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 face as the weather gets better, but remains inconsistent. How to add Group rides, races and avoid burnout!  This Episode is Brought to  You By: PAYABLE APPS - Use our link Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – to pay no app fees for 6 months plus for a limited time new users , who use Square , can save on $200 of square App Fees!  Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp!     Consummate Athlete Event and Goal Based Training Plans, available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start whenever you are and provide a valuable and proven workouts to guide you to your goal or event. Use Code ‘CAPOD’ to get 25% of any of the plans . bit.ly/PGPLANS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuP3eqqTFNU Shop Amazon - Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl   Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Consummate Athlete Podcast  Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 List to the Consummate Athlete Podcast on Spotify Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube Show Notes For Consummate Athlete

• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
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• Training Plans from Consummate Athlete on Training Peaks 
• Past episode mention with Noah Ramsey
• Past episode mentioned about 3 hour trainer rides (should you? ) 
• Past Episode mentioned with Phil Cavell on Midlife Cyclist and bike fit 

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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 trainer. We also discuss logging TSS for strength (and why you might not want to) and why/where/how to do testing to assess your fitness.  This Episode is Brought to  You By: PAYABLE APPS - Use our link Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – to pay no app fees for 6 months plus for a limited time new users , who use Square , can save on $200 of square App Fees!  Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp!     Consummate Athlete Event and Goal Based Training Plans, available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start whenever you are and provide a valuable and proven workouts to guide you to your goal or event. Use Code ‘CAPOD’ to get 25% of any of the plans . bit.ly/PGPLANS   Shop Amazon - Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl   Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Consummate Athlete Podcast  Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 List to the Consummate Athlete Podcast on Spotify Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube Show Notes For Consummate Athlete

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•  strong girl moc link - https://stronggirlpublishing.com/summer-2025
• Posts with Strength Training gear/ideas on Consummate Athlete

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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 that focuses on women in sport. Please subscribe and follow the new STRONG GIRL TALK PODCAST at this link. The podcast is released weekly. Get subscribed via Substack so you don’t miss a single show!

This Episode is Brought to  You By: PAYABLE APPS - Use our link Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – to pay no app fees for 6 months plus for a limited time new users , who use Square , can save on $200 of square App Fees!  Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp!     Consummate Athlete Event and Goal Based Training Plans, available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start whenever you are and provide a valuable and proven workouts to guide you to your goal or event. Use Code ‘CAPOD’ to get 25% of any of the plans . bit.ly/PGPLANS   Shop Amazon - Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl   Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Consummate Athlete Podcast  Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 List to the Consummate Athlete Podcast on Spotify Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube Show Notes For Consummate Athlete

• Strong Girl Talk PODCAST ON APPLE PODCAST 
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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 winning ICEMAN Cometh and the Zwift Academy challenge. 

 

This Episode is Brought to  You By: PAYABLE APPS - Use our link Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – to pay no app fees for 6 months plus for a limited time new users , who use Square , can save on $200 of square App Fees!  Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp!     Consummate Athlete Event and Goal Based Training Plans, available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start whenever you are and provide a valuable and proven workouts to guide you to your goal or event. Use Code ‘CAPOD’ to get 25% of any of the plans . bit.ly/PGPLANS   Shop Amazon - Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl   Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Consummate Athlete Podcast  Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 List to the Consummate Athlete Podcast on Spotify Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube Show Notes For Consummate Athlete

• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Plans w. Strength training on Training Peaks 
• Noah Ramsay on Instagram 
• Watch Zwift Academy 2025 with Noah Ramsay winning on GCN Youtube
• Canadian Cycling Magazine podcast episode with Noah and Peter
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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, challenges of early season races (e.g. weather!) and some take-a-ways on gravel equipment and fueling trends.   This Episode is Brought to  You By: PAYABLE APPS - Use our link Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – to pay no app fees for 6 months plus for a limited time new users , who use Square , can save on $200 of square App Fees!  Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp!     Consummate Athlete Event and Goal Based Training Plans, available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start whenever you are and provide a valuable and proven workouts to guide you to your goal or event. Use Code ‘CAPOD’ to get 25% of any of the plans . bit.ly/PGPLANS   Shop Amazon - Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl   Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Consummate Athlete Podcast  Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 List to the Consummate Athlete Podcast on Spotify Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube Show Notes For Consummate Athlete

• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Strong Girl Publishing for the latest Shred Girls 4 Book Pre-order
• Noah Ramsey wins Zwift academy Canadian Cycling article
• Valley of Tears Gravel Race
• Homegrown Gravel Adventure

