Consummate Athlete Podcast

Molly Hurford & Peter Glassford
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Consummate Athlete Podcast

Join Author Molly Hurford and Coach & Kinesiologist Peter Glassford on the Consummate Athlete Podcast, where masters cyclists and endurance athletes learn to train smarter, stay healthy, and improve performance. With over 40 years of combined experience, we share expert advice, actionable tips in Q&A Episodes and draw outside expertise from monthly interviews with top athletes and experts to help you excel in road cycling, mountain biking, gravel racing, and more. Whether you're aiming to optimize your training, boost recovery, or simply enjoy cycling into your masters years, this podcast will guide you towards your endurance goals.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Cold Weather Training, Heart Rate and Strategies for Success

    In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we answer listener questions on training through the chilly fall and early winter season, including a common question: why is heart rate often lower when it’s cold out? We explore how to get the most out of heart rate-based training by considering your specific conditions and context. We also look at alternatives to training software like Zwift, such as watching bike races or movies for added motivation. Finally, we cover outdoor cold-weather riding tips, including dressing (and over-dressing) strategies to stay warm and comfortable. This Episode is Brought to You By: The Payable Add-on for Google Forms – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp!   AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs   Consummate Athlete Event and Goal Based Training Plans, available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start whenever you are and provide a valuable and proven workouts to guide you to your goal or event. Use Code ‘CAPOD’ to get 25% of any of the plans . bit.ly/PGPLANS   Shop Amazon - Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Consummate Athlete Podcast  Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube Show Notes For Consummate Athlete Post about Low HR in the Cold on Consummate Athlete   Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation   Plans w. Strength training on Training Peaks  Posts with Strength Training gear/ideas on Consummate Athlete Wildly popular Offroad Base Training Plan by Consummate Athlete on Training Peaks   Connect with Molly & Peter Subscribe to our Newsletter Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook Follow Molly Hurford on Instagram Follow @PeterGlassford on Instagram Consummate Athlete Links for Coaching and other services Past Consummate Athlete Guests: Stacy Sims,Stephen Seiler, Simon Marshall,Frank Overton, Dean Golich, Joe Friel,Marco Altini, Katerina Nash, Kelly Starrett, Geoff Kabush, Ellen Noble, Phil Gaimon, David Roche, Matt Fitzgerald, Dr. Marc Bubbs, Christopher McDougall,Rebecca Rusch, Kate Courtney, David Epstein ,Kelly Starrett, Juliet Starrett, and many more

    39 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Iceman Cometh 2024 - Noah Ramsey

    Noah Ramsey is the winner of the 2024 Bells Iceman Cometh Challenge and a U23 Mountain Bike Racer from Toronto, Ontario. We discuss his racing season, specifics about Iceman and where he might go next as he transitions from U23 to Elite in 2025. We also discuss his favorite workout that he has gotten from coach Peter over the last 5 years they have worked together.    This Episode is Brought to You By: The Payable Add-on for Google Forms – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp! AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs Consummate Athlete Event and Goal Based Training Plans, available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start whenever you are and provide a valuable and proven workouts to guide you to your goal or event. Use Code ‘CAPOD’ to get 25% of any of the plans . bit.ly/PGPLANS Shop Amazon - Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Consummate Athlete Podcast  Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube Show Notes For Consummate Athlete Watch Noah win Iceman on the Iceman Cometh Webinar 2024 Kerry Werner's last 2km of Iceman cometh 2024 (see Noah get the gap) Connect with Molly & Peter Subscribe to our Newsletter Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook Follow Molly Hurford on Instagram Follow @PeterGlassford on Instagram Consummate Athlete Links for Coaching and other services Past Consummate Athlete Guests: Stacy Sims,Stephen Seiler, Simon Marshall,Frank Overton, Dean Golich, Joe Friel,Marco Altini, Katerina Nash, Kelly Starrett, Geoff Kabush, Ellen Noble, Phil Gaimon, David Roche, Matt Fitzgerald, Dr. Marc Bubbs, Christopher McDougall,Rebecca Rusch, Kate Courtney, David Epstein ,Kelly Starrett, Juliet Starrett, and many more

