Consummate Athlete Podcast

pushup, beer, kabush, weight loss, cyclocross, Intervals Q & A Episode with questions from the listeners. Today Molly and Peter discuss their trip to the first two cyclocross world cups and cross-vegas (and Interbike).  Topics are Geoff Kabush hitting the record for beer-50pushups-beer in under a minute (he mentions this in the episode with him a few weeks ago). We talk about weight loss after you...

Marco Altini PhD, joins us today to talk all things HRV. Marco is our second return guest because all the consummate athletes out there LOVED the first one on HRV. A lot has changed. Marco has been busy as the Lead Data Scientist for @bloom_life (a wearable sensor to help during pregnancy) and the Creator of the HRV app called http://HRV4Training.com . Aside from work, Marco is a Traveler and Pass...

Trials, MTB, Bike Skills, Skills, Aquisition, Online Courses, Business, Coaching, Yoga   Ryan Leech joins us for a 2nd time today to talk about learning to jump a bike, new updates to his skills website (www.ryanleech.com) and what life is like after trials shows. We touch on yoga, how to develop habits, whether it is possible to reach mastery in bike skills and differences between online courses...

Longevity, Stage Racing, Travel, Journalism, Strength Training   Roy Wallack joins us today to talk about his latest book Maximum Overload briefly, but also we talk at length about his travels and experiences as an Adventure Journalist. Roy is a fitness columnist at the Los Angeles Times, the author of seven books, and an endurance athlete with many difficult races under his belt including La Ruta...

August Listener Questions on a lot of bike topics today but many relate back over to general training concepts, strength training, and recovery.  Fuel Your Ride is on sale as ebook on amazon until Aug 30 2017   Stoked Roasters last episode for coupon code/giveaway: rate review and email screenshot to molly@theoutdooredit.com   Donor Drive: wideanglepodium.com   Subscribe and Rate on Itunes (please...

Ultra Running, Coffee, Roasting, Entrepreneur, Desert, Sand, Packs, Gear   Jax Mariash joins us today to talk about Ultra-Running, especially across deserts. She is the 2016 4 Deserts Female World Champion and the first woman to complete the 4 Deserts Grand Slam-Plus. She is an entrepreneur of Stoked Roasters and seeks adventure daily. Giveaway: (1 winner) gift bundle including a Stoked hydro flas...

Jaques DeVore, Maximum Overload, Rodale Books, Strength, Lunge, Power, Cycling Co-Author Jacques DeVore is a certified strength and conditioning specialist, a licensed cycling coach and the creator of the Maximum Overload training plan. Co-Author Roy Wallack is a fitness columnist at the Los Angeles Times, the author of seven books, and an endurance athlete. Contest to win a copy! See Consummate A...

swim, bike, run, Ironman, Triathlon, skills, training, coaching, volume   Molly and Peter talk about their experience training for Ironman over the last year. They talk about what they liked about the process, hacks, learning and take-a-way skills and tactics you can transfer to whatever big scary event you are training for.    Check out Peter's Post on BIG CRAZY GOALS on www.smartathlete.ca   Ple...

Tara Mayo on Ultrarunning, Yoga and Balancing It All   Tara is a vegan ultrarunning, hiking, mountain lover and a super bendy yoga teacher. When not busy doing one of those three things, she can be found in the kitchen with her kiddo creating recipes, working with clients or lost in a good book. Check out the Show Notes at www.consummateathlete.com Subscribe and Rate on Itunes (please!) -  https:/...

1) Group training vs individualized plans - how to fit group rides if following a plan   2) My GF is complaining of numbness during rides. Help!!!   3) Bib shorts for cycling, whats the deal?   4) Eating on endurance rides/races   When to hit the A line" (10 out of 10)

Jonathan Beverly delivers in today's episode. Most sports will benefit from running directly in competition or as part of training. Jonathan has written a book called 'Your Best Running Stride ' that pulls together the latest research, practical information from coaches, athletes and therapists and years of his own experience as the editor of Running Times. This is a packed episode with informatio...

The Boundless adventurer Paul Trebilcock joins us today to talk about doing lots of sports, finding adventure and making a TV show. So many great take-a-ways today to apply to your life and favorite sports.    Check out the Show Notes at www.consummateathlete.com Subscribe and Rate on Itunes (please!) -  https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/consummate-athlete-podcast/id1100471297?mt=2 Support the P...

