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Consummate Athlete Podcast
Hosted by Molly Hurford & Peter Glassford · EN
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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Unbound 2026, Cramping, 90 year Old Sprinter
2d ago00:37:06Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss: The Unbound 2026 race key takeaways from the 3 athletes we coached at Unbound who Raced the Sun (and won!) A listener question about 'why am I cramping' how to avoid cramps, how to make cramps less likely how to deal with cramps when they happen A recent case-study on a 92-year old sprinter 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? Submit it anonymously here 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: PayableApps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months! Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: https://pod.link/1100471297 Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form! The Queen Stage Podcast - Camel Bak Chase Vest Big water bottles are getting more popular Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete' Connect with Molly & Peter Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 consummateathlete.com/ 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously here Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! Marley Blonsky Dr. Erin Ayala Normand Richard
Transcribe →Dealing with DNF, Sulphur Springs
1w ago00:43:53Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss Molly's race and DNF at Sulphur Sprin 3 things to consider before a big race like Unbound 200 mile gravel coming up this weekend Brief preview around Unbound week and weather Listener mailbag/ feedback from the 'what not to do on race day' episode last week 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? Submit it anonymously here 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: PayableApps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months! Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: https://pod.link/1100471297 Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form! 'what not to do on race day' episode last week supporting partner at a big race - post Queenstage womens cycling podcast Connect with Molly & Peter Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 consummateathlete.com/ 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously here Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! Megan Roche, Dr. Erin Ayala , Dr. Scott Frey
Transcribe →Race Day Do Nots!
2w ago01:01:09Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer discuss things to avoid on race day drawing from a recent local race that Peter did. Pre-Riding Warmups start time, staging and cautions for parents and supporters Intentions and goals for races - especially when you are new! Feeding and aid stations Skills like no-handed riding reflection after the event 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? Submit it anonymously here 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: PayableApps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months! Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: https://pod.link/1100471297 Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form! Collingwood Collective upcoming Gravel Event in Collingwood - Cranky Goat Big water bottles are getting more popular Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book by Marley Blonskey Shred Girls BOOK 4 - Get your Copy Today! Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete' Book - Run Faster - Matt Fitzgerald Brad Hudsen Book - The Happy Runner - Megan and David Roche Connect with Molly & Peter Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 consummateathlete.com/ 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously here Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! Steve Magness, Erin Ayala , Alex Larson
Transcribe →Leadville and Marginal Gains - Michael Hotten
3w ago00:55:06Tap to summarizeIn 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? Submit it anonymously here This Episode is Brought to You By: 🚴♀️The 3 Months Out from Leadville Training Plan by Consummate Athlete 🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form: PayableApps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months! Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: https://pod.link/1100471297 Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form! 3 Months Out from Leadville Training Plan Leadville 55+ training Plan from Consummate athlete Marginal gains podcast https://silca.cc/en-ca/blogs/marginalgains Leadville Podcast - https://www.leadville100podcast.com/ Michael Hotten on instagram https://www.instagram.com/michaelhotten/ Camel Bak Chase Vest Big water bottles are getting more popular Connect with Molly & Peter Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 consummateathlete.com/ 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously here Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! David Roche, Christopher McDougall, Rebecca Rusch, Kate Courtney
Transcribe →Does Everyone Get Race Day Nerves?
