Consummate Athlete Podcast
Episodes
Redefining Possible - Ray Zahab
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ray Zahab went from smoking a pack a day to crossing the Sahara Desert in 111 days? Ray believes that 90% of our limitations are mental (and the othe...
Goal Setting for the New Year
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a conversation around ways to build goals for the upcoming year. We discuss ways to isolate where you are and where you want to go ......
Best of 2020 - Highlights to Take into next year
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We share some of our favorite moments we are remembering and carrying forward into the New Year - Did we remember your favorite? Let us know what mome...
Active Families, Evolving Goals & CX Toe Spikes - Debbie & Scott Livingston
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Real-Life Consummate Athletes Debbie and Scott Livingston join us to talk about how they have evolved as athletes as they have aged, had kids. They ha...
Connection Thru Sport - ProKit's David Swain
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Prokit founder & CEO David Swain discusses connection and how Pro-Kit aims to connect athletes online. David is a startup advisor and was a long-time ...
Cycling Training & Racing Inside - Jim Rutberg
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Rutberg joins us to for a second round on 'Ride Inside". Jim tackles listener questions from the episode with his co-author Joe Friel back a few e...
Building Athletic Communities - Josh Goldman of Electric Flight Crew
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Goldman is the co-founder of Electric Flight Crew, a national run + social club, and a sports medicine physician. He currently is the Team Physi...
One Grateful Mile - Mark White
28 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One Grateful Mile, has connected hundreds of runners from over 50 different countries - through the power of gratitude running. The appeal of the One ...
Hiking, Back-Country Skiing and Trail Names - Ebony Roberts
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ebony Roberts is the managing editor at 57hours. She hikes, camps, skiis, paddles, and pedals in Squamish B.C. Today we discuss hiking, backcountry sk...
10 Reasons to Cross-Train
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing why you cross-train helps you motivate learning new activities, not doing your favorite sport every day, and maybe even going out in the col...
Fitness, Strength, and Attempts - Dan John
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Strength Coach, Writer, and Lecturer Dan John join us to discuss coaching, what fitness is, staying healthy, and doing what matters for your sport. ...
Our New Book is Out!
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this brief episode, we announce the release of our new book, "Becoming a Consummate Athlete", and we talk about the different parts of the book. Am...
Choosing New Gear
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 11 concepts that help you choose gear, equipment, and gadgets! The gear we choose can set us on a course to success in the sport by keeping us o...
Did Not Finish - Zoe Rom
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Zoe Rom joins us to discuss running, training, FKT's, failure, and even the dreaded DNF (did not finish). We talk about perceptions of failure and wha...
How to Choose Supplements
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we take a chapter out of our upcoming book, "Becoming a Consummate Athlete" and discuss the complicated decision to take (or not to take) a supp...
Bike Packing: From Backyard to Backcountry
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brook Smith is a cyclist from Toronto who has progressed from mountain biking into multi-day bike-packing adventures in the back-country of British Co...
2021 Goals - How to Train in the Fall
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss the question of planning for the next season when it is many months off and, for 2021, a little uncertain. We focus on typical ways t...
Gravel Cycling - Selene Yeager
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and accomplished cyclist Selene Yeager joins us to discuss Gravel Cycling. This is an episode from spring 2020 before the Covid19 pandemic. Wit...
Gear for Strength Training at Home
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss the common fall (and pandemic) question ... What do you need to perform strength training at home. We also go into why you might want...
Consistency and Training Fundamentals - Dan Cleather
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Cleather is an associate professor of strength and conditioning at St Mary's University. As a coach he has worked with World and Olympic champi...
Goal Setting and the Fun Middle
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss the middle between where you are now and where you want to go, your point-A and your point-B. Whether you are going from a 4 hour to ...
Cycling Inside & Training Theory w. Joe Friel
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary Cycling Coach and Author Joe Friel joins us to discuss his latest book 'Ride Inside' co-authored with Jim Rutberg. We also spent time asking...
Seasonality of Training, Overtraining - Q&A
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss two listener questions. How to deal with two distinct sports seasons (run and bike) and the inevitable transition, and catching up to...
Running Resilience & Strength - Jay Dicharry
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Dicharry is a Physiotherapist and Biomechanical expert and the author of Running Rewired: stability, strength, speed. He discusses common injuries...
Training with Your Period - Q&A
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss a couple of listener questions regarding periods, training during your menstrual cycle, and whether to 'optimize' training to match y...
Starting and Maintaining a Community w. Sport - Lou Serafini
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tracksmith Community Manager Lou Serafini joins us to discuss running and building community with training/social events/etc. He has had success maint...
