Molly Hurford, Peter Glassford

Consummate Athlete Podcast

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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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Racing Multiple Disciplines + Colorado Classic - Juliet Elliot & Lucy Diaz 20.08.2019 1:04:45

Today we compile two interviews with two amazing women. One with Juliet Elliot on Racing all sorts of bikes and one with Lucy Diaz, the COO of the Colorado Classic race, talking about this women's only race. 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 Podc...

Retirement, Zones, Weight Loss, Running while Riding 12.08.2019 39:35

Peter and Molly discuss your questions today: - What to do when you stop competing!? Imposter Syndrome etc. - What are my HR Zones, how to set, race maximum vs. training max? - weight loss - loose 5 lbs? - How to run and ride at the same 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...

RANGE - Being A Generalist - David Epstein 06.08.2019 1:05:25

Author David Epstein joins us to talk about being a generalist. As a Consummate Athlete listener, you should be very excited about this topic and David's Book called 'Range'. Check out Range by David Epstein 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...

Are you in a Plateau? Supplements? Post-workout for busy people 30.07.2019 44:40

Today we discuss: - How to know if you are plateauing and what to do about it - Supplements - are they good? - Post-workout for Busy People? 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

Trail Running, Camping & Cooking - Morgan Sjogren 22.07.2019 52:21

Morgan Sjogren talks to Molly about Trail Running, Camping, Cooking while camping and ... Living Outlandish. get Outlandish via Amazon 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

Time-Limited Cx Training, Healthy Veg, routines, getting old 16.07.2019 56:48

Today we discuss: - Stand-up desks and recovery - Training for cyclocross with limited time - sticking to routines - any tricks? - healthy eating while vegetarian? - Aging Athletes - strategies and changes needed? 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...

Athletes and Anxiety - Kathy Herzog 09.07.2019 54:19

Kathy Herzog Psy. D.; Licensed Psychologist in Massachusetts who discusses anxiety and athletes with us on this episode. 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

fueling exercise for females, adding races, training on vacation 02.07.2019 52:06

Today we discuss: - differences in fueling workouts for women vs. men - suggestions for daily core routine - should you add races to the schedule? - training while on vacation 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...

Heat Adaptation, Hormones, Diet Trends - Stacy Sims 25.06.2019 57:57

Dr. Stacy Sims discusses the latest research around heat adaptation and performance in the heat, hormones and diet trends that may not be providing the magic they are touted to. Make sure to check out Stacy's book Roar - https://amzn.to/2RARvMq 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:...

Fueling in Heat, Race Season CTL, Fading 18.06.2019 47:53

Today we answer your questions! Get your questions in for the next Q &A using the contact form on www.consummateathlete.com Topics Covered: - Fueling in the heat - Cyclocross bike fit + numb hands - Fueling after Late night training - Race season Training Load Decrease, Will I loose all my fitness?!?! - In season strength options - Is it bad to Fade in intervals (or races?), when to fade when...

The Latest Science in Peak Performance for Sport - Dr. Marc Bubbs 11.06.2019 1:07:10

Today we hear about the Latest Performance Science from Dr. Marc Bubbs. A Naturopathic Doctor, Speaker, Performance Nutrition Lead for Canada Basketball and former Strength Coach. Dr. Bubbs advocates for achieving your performance potential and maximizing your health by optimizing what you eat, how you move, and key lifestyle factors (e.g. sleep, stress management, etc. His latest book ' Peak'...

Recovery Fuel, FOMO, Imperfect Training 04.06.2019 54:03

Molly and Peter discuss several questions today - thanks for your questions and comments! Discussed today: - saddle issues on the trainer - Fueling recovery in the hours-days after big workouts and races - FOMO - missing out on big training + social media - Getting lightheaded/bonking on MTB but not road?!??! - How to train when weather or context (hills etc) not perfect If you enjoy the...

Adventures, Pain and Mindset - Rebecca Rusch 27.05.2019 1:01:52

Rebecca Rusch joins us to talk adventures, endurance and how to go long. - Rebecca's Core Values - Gear and strategy for gravel and long adventures like Iditarod, Kanza, and Leadville - Mindset and Mantras - Feeling unprepared for big adventures + more! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it by a) rate and review on your preferred app! Easy and Free! Thank You! b) Pre-Order Sh...

Training with Power - Hunter Allen 21.05.2019 1:11:44

Coach Hunter Allen joins us to share the latest in training for cycling with power. This is a deep dive into cycling training and pulls from the new 3rd edition of Training and Racing with a Power Meter. Get Training and Racing with a Power Meter the 3rd Edition - https://amzn.to/2VA0WvO If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it by a) rate and review on your preferred app! Easy...

