Over 10 years of weekly podcasts about busy people chasing goals in gravel cycling, mountain biking, trail running and strength, plus lots of cross-training! Q&A episodes and expert interviews hosted by cycling coach and kinesiologist Peter Glassford and endurance sports author Molly Hurford. Whether you're targeting Leadville, your first gran fondo, or just want to keep getting faster at whatever age you find yourself. Find training plans, coaching, and free resources at consummateathlete.com
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Sep 29, 2026 · 48:20
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Vo2 Max Intervals in the winter or year-round - a follow up from last Q&A…
Sep 22, 2026 · 42:04
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: How much should I eat during a ride or race - questions to consider Winter…
Sep 15, 2026 · 53:29
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter interviews returning guest Phil Cavell an author and bike-fitter who has written a new book, The Cycling Addiction .…
Sep 8, 2026 · 35:12
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…
Sep 1, 2026 · 40:03
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…
Aug 25, 2026 · 1:06:13
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…
Aug 18, 2026 · 26:18
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…
Aug 11, 2026 · 1:03:43
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…
Aug 4, 2026 · 37:47
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: How to get better on steep hills in gravel events Adding last minute races…
Jul 28, 2026 · 56:14
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter interviews Elden Nelson about his vast experience with the Leadville 100 having done it 27 times. What has changed since…
Jul 21, 2026 · 44:54
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly answer listener questions about how to deal with the cancellation of a cycling or running event: Reasons…
Jul 14, 2026 · 46:53
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly discuss a listener question about how to train when you have very little time to train! Concepts discussed…
Jul 7, 2026 · 31:48
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly answer a listener questions about: How would Peter use 25 hours if an athlete had a period in life to 'go all…
Jun 30, 2026 · 46:30
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Western States 100 Mile Run race observations 2026 What's the point of…
Jun 23, 2026 · 38:12
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: The Ruff Mudder Event near Collingwood, Ontario - DW the Dacshund's first event…
Jun 16, 2026 · 50:13
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly answer interview top gravel racer Gee Schruers, in person, during her recent visit to Collingwood area. They…
Jun 9, 2026 · 43:56
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Whether to use Power, Heart Rate or Feeling to guide workouts Setting up your…
Jun 2, 2026 · 37:06
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly discuss: The Unbound 2026 race key takeaways from the 3 athletes we coached at Unbound who Raced the Sun (and…
May 26, 2026 · 43:53
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly discuss Molly's race and DNF at Sulphur Sprin 3 things to consider before a big race like Unbound 200 mile…
May 19, 2026 · 1:01:09
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly answer discuss things to avoid on race day drawing from a recent local race that Peter did. Pre-Riding Warmups…
May 12, 2026 · 55:06
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly interview long-time podcaster, broadcaster and multi- time Leadville finisher and supporter Michael Hotten…
May 5, 2026 · 51:02
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly answer a listener question about Race Day Nerves including: Whether Race Day Nerves are common and do the best…
Apr 28, 2026 · 40:57
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly Discuss some of their favorite take-a-ways from 10-years of podcasting! Concepts include: Nutrition - Focus on…
Apr 20, 2026 · 34:59
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly discuss the 2026 Sea Otter Classic Event: Industry and bike show trends from the 2026 Lifetime Sea Otter…
Apr 14, 2026 · 45:40
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: The utility of using analogies like 'fueling' or 'oil change' that compare…
Apr 7, 2026 · 48:32
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: How to Know When To Replace Gear ? How to Pacing Race well - how to practice…
Mar 31, 2026 · 56:12
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly interview Fabi and Bruna Maia - the founders of a new app called 'Augo' that is built to help coaches…
Mar 24, 2026 · 52:05
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly interview Alex Larson R.D. a registered dietitian nutritionist from Minesota. This is Alex's second time on…
Mar 17, 2026 · 38:14
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 cycling race: Details on…
Mar 10, 2026 · 36:31
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…
Mar 3, 2026 · 58:20
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:…
Feb 24, 2026 · 49:57
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…
Feb 17, 2026 · 53:13
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…
Feb 10, 2026 · 46:38
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…
Feb 3, 2026 · 37:10
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly answer listener questions about : Late in the day energy crashes Timing of fueling and eating before workouts…
Jan 27, 2026 · 45:46
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 Public Health that associates…
Jan 20, 2026 · 35:03
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 and engagement to indoor…
Jan 13, 2026 · 54:50
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter interviews Tim Plunkett from SpeedRiver Bicycles in Guelph , Ontario about: Strategies for reducing saddle numbness or…
Jan 6, 2026 · 36:44
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Road rides for mountain bikers - why going steady might boost your MTB…
Dec 30, 2025 · 54:06
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 discusses: Mental Toughness Is…
Dec 23, 2025 · 42:03
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Molly interviews Sports Pyschologist Dr. Erin Aylala who returns to the show for her second episode! In this conversation they…
Dec 16, 2025 · 34:09
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly discuss 4 listener questions submitted via the Question Form! How to know if your saddle is Worn Out? Any Tips…
Dec 9, 2025 · 48:48
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Molly Hurford interviews Stevie Lyn Smith about their new book, Power Up , and they discuss several nutrition topics…
Dec 2, 2025 · 36:12
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Molly talks to All Bodies on Bikes Co-Founder Marley Blonsky. In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly sat…
Nov 25, 2025 · 41:48
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Making Strength Harder with Limited Weights What is Zone 2 Heart Rate Trail…
Nov 18, 2025 · 1:02:39
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly discuss goal setting for 2026 including: Questions to help narrow down events and goals for the year Questions…
Nov 11, 2025 · 35:30
