Consummate Athlete Podcast

Can A.I. Assist Coaches and Athletes? - Bruna and Fabi Mai

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview Fabi and Bruna Mai - the founders of a new app called 'Augo' that is bui...

Fueling Mistakes, Carbs, GLP-1 - Alex Larson Returns

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview Alex Larson R.D. a registered dietitian nutritionist from Minesota. This...

Midsouth Gravel 2026 - 100 Miler and 50k Run - 2026

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss their weekend at Midsouth Gravel 2026 for the 50km run and 100-mile gravel...

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

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: • How to maintain endurance fitness while focusing...

New Studies in Heat Training in Women w. Normand Richard and Dr. Stephen Cheung

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview Dr. Normand Richard and Dr. Stephen Cheung about several of their recent...

Picking Races, Conquer Last Year's DNF, What We Eat in a Day

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 bet...

Higher Function Through Pelvic Physiotherapy - Laura Powers Returns

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly interviews returning guest and Physiotherapist Laura Powers: What is Pelvic Health and Pelv...

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

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer a listener question about: THE Leadville 8 Month Training Plan available n...

Late in Day Hunger + Heart Rate Decoupling

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions about :  Late in the day energy crashes  Timing of fu...

Physical Activity Variety and Risk of Death

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss a recent study performed by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Pub...

Indoor Cycling Boredom, ERG and FTP Setting

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss: ERG mode for smart trainers and where it can do you wrong adding variety...

Don't Accept Numbness - BikeFit - Tim Plunkett

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Strategies for reducing saddle numbness or discomfo...

Adding Road Rides for Mountain Bikers and How to Increase Your Average Speed

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on:  Road rides for mountain bikers - why going stead...

Dr. Scott Frey Returns - Mental Toughness & Goal Setting

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly Hurford interviews Dr. Scott Frey, who returns to the show for a 2nd time! This interview di...

Mental Toughness & Goal Setting - Erin Ayala

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly interviews Sports Pyschologist Dr. Erin Aylala who returns to the show for her second episod...

4 Questions - Avoiding Sickness, Donating Blood, Swapping Weekend Rides, Worn Out Saddles

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss 4 listener questions submitted via the Question Form!  How to know if yo...

Power Up Your Nutrition with Stevie Lyn Smith Sports Dietitian

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast,  Molly Hurford interviews Stevie Lyn Smith about their new book, Power Up, and they discuss sever...

All Bodies on Bikes - Marley Blonsky

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly talks to All Bodies on Bikes Co-Founder Marley Blonsky.  Creating Body-size-inclusive cycli...

Making Strength Harder with Limited Weights, What is Zone 2 Heart Rate, Trail Scanning

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Making Strength Harder with Limited Weights What ...

Goal Setting 2026

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss goal setting for 2026 including: Questions to help narrow down events and...

Declining Threshold, Picking Home Gym Weights, Climbing Cadence

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Declining FTP when indoors or in off-season? Should...

Packs vs. Bottles, Vomit Intervals, Power for Tech. Practice

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Whether to use hydration vest (packs) or bottles in...

Can You Race Gravel and Ultra-Running - Heather Jackson

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly Hurford interviews Heather Jackson and they discuss:  Transition from Triathlon to Gravel ...

Bentonville, 'Healthy' Fueling, Starting Running, Indoor Threshold

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Our recent trip to Bentonville and Bentonville Lift...

Strength or Muscle, Spinning too much, Outside Interval Anxiety

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer 3 listener questions about: Getting anxious about doing interval workouts ...

HRV, Heart Rate and Fatigue - Should I train?

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: HRV baseline and how to take action on resting hear...

Do You Need to Do a Cycling Test this Fall?

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Why do fitness Testing for cycling or running Dif...

How to Start Strength Training This Fall

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions about starting strength training this fall.  Why Stren...

Starting Running This Fall + Running for Cyclocross

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss:  Cyclocross clinics and setting up your practice Favorite gear for th...

Training Tired, Taking 2 Days off + FKT Killarney & Bruce Trail

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Discuss UTMB and Courtney Dauwalter and  Ludovic ...

How to Train After Your Goal Race or with No Upcoming Goal

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

How Long Does It Take To Recover from Big Adventures?

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 endu...

Saddle Sore Q&A

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: What a Saddle Sore is  Troubleshooting Saddle So...

Heart Rate too low in Intervals? Too Much Group riding? 24hr Race Tips

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Final preparations for a 24-hour solo race Whethe...

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

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Whether it is worth augmenting 'normal' cycling tra...

The Neuroscience of Endurance Training - Dr. Scott Frey

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview Dr. Scott Frey of Cerebral Perforformance The art and science of self-t...

Rest Days & Rest Weeks - Why, What, How?

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: What are different names for rest weeks? (deload, Do...

Menopause for Active Women - Selene Yeager

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview Selene Yeager of Feisty Menopause and the 'Hit Play Not Pause' podcast. ...

Western States, Cramming Stage Race Prep, Training Steep Climbs & Summer Fun

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Western States Running Race take-a-ways  How to ...