Imposter Syndrome, Training in Race Season + Bunny Hops 14.05.2019 49:21

Today we discuss your questions: - Dealing with Imposter Syndrome at races/events - How to train during race season? - How to figure out what to do with all the Pro 'advice' and studies? - Bunny Hops? If you enjoy the show, 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)...

Advice from 5 Amazing Female Athletes 09.05.2019 19:16

Top advice from top female athletes: -Katarina Nash - Finding balance by mixing your focus -Hannah Rae Finchamp - Getting over 'Perfect " -Kate Courtney - Conquer new obstacles, ride your own pace and fueling. - Danelle Kabush - Goal Setting and Visualization - Ellen Noble - How to look at a bad race, setting process and outcome goals Please consider supporting: a) rate and review on your preferr...

Getting Your Kids on Bikes - Katie Macarelli 06.05.2019 1:00:19

Katie Macarelli talks to Molly today about parenting, getting kids into cycling and interested in the outdoors and being active. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it by a) rate and review on your preferred app! Easy and Free! Thank You! b) Pre-Order Shred-Girls by Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate to the Podcast www.wideanglepodium.com/donate

Motivating Your Workout - Simon Marshall 30.04.2019 1:09:01

Today we interview Simon Marshall a Sport Psychologist and co-author of the popular book 'The Brave Athlete'. We talk about different ways to motivate your workout and when you should pull the plug on a workout. Get the Brave Athlete = https://amzn.to/2J3ch4V Listen to Our Last Episode with Simon on The Brave Athlete If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it by a) rate and revie...

MTB Stage Racing + Gravel Grinding - Geoff Kabush 23.04.2019 1:04:48

Professional Mountain Biker Geoff Kabush joins the podcast for a second time to talk about training for different events, MTB Stage Racing tips, Gravel Grinding strategies (DK200!), Beer+Pushups, how we should deal with doping and finally on what keeps him training and racing over the years (hint: Fun, Community, Challenges) If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it by a) rate and...

Post-Race - Goals, Expectations & Next Steps 16.04.2019 46:00

Today we field a couple of questions about dealing with post race feelings. How to prepare for a great post-race, what to pack in your post-race bag, how to take information from a Great (and not so great race) and common-pitfalls like changing everything after a bad race. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it by a) rate and review on your preferred app! Easy and Free! Than...

Life is a Marathon - Matt Fitzgerald 10.04.2019 59:08

Writer Matt Fitzgerald returns to the show to discuss his Memoir, 'Life is A Marathon'. Set around 8 marathon races where we meet runners for whom running serves different purposes. The more personal aspect of the book is Matt's own relationship to the sport--and how it helped him overcome his own struggles and cope with his wife Nataki's severe bipolar disorder. Life is a Marathon: A Memoir o...

First Race Jitters, Base to Build, Carbs per Hour 03.04.2019 51:21

Today we Discuss and work through your questions! Thanks for posting them to Twitter or Facebook or using the contact page on www.consummateathlete.com (feel free to follow up or create a new one for the next Q & A SHOW) TOPICS: - Oat Milk is a real thing? - First Race Day Jitters and Mistakes - Intensity - progressing from base to build phases (adding intensity) - How Many Carbohydrates to...

Race weight, Pantry Staples, Pefect Meals - Lori Nedescu 26.03.2019 52:00

Lori Nedescu a Nutritionist returns to chat with Molly Hurford about race weight, stocking your pantry for successful eating and putting together a great meal. Follow Lori at https://www.instagram.com/hungryforresults/ If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it by a) rate and review on your preferred app! Easy and Free! Thank You! b) Pre-Order Shred-Girls by Molly Hurford https://am...

MTB vs. Road bike, skill of fueling, saddle sores, ankle mobility 19.03.2019 41:38

Q&A Episode MTB on the road for training? Getting through base training without a saddle sore? Tips for getting good at eating/drinking on the bike? Tight calves—help! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it by a) rate and review on your preferred app! Easy and Free! Thank You! b) Pre-Order Shred-Girls by Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate to the Podcast www.wideanglepo...

Athletic Identity + Nutrition Questions 12.03.2019 46:51

Today's Q & A Episode discusses - Athletic Body Image - Concepts around 'healthy eating' and a complete meal If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it by a) rate and review on your preferred app! Easy and Free! Thank You! b) Pre-Order Shred-Girls by Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate to the Podcast www.wideanglepodium.com/donate