Race Day Do Nots!
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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer discuss things to avoid on race day drawing from a recent local race that Peter did. Pre-Riding Warmups start time, staging and cautions for parents and supporters Intentions and goals for races - especially when you are new! Feeding and aid stations Skills like no-handed riding reflection after the event 💬 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...
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Leadville and Marginal Gains - Michael Hotten
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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview long-time podcaster, broadcaster and multi- time Leadville finisher and supporter Michael Hotten about: Why the Leadville 100 MTB race holds so much esteem and brings people back multiple times How to crew and support riders or runners in ultra events Biggest mistakes he has seen in big endurance races like Leadville The top 3 Marginal gains a masters rider should consider 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? This Episode is Brought to You By: 🚴♀️The by Consummate Athlete 🛠️ Try...
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Does Everyone Get Race Day Nerves?
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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer a listener question about Race Day Nerves including: Whether Race Day Nerves are common and do the best runners and bikers get nervous? Using a Pre-Performance Routine to address things you are nervous about before and after race day Optimising Arousal or Excitement Adopting a Challenge vs. Threat mindset 💬 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...
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10 Year Anniversary Retrospective For Consummate Athlete
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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly Discuss some of their favorite take-a-ways from 10-years of podcasting! Concepts include: Nutrition - Focus on watts, not weight , on routine and environment Strength training - Lift heavy shit and consistency over fancy or impressive Cross training is not a crime - moving more in a variety of ways Be intentional and where to focus Train your brain ! 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? This Episode is Brought to You By: 🛠️ Try the Payable...
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Sea Otter 2026 Trends and Fuego XL Race Review
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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss the 2026 Sea Otter Classic Event: Industry and bike show trends from the 2026 Lifetime Sea Otter Classic A review from Peter's race in the Fuego XL Mountain Bike Race (A Leadville Qualifer) 💬 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...
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Long Run Distance? Are Humans Like Cars? Training Bikes?
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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: The utility of using analogies like 'fueling' or 'oil change' that compare humans to cars whether 16 miles is enough for the longest run before a marathon running race whether it is good idea to use a training bike, benfits of having one and cautions against 💬 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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When To Replace Gear, Pacing Races, Strength-Cardio Order
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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: How to Know When To Replace Gear ? How to Pacing Race well - how to practice pacing in training ? What order to do Strength and Cardio workouts in ? 💬 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 Athlete Podcast ...
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Can A.I. Assist Coaches and Athletes? - Bruna and Fabi Maia
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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview Fabi and Bruna Maia - the founders of that is built to help coaches communicate better. We discuss : Existing issues with communication methods for endurance coaches and athletes Fears and also promising hopes for Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) in endurance sport How busy people get training done, while trying to get an app and new business running! 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? This Episode is Brought to You By: 🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event,...
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Fueling Mistakes, Carbs, GLP-1 - Alex Larson Returns
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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview Alex Larson R.D. a registered dietitian nutritionist from Minesota. This is Alex's second time on the Consummate Athlete and this time we discuss: Fueling Mistakes with 'whole foods' like dates and baby food Fueling barriers - trouble getting >50grams or eating at all Fueling specifics - fructose vs. glucose vs. maltodextrin? Weight Loss Q's GLP-1s - weight loss and diebetes medication. Considerations for endurance athletes. 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? This...
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Midsouth Gravel 2026 - 100 Miler and 50k Run - 2026
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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss their weekend at Midsouth Gravel 2026 for the 50km run and 100-mile gravel cycling race: Details on where to stay and what to expect at Mid South Gravel Trends and Hot takes for Tires and fueling Recap of Molly's 2nd Place run in the 50km run and Peter's finish in the Pro Men's 100-miler 💬 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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