    30 min

  3. 5 NOV

    Recovery, Physiology & Strength - Julia Casadio

    In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly Hurford chats with Julia Casadio, a high-performance sports expert who has worked with Olympians in canoe slalom and sailing. They dive into a range of topics, including Molly's ankle injury recovery, the benefits of wearables like the Oura Ring, and they consider heat training and cold plunging for athletes. Julia shares valuable insights on female athlete physiology, discussing the impact of menstrual cycles, hormonal IUDs, and strategies to maintain immunity during cold and flu season. They also touch on the critical role of sleep for athletic performance, and Julia introduces her upcoming "Her Strength Coach" course, designed to help coaches better support adolescent female athletes through physical and psychological changes.   This Episode is Brought to You By: The Payable Add-on for Google Forms – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp! AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs Consummate Athlete Event and Goal Based Training Plans, available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start whenever you are and provide a valuable and proven workouts to guide you to your goal or event. Use Code ‘CAPOD’ to get 25% of any of the plans . bit.ly/PGPLANS Shop Amazon - Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Consummate Athlete Podcast  Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube Show Notes For Consummate Athlete Check out HerStrength.CO Website  Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation Plans w. Strength training on Training Peaks  Posts with Strength Training gear/ideas on Consummate Athlete Connect with Molly & Peter Subscribe to our Newsletter Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook Follow Molly Hurford on Instagram Follow @PeterGlassford on Instagram Consummate Athlete Links for Coaching and other services Past Consummate Athlete Guests: Stacy Sims,Stephen Seiler, Simon Marshall,Frank Overton, Dean Golich, Joe Friel,Marco Altini, Katerina Nash, Kelly Starrett, Geoff Kabush, Ellen Noble, Phil Gaimon, David Roche, Matt Fitzgerald, Dr. Marc Bubbs, Christopher McDougall,Rebecca Rusch, Kate Courtney, David Epstein ,Kelly Starrett, Juliet Starrett, and many more

    53 min

  4. 29 OCT

    Can Group Rides be Part of a Trainig Plan + Including Heavy Strength Before MTB Race?

    In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we answer 2 listener questions about training plans. Can Group Rides be Part of a Training Plan and how do you include them around intervals and steady endurance riding without over or under loading? The second question is about including Heavy Strength Before MTB Race?   We go through how we think about general/goal-based plans that we put on training peaks and discuss the benefits of our 3 month Made for you Plan and coaching for those who are extra keen, use many modalities and who train year round.  This Episode is Brought to You By: The Payable Add-on for Google Forms – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp!   AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs   Consummate Athlete Event and Goal Based Training Plans, available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start whenever you are and provide a valuable and proven workouts to guide you to your goal or event. Use Code ‘CAPOD’ to get 25% of any of the plans . bit.ly/PGPLANS   Shop Amazon - Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl   Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Consummate Athlete Podcast  Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube Show Notes For Consummate Athlete Wildly Popular Off Road Base Plan by Consummate Athlete on Training Peaks The discussed MTB XCO Build Plan    Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation   All Plans by Consummate Athlete on Training Peaks  Connect with Molly & Peter Subscribe to our Newsletter Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook Follow Molly Hurford on Instagram Follow @PeterGlassford on Instagram Consummate Athlete Links for Coaching and other services Past Consummate Athlete Guests: Stacy Sims,Stephen Seiler, Simon Marshall,Frank Overton, Dean Golich, Joe Friel,Marco Altini, Katerina Nash, Kelly Starrett, Geoff Kabush, Ellen Noble, Phil Gaimon, David Roche, Matt Fitzgerald, Dr. Marc Bubbs, Christopher McDougall,Rebecca Rusch, Kate Courtney, David Epstein ,Kelly Starrett, Juliet Starrett, and many more

    33 min

  5. 22 OCT

    Run Safety + Ontario Triple Crown of 100 milers - John Shep

    In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we chat with John Shep, a teacher, ultrarunner, and host of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, who recently accomplished the incredible feat of completing the Triple Crown of Ontario—three grueling 100-mile races: Sulfur Springs, Halliburton, and Tally in the Valley. John discusses the importance of local racing, community support, and his favorite (and hardest) moments from the Triple Crown. John also opens up about a recent, terrifying experience of being hit by a car while out on a run, which leads us into an important conversation about runner safety.  This Episode is Brought to You By: The Payable Add-on for Google Forms – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp! AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs Consummate Athlete Event and Goal Based Training Plans, available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start whenever you are and provide a valuable and proven workouts to guide you to your goal or event. Use Code ‘CAPOD’ to get 25% of any of the plans . bit.ly/PGPLANS Shop Amazon - Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Consummate Athlete Podcast  Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube Show Notes For Consummate Athlete Atheltics Ontario Running Podcast  Connect with Molly & Peter Subscribe to our Newsletter Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook Follow Molly Hurford on Instagram Follow @PeterGlassford on Instagram Consummate Athlete Links for Coaching and other services Past Consummate Athlete Guests: Stacy Sims,Stephen Seiler, Simon Marshall,Frank Overton, Dean Golich, Joe Friel,Marco Altini, Katerina Nash, Kelly Starrett, Geoff Kabush, Ellen Noble, Phil Gaimon, David Roche, Matt Fitzgerald, Dr. Marc Bubbs, Christopher McDougall,Rebecca Rusch, Kate Courtney, David Epstein ,Kelly Starrett, Juliet Starrett, and many more

