Consummate Athlete Podcast

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

• fatcyclist.com

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• Camel Bak Chase Vest
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Joe Friel,

David Roche,

Michael Hotten

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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• Post on fire smoke and low air quality

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Simon Marshall,

Erin Ayala ,

Dr. Scott Frey

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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• 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!
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Matt Fitzgerald,

Dan John,

Katy Bowman,

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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• 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

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Dr. Stephen Cheung,

Selene Yeager,

Dan Cleather

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on:

• Western States 100 Mile Run race observations 2026
• What's the point of 'Unremarkable workouts' that aren't really hard or really long ?
• How to deal with Shifting in cycling sprints or accelerations
• Should I stretch ?

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• Camel Bak Chase Vest
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• 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
• Book - The Happy Runner - Megan and David Roche
• Marco Altini App for HRV called HRV4Training

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Megan Roche, Christopher McDougall, Kelly Starrett,

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on:

• The Ruff Mudder Event near Collingwood, Ontario - DW the Dacshund's first event !
• Dealing with slower recovery in 50s, is two days off in a row required?
• Training by feeling vs. structured workouts outdoors
• What Molly's training by feeling looks like versus using HR or pace.

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• Ruff Mudder Details - Dog Obstacle Course event in Clearview Ontario
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Dr. Stacy Sims,

Kylee Van Horn,

Dan John,

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer interview top gravel racer Gee Schruers, in person, during her recent visit to Collingwood area. They discuss:

• The exciting weather and racing at Unbound 200 mile gravel race in 2026
• Trends in Gravel Cycling: teams, technology and, of course, lots about tires
• Gee's interesting career from road racing to soigneur and back to elite level gravel racing for Specialized Factory
• Insight into Gee Schreurs training for Unbound and recovery after a big endurance event

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• Gee Schreurs on Instagram
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• Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book by Marley Blonskey
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Katerina Nash,

Rebecca Rusch

Kate Courtney

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on:

• Whether to use Power, Heart Rate or Feeling to guide workouts
• Setting up your bike computer data screens for your best workout results
• Racing the short race as a good training experience
• Some ideas to help progress your bunny hops and getting air generally for adult cyclists

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Frank Overton,

Dr. Erin Ayala

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss:

• The Unbound 2026 race
• key takeaways from the 3 athletes we coached at Unbound who Raced the Sun (and won!)
• A listener question about 'why am I cramping'
• how to avoid cramps, how to make cramps less likely
• how to deal with cramps when they happen
• A recent case-study on a 92-year old sprinter

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• The Queen Stage Podcast -
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Marley Blonsky

Dr. Erin Ayala

Normand Richard

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss

• Molly's race and DNF at Sulphur Sprin
• 3 things to consider before a big race like Unbound 200 mile gravel coming up this weekend
• Brief preview around Unbound week and weather
• Listener mailbag/ feedback from the 'what not to do on race day' episode last week

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• 'what not to do on race day' episode last week
• supporting partner at a big race - post
• Queenstage womens cycling podcast

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Megan Roche,

Dr. Erin Ayala ,

Dr. Scott Frey