Sodium-Bicarbonate, Fall Weight Loss, Red-S - Stevie Lyn Smith
Consummate Athlete Podcast
This episode features a registered dietitian with a speciality in sports dietetics. Stevie speaks with Molly about a host of nutritional concepts that concern masters athletes including concerns about over-fueling, the risks of under-fueling, Red-S, Sodium-Bicarbonate, and the concept of fall weight loss when training load is lower. 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 ...
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Cold Weather Training, Heart Rate and Strategies for Success
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In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we answer listener questions on training through the chilly fall and early winter season, including a common question: why is heart rate often lower when it’s cold out? We explore how to get the most out of heart rate-based training by considering your specific conditions and context. We also look at alternatives to training software like Zwift, such as watching bike races or movies for added motivation. Finally, we cover outdoor cold-weather riding tips, including dressing (and over-dressing) strategies to stay warm and comfortable. This...
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Iceman Cometh 2024 - Noah Ramsey
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Noah Ramsey is the winner of the 2024 Bells Iceman Cometh Challenge and a U23 Mountain Bike Racer from Toronto, Ontario. We discuss his racing season, specifics about Iceman and where he might go next as he transitions from U23 to Elite in 2025. We also discuss his favorite workout that he has gotten from coach Peter over the last 5 years they have worked together. 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...
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Recovery, Physiology & Strength - Julia Casadio
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In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly Hurford chats with Julia Casadio, a high-performance sports expert who has worked with Olympians in canoe slalom and sailing. They dive into a range of topics, including Molly's ankle injury recovery, the benefits of wearables like the Oura Ring, and they consider heat training and cold plunging for athletes. Julia shares valuable insights on female athlete physiology, discussing the impact of menstrual cycles, hormonal IUDs, and strategies to maintain immunity during cold and flu season. They also touch on the critical role of sleep for...
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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...
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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