Consummate Athlete Podcast
Tune in weekly for expert insights on endurance training, cross-training, and performance, tailored specifically for masters-aged cyclists and runners. Hosted by coach Peter Glassford and author Molly Hurford, who each bring 20+ years of experience to help you enhance your performance and overall health.
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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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Strength or Muscle, Spinning too much, Outside Interval Anxiety
10/14/2025
Strength or Muscle, Spinning too much, Outside Interval Anxiety
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 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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HRV, Heart Rate and Fatigue - Should I train?
10/07/2025
HRV, Heart Rate and Fatigue - Should I train?
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: – 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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Do You Need to Do a Cycling Test this Fall?
09/30/2025
Do You Need to Do a Cycling Test this Fall?
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 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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How to Start Strength Training This Fall
09/23/2025
How to Start Strength Training This Fall
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 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 TrainingPeaks PLANS with Strength 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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Starting Running This Fall + Running for Cyclocross
09/16/2025
Starting Running This Fall + Running for Cyclocross
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 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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Training Tired, Taking 2 Days off + FKT Killarney & Bruce Trail
09/09/2025
Training Tired, Taking 2 Days off + FKT Killarney & Bruce Trail
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Discuss UTMB and Courtney Dauwalter and as great athletes! Molly FKT attempt on Killarney La Cloche Trail New Story about new Unsupported FKT on Bruce Trail (ontario) Listener Question about training tired and taking 2 days off in a row 💬 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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How to Train After Your Goal Race or with No Upcoming Goal
08/26/2025
How to Train After Your Goal Race or with No Upcoming Goal
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer a listener questions about how to train after you recover from your big race and when you don't have an upcoming race to train for. We discuss: Returning to early base or 'general preparation' phases Revisiting gaps and limiters so you can improve your performance in future events Goal setting process we use with the athletes we coach Easing into cross-training and strength to prepare for upcoming heavier phases. 💬 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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How Long Does It Take To Recover from Big Adventures?
08/19/2025
How Long Does It Take To Recover from Big Adventures?
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer a listener question about how long it takes to recover from a multi-day endurance event. Topics include: Factors that affect time till recovery after events Types of recovery to consider Risks of under-recovery Variations in recovery with event type, duration and intensity 💬 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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