Consummate Athlete Podcast
Over 10 years of weekly podcasts about busy people chasing goals in gravel cycling, mountain biking, trail running and strength, plus lots of cross-training! Q&A episodes and expert interviews hosted by cycling coach and kinesiologist Peter Glassford and endurance sports author Molly Hurford. Whether you're targeting Leadville, your first gran fondo, or just want to keep getting faster at whatever age you find yourself. Find training plans, coaching, and free resources at consummateathlete.com
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Leadville and Marginal Gains - Michael Hotten
05/12/2026
Leadville and Marginal Gains - Michael Hotten
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 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 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! , ,
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Does Everyone Get Race Day Nerves?
05/05/2026
Does Everyone Get Race Day Nerves?
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 6 months! Curious about becoming Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Consummate Athlete Pre race planner Podcast with Simon Marshall (Brave Athlete) about how to use sports psychology Book - Born to run book BOOK - Brave athlete Tour de pharmacy trailer - the stakes are medium (at end of trailer) Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes to Check Out Next! , ,
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10 Year Anniversary Retrospective For Consummate Athlete
04/28/2026
10 Year Anniversary Retrospective For Consummate Athlete
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 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 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast All past episodes can be searched and linked ot your favorite podcast player at Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,, , , , , , , ,
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Sea Otter 2026 Trends and Fuego XL Race Review
04/20/2026
Sea Otter 2026 Trends and Fuego XL Race Review
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 Consummate Athlete Podcast 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! ,
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Long Run Distance? Are Humans Like Cars? Training Bikes?
04/14/2026
Long Run Distance? Are Humans Like Cars? Training Bikes?
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 months! Curious about becoming Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! , ,
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When To Replace Gear, Pacing Races, Strength-Cardio Order
04/07/2026
When To Replace Gear, Pacing Races, Strength-Cardio Order
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 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next!
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Can A.I. Assist Coaches and Athletes? - Bruna and Fabi Maia
03/31/2026
Can A.I. Assist Coaches and Athletes? - Bruna and Fabi Maia
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, 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 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! ,
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Fueling Mistakes, Carbs, GLP-1 - Alex Larson Returns
03/24/2026
Fueling Mistakes, Carbs, GLP-1 - Alex Larson Returns
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 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 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! , ,
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Midsouth Gravel 2026 - 100 Miler and 50k Run - 2026
03/17/2026
Midsouth Gravel 2026 - 100 Miler and 50k Run - 2026
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: – No app fees for 6 months! Curious about becoming Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! , ,
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Maintain Bike Fitness While Doing Other Sports, MaF Test, Passing Etiquette
03/10/2026
Maintain Bike Fitness While Doing Other Sports, MaF Test, Passing Etiquette
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: • How to maintain endurance fitness while focusing on other sports like Brazilian jiu-jitsu, soccer, or strength training • What endurance tests (like Zone 2 or MAF tests) can tell you about your aerobic fitness—and what they can’t • Why heart rate and power don’t always improve at the same rate during base training • Mountain bike racing etiquette: when to let riders pass, when to hold your line, and how tactics play into racing dynamics 💬 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 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! , ,
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Heat Training for Women w. Normand Richard and Dr. Stephen Cheung
03/03/2026
Heat Training for Women w. Normand Richard and Dr. Stephen Cheung
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview Dr. Normand Richard and Dr. Stephen Cheung about several of their recent studies that looked at: Heat training in women including the effects of a maintenance period Best practices for at home or DIY heat training using over-dressing on the indoor trainer Sprint Interval Training after pregnancy Nutritional considerations for heat training and competing in the heat 💬 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 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Richard 2025 - Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! ,
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Picking Races, Conquer Last Year's DNF, What We Eat in a Day
02/24/2026
Picking Races, Conquer Last Year's DNF, What We Eat in a Day
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions about: How to pick races for the year How to do better this year, overcome a DNF when returning to an event What Peter and Molly eat in a day . 💬 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 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! , , ,
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Higher Function Through Pelvic Physiotherapy - Laura Powers Returns
02/17/2026
Higher Function Through Pelvic Physiotherapy - Laura Powers Returns
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly interviews returning guest and : What is Pelvic Health and Pelvic Physiotherapy How Pelvic Health relates to different stages of life Pelvic health is not just for women or post-pregnancy What is the Pelvic Floor Signs and symptoms that indicate seeing a pelvic physiotherapist 💬 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 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! ,
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The Difference Between A Leadville Sub 12 vs. Sub 9 Hour Finish?
02/10/2026
The Difference Between A Leadville Sub 12 vs. Sub 9 Hour Finish?
