Consummate Athlete Podcast

Sonya Loney tells us about becoming a parent and how this changed her view on work, training, and life.     Check out her Podcast, The Sonya Looney Show .    Support the show a) Tweet, Share, Gram or message an episode or post you like!  b) Rate & review on your preferred app!  b) PRE-Order Shred-Girls by Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate at  www.wideanglepodium.com/donate     

Today we talk through a topic that embraces several listener questions around limiters, getting faster and avoiding common 'failure points'. In a race or ride, where do you feel held back or weaker than others, or weaker than you need to be? What are the things you avoid doing in training? Or things you say you 'can't do'?  Support the show by Rate/Review or Become a Donating Member at www.wideang...

Patrick Wilson, Ph. D., RD, has published over 45 original peer-reviewed scientific articles primarily focused on the relationship between gastrointestinal conditions, diet, nutrition, and exercise. Today he tells us about ways we can improve our fueling to help reduce gastrointestinal issues that can ruin a good training ride or your goal event.   https://amzn.to/37KGQqB Get the Athlete's Gut on...

Haley Chura is a Pro Triathlete, coach and Co-host of the @ironwomen_podcast . She has won Ironman and 70.3 events. We discuss eating for 3 sports, training for 3 sports and more on Endurance Sports Training.    https://www.instagram.com/haleychura23/?hl=en   Support Our Show!  a) Tweet, Share, Gram or message an episode or post you like!  b) Rate & review on your preferred app!  b) PRE-Order Shre...

We discuss a common question about how to hold onto fitness as you age, fixation on performance/power numbers and how we can thrive and even do better as we age. Things we mention: - Cp20 = Best 20min power average - Frasier - - Joe Friel - Fast after 50 book Support a) Tweet, Share, Gram or message an episode or post you like! b) Rate & review on your preferred app! b) PRE-Order Shred-Girls by Mo...

Dr. Mark Rocca is a chiropractor and strength coach with a strong emphasis on patient-centered care and functional restoration. He has worked with cyclists, triathletes, nordic skiers, and team sport athletes including NHL hockey players.   Topics:  = Mark's Bio  = Primal Movements = DNS Model = Training Movements vs. Muscles = Training for Kids = Examples of exercises for neck/shoulder pain.  = P...

Professional Road Racer and Venture Capitalist Kristen Faulkner discusses how she balances two high demand careers. Busy Consummate Athletes will appreciate her strategies for staying fit and performing at work and on the bike.    Support a) Tweet, Share, Gram or message an episode or post you like!  b) Rate & review on your preferred app!  b) PRE-Order Shred-Girls by Molly Hurford https://amzn.to...

Ultra-Running Coach and Author of 'The Happy Runner' David Roche is on the show for the 2nd time today to discuss training and staying happy in 2020.  See past episodes with David and his co-author, amazing athlete/coach/doctor Meghan Roche   Get The Happy Runner Book https://amzn.to/2ZcKDup Remember to #ConsummateAthleteParty to win between the May Long weekend in Canada and the USA (May 16-May21...

Liz Warner combined her passions of change-making and adventure to creat 'Run to Reach' a fundraising campaign to support local * women-empowerment organizations. She will run 30 marathons in 30 countries before she turns 30 -> Multiple Distance Virtual Run Event May 24th, https://runtoreach.typeform.com/to/bmhHt5 Support a) Tweet, Share, Gram or message an episode or post you like! b) Rate & revi...

Today we discuss the concept of going easy to get fast; the myth of "no pain, no gain"  - What is too easy or too hard? - Middle ground or junk miles  - heart rate - Decoupling/Cardiac Drift - Stephen Seiler/Polarized  - Frank Overton/Sweet Spot - How to use zones and the importance of picking a system and sticking with it for a while.  - Goal of most sessions = to come back soon Support a) Tweet,...

Timothy Rugg rode every day for 13 days for most of the day to achieve a distance equal to riding across the USA (3000 virtual miles!) He tells the stories and pains associated with extreme adventure in isolation.     Follow Tim: https://www.instagram.com/timothyrugg/?hl=en     Gear mentioned:  - Wahoo Trainer Mat - https://amzn.to/3b8iLtH   Support the Show a) Tweet, Share, Gram, or message an ep...