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Declining FTP when indoors or in off-season? Should it happen? how long? Picking…
Nov 4, 2025 · 33:38
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Whether to use hydration vest (packs) or bottles in a 3-4 hr race? Whether max…
Oct 28, 2025 · 1:03:19
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Molly Hurford interviews Heather Jackson and they discuss: Transition from Triathlon to Gravel and Ultra-running Balancing two…
Oct 21, 2025 · 40:32
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Our recent trip to Bentonville and Bentonville Lift serviced year-round Bike…
Oct 14, 2025 · 42:00
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly answer 3 listener questions about: Getting anxious about doing interval workouts outside Stacking strength…
Oct 7, 2025 · 43:06
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: HRV baseline and how to take action on resting heart rate and hrv Using feeling…
Sep 30, 2025 · 30:37
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Why do fitness Testing for cycling or running Different ways to set zones and…
Sep 23, 2025 · 24:25
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly answer listener questions about starting strength training this fall. Why Strength is important for health and…
Sep 16, 2025 · 43:00
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…
Sep 9, 2025 · 45:20
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!…
Aug 26, 2025 · 30:12
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…
Aug 19, 2025 · 45:23
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…
Aug 12, 2025 · 43:59
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…
Aug 5, 2025 · 41:30
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…
Jul 29, 2025 · 37:15
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' )…
Jul 22, 2025 · 1:03:37
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…
Jul 15, 2025 · 38:15
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…
Jul 8, 2025 · 1:02:02
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…
Jul 1, 2025 · 58:33
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Western States Running Race take-a-ways How to prepare for a stage race 1-week…
Jun 24, 2025 · 53:03
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 not have access to trail? How…
Jun 17, 2025 · 53:35
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter interviews Alex Larson R.D. about fueling big endurance challenges like gravel races and Gran Fondos. Be sure to check…
Jun 10, 2025 · 42:42
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 springs 100-miler run How to…
Jun 3, 2025 · 41:36
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Lauren Adams a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, and experienced marathoner with T1D talk to Molly about:…
May 27, 2025 · 1:24:13
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter interviews Molly about her win at the Sulphur Springs Trail race in 2025. The episode includes discussions about: What…
May 20, 2025 · 44:02
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly answer listener questions about making stops during training rides and a question about whether it is possible…
May 13, 2025 · 1:05:19
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 of Strength and Conditioning…
May 6, 2025 · 48:40
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast , Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Best strategies for those final big 'race simualtion workouts' before big…
Apr 29, 2025 · 57:40
In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we speak with Registered Dietician Kristen Zeismer about fueling mistakes, differences between adult and youth nutrition and…
Apr 22, 2025 · 42:44
In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly Hurford and Peter Glassford discuss 4 listener questions including Hardtail vs. Dual-Suspension, Packs vs. Vests Vs.…
Apr 15, 2025 · 37:42
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 the Lifetime Series and…
Apr 8, 2025 · 55:41
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 bike fitting. This Episode is…
Apr 1, 2025 · 41:04
In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss 3 questions around the spring transition to outdoor cycling training and challenges that adult cyclists…
Mar 25, 2025 · 42:22
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 ride 3 hours (or more) on the…
Mar 21, 2025 · 34:31
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 discuss the state of research…
Mar 18, 2025 · 32:05
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 fall of 2024 that included…
Mar 11, 2025 · 52:48
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. We chat about preparation,…
Mar 8, 2025 · 1:08:09
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 , Molly covered: apparel and…
Mar 4, 2025 · 1:00:51
In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly interviews running coach Jenny Quilty about doing race reviews, preparing for spring races and fueling for endurance…
Feb 25, 2025 · 32:20
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 ride or big adventure with…
Feb 18, 2025 · 55:37
In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Erin Ayala of Skadi Sport Psychology about a range of topics including Self-Talk, Process>performance, race anxiety and what…
Feb 11, 2025 · 54:14
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 break down what each…
Feb 4, 2025 · 55:18
This episode of The Consummate Athlete, we sit down with performance expert and bestselling author, Steve Magness, to unpack the core principles of his groundbreaking new book, W…
Jan 28, 2025 · 42:40
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 well or better? and what is…
Jan 21, 2025 · 1:01:52
In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we chat with 2023 Unbound XL winner and gravel coach Kristen Legan. She answers listener questions about training for…
Jan 14, 2025 · 39:30
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 by maximal heart rate. We…
Jan 7, 2025 · 58:11
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 training for the cycling…
Dec 31, 2024 · 1:03:08
Kylee Van Horn is a Registered Dietitian specializing in sports nutrition and Zoë Rom is a journalist and together they created a podcast called 'Your Diet Sucks' looking at diet…
Dec 24, 2024 · 35:35
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 aged cyclist who wants to…
Dec 17, 2024 · 54:18
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 differences between heat and…
Dec 10, 2024 · 48:48
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 a specific goal in mind or…
Dec 3, 2024 · 41:58
In this episode, we chat with Gabrielle Rossi, PhD, the Executive Director of Girls in Gear , a confidence-building initiative for young cyclists that develops "life skills…
Nov 26, 2024 · 42:33
In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Luke Way of Isocapnic returns to talk about respiratory training and how it applies for masters, how it could help altitude…
Nov 19, 2024 · 59:14
This episode features Stevie Lyn Smith a registered dietitian with a speciality in sports dietetics. Stevie speaks with Molly about a host of nutritional concepts that concern…
Nov 12, 2024 · 38:59
In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we answer listener questions on training through the chilly fall and early winter season, including a common question: why is…
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