Movement & Physiotherapy - Dalton Laino - Will Nicholson
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Physiotherapists Dalton Laino and Will Nicholson from The Movement in Dundas Ontario join us to discuss how to handle common sport injuries, Movement ...
A Toolkit for Girls Running - Elizabeth Carey
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Carey is the co-author of Girls Running - a go-to guide for everything girls need to know to run better—and love the journey while doing i...
Podiatrist Mark Gallagher Returns to Answer Your Feet Questions
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Gallagher returns to answer your questions about feet - thank you for your interest and questions! Topics: = Shoe Lifespan = Insoles = Ho...
How Much Should You Train
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss how much training you need to do and similar questions like "Am I training Enough". Often these questions come when we are injured, ...
Friendships and FKTs in Trail Running - Hilary Spires & Katie Mills
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hilary Spires and Katie Mills are trail-runners who have pursued Fastest-Known-Times together. They discuss the dynamics of running and racing with a ...
Cycling for Social Change - Peace Peloton - Doc Wilson
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Peace Peloton, a Seattle nonprofit created in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, will give away van Garderen's team-issued Cannondale Su...
Yoga for Athletes and Pain - Sue Amato
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sue Amato is a Yoga Teacher & Massage Therapist in Easton, PA working with athletes and those in pain. Please check out this week's Show Sponsor Watt-...
RED-S and Athlete Nutrition - Anne Guzman
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sports nutritionist, former pro cyclist Anne Guzman discusses sports nutrition and specifically fueling your body to achieve your best performance wit...
Athletic Feet - Podiatrist Mark Gallagher
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Podiatrist Mark Gallagher discusses common foot ailments and how a Consummate Athlete can thrive by taking care of foot health. Support the Show: a) S...
Mid-Season Breaks, Plateaus and Fall Season
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This Friday episode looks at the odd year that 2020 is and the concept of taking a mid-season break, weeks off, and avoiding plateaus or 'burning out'...
Bike Packing - Joe Cruz
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Cruz discusses going long on your bike with bike packing. Topics include Gear recommendations, trip planning guide, and the philosophical questi...
Equality, Covid and Cycling - Tamara Schmautz
15 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tamara Schmautz is at the epicenter of the fight against COVID-19, the effort to support the Black Lives Matter movement, and also to save Cascade Bic...
Mountain Bike Racing & Confidence - Haley Smith
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Professional Mountain Biker Haley Smith races for Norco. She discusses building confidence and racing at the top of the World Cup Cross-Country Mounta...
Cycling 100 Miles Everyday for 30 days - Anthony Costa
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Costa is riding a century every day in July to benefit Cancer. We talk about what he has learned about prepping for a daily endurance ride, th...
Feeling, RPE & Being a Better Athlete
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss what Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE, or feeling) can do to make you a better athlete. How training moderately can derail your traini...
Hiking and Backpacking - Sara Quackenbush
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Quakenbush joins us to discuss how she got into hiking, how she makes some of her own gear, and how you can start exploring the great outdoors to...
Running, Rock Climbing, Art & Data Science - Heather Dawe
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Real-life Consummate Athlete Heather Dawe joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about her evolution as a Consummate Athlete. How different phases o...
Gravel Cycling - Amanda Nauman
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Nauman is a Gravel cyclist, Cyclocross racer and Podcaster on 'Groadio' a Wide Angle Podium Podcast. She is a two time winner of the DK 200 mil...
When and How to Work with a Coach
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
- Today we discuss why and how to work with a coach - Larger concepts about training for long term success (with or without coach). - The reasons peop...
Sport Psychology - Alison Pope-Rhodius
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sport Psychologist Alison Pope-Rhodius, Ph.D., discusses staying motivated when group rides and races are hard to find, the concept of athlete identit...
Cyclocross & Longevity at the Top - Katie Compton
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Professional Cyclist Katie Compton is a 15 time National Champion and has one numerous UCI Cyclocross races in Europe and North America. She joins us ...
Mountain Bike Racing to Parenting - Sonya Looney
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sonya Loney tells us about becoming a parent and how this changed her view on work, training, and life. Check out her Podcast, The Sonya Loo...
Limiters - Ways to Get Faster
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk through a topic that embraces several listener questions around limiters, getting faster and avoiding common 'failure points'. In a race...
Digestion, Fueling and Your Gut - Patrick Wilson PhD, Rd
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Wilson, Ph.D., RD, has published over 45 original peer-reviewed scientific articles primarily focused on the relationship between gastrointest...
Endurance Training & Triathlon - Haley Chura
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Haley Chura is a Pro Triathlete, coach and Co-host of the @ironwomen_podcast. She has won Ironman and 70.3 events. We discuss eating for 3 sports, tra...
