Q&A - Strength or Muscle, Spinning too much & Outside Interval Anxiety

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Our recent trip to Bentonville and Bentonville Lift serviced year-round Bike Park The trouble with fueling with whole foods or 'healthy' foods Trouble with getting started running Trouble hitting the same numbers on the indoor trainer, setting indoor thresholds 💬 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!    Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book at Big Sugar with Marley Blonskey  Shred Girls BOOK 4 - Get your Copy Today! Power Up book upcoming with Stevie Smith and Strong Girl Publishing   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,  Selene Yeager Kylee Van Horn, Stevie Smith

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer 3 listener questions about: Getting anxious about doing interval workouts outside Stacking strength days on the same day as harder bikes (double days) Are we building strength or muscle mass or both?  Spinning too much ? How to know if cadence is too high.  💬 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!    POST - Can you have the perfect workout   Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book at Big Sugar with Marley Blonskey  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! Dr. Stacy Sims,  Joe Friel,  Dan John Dan Cleather, 

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: HRV baseline and how to take action on resting heart rate and hrv Using feeling and muscle soreness as primary and HRV to support decisions  Considering fueling and training load when finding disruption  Seasonal undulations in HRV and 'life stress' with school, new sports etc.  💬 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!    Marco Altini Substack on all things HRV   Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book at Big Sugar with Marley Blonskey  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! Marco Altini Kylee Van Horn

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Why do fitness Testing for cycling or running Different ways to set zones and How to test How tests can provide goals and feedback about your training When you don't need to test 💬 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!    Shred Girls BOOK 4 - Get your Copy Today! Past episode on how to do cycling tests at home        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 Seiler Frank Overton Joe Friel,

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions about starting strength training this fall.  Why Strength is important for health and bike fitness how to avoid common issues with soreness  Why you shouldn't worry about putting on extra weight or 'bulk' from strength Simple exercises to get started and TRAINING PLANS to help you 💬 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!  Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete'    Episodes on strength with Dan Cleather  Episodes on Strength with Dan John (e.g. Easy Strength)    TrainingPeaks PLANS with Strength  2 Month Strength Focused Plan  BASE OFFROAD 3 Month Training Plan - includes strength  3 phases of strength Training Plan-   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. Stacy Sims, Dan John Dan Cleather

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss:  Cyclocross clinics and setting up your practice Favorite gear for the fall and for starting running (e.g. what shoes to buy)  Why and what to consider to prepare for the running required for cyclocross How to start running this fall  💬 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!    Shred Girls BOOK 4 - Get your Copy Today! Coros Watches & Computers GORE Rain Jacket  NORDA SHOES FOR TRAIL RUNNING HOKA SHOES - Speed Goat  Greg Lehman talking running on Consummate Athlete Podcast Chris Johnson discussing run injury and walk warmups on Consummate Athlete Book - Run Faster - Matt Fitzgerald Brad Hudsen  Book - The Happy Runner - Megan and David Roche      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! David Roche Christopher McDougall Kylee Van Horn

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Discuss UTMB and Courtney Dauwalter and  Ludovic Pommeret as great athletes!  Molly FKT attempt on Killarney La Cloche Trail  New Story about new Unsupported FKT on Bruce Trail (ontario)  Listener Question about training tired and taking 2 days off in a row  💬 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!      UTMB VIDEO  BRUCE TRAIL FKT STORY Canadian Running  Ludovic Pommeret article  Shred Girls BOOK 4 - Get your Copy Today!   Book - Run Faster - Matt Fitzgerald Brad Hudsen  Book - The Happy Runner - Megan and David Roche  Molly Race report from Sulphur Springs 2025     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 David Roche

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer a listener questions about how to train after you recover from your big race and when you don't have an upcoming race to train for.  We discuss:  Returning to early base or 'general preparation' phases  Revisiting gaps and limiters so you can improve your performance in future events Goal setting process we use with the athletes we coach Easing into cross-training and strength to prepare for upcoming heavier phases.  💬 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 to review your season and training   Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!      Shred Girls BOOK 4 - Get your Copy Today!   Book Joe Friel Training Bible  Post about Training Plan importance when not racing on Consummate Athlete 5 Training plans for when there is no goal race in sight 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! Steve Magness,  Joe Friel Kylee Van Horn

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer a listener question about how long it takes to recover from a multi-day endurance event. Topics include: Factors that affect time till recovery after events Types of recovery to consider Risks of under-recovery  Variations in recovery with event type, duration and intensity  💬 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!    Article on Consummate Athlete about 'How long to recover from big aventure'   Mentioned Leadville 100  - article coverage of Flowers setting record   Molly Leadville DNF 2024 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! Joe Friel Marco Altini 4 coaches including Lynda Wallenfels on Aging

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: What a Saddle Sore is  Troubleshooting Saddle Sores Should you wear Underwear with bike shorts?  Choosing a bike seat.  💬 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!    "Saddle, Sore" Book by Molly Hurford - Canada "Saddle, Sore" Book by Molly Hurford - USA       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. Stacy Sims Kelly Starrett