Q&A - MTB Workouts in the rain, Keeping Sport Affordable, Climbing Faster & More

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: MTB Workouts - how to train on mtb if its rainy or ...

Fueling Athletic Dreams & Busy Lives - Alex Larson, RD

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter interviews Alex Larson R.D. about fueling big endurance challenges like gravel races and Gran...

Q&A - Shift Work, Molly's 100-Mile Run Training, Warming UP

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Molly's Run training leading to her win at Sulphur ...

Hydration + Heat - Lauren Adams

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Lauren Adams a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, and experienced marathoner with ...

Molly Wins Sulphur Springs Trail Race 2025!

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter interviews Molly about her win at the Sulphur Springs Trail race in 2025. The episode include...

Can you Train Off-Road for Cycling? + Can you Stop in Your Training Rides?

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions about making stops during training rides and a question ...

Strength Training for Endurance Performance - Dan Cleather

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter talks with Dan Cleather who returns for the second time on the podcast. Dan is a Professor o...

Ideas for Your Final Race Prep Workout + Riding and Racing Unfamiliar Trails

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Best strategies for those final big 'race simualtion...

Your Best Performance Might be One Snack Away! Kristen Ziesmer RD

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we speak with Registered Dietician Kristen Zeismer about fueling mistakes, differences between adul...

Transitioning Training Outside + Can You Do Too Much Cross-Training?

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly Hurford and Peter Glassford discuss 4 listener questions including Hardtail vs. Dual-Suspensi...

Sea Otter 2025 Highlights

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Molly and Peter discuss what they saw, what they liked and what they didn't like at the Sea Otter 2025. The conversation includes the first round of t...

Bike Fit with Tim Plunkett

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly talks to Bike Fitter Tim Plunkett of Speed River Bicycle in Guelph, Ontario about bik...

Spring Q&A - How to Take Your Cycling Training Outside

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss 3 questions around the spring transition to outdoor cycling training and ch...

Should I Do 3 Hours on the Trainer ?

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly and Peter discuss a few listener questions. Firstly a question about when, why and how to rid...

Where Are We Now? Update on Women's Sport Research

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a preview of Molly's new podcast with Dr. Sasha Gollish called 'Strong Girl Talk Podcast'. In this preview episode Molly and Sasha dis...

Noah Ramsay Wins Zwift Academy

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Noah Ramsay joins Peter and Molly to talk about the training and coaching that has gotten Noah to the pro-tour over the last 5 years and the whirlwind...

Reflecting on First Races of The Season + Gravel Trends 2025

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we discuss Peter's first two early-season gravel races, HomeGrown Gravel and The Valley of Tears. W...

Live Women's Talk with Molly Hurford

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this talk for the women participating in The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation's The Ride to Conquer Cancer and Northern Pass to Conquer Cancer...

Race Reviews + Spring Race Preparation - Run Coach Jenny Quilty

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly interviews running coach Jenny Quilty about doing race reviews, preparing for spring races an...

Is it Okay to Train to Be Competitive on Group Rides?

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Peter and Molly discuss whether you can train with a coach or follow a training plan simply to get fitter or to do great on a group ri...

How to Actually do Mental Training - Erin Ayala

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Erin Ayala of Skadi Sport Psychology about a range of topics including Self-Talk, Processperformanc...

Race Priority - Selecting the Right Mix of Events

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly and Peter discuss a listener question about prioritizing races using the A, B, C method. They...

Beyond Survival Mode: Unlock Your Potential - Steve Magness

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of The Consummate Athlete, we sit down with performance expert and bestselling author, Steve Magness, to unpack the core principles of hi...

Can You Maintain Or Improve Your Cycling Performance As You Age?

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we answer listener questions about whether we can still make progress as we age. Can we perform as ...

Winning at UnboundXL and Ultra Gravel Distances - Kristen Legan

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we chat with 2023 Unbound XL winner and gravel coach Kristen Legan. She answers listener quest...

How to, Why to, When to Set Max Heart Rate

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we answer a listener question about setting your max heart rate so that you can train by zones set ...

Common Cycling Metrics For the New Year

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many Cyclists and Runners got new cycling gadgets over the holidays. You might have purchased or been gifted a new device or software to kick of your ...

Your Diet Sucks with Kylee Van Horn and Zoë Rom

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

    Kylee Van Horn is a Registered Dietitian specializing in sports nutrition and Zoë Rom is a journalist and together they create...

Should You Do the Festive 500 and What is Zone 2 for a Masters Cyclist?

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter Glassford and Molly Hurford discuss a listener questiona about what Zone 2 is for a masters a...

Cold Weather Training and Performance Strategies for Cyclists - Dr. Stephen Cheung

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Cheung returns to the podcast to dive into the science of training and racing in cold weather for cycling and running. He breaks down the key dif...

Season Review & Goal Setting for Adult Athletes

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we explore practical approaches to goal setting and share a framework you can use, whether you have...

Life Skills Through Bike Skills - Gabrielle Rossi

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we chat with Gabrielle Rossi, PhD, the Executive Director of Girls in Gear, a confidence-building initiative for young cyclists that ...

