Consummate Athlete Podcast

Danelle Kabush Ph. D. is a Registered Clinical Counsellor & Mental Performance Consultant. She returns to the show to discuss athletic body image, parenting, and RED-S, a recent development, and expansion of the 'female athlete triad'.        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...

3 Great Questions today  - Can you Train the Gut, how to prepare to eat a lot in big endurance races - Training with a Partner & Living with a Partner who also trains - Are indoor hours worth more than outdoor hours?     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....

Accomplished runner and coach (and dog lover) David Roche joins us today to talk about running, coaching, law-degrees and being happy as a person. David brings HUGE enthusiasm to this episode so be ready to be PSYCHED no matter what sport you do.    Check out The Happy Runner book that David co-authored with Megan Roche   If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it by a) rate and review o...

Q&A on the Consummate Athlete   - pre race meals?   - when to strength train if on same day as cardio workout? - Late Night Training and sleep?   - FTP   - Most important training metric    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 Pod...

Today we interview one of our listeners to find out how incorporating more movement and sports into his life has changed his health and fitness. James Slauson MD is a doctor who has been a supportive listener of our show and truly a consummate Athlete. As a busy doctor and life-long endurance athlete, we can all learn from his experiences finding balance and health within a hectic and successful p...

Today we discuss listener questions: - How to reconcile Sports and the Environment - Low Bone Density ... what now?  -  Prepping for a Hilly Race ... How and When should I start?  -  Sleeping less than 6 hours        If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it through www.wideanglepodium.com/donate   Or by pre-ordering Shred-Girls - Molly's Latest Book available for Pre-order Now! 

Matthew Kadey MSc., RD is a Dietician, Writer and Photographer who has found a passion for bike-packing. He is on the show talking about how-to Bike Pack, some nutrition for on the bike based on his book 'Rocket Fuel' and also about his route/event BT700 that tours southern Ontario's finest gravel roads.      If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it through www.wideanglepodium.com/dona...

Today we answer listener questions:  - Keto what is one to do!!? - AM I tired or just lazy? How to know   - what to do if you miss a day of training - What bike seat do you use?  - How to train in the city or if really busy with a new job?    If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it through www.wideanglepodium.com/donate ... there are bonus episodes and bonus goodies if you do, your do...

Lori Nedescu is a Registered Dietitian. She joins us to talk about improving performance with good food and health practices. Lori started 'The Cadence Kitchen' which has become ' Hungry For Results' , a nutrition resource for anyone looking to improve performance and general wellness through good food and health practices. She also races bikes, runs a team and runs!    If you enjoy the show, plea...

Q & A Episode to end out 2018 discussing:  Base Phase for training What is endurance training camps resolutions/goals and taking 'little steps'  Strength training - how to get started, key equipment        Reach out and tell us about your resolutions or questions for the next Q & A at Molly   Twitter and Instagram @mollyjhurford       @peterglassford    or use our contact form at www.consummateath...

Jessica Zapotechne aka Jessie Zapo has been actively involved in the New York Running scene since 2005 and has been dedicated to creating unique running experiences.  She's traveled nationally and internationally through running and has primarily focused on the community building aspect that running can provide. We also talk about Art-Therapy and the restorative effects that running as a group can...

Ellen Noble is a professional Cyclocross Racer for Trek Factory Racing. She has medaled at World Championships and was the first female to bunnyhop the barriers in a race (#BUNNYHOPTHEPATRIARCHY). Ellen chats about goal setting, coming back from a bad race, relationships to food with Molly and Peter.    Follow Ellen on Instagram     If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it through www....

Jonathan Levitt is an Ultra Runner from Boston who loves #RestDayBrags and works with InsideTracker a company that makes your blood testing and the analysis of your tests much easier.    insidetracker.com/endurance and use code CONSUMMATEATHLETE for 20% off     If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it through www.wideanglepodium.com/donate ... there are bonus episodes and bonus goodies...

