Mid-Season Burnout, Stinky Helmet Pads and Road Worlds 2026

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter interviews returning guest Phil Cavell an author and bike-fitter who has written a new book, The Cycling Addiction. Peter and Phil discuss:  The draw of cycling for certain people When an activity becomes less benefitial (for a variaty of aspects of health/wellness) how training volume (load) may track with mental conditions  what cycling in the 1970s and 80s, before technology might tell us about cyclists today ADHD and cycling 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? Submit it anonymously here   This Episode is Brought to You By: 🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form:  PayableApps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!  Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE   Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: https://pod.link/1100471297   Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!    BOOK - Cycling addiction https://link.amazon/B0gB1LqLB  BOOK - Midlife Cyclist https://link.amazon/B07aheEul    All Heart Health Videos Phil and Dr. Nigel Stephens  👉 https://tinyurl.com/AAA-Health-Heart Phil's Substack -  https://philcavell.substack.com/p/the... Bike Fitting with Phil Cavell - https://www.cyclefit.co.uk/   Past CA episode with Phil https://consummateathlete.com/the-midlife-cyclist-phil-cavell/    Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete'  Connect with Molly & Peter Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook 🚴‍♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 consummateathlete.com/ 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously here Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! Dr. Nigel Stephens  Rebecca Rusch,  Dr. Erin Ayala ,   

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  Molly's return to CX at Clark son's CX race in Ontario 2026 CX event list / preride plan - where we will be  Questions from Youth Camp   Pre race jitters-> Normal and good to be nervous What to eat on a ride or in a longer race or ride What to eat on a ride or in a longer race -> something every hour, practice in training 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? Submit it anonymously here   This Episode is Brought to You By: 🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form:  PayableApps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!  Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE   Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: https://pod.link/1100471297   Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!  2026 CX event list / preride plan - where we will be    Camel Bak Chase Vest  Big water bottles are getting more popular Shred Girls BOOK 4 - Get your Copy Today! Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete'    Connect with Molly & Peter Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook 🚴‍♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 consummateathlete.com/ 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously here Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! Steve Magness, Erin Ayala , Alex Larson  

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Plummeting Motivation after the big race (A race)  What to do for Training in the fall (or after your big race)  💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? Submit it anonymously here   This Episode is Brought to You By: 🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form:  PayableApps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!  Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE   Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: https://pod.link/1100471297   Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!  Camel Bak Chase Vest    Plumetting Motivation - Post Lacking Motivation vs. Burnout - Post Connect with Molly & Peter Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook 🚴‍♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 consummateathlete.com/ 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously here Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! Simon Marshall,  Dr. Erin Ayala , Dr. Scott Frey  

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview Bill Schieken of CXHairs: What made cyclocross great and where it might go in 2026 and beyond Ideas for running successful cyclocross events in 2026 Barriers for CX in 2026 PanAm Cyclocross at DCCX in 2026 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? Submit it anonymously here   This Episode is Brought to You By: 🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form:  PayableApps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!  Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE   Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: https://pod.link/1100471297   Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form! Website: cxhairs.com Newsletter/Substack: cxhairs.substack.com (The CXHAIRS Bulletin) Bill Schieken CX Skills book https://amzn.to/4cPhs5q Skills, Drills & Bellyaches Dave pryer interview on Groadio Survey - Lies, damn lies, and cyclocross on cxhairs substack Instagram: @cxhairs Wide Angle Podium Network: wideanglepodium.com DCCX / Pan American CX Championships 2026: panamcxdc.com Running for cyclocross  Bill last appeared in 2018 on Consummate Athlete   Connect with Molly & Peter Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook 🚴‍♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 consummateathlete.com/ 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously here Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! Katerina Nash,  Ellen Noble,   

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Road Worlds in Montreal in September 2026 - Tips, Links, Can You Ride the Course? Cleaning Bike Helmet Pads that stink! Mid-Season Burnout in August - what to do? 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? Submit it anonymously here   This Episode is Brought to You By: 🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form:  PayableApps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!  Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE   Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: https://pod.link/1100471297   Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!    Posts on Consummate Athlete Website about Burnout Lacking MOtivation vs. Burnout Post on Consummate Athlete Camel Bak Chase Vest  Big water bottles are getting more popular   Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete'  Road World's Montreal Website with Wed Ride Canadian Cycling Magazine on Road Worlds Montreal 2026 Course  Connect with Molly & Peter Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook 🚴‍♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 consummateathlete.com/ 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously here Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! Stevie Smith,   Dan Cleather,  Erin Ayala ,   

