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 discuss:

• What Mental Toughness is
• Can you build mental toughness
• Goal Setting tips for the new year and new cycling season

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Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast

• Molly's article that insipired the interview
• Work with Dr. Ayala https://www.skadisportpsychology.com/about-dr-ayala
• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!
• Pre-Order 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book with Marley Blonskey

Connect with Molly & Peter

• Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter
• Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN
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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 to Avoid Sickness during flu season?
• When to donate blood?
• Swapping Weekend Rides if don't have enough time one day?

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Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast

• What's Your Minimum Viable Training Dose? | Consummate Athlete
• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!
• • Tim Plunkett 2025 Bike Fit episode - Consummate Athlete
  • Molly's Saddle sore book
• Camel Bak Chase Vest
• Big water bottles are getting more popular
• Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book at Big Sugar with 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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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 including:

• Holiday Nutrition strategies
• Cold weather fueling
• Unexpected Red-S signs and symptoms
• Intentional Off-Season Weight Loss and Weight Gain

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Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast

• Get the new book Power Up by Stevie Lyn Smith
• Stevie Lyn Smith Nutrition Website

• Follow Stevie @stevielynlyn on Instagram

• Instagram Live Link to Stevie and Molly mentioned in episode
• Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!
• Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book at Big Sugar with 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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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 down with All Bodies on Bikes co-founder Marley Blonsky in Bentonville around Big Sugar to explore how cycling can become truly inclusive for riders of all sizes. They discuss building body-size-inclusive communities, making movement joyful and sustainable, bike camping as an accessible adventure, and the importance of clear, respectful language around body size.

Marley's new book: https://stronggirlpublishing.com/ragtag

💬 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!
• All Bodies on Bikes Website
• Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book at Big Sugar with Marley Blonskey
• Strong Girl Publishing
• Marley Blonsky (@marleyblonsky) • Instagram photos and videos

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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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 Scanning to improve cornering and getting over obstacles
• and Black Friday favorites + our 2025 Gift Guide

💬 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!
• Black Friday favorites
• 2025 Gift Guide for Athletes | Consummate Athlete
• Our do not buy list - post on Consummate Athlete
• Camel Bak Chase Vest
• Big water bottles are getting more popular
• Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book at Big Sugar with 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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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 to help figure out what you want to do
• A few frameworks you can use for goal setting
• Common mistakes with goal setting

💬 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!
• Free Tools And Resources For Athletes | Consummate Athlete
• Post on Values - picking values - list of values on Consummate Athlete
• Courses | Dan John University
• Past Consummate Athlete Goal Setting Podcasts and posts
• Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book at Big Sugar with 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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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 weight plates for your gym setup to #liftHeavyShit (post on gym next steps)
• What Cadence should I use on a climb (and factors related) + RLC Climbing course

💬 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

• Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!
• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Posts on FTP (threshold power) on Consummate Athlete
• Home gym picking your weight plates optimally (post on CA)
• RLC Tech Climb Technician Climbing course
• Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book at Big Sugar with Marley Blonskey
• 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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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 intervals like wingates are relevant for endurance racers & masters
• Does a power meter help with technical skills sessions, should you record them?

💬 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!
• Camel Bak Chase Vest
• Big water bottles are getting more popular
• Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book at Big Sugar with Marley Blonskey
• Shred Girls BOOK 4 - Get your Copy Today!
• Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete'
• Book - The Happy Runner - Megan and David Roche

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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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 sports at a high level
• How Heather races at a high level in her 40s
• The importance of sleep for high performance

💬 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!
• Heather Jackson on Instagram
• Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friend
• 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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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 Park
• The trouble with fueling with whole foods or 'healthy' foods
• Trouble with getting started running
• Trouble hitting the same numbers on the indoor trainer, setting indoor thresholds

💬 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!
• Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book at Big Sugar with Marley Blonskey
• Shred Girls BOOK 4 - Get your Copy Today!
• Power Up book upcoming with Stevie Smith and Strong Girl Publishing
• 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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