In this Episode, we talk about what we are thankful for and how this relates to reviewing your season and planning for your adventures next season. One-Word Resolutions Questions to ask about the season Setting Outcome and Process Goals Finding Points of pride and points of improvement in GOOD and BAD seasons Qualities of the top athletes Peter Coaches If you enjoy the show, please consider suppor...

Nov 2018 Q&A   Molly and Peter discuss strategies to stay, fit and healthy through the Holidays. How to deal with Offseason Blues after a big event/season or with poor weather and they finish with some do's and don'ts for Indoor Training (e.g. should you do your homework or Christmas shop while you train?)   If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it through  www.wideanglepodium.com/dona...

Sonya Looney joins us to talk about her mountain biking adventures, becoming a speaker, writer and positive influence on the cycling and outdoors world.          If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it through www.wideanglepodium.com/donate ... there are bonus episodes and bonus goodies if you do, your donation helps fuel better audio gear, more guests, and higher quality episodes.

Coach, Athlete and author Luke Humphrey from the Hansen's-Brook Distance project and Hansen's Coaching Services joins us today to talk about how to get into marathon running. Whether you are a new runner or experienced short distance runner this episode, and their book, will help you make the jump to distance running with less injury and better results.    If you enjoy the show, please consider su...

Today Molly and Peter discuss a listener question about finding 'your WHY' with sport. Why participate if you are not trying to win an obvious world championship or if racing is becoming like an addiction? They also talk about the basics of strength training and what a strength training workout looks like.   Multiple links can be found in the show notes from today's episode.        If you enjoy th...

Jenn Jackson joins us today to talk about transitioning from summer sports to cross-country skiing and cross-training in general. This is a great episode if you have to deal with some inclement weather or you are looking for some new ways to stay active!     If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it through www.wideanglepodium.com/donate ... there are bonus episodes and bonus goodies if...

Hannah Rae Finchamp joins us today to talk about her adventures at the B.C. Bike Race.  "You have the opportunity to dial in who you are and who you want to be as a racer at a race like this. It made me better. I'm a perfectionist. I think a lot of people in the sport are. But after one day, it became so apparent that when you're living out of a small bag in a tent, when you're taking ferries to t...

Anna Tunnicliffe Tobias is CrossFit Olympic gold medalist and World Champion Sailer and has competed in numerous CrossFit Games, with a 9th place finish in 2013 with several individual events wins during those games. Today she joins us to talk about owning a CrossFit gym, her adventures in sailing, how to get into an, and tips for sailing!      If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it...

Today Peter and Molly talk about all the things that go into and make up the sport of Cyclocross. They talk about    Discuss World Cup races—wow! Remount / dismount common mistakes? Best drill? When to run?  How to set up mini-course How to pack for CX race — favorite gear we bring (sprayer, waterproof pants, raincoat, embrocation—bag choice!) Eating during day for CX race Tire pressure / choice B...

Dr. Simon Marshall returns to talk about specific tactics you can use to get through stressful and difficult moments in sport. Simon and his co-author and wife Lesley Paterson were on the show previously talking about their book the Brave Athlete and they were one of your favorite episodes!     Make sure to add Brave Athlete to your Reading List! (LINK)      If you enjoy the show, please consider...

Kate Courtney joins us to talk about her World Championship win in the Mountain Bike XCO (cross country Olympic) discipline and what went into that huge performance.    If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it through www.wideanglepodium.com/donate ... there are bonus episodes and bonus goodies if you do, your donation helps fuel better audio gear, more guests, and higher quality episo...

Cyclocross Hairs creator Bill Shieken joins us today to talk about cyclocross, being a lawyer, filming races, travel, controversy and rules in cycling and so much more. If you haven't checked out Bill's Website CXHAIRS.COM or his podcast CXHAIRS Radio please do If you haven't checked out the New Cyclocross Mounts and Dismounts Course from Smart Athlete and the Ryan Leech Connection Skills Site ple...