Consummate Athlete Podcast

Molly Hurford & Peter Glassford

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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.

4D AGO

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? 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! Big water bottles are getting more popular What Is ERG Mode on the Trainer (and How to Use It) | Consummate Athlete The Mirror Diaries: Finding Grace - Strong Girl Publishing April 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' by Marley Blonsky - Sea Otter Release 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, Jim Rutberg - Indoor Cyclist

35 min
JAN 13

Don't Accept Numbness - BikeFit - Tim Plunkett

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter interviews Tim Plunkett from SpeedRiver Bicycles in Guelph, 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? 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! Strong Storytelling for Athletes - Strong Girl Publishing SpeedRiver Bike Fitting with Tim Plunkett in Guelph, Ontario Trek road cycling shoes with METNET (CA) Saddles 3d - Trek Bikes (CA) The Mirror Diaries: Finding Grace (Preorder) - Strong Girl Publishing 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! Dan John, Selene Yeager

55 min
JAN 6

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? 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 Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete' Book - Run Faster - Matt Fitzgerald Brad Hudsen 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! ,Frank Overton, Geoff Kabush

37 min
2025-12-30

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? 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 Dr. Scott Frey Website - Cerebral Performance Link to Runner's World article by Molly Hurford discussed in this interview Prevous Episode of the Podcast with Dr. Erin Ayala on the same topics The previous appearances of Dr. Scott Frey on Consummate Athlete Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form! Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book at Big Sugar with Marley Blonskey 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! Steve Magness, Simon Marshall, Dr. Erin Ayala

54 min
2025-12-23

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? 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 Molly's article that insipired the interview Work with Dr. Ayala https://www.skadisportpsychology.com/about-dr-ayala Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form! Pre-Order 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book with Marley Blonskey 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! Simon Marshall, Matt Fitzgerald,

42 min
2025-12-16

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? Submit it in the podcast question form! 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 What's Your Minimum Viable Training Dose? | Consummate Athlete Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form! Tim Plunkett 2025 Bike Fit episode - Consummate Athlete Molly's Saddle sore book Camel Bak Chase Vest Big water bottles are getting more popular Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book at Big Sugar with 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! Dr. Stacy Sims Dr. Marc Bubbs Juliet Starrett

34 min
2025-12-09

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, Power Up, 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? 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 Get the new book Power Up by Stevie Lyn Smith Stevie Lyn Smith Nutrition Website Follow Stevie @stevielynlyn on Instagram Instagram Live Link to Stevie and Molly mentioned in episode Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form! Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book at Big Sugar with Marley Blonskey 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! Kylee Van Horn, Selene Yeager, Marley Blonsky

49 min
2025-12-02

All Bodies on Bikes - Marley Blonsky

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly talks to All Bodies on Bikes 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: https://stronggirlpublishing.com/ragtag 💬 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 Bodies on Bikes Website Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book at Big Sugar with Marley Blonskey Strong Girl Publishing Marley Blonsky (@marleyblonsky) • Instagram photos and videos 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! Juliet Starrett, Stevie Smith Selene Yeager

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2021-11-24

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91 Ratings

Good people, good show

2023-12-15

timrstgermain

Enjoy listening to this show so much. The dynamic between Peter and Molly is hilarious. Besides the fact that it is often crack-the-F-up funny, they give relatable and… almost empathetic advice on training (???) They surely have high performing athletes that they advise and coach, but they also provide really wonderful content for those middling-age Dads with kids, jobs, marriages (etc). They respect the time limits and constraints and I really find it inspiring/motivating. When I’m really not in the mood to go for a run or a ride, I’ll often just give an old episode a listen and it helps a lot. Anyway, yeah that’s about it. Great podcast and best of luck, Molly, with the new pup!
Informative, relatable and inspiring.

2023-09-07

Do the reggae one!

Informative and relatable, in a way that always sparks inspiration. You never feel like you’ve missed the boat w training or messed up somehow. It always shows you a path to success regardless of where you’re at.
Informative and easy to listen to

2023-01-16

Trob77150211

The podcast with Dr Stacy Sims was quite timely for me as I struggle for the first time with my body not responding to workouts and nutrition like it used to. I’m not quite ready to use the P or M word yet, but I am ready to incorporate new habits. Thanks for continuing to make health and nutrition easy to understand and entertaining to listen to. Super appreciate the focus on women’s health too!
Great podcast…

2022-04-09

RoccaAthleticDevelopment

As an athlete, clinician, and science nerd I love the range of topics and expert guests…Peter and Molly do an excellent job of delivering quality and entertaining content…this podcast is a regular in my rotation!

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.