Beyond Survival Mode: Unlock Your Potential - Steve Magness
Consummate Athlete Podcast
This episode of The Consummate Athlete, we sit down with performance expert and bestselling author, Steve Magness, to unpack the core principles of his groundbreaking new book, . Steve shares his personal journey from the high-pressure world of professional coaching, including his experiences as a whistleblower, to reveal why so many of us struggle to thrive in the face of external pressure. Steve shares his framework for success and numerous practical insights and tactics to action in your training this week. PRIZE - One BOOK Give-a-way - Deadline is Feb 14th 2025 at midnight E.S.T....
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Can You Maintain Or Improve Your Cycling Performance As You Age?
Consummate Athlete Podcast
In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we answer listener questions about whether we can still make progress as we age. Can we perform as well or better? and what is the difference between health, fitness and performance? We also discuss what it means if you can't finish a workout and whether to reduce your threshold setting for cycling workouts. This Episode is Brought to You By: PAYABLE APPS - Use our link – to pay no app fees for 6 months plus for a limited time new users , who use Square , can save on $200 of square App Fees! – Try it...
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Winning at UnboundXL and Ultra Gravel Distances - Kristen Legan
Consummate Athlete Podcast
In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we chat with 2023 Unbound XL winner and gravel coach Kristen Legan. She answers listener questions about training for ultra-long gravel events, covering topics like fueling, rest stops, training hours, and key workouts. Grab your notepad—this is an info-packed interview you won’t want to miss! This Episode is Brought to You By: PAYABLE APPS - Use our link – to pay no app fees for 6 months plus for a limited time new users , who use Square , can save on $200 of square App Fees! – Try it out for your...
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How to, Why to, When to Set Max Heart Rate
Consummate Athlete Podcast
In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we answer a listener question about setting your max heart rate so that you can train by zones set by maximal heart rate. We also discuss variations on setting zones for those who do not have past data from hard efforts or who might not want to do maximal efforts. We Also discuss an analogy for new and sometimes random metrics that are on devices. This Episode is Brought to You By: PAYABLE APPS - Use our link – to pay no app fees for 6 months plus for a limited time new users , who use Square , can save on $200 of square...
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Common Cycling Metrics For the New Year
Consummate Athlete Podcast
Many Cyclists and Runners got new cycling gadgets over the holidays. You might have purchased or been gifted a new device or software to kick of your training for the cycling season. With these new devices come a host of metrics that can be useful (or not). Today we go through a few of the common cycling metrics and try to simplify them. This episode gives you some direction on what might be of use and reminders to follow your feeling and to have fun! Follow up questions are welcomed! This Episode is Brought to You By: PAYABLE APPS - Use our link to pay no app fees for 6 months plus for a...
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Your Diet Sucks with Kylee Van Horn and Zoë Rom
Consummate Athlete Podcast
Kylee Van Horn is a Registered Dietitian specializing in sports nutrition and Zoë Rom is a journalist and together they created a podcast called 'Your Diet Sucks' looking at diet culture and also what we can do to improve our relationship to food (or 'how to unf*ck your relationship to food', as they put it!) This Episode is Brought to You By: PAYABLE APPS - Use our link to pay no app fees for 6 months plus for a limited time new users who use Square can also save on $200 of App Fees! – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day,...
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Should You Do the Festive 500 and What is Zone 2 for a Masters Cyclist?
Consummate Athlete Podcast
In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter Glassford and Molly Hurford discuss a listener questiona about what Zone 2 is for a masters aged cyclist who wants to keep it simple. The other question discussed is about the Festive 500 challenge. We discuss the origins of the challenge, some of the variations, and when it makes sense for an adult cyclist over the holidays. This Episode is Brought to You By: PAYABLE APPS - Use our link to pay no app fees for 6 months plus for a limited time new users who use Square can also save on $200 of App Fees! – Try it...
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Cold Weather Training and Performance Strategies for Cyclists - Dr. Stephen Cheung
Consummate Athlete Podcast
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! This COLD Episode is Brought to You By: PAYABLE APPS - Use our link to...
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Season Review & Goal Setting for Adult Athletes
Consummate Athlete Podcast
In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we explore practical approaches to goal setting and share a framework you can use, whether you have a specific goal in mind or are looking for direction. We discuss how setting short-term process goals can help you progress toward larger annual goals, like achieving a fitness milestone or preparing for an event. Additionally, we highlight the importance of considering your other roles and life goals to create a season plan that is realistic, balanced, and effective. This Episode is Brought to You By: The – Try it out for your next...
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Life Skills Through Bike Skills - Gabrielle Rossi
Consummate Athlete Podcast
In this episode, we chat with Gabrielle Rossi, PhD, the Executive Director of Girls in Gear, a confidence-building initiative for young cyclists that develops "life skills through bike skills." We explore the empowerment of youth through cycling, the cultivation of resilience, and Gabrielle’s passion for fostering connections through biking. She shares how bicycles can inspire personal growth, from local initiatives to broader national programs. Tune in for an engaging conversation about leadership, cycling, and community impact! This Episode is Brought to You By: The – Try it...
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