Competing with Your Former Self - Strategy for Aging
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss a common question about how to hold onto fitness as you age, fixation on performance/power numbers and how we can thrive and even do better...
Movement to Support Your Sport - Dr. Mark Rocca
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mark Rocca is a chiropractor and strength coach with a strong emphasis on patient-centered care and functional restoration. He has worked with cyc...
Balancing Work and Racing - Kristen Faulkner
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Professional Road Racer and Venture Capitalist Kristen Faulkner discusses how she balances two high demand careers. Busy Consummate Athletes will appr...
Training for Long Term Goals - David Roche
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ultra-Running Coach and Author of 'The Happy Runner' David Roche is on the show for the 2nd time today to discuss training and staying happy in 2020. ...
Marathons & Evolving Goals - Liz Warner
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Liz Warner combined her passions of change-making and adventure to creat 'Run to Reach' a fundraising campaign to support local * women-empowerment o...
No Pain, No Gain - Why Some Days Should be Low-Intensity
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss the concept of going easy to get fast; the myth of "no pain, no gain" - What is too easy or too hard? - Middle ground or junk miles...
Zwifting across America - Timothy Rugg
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Timothy Rugg rode every day for 13 days for most of the day to achieve a distance equal to riding across the USA (3000 virtual miles!) He tells the st...
What is a Consummate Athlete?
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss what a Consummate Athlete is. We discuss community, adaptability, work-capacity, skill-transfer, habits, health, and 'stacking' aspects of ...
Horses, Olympics & Finding Purpose w. Canceled Races - Catharine Pendrel
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Multi-time Olympian and World Champion Mountain Biker Catherine Pendrel tells us about riding horses as a youth, talks about food for endurance and th...
You are not Broken - Movement Optimism - Greg Lehman
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Lehman is a Physiotherapist, Chiropractor & Clinical Educator. We discuss the perspective that people are resilient vs. broken. Knee pain, isolat...
Motivation, Burnout, Detraining, Aging
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss a few questions around the topic of motivation when training/racing not going well and also how detraining and aging affect our fitne...
Triathlon + Swim, Bike Run Tips - Alyssa Godesky
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alyssa Godesky discusses triathlon, endurance events like ultra-marathons and her podcast 'Ironwoman' Please consider supporting it by: a) Ra...
Inside Training, intervals, Defining Easy - Stephen Seiler
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Exercise Physiologist Stephen Seiler discusses online cycling training. Best tips for using Zwift and similar tools while avoiding too much moderate t...
Walking, Strength At Home, Training Inside/Outside
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss Walking, Training inside vs. Outside, Strategies for maintaining fitness and muscle during off periods and some discussion of goals a...
Archery, Precision & Form - Mackenzie Kieborz
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mackenzie Kieborz has competed in 3 archery disciplines, has switched her dominant side for shooting. She has competed in Universiade, coached and or...
Maintenance Training, Fueling 50miles, Game Changers
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss how to train during times of stress or when your race gets canceled or when you aren't sure what your goal is. We also discuss a spec...
Sports Nutrition & Carbs - Gemma Sampson
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gemma Sampson is an Advanced Sports Dietitian working with elite and amateur cyclists, triathletes and runners. She discusses several common nutriti...
Winter-Blahs, Training Camp Prep & Too-Big Goals
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss 4 Listener questions today including how to deal with the feeling of lower motivation and enthusiasm that is common in the middle/late wint...
Plastics and the Environment - Usman Valiante
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Usman Valiante a Policy Analyst. Usman joins us to discuss plastics and the environment. Usman has worked to develop and spread the concept of a circu...
Meditation, Essential Oils for Athletes - Laura Wilson
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Wilson talks to Molly about using essential oils and how to get started with meditation. Please consider supporting it by: a) Rate and ...
Minimum Volume Requirement & Hot Tubs
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we answer listener questions around Hot Tub and Cold exposure as well as a follow-up question about how much low-intensity training is needed to...
HRV Research Update, FAQ - Marco Altini
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The multi-talented Marco Altini returns to answer top listener questions about HRV and also to provide a few updates on the latest research around app...
Training Sick, Sleep and Sustainability
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss your questions about training with the cold or flu, how to get better sleep and the environmental sustainability of training and r...
Physiology, XC-Skiing, Women in Sport - Anneke Winegarden
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anneke Winegarden is a MSC researcher and a passionate advocate for supporting women in sport. She discusses Red-S, the need for more studies on women...