    55 min

  6. 15 OCT

    Unlocking Off-Season Success: Transition Phases + Using Session RPE

    In this episode Molly and Peter discuss what a training plan or coaching might look like in the 'off-season', which is the periods of the year away from the competitive season. This phase is sometimes referred to as the transition or preparation phases and comes before the base or acccumulation phases. For athletes wanting to 'go to the next level' or improve their results this phase of the year might be the missing piece!  We also discuss Session RPE (sRPE) versus RPE and how to use feeling in your workouts.  This Episode is Brought to You By: The Payable Add-on for Google Forms – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp! AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs Consummate Athlete Event and Goal Based Training Plans, available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start whenever you are and provide a valuable and proven workouts to guide you to your goal or event. Use Code ‘CAPOD’ to get 25% of any of the plans . bit.ly/PGPLANS Shop Amazon - Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Consummate Athlete Podcast  Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube Show Notes For Consummate Athlete Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation How and what to post to training peaks including session RPE (sRPE)  Peter's Article on 'Taking a Break in the Off-season' on Canadian Cycling Mag Connect with Molly & Peter Subscribe to our Newsletter Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook Follow Molly Hurford on Instagram Follow @PeterGlassford on Instagram Consummate Athlete Links for Coaching and other services Past Consummate Athlete Guests: Stacy Sims,Stephen Seiler, Simon Marshall,Frank Overton, Dean Golich, Joe Friel,Marco Altini, Katerina Nash, Kelly Starrett, Geoff Kabush, Ellen Noble, Phil Gaimon, David Roche, Matt Fitzgerald, Dr. Marc Bubbs, Christopher McDougall,Rebecca Rusch, Kate Courtney, David Epstein ,Kelly Starrett, Juliet Starrett, and many more

    50 min

  7. 8 OCT

    Goals for Recreational Cyclists & Heart Rate Decoupling

    Today we discuss two listener questions about how to set goals if you are a cyclist who does not compete and another one around the concept of Heart Rate Decoupling.    This Episode is Brought to You By: The Payable Add-on for Google Forms – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp! AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs Consummate Athlete Event and Goal Based Training Plans, available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start whenever you are and provide a valuable and proven workouts to guide you to your goal or event. Use Code ‘CAPOD’ to get 25% of any of the plans . bit.ly/PGPLANS Shop Amazon - Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Consummate Athlete Podcast  Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube Show Notes For Consummate Athlete Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation Molly Hurford Books including new 'Running as Fast as We Can'  Posts with Strength Training gear/ideas on Consummate Athlete Joe Friel Articles on Decoupling  #1  Joe Friel article on decoupling #2  Bike fitter mentioned by Molly  Connect with Molly & Peter Subscribe to our Newsletter Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook Follow Molly Hurford on Instagram Follow @PeterGlassford on Instagram Consummate Athlete Links for Coaching and other services Past Consummate Athlete Guests: Stacy Sims,Stephen Seiler, Simon Marshall,Frank Overton, Dean Golich, Joe Friel,Marco Altini, Katerina Nash, Kelly Starrett, Geoff Kabush, Ellen Noble, Phil Gaimon, David Roche, Matt Fitzgerald, Dr. Marc Bubbs, Christopher McDougall,Rebecca Rusch, Kate Courtney, David Epstein ,Kelly Starrett, Juliet Starrett, and many more

    34 min

  8. 1 OCT

    Training Through Stress & Starting Strength or Running This Fall

    In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we answer listener questions about training during stressful periods and offer tips for masters cyclists on starting strength training and running this fall. This Episode is Brought to You By: The Payable Add-on for Google Forms – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp! AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs Consummate Athlete Event and Goal Based Training Plans, available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start whenever you are and provide a valuable and proven workouts to guide you to your goal or event. Use Code ‘CAPOD’ to get 25% of any of the plans . bit.ly/PGPLANS Shop Amazon - Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Consummate Athlete Podcast  Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube Show Notes For Consummate Athlete Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation Plans w. Strength training on Training Peaks  Posts with Strength Training gear/ideas on Consummate Athlete   Connect with Molly & Peter Subscribe to our Newsletter Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook Follow Molly Hurford on Instagram Follow @PeterGlassford on Instagram Consummate Athlete Links for Coaching and other services Past Consummate Athlete Guests: Stacy Sims,Stephen Seiler, Simon Marshall,Frank Overton, Dean Golich, Joe Friel,Marco Altini, Katerina Nash, Kelly Starrett, Geoff Kabush, Ellen Noble, Phil Gaimon, David Roche, Matt Fitzgerald, Dr. Marc Bubbs, Christopher McDougall,Rebecca Rusch, Kate Courtney, David Epstein ,Kelly Starrett, Juliet Starrett, and many more

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Join Author Molly Hurford and Coach & Kinesiologist Peter Glassford on the Consummate Athlete Podcast, where masters cyclists and endurance athletes learn to train smarter, stay healthy, and improve performance. With over 40 years of combined experience, we share expert advice, actionable tips in Q&A Episodes and draw outside expertise from monthly interviews with top athletes and experts to help you excel in road cycling, mountain biking, gravel racing, and more. Whether you're aiming to optimize your training, boost recovery, or simply enjoy cycling into your masters years, this podcast will guide you towards your endurance goals.

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  • Creator
    Molly Hurford & Peter Glassford
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    516
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All Rights Reserved
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    Consummate Athlete Podcast

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