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 British Olympic Medical Centre. He has speciality in sport cardiology and the athlete's heart.    We discuss:  Are Cardiovascular conditions like AFIB more common in Enduranec Athletes?  What is Atrial Fibrillation (AFIB)  Do Athhletes with AFIB and other conditions have stop cycling training and racing?  Are there things that help reduce or prevent cardiovascular conditions in Endurance Athletes like cyclists  💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? Submit it anonymously here   This Episode is Brought to You By: 🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form:  PayableApps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!  Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE   Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: https://pod.link/1100471297   Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!   https://nigelstephens.co.uk/ Youtube - Midlife Cyclist video with Nigel (3 parts)  Phil Cavell on the show previously for his book featuring Nigel  Midlife Cyclist https://link.amazon/B07aheEul  featured quotes from Nigel Stephens  Marco Altini App for HRV called HRV4Training Connect with Molly & Peter Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook 🚴‍♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 consummateathlete.com/ 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously here Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! Dr. Stephen Cheung,  Rebecca Rusch,  Phil Cavell  

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: How to get better on steep hills in gravel events Adding last minute races Substituting workouts if you can't get on the trail for mtb workouts 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? Submit it anonymously here   This Episode is Brought to You By: 🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form:  PayableApps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!  Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE   Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: https://pod.link/1100471297   Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!  Race if you are going to race - post  3 Tenets of Consummate Athlete - post   Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete'  Book - Run Faster - Matt Fitzgerald Brad Hudsen  Book - The Happy Runner - Megan and David Roche  Marco Altini App for HRV called HRV4Training Connect with Molly & Peter Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook 🚴‍♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 consummateathlete.com/ 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously here Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! Steve Magness, Dr Phil Gaimon, Jenn Jackson,    

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.  What has changed since doing Leadville in his thirties compared to sixty  How success and purpose changes over the years doing endurance racing and the Leadville 100 mtb 27 times!  Celebrating sixty with everesting challenge on bike Important workouts for Leadville  Dealing with 2026 wildfire uncertainty  💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? Submit it anonymously here   This Episode is Brought to You By: 🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form:  PayableApps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!  Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE   Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: https://pod.link/1100471297   Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation   Michael Hotten episode about Leadville and crewing endurance races  The Leadville 100 Podcast The Marginal Gains Podcast Elden Nelson on Instagram  fatcyclist.com   Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!  Camel Bak Chase Vest  Big water bottles are getting more popular   Connect with Molly & Peter Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook 🚴‍♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 consummateathlete.com/ 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously here Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! Joe Friel, David Roche, Michael Hotten  

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 are being cancelled more often in 2026 Whether to add a new race or go back to training when a cycling race is cancelled What to do if you aren't sure if you running race will go ahead Making decisions about race deferrals and cancellation deadlines 💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? Submit it anonymously here   This Episode is Brought to You By: 🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form:  PayableApps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!  Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE   Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: https://pod.link/1100471297   Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation Post on fire smoke and low air quality    Connect with Molly & Peter Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook 🚴‍♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 consummateathlete.com/ 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously here Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! Simon Marshall, Erin Ayala , Dr. Scott Frey  

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:  How to organize a training week if you only had 2.5 hours to train?  What 'training' is and how 'stacking' and movement snacks might help   Why context of the limited week matters - is it a stressful time or just a 'full life'  The importance and value of strength training during a time like this  How setting goals for the busy times helps you achieve success.  💬 Have a question for a Future Episode? Submit it anonymously here   This Episode is Brought to You By: 🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form:  PayableApps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!  Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE   Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast 🎧 Listen & subscribe in Your Favorite Podcast App: https://pod.link/1100471297   Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!    Feisty camp ,  https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/ Queen Stage Podcast https://www.queenstage.cc/ Consummate Athlete Women's gravel camp July 2026 register collingwood + Cranky Goat Gravel July 25/26 Molly on bicycling tour coverage - can watch on instagram or bicycling.com Shred Girls BOOK 4 - Get your Copy Today! Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete'   Connect with Molly & Peter Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook 🚴‍♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 consummateathlete.com/ 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously here Similar Episodes and Posts to Check Out Next! Matt Fitzgerald,  Dan John,  Katy Bowman,