Specific Training vs. Training Hacks + Fitting Strength into Cycling Routine

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

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Final preparations for a 24-hour solo race Whether Heart Rate needs to get high (>85%MHR) during intervals Workarounds for using TrainingPeaks Basic Account How Much Group Riding is too much?  💬 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    Molly Race report from Sulphur Springs 2025 Molly Leadville DNF post  Scott Frey Episode mentioned for mental skills  Molly's Sulphur springs 100 miler (PODCAST)  Luke Way discussed respiratory training and Corey Wallace 24 hour racing/training Kristen Legan - on the Unbound 200 and XL - great for long distance racing    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 - Polarized training (easy and hard) Kristen Legan - UnboundXL long race prep

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Whether it is worth augmenting 'normal' cycling training (or using 'hacks' )  What specific training might mean  Fitting Strength into a busy summer or 'competitive season' of 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!    Molly on Boring Training in Runners World Magazine Molly on QueenStage Podcast  Molly on Bicycling Magazine Tour De France Coverage   Dan John on Strength Training For Cycling Podcast Book - Run Faster - Matt Fitzgerald Brad Hudsen        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,  Matt Fitzgerald  

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview Dr. Scott Frey of Cerebral Perforformance The art and science of self-talk - how to talk to yourself and boost performance How cognitive load affects training and racing How to survive a peak  Decision Making and cognitive load 💬 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!  Instagram for Cerebral Performance www.cerebralperformance.com    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,  Rebecca Rusch,

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: What are different names for rest weeks? (deload, Down etc)  Why take rest weeks and days What to do for tests and rides in a rest week  rest weeks vs. post-race week recovery vs. off-season 💬 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!      Molly Bicycling Tour De France Coverage 2025    Molly with N89 Run Clinic July 21 2025  Rooted MTB Fest 2025 Women's Festival New York   David Roche Article on Rest weeks/days in year         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 interview Selene Yeager of Feisty Menopause and the 'Hit Play Not Pause' podcast.    Topics include:  Updates on reasearch and best practices for Menopause Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) updates and misconceptions  Ways a coach can serve those experiencing menopause symptoms  Training adjustments for menopause Mindset and Identity through Menopause transition  Fueling mistakes for menopausal women 💬 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 Submit your question for a future episode with this anonymous form!    Selene Yeager on Instagram: @FitChick3 Hit Play Not Pause Podcast link  menopause.org   Shred Girls BOOK 4 - Get your Copy Today! 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 Rebecca Rusch, Juliet Starrett