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[updated] Cold Plunges, Irregular Schedules & Wearable Data

Consummate Athlete Podcast

Release Date: 02/06/2024

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Consummate Athlete Podcast

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss: The Unbound 2026 race key takeaways from the 3 athletes we coached at Unbound who Raced the Sun (and won!) A listener question about 'why am I cramping' how to avoid cramps, how to make cramps less likely how to deal with cramps when they happen A recent case-study on a 92-year old sprinter 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? This Episode is Brought to You By: 🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form:   – No app fees for 6...

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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss Molly's race and DNF at Sulphur Sprin 3 things to consider before a big race like Unbound 200 mile gravel coming up this weekend Brief preview around Unbound week and weather Listener mailbag/ feedback from the episode last week 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? This Episode is Brought to You By: 🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form:   – No app fees for 6 months!  Curious about becoming Listen to the...

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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer discuss things to avoid on race day drawing from a recent local race that Peter did. Pre-Riding Warmups start time, staging and cautions for parents and supporters Intentions and goals for races - especially when you are new! Feeding and aid stations Skills like no-handed riding reflection after the event 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? This Episode is Brought to You By: 🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form:   – No app fees...

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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview long-time podcaster, broadcaster and multi- time Leadville finisher and supporter Michael Hotten about: Why the Leadville 100 MTB race holds so much esteem and brings people back multiple times How to crew and support riders or runners in ultra events Biggest mistakes he has seen in big endurance races like Leadville The top 3 Marginal gains a masters rider should consider 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? This Episode is Brought to You By: 🚴‍♀️The by Consummate Athlete 🛠️ Try...

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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer a listener question about Race Day Nerves including: Whether Race Day Nerves are common and do the best runners and bikers get nervous? Using a Pre-Performance Routine to address things you are nervous about before and after race day Optimising Arousal or Excitement Adopting a Challenge vs. Threat mindset 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? This Episode is Brought to You By: 🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form:   – No app fees for...

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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly Discuss some of their favorite take-a-ways from 10-years of podcasting!  Concepts include:  Nutrition - Focus on watts, not weight , on routine and environment  Strength training - Lift heavy shit  and consistency over fancy or impressive Cross training is not a crime -  moving more in a variety of ways Be intentional and where to focus Train your brain  !     💬 Have a question for a Future Episode?   This Episode is Brought to You By: 🛠️ Try the Payable...

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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss the 2026 Sea Otter Classic Event: Industry and bike show trends from the 2026 Lifetime Sea Otter Classic  A review from Peter's race in the Fuego XL Mountain Bike Race (A Leadville Qualifer)    💬 Have a question for a Future Episode?   This Episode is Brought to You By: 🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form:   – No app fees for 6 months!  Curious about becoming    Listen to the Latest...

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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: The utility of using analogies like 'fueling' or 'oil change' that compare humans to cars whether 16 miles is enough for the longest run before a marathon running race whether it is good idea to use a training bike, benfits of having one and cautions against 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode?   This Episode is Brought to You By: 🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form:   – No app fees for 6...

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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: How to Know When To Replace Gear  ? How to Pacing Race well - how to practice pacing in training ?  What order to do Strength and Cardio workouts in ? 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode?   This Episode is Brought to You By: 🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form:   – No app fees for 6 months!  Curious about becoming    Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast ...

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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview Fabi and Bruna Maia - the founders of that is built to help coaches communicate better. We discuss :  Existing issues with communication methods for endurance coaches and athletes Fears and also promising hopes for Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) in endurance sport  How busy people get training done, while trying to get an app and new business running! 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode?   This Episode is Brought to You By: 🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event,...

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In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we discuss how to train best when you have a variable schedule that might disrupt standard periodization.  We also look at how to use the information and suggestions that wearables provide and we talk cold plunging; should you do it? This Episode is brought to you by AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH– to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs This Episode is brought to you by Consummate Athlete Event and Goal Based Training Plans, available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start whenever you are and provide a valuable and proven workouts to guide you to your goal or event.  Use Code 'CAPOD' to get 25% of any of the plans . bit.ly/PGPLANS This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans by Consummate Athlete - These popular plans are made from scratch for you to fit your goals, your schedule, your gear, and your goals. https://consummateathlete.com/training-plans/

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