Consummate Athlete Podcast

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

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Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast
Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
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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' 
 
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Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN
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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) 


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Camel Bak Chase Vest 
 
Plumetting Motivation - Post
Lacking Motivation vs. Burnout - Post
Connect with Molly & Peter
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Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN
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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
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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  
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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?
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Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast
Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
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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
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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 
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 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
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