at ...

Mark Gallagher returns to answer your questions about feet - thank you for your interest and questions!    Topics:  = Shoe Lifespan = Insoles = Hot Foot = Bunions = Metatarsal stress fractures = 'fixing' feet = Calcification    Support the Show: a) Share an episode or post you like  b) Rate & review b) Order Shred-Girls 2 https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate at  www.wideanglepodium.com/donate   

Today we discuss how much training you need to do and similar questions like "Am I training Enough". Often these questions come when we are injured, tired, or experiencing poor results. We work through some considerations and ideas for your training.     Do you have more time?  What are the Symptoms (injury, illness, motivation?) Adaptation vs. Performance Planning training (with no races) - try l...

Hilary Spires and Katie Mills are trail-runners who have pursued Fastest-Known-Times together. They discuss the dynamics of running and racing with a friend as well as the ins-and-outs of FKT. - Hilary Spires is an ultra runner and sports junkie (and host of the Trail Running Women Podcast) https://ruggedconditioning.com/trailrunningwomen-podcast https://www.instagram.com/p/CDEVzOTnMGC/   Katie Mi...

The Peace Peloton, a Seattle nonprofit created in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, will give away van Garderen's team-issued Cannondale SuperSix EVO Race bike to one lucky donor. The goal is to raise $25,000 to support the Peace Peloton's community rides and programming. Individuals can make a donation of at least $50 through Sept. 20, when one individual will be chosen on the final da...

Sue Amato is a Yoga Teacher & Massage Therapist in Easton, PA working with athletes and those in pain. Please check out this week's Show Sponsor Watt-Bike Check out the Show Notes at consummateathlete.com Check out Sue's Yoga at  https://www.thevalleyom.com/ Support the Show: a) Share an episode or post you like  b) Rate & review b) Order Shred-Girls 2 https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate at  www.wid...

Sports nutritionist, former pro cyclist Anne Guzman discusses sports nutrition and specifically fueling your body to achieve your best performance without affecting your health due to insufficient energy availability.    Connect with Anne and checkout her podcast: https://theprokit.com/p/anneguzman/     Support the Show: a) Share an episode or post you like  b) Rate & review b) Order Shred-Girls 2...

Podiatrist Mark Gallagher discusses common foot ailments and how a Consummate Athlete can thrive by taking care of foot health. Support the Show: a) Share an episode or post you like b) Rate & review b) Order Shred-Girls 2 https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate at www.wideanglepodium.com/donate

This Friday episode looks at the odd year that 2020 is and the concept of taking a mid-season break, weeks off, and avoiding plateaus or 'burning out'. We also discuss ways to look at the fall and shifting sport/discipline 'seasons' even without races.    Support the Show: a) Share an episode or post you like  b) Rate & review b) Order Shred-Girls 2 https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate at  www.widean...

Joe Cruz discusses going long on your bike with bike packing.  Topics include Gear recommendations, trip planning guide, and the philosophical question of going alone vs. with friends.    Support the Show: a) Share an episode or post you like  b) Rate & review b) Order Shred-Girls 2 https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate at  www.wideanglepodium.com/donate     

Tamara Schmautz is at the epicenter of the fight against COVID-19, the effort to support the Black Lives Matter movement, and also to save Cascade Bicycle Club from financial collapse due to the economic calamity caused by COVID. Tamara is Cascade Bicycle Club board president and the Administrator of Virology at the University of Washington.    An article about Tamara and what Cascade is doing htt...

Professional Mountain Biker Haley Smith races for Norco. She discusses building confidence and racing at the top of the World Cup Cross-Country Mountain Bike Series.  Follow Haley Smith on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/haleyhuntersmith/?hl=en   Support the Show: a) Share an episode or post you like  b) Rate & review b) Order Shred-Girls 2 https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate at  www.wideanglep...

Anthony Costa is riding a century every day in July to benefit Cancer. We talk about what he has learned about prepping for a daily endurance ride, the challenges with mechanicals, saddle-sores, fueling and routes.    Follow Anthony Costa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/acostaridesbikes/?hl=af   Support the Show: a) Share an episode or post you like  b) Rate & review b) PRE-Order Shred-Girl...

Today we discuss what Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE, or feeling) can do to make you a better athlete. How training moderately can derail your training, make you slow (and make it less fun). We discuss the difference between RPE during a workout and after a workout (Session RPE) and how to use them.  Topics/links:  - Seiler Episode with 4 x 4, 4 x8, 4 x 16 study - Post on RPE   Support the Show:...

Sara Quakenbush joins us to discuss how she got into hiking, how she makes some of her own gear, and how you can start exploring the great outdoors too.  Check out Sara Quakenbush on Instagram for more: https://www.instagram.com/mountain_dog_adventures/     Support the Show: a) Share an episode or post you like  b) Rate & review b) PRE-Order Shred-Girls 2 https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate at  www....

Real-life Consummate Athlete Heather Dawe joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about her evolution as a Consummate Athlete. How different phases of life have brought different sports and pursuits such as art, career, and family.  Check out Heather's Books and adventures at www.heatherdawe.co.uk   Support the Show: a) Share an episode or post you like  b) Rate & review b) PRE-Order Shred-Girls...

Amanda Nauman is a Gravel cyclist, Cyclocross racer and Podcaster on 'Groadio' a Wide Angle Podium Podcast. She is a two time winner of the DK 200 mile gravel race.  Check out Groadio Podcast Follow Amanda Panda on Instagram   Support the Show: a) Share an episode or post you like  b) Rate & review b) PRE-Order Shred-Girls 2 https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate at  www.wideanglepodium.com/donate   

- Today we discuss why and how to work with a coach - Larger concepts about training for long term success (with or without coach). - The reasons people get coaching, the types of coaches. The interview/getting started process - Common issues with communication, worry about 'breaking the rules' or forgetting to have fun. Support the Show: a) Share an episode or post you like  b) Rate & review b) P...

Sport Psychologist Alison Pope-Rhodius, Ph. D., discusses staying motivated when group rides and races are hard to find, the concept of athlete identity, and how to cope with Personal Bests you might not beat again. Important concepts around control.  Follow Alison on https://twitter.com/alisonrhodius?lang=en Support the Show: a) Share an episode or post you like  b) Rate & review b) PRE-Order Shr...

Professional Cyclist Katie Compton is a 15 time National Champion and has one numerous UCI Cyclocross races in Europe and North America. She joins us to talk about training, nutrition, dogs, and more!  Follow Katie Compton Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katiefncompton/   Support a) Tweet, Share, Gram or message an episode or post you like!  b) Rate & review on your preferred app!  b) PRE-Or...