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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 gear choice, saddle sores, chafing , pad vs. tampon, doing a bike check , training basics , nutrition 101 and event day checklists. Molly is joined by accomplished endurance athlete Karen Duff in this fun discussion of women's cycling and taking on a charity ride, fondo or similar endurance event.   This Episode is Brought to  You By: PAYABLE APPS - Use our link Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – to pay no app fees for 6 months plus for a limited time new users , who use Square , can save on $200 of square App Fees!  Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp!     Consummate Athlete Event and Goal Based Training Plans, available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start whenever you are and provide a valuable and proven workouts to guide you to your goal or event. Use Code ‘CAPOD’ to get 25% of any of the plans . bit.ly/PGPLANS   Shop Amazon - Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl   Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Consummate Athlete Podcast  Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 List to the Consummate Athlete Podcast on Spotify Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube Show Notes For Consummate Athlete

• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Our CA Best Gran Fondo Training Plan on Training Peaks 
• A post on Consummate Athlete about Gran Fondo Preparation 
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• The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation's The Ride to Conquer Cancer and Northern Pass to Conquer Cancer,
•  Saddle sores, chafing, etc. (remember Molly's book, Saddle, Sore?)

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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 athletes. Check it out to gain insights to put into action ahead of your running and biking races this spring.  This Episode is Brought to  You By: PAYABLE APPS - Use our link Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – to pay no app fees for 6 months plus for a limited time new users , who use Square , can save on $200 of square App Fees!  Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp!     Consummate Athlete Event and Goal Based Training Plans, available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start whenever you are and provide a valuable and proven workouts to guide you to your goal or event. Use Code ‘CAPOD’ to get 25% of any of the plans . bit.ly/PGPLANS   Shop Amazon - Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl   Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Consummate Athlete Podcast  Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 List to the Consummate Athlete Podcast on Spotify Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube Show Notes For Consummate Athlete

• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
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• Jenny Quilty Run Coaching - Pacific Pine Running Co.
• Jenny Quilty on Instagram

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Past Consummate Athlete Guests: Steve Magness, Dr. Stacy Sims, Dr. Stephen Seiler, Simon Marshall,Frank Overton, Dean Golich, Joe Friel,Marco Altini, Katerina Nash, Kelly Starrett, Geoff Kabush, Ellen Noble, Phil Gaimon, Dr. Stephen Cheung, David Roche, Matt Fitzgerald, Dr. Marc Bubbs, Christopher McDougall, Rebecca Rusch, Kate Courtney, David Epstein ,Kelly Starrett, Juliet Starrett, and many more

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 friends. We discuss how different athletes pursue different goals that can look like FKTs, cycling tours, weekly races and more! This Episode is Brought to  You By: PAYABLE APPS - Use our link Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – to pay no app fees for 6 months plus for a limited time new users , who use Square , can save on $200 of square App Fees!  Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp!     Consummate Athlete Event and Goal Based Training Plans, available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start whenever you are and provide a valuable and proven workouts to guide you to your goal or event. Use Code ‘CAPOD’ to get 25% of any of the plans . bit.ly/PGPLANS   Shop Amazon - Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl   Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Consummate Athlete Podcast  Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 List to the Consummate Athlete Podcast on Spotify Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube Show Notes For Consummate Athlete

• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Plans w. Strength training on Training Peaks 
• Posts with Strength Training gear/ideas on Consummate Athlete

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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 exactly is mental training. Don't miss it! This Episode is Brought to  You By: PAYABLE APPS - Use our link Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – to pay no app fees for 6 months plus for a limited time new users , who use Square , can save on $200 of square App Fees!  Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp!   Consummate Athlete Event and Goal Based Training Plans, available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start whenever you are and provide a valuable and proven workouts to guide you to your goal or event. Use Code ‘CAPOD’ to get 25% of any of the plans . bit.ly/PGPLANS   Shop Amazon - Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl   Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Consummate Athlete Podcast  Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 List to the Consummate Athlete Podcast on Spotify Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube Show Notes For Consummate Athlete

• SkadiSportPsychology.com

   

   

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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 category means and how it impacts training for masters cyclists and runners. Plus, they explore the often-overlooked factors of challenge, pressure, and inconvenience—ensuring you strike the right balance in your events between pushing your limits and avoiding burnout. Refine your race strategy and set yourself up for success! This Episode is Brought to  You By: PAYABLE APPS - Use our link Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – to pay no app fees for 6 months plus for a limited time new users , who use Square , can save on $200 of square App Fees!  Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp!     Consummate Athlete Event and Goal Based Training Plans, available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start whenever you are and provide a valuable and proven workouts to guide you to your goal or event. Use Code ‘CAPOD’ to get 25% of any of the plans . bit.ly/PGPLANS   Shop Amazon - Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl   Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Consummate Athlete Podcast  Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 List to the Consummate Athlete Podcast on Spotify Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube Show Notes For Consummate Athlete

• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Season review past episode of Consummate Athlete
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