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Consummate Athlete Podcast

Molly Hurford & Peter Glassford
Consummate Athlete Podcast
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  • Consummate Athlete Podcast

    Maintain Bike Fitness While Doing Other Sports, MaF Test, Passing Etiquette

    10/03/2026 | 36 mins.
    In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on:
    • How to maintain endurance fitness while focusing on other sports like Brazilian jiu-jitsu, soccer, or strength training • What endurance tests (like Zone 2 or MAF tests) can tell you about your aerobic fitness—and what they can't • Why heart rate and power don't always improve at the same rate during base training • Mountain bike racing etiquette: when to let riders pass, when to hold your line, and how tactics play into racing dynamics
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    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
     
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    Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast
    Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
    Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form! 
     
    Shannon O'Grady episode mentioned with BJJ and Cycling  

    Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book by 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
     
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    Heat Training for Women w. Normand Richard and Dr. Stephen Cheung

    03/03/2026 | 58 mins.
    In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview Dr. Normand Richard and Dr. Stephen Cheung about several of their recent studies that looked at: 
    Heat training in women including the effects of a maintenance period 
    Best practices for at home or DIY heat training using over-dressing on the indoor trainer
    Sprint Interval Training after pregnancy 
    Nutritional considerations for heat training and competing in the heat
    💬 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! 
     
    Study: UCI Nutrition Special Enviroments 2026 - Cheung -  
    Richard 2025 - Three Weeks of heat matinenance potentiates the benefits of heat acclimation in trained females
    Stephen's recent appearance on The Dose (CBC) on Heat Therapy
    Study: Sprint interval training in the postpartum period
    Website for Normand Richard - https://www.richardphysiology.com/ 
    Summary of Normand 2025 in Selene Yeager's Newsletter (Hit Play, Not Pause) 
     
     
    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
     
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    Picking Races, Conquer Last Year's DNF, What We Eat in a Day

    24/02/2026 | 49 mins.
    In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions about: 
    How to pick races for the year 
    How to do better this year, overcome a DNF when returning to an event
    What Peter and Molly eat in a day .  
    💬 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! 
    Leadville Training Plan by Consummate Athlete (6-8 months out starts)
    3 Month Leadville Training Plan 
     
    Camel Bak Chase Vest 
    Big water bottles are getting more popular
     
     
    Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book by Marley Blonskey 
    Shred Girls BOOK 4 - Get your Copy Today!
     
    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
     
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    Higher Function Through Pelvic Physiotherapy - Laura Powers Returns

    17/02/2026 | 53 mins.
    In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly interviews returning guest and Physiotherapist Laura Powers:
    What is Pelvic Health and Pelvic Physiotherapy
    How Pelvic Health relates to different stages of life 
    Pelvic health is not just for women or post-pregnancy 
    What is the Pelvic Floor
    Signs and symptoms that indicate seeing a pelvic physiotherapist 
    💬 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! 
     
    Laura Powers Physiotherapist - Higher Function Women's Health Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
    Previous episode in 2016 with Laura Powers on Consummate Athlete
    Active Life Conditioning Gym in Collingwood Ontario 
     
    Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book by 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
     
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    Selene Yeager
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  • Consummate Athlete Podcast

    The Difference Between A Leadville Sub 12 vs. Sub 9 Hour Finish?

    10/02/2026 | 46 mins.
    In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer a listener question about:
    THE Leadville 8 Month Training Plan available now on Training Peaks 
    The difference in workout/plan for those who finish in sub-9 hour and sub-12 hour
    Genetics, Lifestyle, sport history, age and other factors that influence finish time
    Tweaks and expectations in a training plan for faster finishes
    💬 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! 
     
    Leadville Trail 100 MTB Training Plan - 8 Months | cycling Training Plan | TrainingPeaks
     
    Camel Bak Chase Vest 
    Big water bottles are getting more popular
     
    David Roche through twin lakes video mentioned
     
    Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book by Marley Blonskey 
     
    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
     
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About Consummate Athlete Podcast

Tune in weekly for expert insights on endurance training, cross-training, and performance, tailored specifically for masters-aged cyclists and runners. Hosted by coach Peter Glassford and author Molly Hurford, who each bring 20+ years of experience to help you enhance your performance and overall health.
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