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
• the concept of aerobic decoupling and Heart Rate Drift
• Creatine Supplements

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Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast

• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!
• Links to Kylee Van Horn Episodes of Consummate Athlete
• Links to Stevie Smith Episodes of Consummate Athlete
• Juliet & Kelly Starrett - Built to Move - 10 Vital Signs | Consummate Athlete
• Alex Larson on Consummate Athlete - including discussion of Creatine

• Weighing Your Food as an Athlete: A Portion Size Example + Challenge | Consummate Athlete

• Efficiency Factor and Decoupling | TrainingPeaks

• Launch of '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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Dr. Stacy Sims,

Juliet Starrett,

Kylee Van Horn,

Zoë Rom

Stevie Smith

Selene Yeager

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 the variety of movement done with a reduced risk of premature death, even at lower volumes of exercise.

• Implications for athletes and for play!
• How varied strength training might help
• The 4'cs for Consummate Athlete
• Adding more variety to indoor trainer workouts
• Thinking beyond organized sport to movements

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Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast

• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!
• The Harvard Movement Variety Study
• Direct link to the Study published in BMJ in January 2026
• Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book by Marley Blonskey
• Shred Girls BOOK 4 - Get your Copy Today!

Connect with Molly & Peter

• Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter
• Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN
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Dr. Marc Bubbs

Juliet Starrett,

Dan John

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 cycling
• Setting threshold for indoor cycling training
• indoor cycling mistakes

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Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast

• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!
• Big water bottles are getting more popular
• What Is ERG Mode on the Trainer (and How to Use It) | Consummate Athlete
• The Mirror Diaries: Finding Grace - Strong Girl Publishing
• April 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' by Marley Blonsky - Sea Otter Release
• Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete'

Connect with Molly & Peter

• Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter
• Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN
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• 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously here

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Joe Friel, Jim Rutberg - Indoor Cyclist

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 discomfort
• best practices in choosing saddles
• New tech in saddles and shoes
• The increase in numbness that riders are dealing with
• Indoor Riding has increase the need for bikefit
• Youth are riding indoors more

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Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast

• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!
• Strong Storytelling for Athletes - Strong Girl Publishing
• SpeedRiver Bike Fitting with Tim Plunkett in Guelph, Ontario
• Trek road cycling shoes with METNET (CA)
• Saddles 3d - Trek Bikes (CA)
• The Mirror Diaries: Finding Grace (Preorder) - Strong Girl Publishing

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
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Dan John,

Selene Yeager

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 performance

• How to increase your average speed on gravel rides

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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
• Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete'
• Book - Run Faster - Matt Fitzgerald Brad Hudsen

Connect with Molly & Peter

• Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter
• Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN
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Geoff Kabush

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 Molly tough?
• Goal Setting for the new year and specifically to build toughness

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Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast

• Dr. Scott Frey Website - Cerebral Performance
• Link to Runner's World article by Molly Hurford discussed in this interview
• Prevous Episode of the Podcast with Dr. Erin Ayala on the same topics
• The previous appearances of Dr. Scott Frey on Consummate Athlete
• 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
• 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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Steve Magness,

Simon Marshall,

Dr. Erin Ayala

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
• Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook
• 🚴‍♂️ Ready to train smarter? 👉 consummateathlete.com/
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Matt Fitzgerald,

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?

ave a question for a Future Episode? Submit it in the podcast question form!

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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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Dr. Marc Bubbs Juliet Starrett

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
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Kylee Van Horn, Selene Yeager, Marley Blonsky

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

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• 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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