Consummate Athlete Podcast

The multi-talented Marco Altini returns to answer top listener questions about HRV and also to provide a few updates on the latest research around apply HRV to sport and recovery. Check out HRV4Training App = https://www.hrv4t.com/   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)...

Today we discuss your questions about training with the cold or flu, how to get better sleep and the environmental sustainability of training and racing.    Show Notes and More Episodes at www.consummateathlete.com   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 Po...

Anneke Winegarden is a MSC researcher and a passionate advocate for supporting women in sport. She discusses Red-S, the need for more studies on women and some technique tips for cross-country skiing.      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....

Today we answer a few questions and work through what Periodization and Polarization are and how either may or may not apply to non-pro athletes with limited time to train.        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/donat...

Registered Dietician Kylee Van Horn joins us to discuss common questions about nutrition in general and specific questions from listeners. Kylee is an ultra-runner and owner of Fly Nutrition       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.wideangle...

Today we discuss habit change and your questions about specific habits and routines you want to tweak, change or overhaul. 'Tis the season!      - Try our *free* 7 day Habit Quick Start Guide to get going on your goals =>        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) Dona...

By popular request, this is a replay of our episode with Stephen Seiler. We talk about Polarized Training, as well as his 'Hierarchy of Endurance Training Needs' and how your training intensity is an important consideration regardless of your training level. 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 h...

Mindy Kelly is a Professional Stunt Choreographer, Director and world-class martial artist. She became the first woman to lead all of the stunts training for the feature-length film "the Art of Self-Defense" including getting the movie's stars ready for the demands of filming.        Please consider supporting it by: a) Rate and review on your preferred app! Easy and Free! Thank You! b) Order Shre...

Today we discuss RPE scale and how it might relate to heart rate. We also discuss dressing for cold/winter races, whether/when not eating during workouts makes sense and balancing race/gear budgets for next year.      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 P...

Maghalie Rochette, Winner of the 2019 Cyclocross World Cup in Iowa joins us to talk about training for cyclocross, the long journey to a World Cup win, dressing for cyclocross, training for cyclocross. and of course, all things CX-Fever.  Check out Maghalie and the CX-Fever brand here Support the Show! a) Rate and review on your preferred app! Easy and Free! Thank You! b) Order Shred-Girls by Moll...

Today we discuss your questions about a typical winter/indoor cycling week of training, the concept of 'non-linear periodization' or doing year round intensity and then look at how to fuel a big run one day, followed by a huge gravel race the next day. Finally, we discuss ways to fall better (and avoid it in the first place!)        Please consider supporting it by: a) Rate and review on your pref...

Today we talk to Sam Hale, of Launch Peak Performance, about how he coaches athletes on their mental game.        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's episode discusses: - Cyclocross Pan-American championships in Milton Ontario - The recent press around The Mary Cain Op-Ed regarding the troubling focus on body composition in elite sport.  - Riding and training indoors - boredom and technology - College Nutrition Challenges - Fueling for early workouts and races - Training and nutrition for Menopause Support the Show: a) Rate and review!...

Sarah Hendrickson is the first female to ever jump in a ski jumping event at the Olympics. She talks about Ski Jumping and Mountain Running, training and nutrition for a dual-sport athlete, as well as the choice to take a season off and what coming back to peak performance after time away involves.       Please consider supporting it by: a) Rate and review on your preferred app! Easy and Free! Tha...

This is a Special Bonus Episode to celebrate another year of the Consummate Athlete being with the Wide Angle Podium Network - Thanks to their support we can continue to produce the Consummate Athlete Podcast and get conversations, like this one with Katerina Nash, so that we can all learn from one of the most Consummate Athletes we have met!   Please consider supporting the Podcast via   www.wide...

In this episode, we discuss a couple of updates on past questions from listeners and what they learned, including numb hands, injuries that limit the activity you can do. Plus we discuss the season being over, taking off-season and planning for next year, including new years resolutions.  Wide Angle Podium Donar Drive http://wideanglepodium.com/donate

Today our guest, Caroline Schley, takes us through her journey to her first running marathon.        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 discuss your questions about  - Hand numbness on the bike  - dealing with an injury that keeps you from your main sport - Getting frustrated with a workout   - Moving indoors and/or switching between power meters  - starting strength - do you need perfect form or instruction?        Please consider supporting it by: a) Rate and review on your preferred app! Easy and Free! Thank You! b) Or...

Christopher McDougall returns to the podcast to talk about training/moving with animals and specifically burro racing, the topic of his latest book "Running with Sherman"    Checkout Running with Sherman on Amazon https://amzn.to/31WnoDt     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/2R...

Today Molly and Peter discuss cyclocross again, thanks for your questions!  - CX Etiquette  - Secret Hacks and gear ideas  - Rain gear - Power, HR, Speed for racing?        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   

Doctor, Coach and Elite Trail runner Meghan Roche joins us to talk about being a happy runner, dealing with failure, injury, balancing work+training, body image and ... dogs.     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 discuss your questions about Cyclocross, cyclings fall/winter discipline. We discuss:  - what is cyclocross - Warming up and course preview - what is skill practice for cyclocross  - dealing with double race weekends  - some easy tips/tricks and hacks to make your weekend and riding better Please consider supporting it by: a) Rate and review on your preferred app! Easy and Free! Thank You...

Today is a 'best of the podcast' episode. We are re-posting (With some audio enhancements and no ads) this great episode with renowned coach Dean Golich. We hope you enjoy listening again or for the first time.    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 Podca...

Andy Blow is a true consummate athlete having learned, competed and trained for football (soccer), triathlons, kayaking and along the way earned a degree, founded a business and raised a healthy family.        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 ...

Today we discuss listener questions nutrition for a host of different events ranging from multi-day track events, multi-day charity events and 'donut' rides that push riders to go fast while also consuming a lot of food (or food quickly!). Hydration importance and strategies.        Please consider supporting it by: a) Rate and review on your preferred app! Easy and Free! Thank You! b) Order Shred...