Can Group Rides be Part of a Trainig Plan + Including Heavy Strength Before MTB Race?
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In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we answer 2 listener questions about training plans. Can Group Rides be Part of a Training Plan and how do you include them around intervals and steady endurance riding without over or under loading? The second question is about including Heavy Strength Before MTB Race? We go through how we think about general/goal-based plans that we put on training peaks and discuss the benefits of our 3 month Made for you Plan and coaching for those who are extra keen, use many modalities and who train year round. This Episode is Brought to You...
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Run Safety + Ontario Triple Crown of 100 milers - John Shep
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In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we chat with John Shep, a teacher, ultrarunner, and host of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, who recently accomplished the incredible feat of completing the Triple Crown of Ontario—three grueling 100-mile races: Sulfur Springs, Halliburton, and Tally in the Valley. John discusses the importance of local racing, community support, and his favorite (and hardest) moments from the Triple Crown. John also opens up about a recent, terrifying experience of being hit by a car while out on a run, which leads us into an important conversation...
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Unlocking Off-Season Success: Transition Phases + Using Session RPE
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In this episode Molly and Peter discuss what a training plan or coaching might look like in the 'off-season', which is the periods of the year away from the competitive season. This phase is sometimes referred to as the transition or preparation phases and comes before the base or acccumulation phases. For athletes wanting to 'go to the next level' or improve their results this phase of the year might be the missing piece! We also discuss Session RPE (sRPE) versus RPE and how to use feeling in your workouts. This Episode is Brought to You By: The – Try it out for your...
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Goals for Recreational Cyclists & Heart Rate Decoupling
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Today we discuss two listener questions about how to set goals if you are a cyclist who does not compete and another one around the concept of Heart Rate Decoupling. This Episode is Brought to You By: The – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp! AG1- – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs , 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....
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Training Through Stress & Starting Strength or Running This Fall
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In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we answer listener questions about training during stressful periods and offer tips for masters cyclists on starting strength training and running this fall. This Episode is Brought to You By: The – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp! AG1- – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs , 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...
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Rebecca Rusch on Concussions
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Rebecca Rusch joins Peter and Molly for her third appearance on the Consummate Athlete Podcast to discuss her personal experience with a severe brain injury and her extended recovery. This journey inspired her to learn more about concussions and share her insights in a four-part podcast series with the Feisty Media's Women's Performance Podcast, titled This Episode is Brought to You By: The – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp! AG1- – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs , available...
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Category Upgrades & Should You Keep Racing as You Get Older?
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In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we tackle two important questions for masters cyclists about racing, category upgrades, and the evolution of athletic goals as we get older. Coach Peter Glassford and Author Molly Hurford dive into the nuances of choosing the right race category and balancing performance with life priorities. First, we answer a listener's dilemma: Should you race in a category where you can build confidence and work on race craft, or should you jump into a tougher and/or longer race category? We discuss how to weigh factors like race duration, speed, and...
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End of Season Adventures: How, Why, and Why Not to Go Big This Fall
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Join Peter and Molly as they dive into the appeal of taking on last-minute, end-of-season endurance adventures—whether it’s a big race, a challenging ride, or an epic endurance event. They share real-life examples from clients and explore how factors like sport, distance, and terrain, along with your current training, influence the risk of these spontaneous challenges. They also discuss the importance of understanding why you’re drawn to the challenge and offer strategies for tackling similar goals with less risk by planning for something 4-8 weeks down the road that still satisfies...
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Fall Fitness: How to Train When You're Between Races
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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
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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...
info_outlineMolly 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.
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Show Notes
- Race Report from Canadian Running mentionoing Molly
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- Molly's Packable Jacket - Velocio Ultra Light (on sale now!)
- Molly's 1,5L Hydration Pack is Osprey (we also use Nathan packs)
- Consummate Athlete Post on Sleeping in an Alitude Tent for Leadville
- Read Molly's 2024 Leadville 100 RUN race report on Consummate Athlete
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