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Cold Weather Training and Performance Strategies for Cyclists - Dr. Stephen Cheung

Release Date: 12/17/2024

What If You Could Train 25 Hours Per Week?

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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer a listener questions about: How would Peter use 25 hours if an athlete had a period in life to 'go all in' and train 25 hours per week Considerations about adding a lot of volume and risks of adding tons of hours without consideration or progression Defining the goal and what other aspects contribute to performance AND to helping you be better in the long term Review of other elements like mental, technical, tactical, mechanical training that would improve you long term 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? ...

Western States 2026, Stretching, Average or Normalized Power

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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Western States 100 Mile Run race observations 2026 What's the point of 'Unremarkable workouts' that aren't really hard or really long ? How to deal with Shifting in cycling sprints or accelerations Should I stretch ? 💬 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...

Slow Recovery in 50s, Training By Feels, Ruff Mudder Recap

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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Event near Collingwood, Ontario - DW the Dacshund's first event ! Dealing with slower recovery in 50s, is two days off in a row required? Training by feeling vs. structured workouts outdoors What Molly's training by feeling looks like versus using HR or pace. 💬 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...

Gravel Racing - Unbound 2026 - Gee Schreurs

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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer interview top gravel racer Gee Schruers, in person, during her recent visit to Collingwood area. They discuss: The exciting weather and racing at Unbound 200 mile gravel race in 2026 Trends in Gravel Cycling: teams, technology and, of course, lots about tires Gee's interesting career from road racing to soigneur and back to elite level gravel racing for Specialized Factory Insight into Gee Schreurs training for Unbound and recovery after a big endurance event 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? This...

Best Metric to Guide Workout, Setting up Data Screens, Racing the Short Race, BunnyHops

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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Whether to use Power, Heart Rate or Feeling to guide workouts Setting up your bike computer data screens for your best workout results Racing the short race as a good training experience Some ideas to help progress your bunny hops and getting air generally for adult cyclists 💬 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...

Unbound 2026, Cramping, 90 year Old Sprinter

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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...

Dealing with DNF, Sulphur Springs

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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...

Race Day Do Nots!

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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...

Leadville and Marginal Gains - Michael Hotten

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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...

Does Everyone Get Race Day Nerves?

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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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Dr. Cheung returns to the podcast to dive into the science of training and racing in cold weather for cycling and running. He breaks down the key differences between heat and cold adaptation, sharing insights into how the body responds and what that means for your training and performance. We also discuss trending interventions like cold plunges—can they actually improve performance in cold conditions, or are they more hype than help? Tune in to find out what works, what doesn’t, and how to stay strong in the cold!

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