Polarization & Periodization - What You Need to Know
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we answer a few questions and work through what Periodization and Polarization are and how either may or may not apply to non-pro athletes with ...
Nutrition Questions with Registered Dietitian Kylee Van Horn
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Registered Dietician Kylee Van Horn joins us to discuss common questions about nutrition in general and specific questions from listeners. Kylee is an...
Habit Change
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss habit change and your questions about specific habits and routines you want to tweak, change or overhaul. 'Tis the season! ...
Best Of: Polarized Training - Stephen Seiler
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
By popular request, this is a replay of our episode with Stephen Seiler. We talk about Polarized Training, as well as his 'Hierarchy of Endurance Trai...
Stunt Choreography and Play - Mindy Kelly
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mindy Kelly is a Professional Stunt Choreographer, Director and world-class martial artist. She became the first woman to lead all of the stunts train...
Running 'slow' to get fast, RPE scales, race budget, winter clothing
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss RPE scale and how it might relate to heart rate. We also discuss dressing for cold/winter races, whether/when not eating during worko...
Cyclocross Training - Maghalie Rochette
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Maghalie Rochette, Winner of the 2019 Cyclocross World Cup in Iowa joins us to talk about training for cyclocross, the long journey to a World Cup win...
Indoor Training, Base, Fueling run-bike, How to Fall
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss your questions about a typical winter/indoor cycling week of training, the concept of 'non-linear periodization' or doing year round ...
How is Your Mental Game? w. Sam Hale
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk to Sam Hale, of Launch Peak Performance, about how he coaches athletes on their mental game. Please consider supporting it by...
Pan Am Cx, Indoor Trainer, Nutrition at College, Fueling early runs
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode discusses: - Cyclocross Pan-American championships in Milton Ontario - The recent press around The Mary Cain Op-Ed regarding the troub...
Ski Jumping + Mountain Running - Sarah Hendrickson
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Hendrickson is the first female to ever jump in a ski jumping event at the Olympics. She talks about Ski Jumping and Mountain Running, training...
BONUS EPISODE! Katerina Nash
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a Special Bonus Episode to celebrate another year of the Consummate Athlete being with the Wide Angle Podium Network - Thanks to their support...
Post-Season To Do's, 2020 Goals + Mailbag
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss a couple of updates on past questions from listeners and what they learned, including numb hands, injuries that limit the ...
Your First Marathon - Caroline Schley
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today our guest, Caroline Schley, takes us through her journey to her first running marathon. Please consider supporting it by: a) Rate and...
Coping with Injury, Numb Hands, Workout Frustration & Starting Strength
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss your questions about - Hand numbness on the bike - dealing with an injury that keeps you from your main sport - Getting frustrate...
Running with Donkeys - Christopher McDougall
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher McDougall returns to the podcast to talk about training/moving with animals and specifically burro racing, the topic of his latest book ...
Cyclocross Q&A #2 - Gear, Cleanup, Double Days
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today Molly and Peter discuss cyclocross again, thanks for your questions! - CX Etiquette - Secret Hacks and gear ideas - Rain gear - Power, H...
Megan Roche - Training Happy, Injury, Failure and Dogs
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Doctor, Coach and Elite Trail runner Meghan Roche joins us to talk about being a happy runner, dealing with failure, injury, balancing work+training, ...
Cyclocross 101, Warmups, Skills, Injury Recovery
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss your questions about Cyclocross, cyclings fall/winter discipline. We discuss: - what is cyclocross - Warming up and course preview ...
Coaching, Altitude, Power:Weight w. Dean Golich [Best Of]
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a 'best of the podcast' episode. We are re-posting (With some audio enhancements and no ads) this great episode with renowned coach Dean Goli...
Hydration, Pivoting with Injury, Picking up new sports - Andy Blow
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Blow is a true consummate athlete having learned, competed and trained for football (soccer), triathlons, kayaking and along the way earned a deg...
Fueling for Track, donut rides, charity rides + hydration
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss listener questions nutrition for a host of different events ranging from multi-day track events, multi-day charity events and 'donut'...
Racing Multiple Disciplines + Colorado Classic - Juliet Elliot & Lucy Diaz
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we compile two interviews with two amazing women. One with Juliet Elliot on Racing all sorts of bikes and one with Lucy Diaz, the COO of the Co...
Retirement, Zones, Weight Loss, Running while Riding
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Peter and Molly discuss your questions today: - What to do when you stop competing!? Imposter Syndrome etc. - What are my HR Zones, how to set, ra...
RANGE - Being A Generalist - David Epstein
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Author David Epstein joins us to talk about being a generalist. As a Consummate Athlete listener, you should be very excited about this topic and Davi...