We discuss what a Consummate Athlete is. We discuss community, adaptability, work-capacity, skill-transfer, habits, health, and 'stacking' aspects of life together.  Links Mentioned Katy Bowman - Movement Matters and 'Stacking'  Katarina Nash - Cyclocross Catharine Pendrel - Horses, Cross-training and MTB Archery Episode Geoff Kabush - Pushups for Cyclocross    Support the Show a) Tweet, Share, Gr...

Multi-time Olympian and World Champion Mountain Biker Catherine Pendrel tells us about riding horses as a youth, talks about food for endurance and the fallout of the canceled 2020 Olympics, and how she finds motivation to keep training.  Follow https://www.instagram.com/cpendrel/?hl=en Tunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/consummate-athlete-podcast/   Show Notes and More Episodes at www.co...

Greg Lehman is a Physiotherapist, Chiropractor & Clinical Educator. We discuss the perspective that people are resilient vs. broken. Knee pain, isolation exercises, running, and acute: Chronic workload are discussed. Get the pain workbook or book an appointment at at www.greglehman.ca  Support: a) Rate and review b) Pre-Order Shred-Girls #2 by Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate  www.w...

Today we discuss a few questions around the topic of motivation when training/racing not going well and also how detraining and aging affect our fitness and what we can do about it.        Please consider supporting it by: a) Rate and review on your preferred app! Easy and Free! Thank You! b) Order Shred-Girls by Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate to the Podcast  www.wideanglepodium.c...

Alyssa Godesky discusses triathlon, endurance events like ultra-marathons and her podcast 'Ironwoman'     Please consider supporting it by: a) Rate and review on your preferred app! Easy and Free! Thank You! b) Order Shred-Girls by Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate to the Podcast  www.wideanglepodium.com/donate   

Exercise Physiologist Stephen Seiler discusses online cycling training. Best tips for using Zwift and similar tools while avoiding too much moderate training. We discuss his 2016 Study on different interval sets and the value of accumulating more minutes of high intensity. Please consider supporting it by: a) Rate and review on your preferred app! Easy and Free! Thank You! b) Order Shred-Girls by...

Today we discuss Walking, Training inside vs. Outside, Strategies for maintaining fitness and muscle during off periods and some discussion of goals and mindset during the off-season or when far away from goal events.        Please consider supporting it by: a) Rate and review on your preferred app! Easy and Free! Thank You! b) Order Shred-Girls by Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate t...

Mackenzie Kieborz has competed in 3 archery disciplines, has switched her dominant side for shooting. She has competed in Universiade, coached and organized events. She tells us more about training for archery and the tools she uses to build the fitness and precision required. Support the Show: a) Rate and review b) Order Shred-Girls by Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate www.wideangle...

Today we discuss how to train during times of stress or when your race gets canceled or when you aren't sure what your goal is. We also discuss a specific question around fueling a 50 mile bike ride and the common questions around the Documentary 'Game Changers'        Please consider supporting it by: a) Rate and review on your preferred app! Easy and Free! Thank You! b) Order Shred-Girls by Moll...

Gemma Sampson is an Advanced Sports Dietitian working with elite and amateur cyclists, triathletes and runners.  She discusses several common nutrition questions and expands on carbs and what athletes know (or think they know) about carbs (the focus of her Ph. D.!)  Support the Show a) Rate and review on your preferred app! Easy and Free! Thank You! b) Order Shred-Girls by Molly Hurford https://am...

We discuss 4 Listener questions today including how to deal with the feeling of lower motivation and enthusiasm that is common in the middle/late winter for summer athletes trying to train through winter weather. We discuss getting ready for a training camp and best practices at the camp as well as What to do if you have set a goal that is ambitious (or if you coach someone who has) and how to fra...

Usman Valiante a Policy Analyst. Usman joins us to discuss plastics and the environment. Usman has worked to develop and spread the concept of a circular economy for plastics. A concept that moves beyond simply reduce, reuse and recycle. Please see the show notes for links to documents and videos.      Please consider supporting it by: a) Rate and review on your preferred app! Easy and Free! Thank...

Laura Wilson talks to Molly about using essential oils and how to get started with meditation.       Please consider supporting it by: a) Rate and review on your preferred app! Easy and Free! Thank You! b) Order Shred-Girls by Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate to the Podcast  www.wideanglepodium.com/donate   

Today we answer listener questions around Hot Tub and Cold exposure as well as a follow-up question about how much low-intensity training is needed to be 'enough' in a polarized plan.        Please consider supporting it by: a) Rate and review on your preferred app! Easy and Free! Thank You! b) Order Shred-Girls by Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate to the Podcast  www.wideanglepodium...