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer a listener question about: The difference in workout/plan for those who finish in sub-9 hour and sub-12 hour Genetics, Lifestyle, sport history, age and other factors that influence finish time Tweaks and expectations in a training plan for faster finishes 💬 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 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! , ,
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Late in Day Hunger + Heart Rate Decoupling
02/03/2026
Late in Day Hunger + Heart Rate Decoupling
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions about : Late in the day energy crashes Timing of fueling and eating before workouts the concept of aerobic decoupling and Heart Rate Drift Creatine Supplements 💬 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 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Links to Episodes of Consummate Athlete Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! ,
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Physical Activity Variety and Risk of Death
01/27/2026
Physical Activity Variety and Risk of Death
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss a performed by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health that associates the variety of movement done with a reduced risk of premature death, even at lower volumes of exercise. Implications for athletes and for play! How varied strength training might help Adding more variety to indoor trainer workouts Thinking beyond organized sport to movements 💬 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 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next!
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Indoor Cycling Boredom, ERG and FTP Setting
01/20/2026
Indoor Cycling Boredom, ERG and FTP Setting
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss: ERG mode for smart trainers and where it can do you wrong adding variety and engagement to indoor cycling Setting threshold for indoor cycling training indoor cycling mistakes 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 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next!
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Don't Accept Numbness - BikeFit - Tim Plunkett
01/13/2026
Don't Accept Numbness - BikeFit - Tim Plunkett
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter interviews , Ontario about: Strategies for reducing saddle numbness or discomfort best practices in choosing saddles New tech in saddles and shoes The increase in numbness that riders are dealing with Indoor Riding has increase the need for bikefit Youth are riding indoors more 💬 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 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! ,
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Adding Road Rides for Mountain Bikers and How to Increase Your Average Speed
01/06/2026
Adding Road Rides for Mountain Bikers and How to Increase Your Average Speed
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Road rides for mountain bikers - why going steady might boost your MTB performance How to increase your average speed on gravel rides 💬 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 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! ,
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Dr. Scott Frey Returns - Mental Toughness + Goal Setting
12/30/2025
Dr. Scott Frey Returns - Mental Toughness + Goal Setting
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly Hurford interviews Dr. Scott Frey, who returns to the show for a 2nd time! This interview discusses: Mental Toughness Is Molly tough? Goal Setting for the new year and specifically to build toughness 💬 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 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! ,
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Mental Toughness & Goal Setting - Erin Ayala
12/23/2025
Mental Toughness & Goal Setting - Erin Ayala
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly interviews Sports Pyschologist Dr. Erin Aylala who returns to the show for her second episode! In this conversation they discuss: What Mental Toughness is Can you build mental toughness Goal Setting tips for the new year and new cycling season 💬 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 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! ,
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Avoiding Sickness, Donating Blood, Swapping Weekend Rides, Worn Out Saddles
12/16/2025
Avoiding Sickness, Donating Blood, Swapping Weekend Rides, Worn Out Saddles
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss 4 listener questions submitted via the Question Form! How to know if your saddle is Worn Out? Any Tips to Avoid Sickness during flu season? When to donate blood? Swapping Weekend Rides if don't have enough time one day? ave 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 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next!
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Power Up Your Nutrition with Stevie Lyn Smith Sports Dietitian
12/09/2025
Power Up Your Nutrition with Stevie Lyn Smith Sports Dietitian
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly Hurford interviews Stevie Lyn Smith about their new book, , and they discuss several nutrition topics including: Holiday Nutrition strategies Cold weather fueling Unexpected Red-S signs and symptoms Intentional Off-Season Weight Loss and Weight Gain 💬 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 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! , ,
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All Bodies on Bikes - Marley Blonsky
12/02/2025
All Bodies on Bikes - Marley Blonsky
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly talks to Co-Founder Marley Blonsky. In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly sat down with All Bodies on Bikes co-founder Marley Blonsky in Bentonville around Big Sugar to explore how cycling can become truly inclusive for riders of all sizes. They discuss building body-size-inclusive communities, making movement joyful and sustainable, bike camping as an accessible adventure, and the importance of clear, respectful language around body size. Marley's new book: 💬 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 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next!
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Making Strength Harder with Limited Weights, What is Zone 2 Heart Rate, Trail Scanning
11/25/2025
Making Strength Harder with Limited Weights, What is Zone 2 Heart Rate, Trail Scanning
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Making Strength Harder with Limited Weights What is Zone 2 Heart Rate Trail Scanning to improve cornering and getting over obstacles + our 💬 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 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next!
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Goal Setting 2026
11/18/2025
Goal Setting 2026
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 Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! ,
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Declining Threshold, Picking Home Gym Weights, Climbing Cadence
11/11/2025
Declining Threshold, Picking Home Gym Weights, Climbing Cadence
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 the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next!
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Packs vs. Bottles, Vomit Intervals, Power for Tech. Practice
11/04/2025
Packs vs. Bottles, Vomit Intervals, Power for Tech. Practice
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 becoming Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! ,
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Can You Race Gravel and Ultra-Running - Heather Jackson
10/28/2025
Can You Race Gravel and Ultra-Running - Heather Jackson
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 Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! ,
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Bentonville, 'Healthy' Fueling, Starting Running, Indoor Threshold
10/21/2025
Bentonville, 'Healthy' Fueling, Starting Running, Indoor Threshold
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 months! Curious about becoming Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Connect with Molly & Peter Books By Molly Hurford Follow The Consummate Athlete on and 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! , ,
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