Test Don't Guess? and What happens if you leave Zone 2?
Release Date: 02/20/2024
Goal Setting 2026
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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss goal setting for 2026 including: Questions to help narrow down events and goals for the year Questions to help figure out what you want to do A few frameworks you can use for goal setting Common mistakes with goal setting 💬 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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Declining Threshold, Picking Home Gym Weights, Climbing Cadence
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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Declining FTP when indoors or in off-season? Should it happen? how long? Picking weight plates for your gym setup to #liftHeavyShit ( What Cadence should I use on a climb (and factors related) + 💬 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...
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Packs vs. Bottles, Vomit Intervals, Power for Tech. Practice
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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Whether to use hydration vest (packs) or bottles in a 3-4 hr race? Whether max intervals like wingates are relevant for endurance racers & masters Does a power meter help with technical skills sessions, should you record them? 💬 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...
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Can You Race Gravel and Ultra-Running - Heather Jackson
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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly Hurford interviews Heather Jackson and they discuss: Transition from Triathlon to Gravel and Ultra-running Balancing two sports at a high level How Heather races at a high level in her 40s The importance of sleep for high performance 💬 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 ...
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Bentonville, 'Healthy' Fueling, Starting Running, Indoor Threshold
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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Our recent trip to Bentonville and Bentonville Lift serviced year-round Bike Park The trouble with fueling with whole foods or 'healthy' foods Trouble with getting started running Trouble hitting the same numbers on the indoor trainer, setting indoor thresholds 💬 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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Strength or Muscle, Spinning too much, Outside Interval Anxiety
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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer 3 listener questions about: Getting anxious about doing interval workouts outside Stacking strength days on the same day as harder bikes (double days) Are we building strength or muscle mass or both? Spinning too much ? How to know if cadence is too high. 💬 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...
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HRV, Heart Rate and Fatigue - Should I train?
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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: HRV baseline and how to take action on resting heart rate and hrv Using feeling and muscle soreness as primary and HRV to support decisions Considering fueling and training load when finding disruption Seasonal undulations in HRV and 'life stress' with school, new sports etc. 💬 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:...
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Do You Need to Do a Cycling Test this Fall?
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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Why do fitness Testing for cycling or running Different ways to set zones and How to test How tests can provide goals and feedback about your training When you don't need to test 💬 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...
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How to Start Strength Training This Fall
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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions about starting strength training this fall. Why Strength is important for health and bike fitness how to avoid common issues with soreness Why you shouldn't worry about putting on extra weight or 'bulk' from strength Simple exercises to get started and 💬 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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Starting Running This Fall + Running for Cyclocross
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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss: Cyclocross clinics and setting up your practice Favorite gear for the fall and for starting running (e.g. what shoes to buy) Why and what to consider to prepare for the running required for cyclocross How to start running this fall 💬 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...
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Show Notes
- Basics of Testing at Home for Cycling (post) Consummate Athlete
- What is an FTP test and can it really improve your performance (post)
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