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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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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Saddle Sore Q&A
08/12/2025
Saddle Sore Q&A
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: What a Saddle Sore is Troubleshooting Saddle Sores Should you wear Underwear with bike shorts? Choosing a bike seat. 💬 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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Heart Rate too low in Intervals? Too Much Group riding? 24hr Race Tips
08/05/2025
Heart Rate too low in Intervals? Too Much Group riding? 24hr Race Tips
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Final preparations for a 24-hour solo race Whether Heart Rate needs to get high (>85%MHR) during intervals Workarounds for using TrainingPeaks Basic Account How Much Group Riding is too much? 💬 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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Specific Training vs. Training Hacks + Fitting Strength into Cycling Routine
07/29/2025
Specific Training vs. Training Hacks + Fitting Strength into Cycling Routine
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Whether it is worth augmenting 'normal' cycling training (or using 'hacks' ) What specific training might mean Fitting Strength into a busy summer or 'competitive season' of cycling 💬 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 Neuroscience of Endurance Training - Dr. Scott Frey
07/22/2025
The Neuroscience of Endurance Training - Dr. Scott Frey
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview Dr. Scott Frey of The art and science of self-talk - how to talk to yourself and boost performance How cognitive load affects training and racing How to survive a peak Decision Making and cognitive load 💬 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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Rest Days & Rest Weeks - Why, What, How?
07/15/2025
Rest Days & Rest Weeks - Why, What, How?
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: What are different names for rest weeks? (deload, Down etc) Why take rest weeks and days What to do for tests and rides in a rest week rest weeks vs. post-race week recovery vs. off-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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Menopause for Active Women - Selene Yeager
07/08/2025
Menopause for Active Women - Selene Yeager
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview Selene Yeager of Feisty Menopause and the '' podcast. Topics include: Updates on reasearch and best practices for Menopause Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) updates and misconceptions Ways a coach can serve those experiencing menopause symptoms Training adjustments for menopause Mindset and Identity through Menopause transition Fueling mistakes for menopausal women 💬 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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Western States, Cramming Stage Race Prep, Training Steep Climbs & Summer Fun
07/01/2025
Western States, Cramming Stage Race Prep, Training Steep Climbs & Summer Fun
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Western States Running Race take-a-ways How to prepare for a stage race 1-week out (joking but not ?) Preparing for low rpm / high effort of long steep climbs on European cycling trip Balancing summer fun vs. training 💬 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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Q&A - MTB Workouts in the rain, Keeping Sport Affordable, Climbing Faster & More
06/24/2025
Q&A - MTB Workouts in the rain, Keeping Sport Affordable, Climbing Faster & More
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: MTB Workouts - how to train on mtb if its rainy or not have access to trail? How to get better at climbing Why isn't your actual TSS matching prescribed TSS? Tips to keep cycling and running cost reasonable? What to do in workouts when not prescribed exactly (e.g. warmup and between interval) 💬 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 Athletic Dreams & Busy Lives - Alex Larson, RD
06/17/2025
Fueling Athletic Dreams & Busy Lives - Alex Larson, RD
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter interviews Alex Larson R.D. about fueling big endurance challenges like gravel races and Gran Fondos. Be sure to check out How and R.D. can help with your fueling for endurance sports Common fueling errors for gravel cyclists The challenge of weight loss and training - can you do both? Creatine, Baking Soda and 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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Q&A - Shift Work, Molly's 100-Mile Run Training, Warming UP
06/10/2025
Q&A - Shift Work, Molly's 100-Mile Run Training, Warming UP
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Molly's Run training leading to her win at Sulphur springs 100-miler run How to train and thrive while working shift work How to warmup and common mistakes Ask Your 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 & 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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Hydration + Heat - Lauren Adams
06/03/2025
Hydration + Heat - Lauren Adams
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Lauren Adams a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, and experienced marathoner with T1D talk to Molly about: Hydration Training and Racing in Hot Conditions Considerations for athletes with type 1 diabetes 💬 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 & 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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Molly Wins Sulphur Springs Trail Race 2025!
05/27/2025
Molly Wins Sulphur Springs Trail Race 2025!
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter interviews Molly about her win at the Sulphur Springs Trail race in 2025. The episode includes discussions about: What is the + event highlights How the Race was Won: Sulphur Springs 100 Miler 2025 (17:22 win time) Using a Hydration pack in running races Crewing & Pacing Tips Feed / aid station strategies for short stops Pacing 100 milers Tapering and Training into the 100 Low moments (like vomitting and pre-race nerves) & getting past 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 & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show notes for Consummate Athlete Podcast website 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 Train Off-Road for Cycling? + Can you Stop in Your Training Rides?
05/20/2025
Can you Train Off-Road for Cycling? + Can you Stop in Your Training Rides?
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions about making stops during training rides and a question about whether it is possible to train off-road for cycling (rather than on the indoor trainer): We discuss what training is and concepts like specificity We discuss the importance of the environment and determinants of race day performance stopping in training pros and cons and how to fit things like coffee stops into rides How long of a stop is too long? or when a ride becomes two 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 & 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 Training for Endurance Performance - Dan Cleather
05/13/2025
Strength Training for Endurance Performance - Dan Cleather
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter talks with Dan Cleather who returns for the second time on the podcast. Dan is a Professor of Strength and Conditioning at and has coached World and Olympic champions in athletics, rowing, canoeing and rugby. Today we cover: What strength could/should look like for endurance athletes Common mistakes and reasons endurance athletes stop strength training The importance of thinking about force expression, not just metabolism and access to energy. Practical on-bike workouts to improve 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 & 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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Ideas for Your Final Race Prep Workout + Riding and Racing Unfamiliar Trails
05/06/2025
Ideas for Your Final Race Prep Workout + Riding and Racing Unfamiliar Trails
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Best strategies for those final big 'race simualtion workouts' before big endurance races. When to do these final workouts that we call 'GAMEPLAY' workouts. What they might look like ideally and how to interpret the results whether the test ride goes great or leaves room for improvement . How to better ride and race on trails that you haven't seen (racing 'blind' ) 💬 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 & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast at MOC May 31/June 1 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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Your Best Performance Might be One Snack Away! Kristen Ziesmer RD
04/29/2025
Your Best Performance Might be One Snack Away! Kristen Ziesmer RD
In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we speak with Registered Dietician Kristen Zeismer about fueling mistakes, differences between adult and youth nutrition and how to avoid (huge) afternoon cravings after big rides and 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 & 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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