May 500:51:02Tap to summarizeIn 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? Submit it anonymously here 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: PayableApps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months! Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: https://pod.link/1100471297 Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form! Consummate Athlete Pre race planner https://consummateathlete.com/learn/free-tools/ Podcast with Simon Marshall (Brave Athlete) about how to use sports psychology Book - Born to run book https://amzn.to/4ur6uJJ BOOK - Brave athlete https://amzn.to/3QMjaN6 Tour de pharmacy trailer - the stakes are medium (at end of trailer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XxpKWeX4nA Book - Run Faster - Matt Fitzgerald Brad Hudsen Book - The Happy Runner - Megan and David Roche Connect with Molly & Peter Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 consummateathlete.com/ 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously here Similar Episodes to Check Out Next! Simon Marshall, Matt Fitzgerald, Christopher McDougall, Rebecca Rusch Dr. Erin Ayala , Erin Ayala Dr. Scott Frey
Transcribe →10 Year Anniversary Retrospective For Consummate Athlete
Apr 2800:40:57Tap to summarizeIn 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? Submit it anonymously here 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: PayableApps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months! Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: https://pod.link/1100471297 Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form! All past episodes can be searched and linked ot your favorite podcast player at https://pod.link/1100471297 Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book by Marley Blonskey Molly and Stevie Lynn Nutrition book called Power Up! Shred Girls BOOK 4 - Get your Copy Today! Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete' Book - Run Faster - Matt Fitzgerald Brad Hudsen Book - The Happy Runner - Megan and David Roche Marco Altini App for HRV called HRV4Training Connect with Molly & Peter Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 consummateathlete.com/ 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously here Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! Megan Roche, Steve Magness, Dr. Stacy Sims, Dr. Stephen Seiler, Simon Marshall,Frank Overton, Dean Golich, Joe Friel, Marco Altini, Katerina Nash, Geoff Kabush, Ellen Noble, Phil Gaimon, Dr. Stephen Cheung, David Roche, Matt Fitzgerald, Dr. Marc Bubbs, Christopher McDougall, Rebecca Rusch, Kate Courtney, David Epstein ,Kelly Starrett, Juliet Starrett, Kylee Van Horn, Zoë Rom , Stevie Smith, Dan John, Dan Cleather, Selene Yeager, Marley Blonsky Dr. Erin Ayala ,
Transcribe →Sea Otter 2026 Trends and Fuego XL Race Review
Apr 2000:34:59Tap to summarizeIn 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) Recap of the Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book by Marley Blonsky 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? Submit it anonymously here 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: PayableApps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months! Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: https://pod.link/1100471297 Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form! Camel Bak Chase Vest Big water bottles are getting more popular 32 Inch Wheel Article from Pink Bike 32 inch wheel article from Outside Mag 32 inch article from Rene Herse Tires - '32 Inch are not faster' Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book by Marley Blonskey Shred Girls BOOK 4 - Get your Copy Today! Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete' Connect with Molly & Peter Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 consummateathlete.com/ 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously here Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! Kate Courtney, Marley Blonsky
Transcribe →Long Run Distance? Are Humans Like Cars? Training Bikes?
Apr 1400:45:40Tap to summarizeIn 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? Submit it anonymously here 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: PayableApps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months! Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: https://pod.link/1100471297 Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form! Molly article in runners world on mental performance tips Article about inverted U and Risk as an athlete on Consummate athlete study about mental illness in endurance athletes podcast from trainingpeaks with Jill Colangelo about mental illness in enduance athletes Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete' Book - Run Faster - Matt Fitzgerald Brad Hudsen Book - The Happy Runner - Megan and David Roche Marco Altini App for HRV called HRV4Training Connect with Molly & Peter Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 consummateathlete.com/ 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously here Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! Joe Friel, Marco Altini, Matt Fitzgerald,
Transcribe →Are Humans like Cars? Longest Workouts and Training Bikes
Apr 1400:45:40Tap to summarizeIn 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? Submit it anonymously here 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: PayableApps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months! Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: https://pod.link/1100471297 Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form! Molly article in runners world on mental performance tips Article about inverted U and Risk as an athlete on Consummate athlete study about mental illness in endurance athletes podcast from trainingpeaks with Jill Colangelo about mental illness in enduance athletes Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete' Book - Run Faster - Matt Fitzgerald Brad Hudsen Book - The Happy Runner - Megan and David Roche Marco Altini App for HRV called HRV4Training Connect with Molly & Peter Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 consummateathlete.com/ 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously here Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! Joe Friel, Marco Altini, Matt Fitzgerald,
Transcribe →When To Replace Gear, Pacing Races, Strength-Cardio Order
Apr 700:48:32Tap to summarizeIn 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? Submit it anonymously here 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: PayableApps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months! Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: https://pod.link/1100471297 Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form! Camel Bak Chase Vest Big water bottles are getting more popular Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book by Marley Blonskey Shred Girls BOOK 4 - Get your Copy Today! Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete' Connect with Molly & Peter Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook 🚴♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 consummateathlete.com/ 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously here Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! Joe Friel, David Epstein
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