Fall Fitness: How to Train When You're Between Races
Consummate Athlete Podcast
Join Peter and Molly as they discuss training strategies for the fall season—the period after your major "A" races when you may not have a specific goal on the horizon. They explore how your current motivation, injury, illness and life can influence the training you do. The episode highlights how, despite appearances, time before your next objective is limited due to upcoming winter conditions and the busy family and work lives many masters endurance athletes lead. This Episode is brought to you by the – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp! This...
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Recovery between Races - Cyclocross, Masters-Athletes + Weeklys
Consummate Athlete Podcast
Peter and Molly discuss a common question in the late summer and early fall about recovering between intervals, races and weekly practices or practice cyclocross races. They look at the importance of planning the season, month and week to include recovery and also how masters athletes might adjust their week's further to optimize their training plan for their recovery needs. This Episode is brought to you by AG1- – 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 , available in the Training Peaks Store. This...
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All *Aboot* Leadville: The Race Recap Episode
Consummate Athlete Podcast
Molly Hurford recounts her experience at the Leaville 100 mile Run in 2024. We discuss actionable tips and strategies for preparing for ultra-endurance events, for events at altitude and specifically for Leadville events. Dealing with changing race goals, disapointment after an injury and whether to continue chasing goals after missing them. This Episode is brought to you by AG1- – 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 , available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start...
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How and When to Modify or End a Workout
Consummate Athlete Podcast
Join Peter and Molly as they tackle a common challenge faced by athletes: finding the time, energy, and focus to complete your workouts. A listener asks whether they should push through and stick to the plan or if they risk overtraining. Peter and Molly explore how to approach your training plan, offering strategies to modify workouts while staying on track with your goals. This Episode is brought to you by AG1- – 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 , available in the Training Peaks Store. This...
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(Rebroadcast) Kristen Faulkner's Journey into Cycling
Consummate Athlete Podcast
In honor of Kristen Faulkner's Olympic Gold Medal victory at the Paris 2024 Cycling Road Race, we're re-sharing this insightful episode. Join Molly Hurford as she interviews Kristen about her journey into cycling, how she balances training with a full-time job, tips for making the most of indoor training, and even some investment advice. Don't miss this inspiring conversation! This Episode is brought to you by AG1- – 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 , available in the Training Peaks Store. This...
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Recovery, Injuries & Stage Racing
Consummate Athlete Podcast
Molly Hurford and Peter Glassford discuss a few listener question around best strategies for recovery, injury prevention and different routines for both while at a stage race. This Episode is brought to you by AG1- – 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 , 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 . Download...
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What should your cadence be? + Including Sprints in Training
Consummate Athlete Podcast
Join Peter and Molly as they discuss another round of listener questions for the Consummate Athlete podcast including questions about how to assess cadence and when to use it, how to include sprints in a cycling training program for masters and more! This Episode is brought to you by AG1- – 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 , 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...
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Is a High Heart Rate a Sign You Aren't Fit?
Consummate Athlete Podcast
In today's episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we dive into the concept of high heart rate during exercise. We explore various reasons behind a higher heart rate, including potential data errors and the influence of your training history. We'll also discuss whether it's valid to compare exercise heart rates between different people. Additionally, we examine the broader significance of heart rate monitoring and why it's a valuable tool for athletes. This Episode is brought to you by AG1- – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs ...
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How to Review Your Race
Consummate Athlete Podcast
In this week's episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly Hurford and Peter Glassford discuss analyzing race files and understanding the qualitative aspects of your performance. We discuss the balance of starting fast to get ahead without ending up fading later. Learn what different heart rate and power trends mean, why it's crucial not to judge your race while you're in it, and the importance of getting to the startline, and finishing as best you can as worthwhile goals, aside from any additional performance, race or stretch goals. Tune in for insights that will help you make the most...
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Road Marathon to Trail Ultra - Reid Coolsaet - Live Episode
Consummate Athlete Podcast
Join us for a special live episode presented by . in Collingwood, featuring Olympian, 2:10 marathoner, dad, coach, and ultra-marathon racer Reid Coolsaet. We discuss his transition to off-road racing, balancing Olympic-level training with family and work, and share specific training tips for uphills, downhills, and preventing ankle sprains. This Episode is brought to you by AG1- – 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 , available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start...
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