Consummate Athlete Podcast
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
Episodes
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on:
- Peter travel to Northwest Territories, Rising stars Camp and Canadian Marathon Nats...
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on:
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Plummeting Motivation after the big race (A race)
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What to do f...
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview Bill Schieken of CXHairs:
- What made cyclocross great and...
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on:
- Road Worlds in Montreal in September...
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter interviews Dr. Nigel Stephens is a Consultant Cardiologist at the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health and Honorary Consultant Cardiologist at The...
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on:
- How to get better on steep hills in ...
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter interviews Elden Nelson about his vast experience with the Leadville 100 having done it 27 times.
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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions about how to deal with the cancellation of a cycling or running event:
- Reasons Endurance races ...
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss a listener question about how to train when you have very little time to train! Concepts discussed include:
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer a listener questions about:
- How would Peter use 25 hours if an athlete had a period in life to 'go all in' and train 25 hours per week
- Considerations about adding a lot of volume and risks of adding tons of h...
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on:
- Western States 100 Mile Run race observations 2026
- What's the point of 'Unremarkable workouts' that aren't really hard or really long ?
- How t...
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on:
- The Ruff Mudder Event near Collingwo...
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer interview top gravel racer Gee Schruers, in person, during her recent visit to Collingwood area. They discuss:
- The exciting weather and racing at Unbound 200 mile gravel race in 2026
- Trends in Gravel Cycling:...
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on:
- Whether to use Power, Heart Rate or Feeling to guide workouts
- Setting up your bike computer data screens for your best workout results
- Racing...
In 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' Read more
In 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 ...
In 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 ...
In 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 Read more
In 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 ...
In 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 consiste...
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