Consummate Athlete Podcast

In this episode, host Molly Hurford is joined by special guests Colleen and Jason Wachob, the duo behind the amazing website, mindbodygreen.com.  Colleen and Jason share their wealth of knowledge and experiences, drawing from their latest venture—their new book, "The Joy of Wellbeing." Tune in to learn how well-being plays a crucial role in athletic performance and how incorporating these principles into your routine can lead to a happier and healthier lifestyle. Whether you're an elite athlete or someone looking to optimize their everyday well-being, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice.   This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans by Consummate Athlete - These popular plans are made from scratch for you to fit your goals, your schedule, your gear, and your goals. https://consummateathlete.com/training-plans/ Get Your Free Bonus from AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs   Do

We discuss a question about staying motivated on the indoor cycling trainer .  This time of year can be hard to get going with the trainer and there are some people who are already getting sick of riding indoors if they started early! We discuss tactics to mix up your routine and keep yourself training through long winters.    Get Your Free Bonus from AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans by Consummate Athlete - These popular plans are made from scratch for you to fit your goals, your schedule, your gear, and your goals. https://consummateathlete.com/training-plans/   Download Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube HERE Show Notes Consummate Athlete Shop    SUPPORT THE SHOW Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4

Brook Smith returns to the show to discuss Bike Packing on the Tour Divide. Brook has taken on some of the biggest bike packing routes in North America and he shares his experience riding from North to South from  Canada to Mexico in the summer of 2023.    This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans by Consummate Athlete - These popular plans are made from scratch for you to fit your goals, your schedule, your gear, and your goals. https://consummateathlete.com/training-plans/ Get Your Free Bonus from AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs   Download Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 Watch This Episode on Youtube - Consummate Athlete Podcast Show Notes Brook Smith Youtube version of this Podcast Episode June 1-2 2024 - Matt Kadey and No Winter Maintenance 2 Day 2023  Training For Bike Packing - Consummate Athlete Podcast Episode Consummate Athl

  Today we discuss questions around the holiday season. Strength training follow ups from the last episode, Weather, habits, traditions, and training disruption for travel and parties.      This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans by Consummate Athlete - These popular plans are made from scratch for you to fit your goals, your schedule, your gear, and your goals. https://consummateathlete.com/training-plans/ Get Your Free Bonus from AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs   Download Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube HERE Show Notes Visit Rooted Nutrition and Counseling Website Episode on Strength only Training Blocks  Training Plan that is strength only workouts for 2 months - Training Peaks    SUPPORT THE SHOW Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4

Pat Spencer is a social worker with a private practice in central New Jersey and a mental skills coach for female and LGBTQIA+ cyclists and endurance athletes. Get Your Free Bonus from AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans by Consummate Athlete - These popular plans are made from scratch for you to fit your goals, your schedule, your gear, and your goals. https://consummateathlete.com/training-plans/     Download Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube HERE Show Notes GETTINGYOURMINDOINGEAR.COM  Visit Pat's Website COnsummate Athlete Shop for Clothing and shirts    SUPPORT THE SHOW Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl  This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans by Consummate

In this episode, we discuss two listener questions. First, we address the viability and wisdom of dedicating a significant portion of your training year, potentially a full month or more, to prioritize strength training while dialing back 'cardio' workouts like cycling or running. Next, we turn our attention to event peaking strategies for busy adult cyclists. Get Your Free Bonus from AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans by Consummate Athlete - These popular plans are made from scratch for you to fit your goals, your schedule, your gear, and your goals. https://consummateathlete.com/training-plans/ Download Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube HERE Show Notes Should we be peakign for race day? (POST) Preparing for Race Day with Alexy Vermeulen - (Podcast)

Caroline Burkholder is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist based in Knoxville. She returns for her second episode on the Consummate Athlete to discuss intuitive eating, off-season nutrition for endurance athletes including the concepts of race weight, periodization, masters vs. pros and dealing with the holidays.    This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans by Consummate Athlete - These popular plans are made from scratch for you to fit your goals, your schedule, your gear, and your goals. https://consummateathlete.com/training-plans/ Get Your Free Bonus from AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs   Download Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube HERE Show Notes Visit Rooted Nutrition and Counseling Website Listen to the first episode with Caroline Burkholder

