Consummate Athlete Podcast
Author Molly Hurford and Endurance Coach Peter Glassford bring you the Consummate Athlete Podcast. We interview people who embrace multiple sports to lead adventure-filled lives and answer listener questions about training and health.
Episodes
July 23, 2024 • 33 mins
In today's episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we dive into the concept of high heart rate during exercise. We explore various reasons behind a higher heart rate, including potential data errors and the influence of your training history. We'll also discuss whether it's valid to compare exercise heart rates between different people. Additionally, we examine the broader significance of heart rate monitoring and why it's a val...
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July 16, 2024 • 45 mins
In this week's episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly Hurford and Peter Glassford discuss analyzing race files and understanding the qualitative aspects of your performance. We discuss the balance of starting fast to get ahead without ending up fading later. Learn what different heart rate and power trends mean, why it's crucial not to judge your race while you're in it, and the importance of getting to the startline, and...
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July 9, 2024 • 37 mins
Join us for a special live episode presented by Salomon at Vo2 Sports Co. in Collingwood, featuring Olympian, 2:10 marathoner, dad, coach, and ultra-marathon racer Reid Coolsaet. We discuss his transition to off-road racing, balancing Olympic-level training with family and work, and share specific training tips for uphills, downhills, and preventing ankle sprains.
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July 9, 2024 • 50 mins
Join us for a special live episode presented by Salomon at Vo2 Sports Co. in Collingwood, Ontario. This panel discussion, "How to Bring More Women to Trail Running," features insights from four inspiring women: Erin Doucette, Sabrine Chanda, Christina Blackley, and moderator Molly Hurford. Discover strategies and stories to inspire more women to hit the trails, and delve into the complex factors that limit access to running for dif...
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In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly and Peter discuss several major events from the weekend, including the Tour de France, the Western States Running 100 Miler, and the Canadian Olympic Track Running Trials. We also discuss the Unchained Tour de France documentary and share key takeaways about mindset and self-talk, even for the best athletes in the world.
We address three listener questions, covering the chall...
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June 25, 2024 • 51 mins
Today on the Consummate Athlete podcast, we discuss how our expectations can shape our success or failure. We cover the delicate balance of striving for progress and aspiring for more while avoiding unrealistic goals. Through athlete case studies and our personal experiences, we work through the nuances of the tricky art of goal setting.
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June 18, 2024 • 40 mins
June 11, 2024 • 63 mins
In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly Hurford chats with sports dietitian Lindsey Cortes. We explore the staggering statistic that up to 45% of female athletes engage in some form of disordered eating. We discuss the reasons behind this, how it happens, and the signs and symptoms of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). Lindsay shares insights on the biggest dietary pitfalls athletes face, not just during ...
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June 4, 2024 • 68 mins
Today we discuss whether chasing small gains in performance (i.e. marginal gains) make sense for busy masters athletes. From altitude to supplements and heat training to recovery modalities like cold and compression.
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May 28, 2024 • 54 mins
Today, Molly and Peter tackle two insightful listener questions on the Consummate Athlete podcast. First, they delve into the topic of failed workouts and how we might misinterpret success in endurance sports training. Then, they look at a second question about which metrics are worth monitoring (or ignoring) during a race to optimize performance. This episode will help you gain a deeper understanding of endurance training and raci...
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May 21, 2024 • 40 mins
Join Peter and Molly as they discuss the common question of how much you need to train to be ready for an endurance race. Do you need to complete the race distance or duration, or both! Or can you get by with shorter rides, that might allow more frequency or quality training?
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May 14, 2024 • 58 mins
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May 7, 2024 • 37 mins
This week, we discuss a common question Peter often receives, that might surprise you! Although cycling typically takes place outdoors, many athletes now start to train for cycling while indoors on smart trainers. Some even begin cycling indoors before considering taking their cycling outdoors for training and competition. This shift outdoors can lead to challenges when transitioning into a more variable enviroment. Join us as we e...
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April 30, 2024 • 34 mins
In this episode, we discuss a listener's question about training for two different types of bike races, like Gravel and Mountain bike, within a single season. We explore how your pst race experience, goals for each event and current training status can influence your approach to this challenge. Additionally, we draw from our personal experiences balancing multiple disciplines simultaneously.
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April 23, 2024 • 44 mins
In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we dive into the challenges many athletes face with low motivation, burnout, or what we like to call the 'spring blahs.' As you prepare for early races and navigate through varying weather conditions, including continued indoor riding and messy outdoor conditions, we explore mindset strategies, common errors in fueling, setting realistic expectations, effective goal setting, and es...
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April 19, 2024 • 37 mins
Join us for a special bonus episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, where Author, Poet and Elite Racer Mackenzie Myatt shares her recent experience with knee pain and some poetry about the experience! Check out her her recent book with Strong Girl Publishing, 'In Defense of Big Dreams'. Don't miss this inspiring conversation filled with valuable insights into resilience, perseverance, and the pursuit of big dreams in sport and l...
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April 16, 2024 • 60 mins
Tune in to the Consummate Athlete podcast as Greg Lehman shares insights on running injuries like knee pain. Discover Peter's experience in Greg's 'Running Resiliency' course and key takeaways, including a quick jumping routine. Explore Movement Optimism and Greg's return to podcasting with the Movement Optimism Podcast. Gain valuable knowledge and tips for cycling, running, and overall movement optimization!
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April 9, 2024 • 55 mins
Peter and Molly discuss preparing for the Leadville 100 run and bike. Molly is doing the run in 2024 and Peter has done the bike previously and coaches adult athletes to belt-buckle finishes each year! They discuss altitude prep, heat training. technical and tactical preparation as well as the value in trying your best to reduce other factors/projects ahead of A-Races.
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April 2, 2024 • 57 mins
Join Peter and Molly as they conduct a Q2/spring Goal Check-in and address three listener questions. They discuss whether a less skilled rider could be a great cycling coach, strategies for refueling after late-night training, and ways to incorporate wearables like Whoop into training decisions.
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March 26, 2024 • 59 mins
In this podcast episode we discuss gravel racing with special guest @TheRidewithBenDelaney! Discover the must-have gravel races for your bucket list, get insights on choosing the perfect gravel bike, tires, and components, and explore the latest trends shaping gravel racing this year. Plus, uncover the true spirit of gravel and what it means in today's cycling landscape.
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