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 Nats
• Molly's return to CX at Clark son's CX race in Ontario
• 2026 CX event list / preride plan - where we will be
• Questions from Youth Camp
• Pre race jitters-> Normal and good to be nervous
• What to eat on a ride or in a longer race or ride

What to eat on a ride or in a longer race -> something every hour, practice in training

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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!
• 2026 CX event list / preride plan - where we will be
• Camel Bak Chase Vest
• Big water bottles are getting more popular
• 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
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Erin Ayala ,

Alex Larson

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 fall (or after your big race)

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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
• Plumetting Motivation - Post
• Lacking Motivation vs. Burnout - Post

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• Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter
• Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN
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Dr. Erin Ayala ,

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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 for running successful cyclocross events in 2026
• Barriers for CX in 2026
• PanAm Cyclocross at DCCX in 2026

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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!
• Website: cxhairs.com
• Newsletter/Substack: cxhairs.substack.com (The CXHAIRS Bulletin)
• Bill Schieken CX Skills book https://amzn.to/4cPhs5q Skills, Drills & Bellyaches
• Dave pryer interview on Groadio
• Survey - Lies, damn lies, and cyclocross on cxhairs substack
• Instagram: @cxhairs
• Wide Angle Podium Network: wideanglepodium.com
• DCCX / Pan American CX Championships 2026: panamcxdc.com
• Running for cyclocross Bill last appeared in 2018 on Consummate Athlete

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• Subscribe to the Consummate Athlete Newsletter
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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 Course?
• Cleaning Bike Helmet Pads that stink!
• Mid-Season Burnout in August - what to do?

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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!
• Posts on Consummate Athlete Website about Burnout
• Lacking MOtivation vs. Burnout Post on Consummate Athlete
• Camel Bak Chase Vest
• Big water bottles are getting more popular
• Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete'
• Road World's Montreal Website with Wed Ride
• Canadian Cycling Magazine on Road Worlds Montreal 2026 Course

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 interviews Dr. Nigel Stephens is a Consultant Cardiologist at the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health and Honorary Consultant Cardiologist at The British Olympic Medical Centre. He has speciality in sport cardiology and the athlete's heart.

We discuss:

• Are Cardiovascular conditions like AFIB more common in Enduranec Athletes?
• What is Atrial Fibrillation (AFIB)
• Do Athhletes with AFIB and other conditions have stop cycling training and racing?
• Are there things that help reduce or prevent cardiovascular conditions in Endurance Athletes like cyclists

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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!
• https://nigelstephens.co.uk/
• Youtube - Midlife Cyclist video with Nigel (3 parts)
• Phil Cavell on the show previously for his book featuring Nigel

• Midlife Cyclist https://link.amazon/B07aheEul featured quotes from Nigel Stephens

• Marco Altini App for HRV called HRV4Training

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Rebecca Rusch,

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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
• Substituting workouts if you can't get on the trail for mtb workouts

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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!
• Race if you are going to race - post
• 3 Tenets of Consummate Athlete - post
• 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
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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 doing Leadville in his thirties compared to sixty
• How success and purpose changes over the years doing endurance racing and the Leadville 100 mtb 27 times!
• Celebrating sixty with everesting challenge on bike
• Important workouts for Leadville
• Dealing with 2026 wildfire uncertainty

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Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast

• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Michael Hotten episode about Leadville and crewing endurance races
• The Leadville 100 Podcast
• The Marginal Gains Podcast
• Elden Nelson on Instagram

• fatcyclist.com

• Submit a question for a future episode with this anonymous form!
• Camel Bak Chase Vest
• Big water bottles are getting more popular

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 answer listener questions about how to deal with the cancellation of a cycling or running event:

• Reasons Endurance races are being cancelled more often in 2026
• Whether to add a new race or go back to training when a cycling race is cancelled
• What to do if you aren't sure if you running race will go ahead
• Making decisions about race deferrals and cancellation deadlines

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Show Notes For This Consummate Athlete Podcast

• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Post on fire smoke and low air quality

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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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 include:

• How to organize a training week if you only had 2.5 hours to train?
• What 'training' is and how 'stacking' and movement snacks might help
• Why context of the limited week matters - is it a stressful time or just a 'full life'
• The importance and value of strength training during a time like this
• How setting goals for the busy times helps you achieve success.

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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!
• Feisty camp , https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/
• Queen Stage Podcast https://www.queenstage.cc/
• Consummate Athlete Women's gravel camp July 2026 register collingwood + Cranky Goat Gravel July 25/26
• Molly on bicycling tour coverage - can watch on instagram or bicycling.com
• 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
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Matt Fitzgerald,

Dan John,

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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 in' and train 25 hours per week
• Considerations about adding a lot of volume and risks of adding tons of hours without consideration or progression
• Defining the goal and what other aspects contribute to performance AND to helping you be better in the long term
• Review of other elements like mental, technical, tactical, mechanical training that would improve you long term

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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!
• Sept Feisty Fest in PA - Molly and Selene - https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/
• Queen stage podcast - Molly Hurford - https://www.queenstage.cc/
• Rooted Women's MTB Fest NY - July 2026 https://rootedmtbfest.com/
• Cranky Goat Gravel - Collingwood Ride (and test a payable form)
• Collingwood Womens Gravel Registration Form (using Payable)

• Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book by Marley Blonskey
• Shred Girls BOOK 4 - Get your Copy Today!
• 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
• Follow The Consummate Athlete on Instagram and Facebook
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• 💬 Have a question or Feedback for us? Submit it anonymously here

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