In this episode, we tackle a listener's question about the process of learning from and moving forward after a challenging season ending with a DNF (Did Not Finish). We delve into the unpredictable nature of sports and competition, exploring the valuable lessons we can draw from both our victories and setbacks.  Get Your Free Bonus from AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs Download Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 Show Notes Post on similar topic - 'Use Failure to your Advantage'  Race day mistakes we have made - https://consummateathlete.com/race-day-mistakes-that-weve-made/ molly and Peter fail on FKT attempt - https://consummateathlete.com/training-happy-dealing-with-injury-and-failure/ Limiters and ways to get faster - https://consummateathlete.com/limiters-ways-to-get-faster/ Off season mistakes - https://consummateathlete.com/3-thoughts-on-off-season/ SUPP

Today we have an interview with Phil Cavell, the founder and CEO of cyclefit a centre in the U.K. devoted to modern bike-fitting.  We discuss his book 'The Midlife Cyclist'  and we go deep on a few bike-fitting concepts including foot-beds and feet!  We also spend lots of time on the challenges that middle age athletes face including muscle loss, heart conditions, pain, soreness and the downsides of indoor training. This episode is supported  by 'The Strong Girl' The new book from Molly Hurford Download Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 Watch the Episodes on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsCGr1xTmH8 Show Notes CYCLEFIT BIKE FITTING STUDIOS  Get Phil Cavell's Book - The Midlife Cyclist' https://amzn.to/3ZGA8g7     SUPPORT THE SHOW Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans by Consummate Athlete - These popular plans

We made the t-shirt and we discuss the confusingly taboo topic of Cross-training for cyclists and runners today. Not only is cross-training ok but its important to your long term success and happiness!   Get Your Free Bonus from AG1- [drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH](http://drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH) – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs Download Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 Watch the Episodes on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsCGr1xTmH8 Show Notes BOOK - high performance sport 2nd edition has great cross-training chapter https://amzn.to/3RUgvPQ Book -  Joe Friel Traiing Bible - https://amzn.to/46SPals T-Shirt - Cross-training is not a crime in Consummate Athlete store Book - Becoming a Consummate Athlete , the Consummate Athlete Book SUPPORT THE SHOW Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You

Ian Brisbin returns to discuss your rights as a cyclist. Ian engages in cycling and active transportation public interest advocacy, and uses his law practice at Martin & Hillyer to amplify the voices of seriously injured cyclists through www.velolaw.ca. This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans by Consummate Athlete - These popular plans are made from scratch for you to fit your goals, your schedule, your gear, and your goals. https://consummateathlete.com/training-plans/ Download Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 Watch the Episodes on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsCGr1xTmH8 Show Notes Fee resource from Ian Brisbin and velolaw - what to do in an accident Velolaw on Instagram SUPPORT THE SHOW Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl  This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans by Consummate Athlete - These popular plans

We discuss questions about using wrist based HR (e.g. Whoop or Garmin watches) and whether HR gets higher or lower as you get older and/or fitter and/or less fit.  Get Your Free Bonus from AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs Download Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 Show Notes One Metric to Rule them all (Post) Setup Garmin Metrics  SUPPORT THE SHOW Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl  This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans by Consummate Athlete - These popular plans are made from scratch for you to fit your goals, your schedule, your gear, and your goals. https://consummateathlete.com/training-plans/ Connect with Molly & Peter Subscribe to our Newsletter Book a Consultation - https://calendly.com/smartathlete Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Get The Consummate Ath

We met Viviane Favery at Quebec Singletrack Experience in 2023 and we were blown away by her communication skills (in multiple languages!). She is a MTB Skills Coach at Empire 47, has commentated World Cup Mountain Biking and hosts the MTB Pass Podcast. She also has a vast cycling experience ranging form Race Across America, World Cup Mountain Bike events and MTB Stage races.  Follow Viviane on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vivianefavery/ This episode is brought to you by Phone Consultation with Consummate Athlete Book a Consultation to review your season and your future goals Download Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 Show Notes Follow Viviane on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vivianefavery/ Check out the MTB Pass Podcast with Viviane Favery    SUPPORT THE SHOW Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl  This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans by

Join us on this episode as we discuss two scenerios for the fall racing and training season. What do you do if you have lots of motivation, energy and health but no plans for racing? OR what to do if you have lots of races but can feel your motivation, energy or health slipping before the fall races ramp up?  Show Sponsors: Get Your Free Bonus from AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH - to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs This episode is brought to you by GOODR Sunglasses. Goodr offers a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee and 100% Satisfaction. Find your pair at GOODR.com and use code consummate to get FREE shipping  Download Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 Show Notes work on skills with skill sessions or strength session  (Book a Skill Session)   Plan & Goal Setting – Book a consult start Coaching or try a training plan while you have lots of time to recover, learn, build and try new things. Doing a

