Consummate Athlete Podcast

Ryan Atkins is an Obstacle course racing athlete. His sport background is diverse including field sports, unicycle trials, cross-country running and XC mountain bike racing.    Main topics include:  OCR - Obstacle Course Riding  Training for multiple Disciplines  Training Grip strength as the key to sport  Challenging fear of new experience  Training with a partner who also competes 

  Adam passes the consummate athlete criteria. He does a lot of movements well and also keeps room for social and work in his life. Check out Molly's interview with this awesome human!    Adam Nawrot

Ryan Leech took time out from a busy week at 2016 Sea Otter to talk to Molly and Peter about becoming a more Consummate Athlete  Topics include finding balance as a young athlete performing for crowds, learning yoga, cross-training and spending more time on his mountain bike.    You will find key take-a-ways in Ryan's insight into trying to impress others vs. finding a reason for sport participation, tips to start practicing any skill (including Wheelies!) and how to work breathing into your training and 'mental skills' routine.  Find further show notes at http://peterglassford.ca/consummateathlete/

Consummate Athlete Podcast #2 - Get to know your Co-Host Molly Hurford. Molly is a writer at large for Bicycling Magazine and a freelancer for many publications ranging from fashion to multi-sport. She has an Iron-man, 10km, yoga classes, a secret love for MMA and many bicycle adventures in her sport background. 

The Consummate Athlete Podcast highlights the adventures and tactics used by people who participate in multiple sports to create awesome lives.  Episode 1 is an introduction to one of your Co-Hosts, Peter Glassford of Smart Athlete   details at www.smartathlete.ca/consummateathlete