Respiratory Training for Masters, Altitude & 24 Hour Racing - Luke Way

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Luke Way of Isocapnic returns to talk about respiratory training and how it applies for masters, ho...

Sodium-Bicarbonate, Fall Weight Loss, Red-S - Stevie Lyn Smith

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Stevie Lyn Smith  a registered dietitian with a speciality in sports dietetics. Stevie speaks with Molly about a host of nutrit...

Cold Weather Training, Heart Rate and Strategies for Success

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we answer listener questions on training through the chilly fall and early winter season, including...

Iceman Cometh 2024 - Noah Ramsey

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Noah Ramsey is the winner of the 2024 Bells Iceman Cometh Challenge and a U23 Mountain Bike Racer from Toronto, Ontario. We discuss his racing season,...

Recovery, Physiology & Strength - Julia Casadio

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly Hurford chats with Julia Casadio, a high-performance sports expert who has worked with Olympi...

Can Group Rides be Part of a Trainig Plan + Including Heavy Strength Before MTB Race?

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we answer 2 listener questions about training plans. Can Group Rides be Part of a Training Plan and...

Run Safety + Ontario Triple Crown of 100 milers - John Shep

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we chat with John Shep, a teacher, ultrarunner, and host of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, ...

Unlocking Off-Season Success: Transition Phases + Using Session RPE

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Molly and Peter discuss what a training plan or coaching might look like in the 'off-season', which is the periods of the year away fr...

Goals for Recreational Cyclists & Heart Rate Decoupling

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss two listener questions about how to set goals if you are a cyclist who does not compete and another one around the concept of Heart R...

Training Through Stress & Starting Strength or Running This Fall

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we answer listener questions about training during stressful periods and offer tips for masters cy...

Rebecca Rusch on Concussions

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rebecca Rusch joins Peter and Molly for her third appearance on the Consummate Athlete Podcast to discuss her personal experience with a severe brain ...

Category Upgrades & Should You Keep Racing as You Get Older?

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we tackle two important questions for masters cyclists about racing, category upgrades, and the ev...

End of Season Adventures: How, Why, and Why Not to Go Big This Fall

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Peter and Molly as they dive into the appeal of taking on last-minute, end-of-season endurance adventures—whether it's a big race, a challeng...

Fall Fitness: How to Train When You're Between Races

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Peter and Molly as they discuss training strategies for the fall season—the period after your major "A" races when you may not have a specific ...

Recovery between Races - Cyclocross, Masters-Athletes + Weeklys

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Peter and Molly discuss a common question in the late summer and early fall about recovering between intervals, races and weekly practices or practice...

All *Aboot* Leadville: The Race Recap Episode

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Molly Hurford recounts her experience at the Leaville 100 mile Run in 2024. We discuss actionable tips and strategies for preparing for ultra-enduranc...

How and When to Modify or End a Workout

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Peter and Molly as they tackle a common challenge faced by athletes: finding the time, energy, and focus to complete your workouts. A listener as...

(Rebroadcast) Kristen Faulkner's Journey into Cycling

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of Kristen Faulkner's Olympic Gold Medal victory at the Paris 2024 Cycling Road Race, we're re-sharing this insightful episode. Join Molly Hu...

Recovery, Injuries & Stage Racing

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Molly Hurford and Peter Glassford discuss a few listener question around best strategies for recovery, injury prevention and different routines for bo...

What should your cadence be? + Including Sprints in Training

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Peter and Molly as they discuss another round of listener questions for the Consummate Athlete podcast including questions about how to assess ca...

Is a High Heart Rate a Sign You Aren't Fit?

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we dive into the concept of high heart rate during exercise. We explore various reasons behind a...

How to Review Your Race

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly Hurford and Peter Glassford discuss analyzing race files and understanding the qualita...

Road Marathon to Trail Ultra - Reid Coolsaet - Live Episode

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a special live episode presented by Salomon at Vo2 Sports Co. in Collingwood, featuring Olympian, 2:10 marathoner, dad, coach, and ultra-m...

How to Bring More Women to Trail Running - Live Episode

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a special live episode presented by Salomon at Vo2 Sports Co. in Collingwood, Ontario. This panel discussion, "How to Bring More Women to ...

Race Recaps including Western States + Racing after Time Off + Dropper Posts + Trouble Doing Power Outside

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly and Peter discuss several major events from the weekend, including the Tour de France, the We...

Achieving Success with Realistic Event Expectations

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Consummate Athlete podcast, we discuss how our expectations can shape our success or failure. We cover the delicate balance of striving f...

Auto-Pausing Workouts - Implications for Data & Psychology

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's podcast Q&A tackles the topic of AUTO-PAUSE on bike computers and run watches. We explore what auto-pausing is, why it might seem appe...

Fueling, RED-S & Weight Management for Athletes with Lindsey Cortes RD

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly Hurford chats with sports dietitian Lindsey Cortes. We explore the staggering statistic that ...

Marginal Gains for Masters

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss whether chasing small gains in performance (i.e. marginal gains) make sense for busy masters athletes. From altitude to supplements a...