In this episode as we discuss 10 Vital Signs for tracking and enhancing your movement and health, as outlined in Kelly and Juliet Starrett's latest book, 'Built to Move'. These vital signs cover a wide spectrum, from getting up from the floor to measuring your sleep hours, and from tracking veggie/fruit consumption to assessing your shoulder's range of motion. Learn how these quick and simple assessments can be integrated into your daily routine for lasting health improvements. Juliet Starrett is a former whitewater rafting world champion and philanthropist who co-founded The Ready State (formerly Mobility Wod) alongside her husband, Kelly Starrett DPT. Download Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 Show Notes Share this episode on Instagram or Facebook and tag @consummateathlete and @thereadystate before Sept 18, 2023 and be entered to win a copy of "Built to Move" or a subscription to the Ready State App.  Subscribe to Consummate Athlete on Youtu

Today's listener question is one we touch on often at Consummate Athlete. Can you keep improving as you age? What is the limit of your progression and can you stop aging (the answer is no to that last one!).   SHOW SPONSOR Get Your Free Bonus from AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH - to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans by Consummate Athlete - These popular plans are made from scratch for you to fit your goals, your schedule, your gear, and your goals. https://consummateathlete.com/training-plans/ Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/consummateathlete     Show Notes Peter Attia - Outlive (Book)  Built to Move - Kelly and Juliette Starrett (book) Jonathan Beverly - Age Graded Results (podcast) Joe Friel Fast after 50 (book)  Joe Friel on Consummate Athlete Podcast  Menopause episodes of Consummate Athlete Stacy

Ben Frederick created the Small Monsters Project which aims to destimatize mentall health by investing in traumatic brain injury education and recovery.  This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans by Consummate Athlete - These popular plans are made from scratch for you to fit your goals, your schedule, your gear, and your goals. https://consummateathlete.com/training-plans/ Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/consummateathlete     Show Notes Small Monsters Project - https://www.thesmallmonstersproject.com/ Check out our post on the different ways to get coaching and/or feedback for your cyclocross training and racing 3 Month Made for you Training Plan from Consummate Athlete Parachute Canada concussion resources Rowan's Law Canada Our post on Concussion in Cycling  Conor C Collins on Concussion treatment - Podcast Links to Our Article Archive & Services: ConsummateAthlete.com SUPP

Molly and Peter discuss a listener question about changing race distances if concerned about fitness before a race. This relates to changing categories and just generally being unsure before big scary races (or normal races too!)  We discuss the concept of fun races too. Get Your Free Bonus from AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH - to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans by Consummate Athlete - These popular plans are made from scratch for you to fit your goals, your schedule, your gear, and your goals. https://consummateathlete.com/training-plans/ Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/consummateathlete     Show Notes Rebecca Rush Episodes of Consummate athlete Overcoming fueling mistakes + planning for next time?   Built to Move book - Kelly Starrett Juliet Starrett Race if you are going to race Can you be fi

Ashton Lambie is a professional cyclist and World Champion in Track cycling. He set the 4000m Individual Purusit record becoming the first person to break the 4-minute barrier. In the following years he has raced Gravel and completed long events and now is transitioning to sailng in the America's Cup! This pivoting is inspiring for Consummate Athletes looking to try new things, go new places and meet new people! This episode is brought to you by GOODR Sunglasses. Goodr offers a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee and 100% Satisfaction. Find your pair at GOODR.com and use code consummate to get FREE shipping  This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans by Consummate Athlete - These popular plans are made from scratch for you to fit your goals, your schedule, your gear, and your goals. https://consummateathlete.com/training-plans/ Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/consummateathlete     Show Notes

Today we discuss How intense you need to be. This question was sparked by a listener who has  gotten really into David Goggins and is curious how we think about pushing to 110% (or cranking it to 11). We also discuss race week, the overarching goals of the week or two before your big race and the nitty gritty of what to do for training that week.  Get Your Free Bonus from AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH - to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs   Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/consummateathlete     Show Notes David Goggins book Our Tenants (Peter's coaching philosophy) https://consummateathlete.com/3-tools-for-success-the-consummate-athlete-coaching-philosophy/ Seiler 'Myth of no pain, no gain' https://consummateathlete.com/seiler2020/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MALsI0mJ09I Related to recent podcast - how hard do you need to go in intervals?  FOCUS, FLOW and HOW HARD