Geoff Kabush is on the show today talking about how he has been able to find success in multiple cycling disciplines, athlete development, training practices and of course coffee and beer.    Check out the Show Notes at www.consummateathlete.com Subscribe and Rate on Itunes (please!) -  https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/consummate-athlete-podcast/id1100471297?mt=2 Support the Podcast via Wide An...

Emily Allan-Dakin is an athlete from Ontario, Canada, and she's running the 895km Bruce Trail end to end in June to raise funds and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis. (only a few days away from finishing on schedule!   22 DAYS. 895 KM. 1 GOAL.   From June 10 to July 1, 2017, Emily Allan will run the length of the Bruce Trail, 895km from end to end, to raise funds and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis. Emi...

Brad Cox is the CO-CEO/Founder of Acumobility ( an education and mobility products company founded by him and his wife Dr. Sonia Pasquale). He is an Orthopedic Acupuncturist/ Movement Specialist/ Lecturer and Coach specializing in treating elite Strength and Endurance Athletes.   ACUmobility stands for  Assess Correct Unify Mobility and we will learn more about this process today on the show!     ...

Jayme Moye writes about human-powered travel and exploration—by foot, ski, bike, and paddle. An adventure news correspondent for Men's Journal, her work also appears in National Geographic, Travel + Leisure, New York, Runner's World, Bicycling, Backpacker, 5280, and Rock and Ice, among others.   In 2014, the North American Travel Journalists Association named Jayme the Travel Writer of the Year. H...

We are into June 2017! Today is a collection of listener and client questions. Most are bike focused but several topics with strength, mobility, preparation and general health concepts discussed.    Threshold, BC Bike Race, PSI, BikePacking, Crossfit   Find links and shownotes at www.consummateathlete.com This episode is brought to you by www.shred-girls.com  -> A new non-fiction book for young fe...

Retired Pro CX racer Mo Bruno Roy joins Molly today to talk about her journey in CX, massage, running, relationships, yoga, ultimate frisbee, vegan diets and more.    See the Show Notes and get more info at www.consummateathlete.com     The show is sponsored by www.shred-girls.com  a book for young ladies who want to get into cycling or who love cycling! 

Triathlon, Ironman, Swim, Bike, Run, Training, Coaching   We are joined by Triathlon coach Rich Pady today. Rich is based in Orangeville, Ontario and has helped many Triathletes reach their goals in all distances of Triathlon. An exceptional Triathlete during his own career Rich shares his experience and those of his coaching clients in this episode.  Check out the Show Notes at www.consummateathl...

Sleep, Performance, Coaching, Running, Executives, Business, Periodization   Steve Magnus and Brad Stulberg join us this week to talk all things Peak Performance. They have written a book  (called Peak Performance due out June 6 2017) talking about ways we can achieve our best performance in the office, on the field, in any competitive field.    We dive back into sleep ( remember that episode with...

This episode is recorded on location in Monterey California, near the Sea Otter Classic Bicycle Expo and race weekend. Molly talks to Annalisa Fish and Abby Watson, two Portland, Oregan based friends who love to ride bikes and hang out. They run the 'We Got to Hang Out Podcast' on the Wide Angle Podium Network.   The episode covers Bike Fit, issues women have with bike fit and cycling, the Sea Ott...

May 2017 Q&A - Muscle Soreness, Sweet Potato, Macro-Nutrients   This week is our Q &A. Thanks for your questions. Feel free to submit more questions for next month at www.consummate Athlete.ca    DOMS while Cycling   Macro-Nutrients for Athletes    How to Cook Sweet Potatoes 

Please check out full show notes and our website at http://consummateathlete.com/ This show is brought to you by HEALTH-IQ  please visit to find out about Health Insurance for healthy, Consummate Athletes like you!  - Traci Stanard, a Sports Psychology Consultant, joins us from New Jersey today. She consults with athletes on their mental 'game' through her business Aspire Performance. She was a yo...

Sports scientist Stephen Seiler joins us today to talk about Polarized Training, or intensity distribution, as well as a related concept he came up around the 'Hierarchy of Endurance Training Needs'.    We cover some really interesting and practical information that you can take to your own training patterns today. Regardless of your training the idea that we should have focus and a purpose to our...

KOM, Strava, Fondo, Phil Gaimon, Road Cycling, ProTour, World Tour,  Phil Gaimon Ex-World Tour Professional Cyclist and entrepreneur is our guest today and Molly chats with Phil about being an author, retirement, how to get KOMs and QOM's, Strava hunting and entrepreuership. Phil is currently Strava hunting in his #worstRetirementEver campaign to win Strava KOMs (fastest ascents of climbs) with hi...