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 upcoming race to train for.  We discuss: 

• Returning to early base or 'general preparation' phases 
• Revisiting gaps and limiters so you can improve your performance in future events
• Goal setting process we use with the athletes we coach
• Easing into cross-training and strength to prepare for upcoming heavier phases. 

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• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation to review your season and training
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• Post about Training Plan importance when not racing on Consummate Athlete
• 5 Training plans for when there is no goal race in sight on Consummate Athlete

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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 include:

• Factors that affect time till recovery after events
• Types of recovery to consider
• Risks of under-recovery 
• Variations in recovery with event type, duration and intensity 

💬 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

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• Article on Consummate Athlete about 'How long to recover from big aventure'
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• Mentioned Leadville 100  - article coverage of Flowers setting record
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• Molly Leadville DNF 2024 post 

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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 with bike shorts? 
• Choosing a bike seat. 

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• "Saddle, Sore" Book by Molly Hurford - Canada
• "Saddle, Sore" Book by Molly Hurford - USA
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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 (>85%MHR) during intervals
• Workarounds for using TrainingPeaks Basic Account
• How Much Group Riding is too much? 

💬 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

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• Camel Bak Chase Vest 
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• Molly Race report from Sulphur Springs 2025
• Molly Leadville DNF post 
• Scott Frey Episode mentioned for mental skills 
• Molly's Sulphur springs 100 miler (PODCAST) 
• Luke Way discussed respiratory training and Corey Wallace 24 hour racing/training
• Kristen Legan - on the Unbound 200 and XL - great for long distance racing 

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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' ) 
• What specific training might mean 
• Fitting Strength into a busy summer or 'competitive season' of cycling

💬 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

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• Molly on Boring Training in Runners World Magazine
• Molly on QueenStage Podcast 
• Molly on Bicycling Magazine Tour De France Coverage
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• Dan John on Strength Training For Cycling Podcast
• Book - Run Faster - Matt Fitzgerald Brad Hudsen 
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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 and boost performance
• How cognitive load affects training and racing
• How to survive a peak 
• Decision Making and cognitive load

💬 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

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• Instagram for Cerebral Performance
• www.cerebralperformance.com 

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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 and days
• What to do for tests and rides in a rest week 
• rest weeks vs. post-race week recovery vs. off-season

💬 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! 
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• Molly Bicycling Tour De France Coverage 2025   
• Molly with N89 Run Clinic July 21 2025 
• Rooted MTB Fest 2025 Women's Festival New York
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• David Roche Article on Rest weeks/days in year
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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 reasearch and best practices for Menopause
• Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) updates and misconceptions 
• Ways a coach can serve those experiencing menopause symptoms 
• Training adjustments for menopause
• Mindset and Identity through Menopause transition 
• Fueling mistakes for menopausal women

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• Submit your question for a future episode with this anonymous form! 
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• Selene Yeager on Instagram: @FitChick3
• Hit Play Not Pause Podcast link 
• menopause.org
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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 out (joking but not ?) 
• Preparing for low rpm / high effort of long steep climbs on European cycling trip
• Balancing summer fun vs. training

💬 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
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• Watch western states live stream 
• David Roche Youtube Series - Road to Western States 
• BC BIKE RACE - 150 spots open Tues July 2nd for last chance 2026 race
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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 to get better at climbing
• Why isn't your actual TSS matching prescribed TSS? 
• Tips to keep cycling and running cost reasonable? 
• What to do in workouts when not prescribed exactly (e.g. warmup and between interval)

💬 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! 
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•  Becoming a Consummate Athlete Book by Molly Hurford and Peter Glassford
• Shred Girls BOOK 4 - Get your Copy Today!
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• Book - Run Faster - Matt Fitzgerald Brad Hudsen 
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• HRV4Training App
• Post about Climbing on Consummate Athlete

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