Consummate Athlete Podcast

Gemma Sampson is an Advanced Sports Dietitian working with elite and amateur cyclists, triathletes and runners. She discusses several common nutrition questions and expands on carbs and what athletes know (or think they know) about carbs (the focus of her Ph.D.!)

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We discuss 4 Listener questions today including how to deal with the feeling of lower motivation and enthusiasm that is common in the middle/late winter for summer athletes trying to train through winter weather. We discuss getting ready for a training camp and best practices at the camp as well as What to do if you have set a goal that is ambitious (or if you coach someone who has) and how to frame the goal or adjust the goal so you thrive. Finally, we discuss elbow pain while biking and some solutions to consider that can be applied to many injuries. Please consider supporting it by: a) Rate and review on your preferred app! Easy and Free! Thank You! b) Pre-Order The Latest Shred-Girls by Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate to the Podcast www.wideanglepodium.com/donate

Usman Valiante a Policy Analyst. Usman joins us to discuss plastics and the environment. Usman has worked to develop and spread the concept of a circular economy for plastics. A concept that moves beyond simply reduce, reuse and recycle. Please see the show notes for links to documents and videos. Please consider supporting it by: a) Rate and review on your preferred app! Easy and Free! Thank You! b) Order Shred-Girls by Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate to the Podcast www.wideanglepodium.com/donate

Laura Wilson talks to Molly about using essential oils and how to get started with meditation. Please consider supporting it by: a) Rate and review on your preferred app! Easy and Free! Thank You! b) Order Shred-Girls by Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate to the Podcast www.wideanglepodium.com/donate

Today we answer listener questions around Hot Tub and Cold exposure as well as a follow-up question about how much low-intensity training is needed to be 'enough' in a polarized plan. Please consider supporting it by: a) Rate and review on your preferred app! Easy and Free! Thank You! b) Order Shred-Girls by Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate to the Podcast www.wideanglepodium.com/donate

The multi-talented Marco Altini returns to answer top listener questions about HRV and also to provide a few updates on the latest research around apply HRV to sport and recovery.

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Today we discuss your questions about training with the cold or flu, how to get better sleep and the environmental sustainability of training and racing. Show Notes and More Episodes at www.consummateathlete.com Please consider supporting it by: a) Rate and review on your preferred app! Easy and Free! Thank You! b) Order Shred-Girls by Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate to the Podcast www.wideanglepodium.com/donate

Anneke Winegarden is a MSC researcher and a passionate advocate for supporting women in sport. She discusses Red-S, the need for more studies on women and some technique tips for cross-country skiing. Please consider supporting it by: a) Rate and review on your preferred app! Easy and Free! Thank You! b) Order Shred-Girls by Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate to the Podcast www.wideanglepodium.com/donate

Today we answer a few questions and work through what Periodization and Polarization are and how either may or may not apply to non-pro athletes with limited time to train. Please consider supporting it by: a) Rate and review on your preferred app! Easy and Free! Thank You! b) Order Shred-Girls by Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate to the Podcast www.wideanglepodium.com/donate

Registered Dietician Kylee Van Horn joins us to discuss common questions about nutrition in general and specific questions from listeners. Kylee is an ultra-runner and owner of Fly Nutrition Please consider supporting it by: a) Rate and review on your preferred app! Easy and Free! Thank You! b) Order Shred-Girls by Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate to the Podcast www.wideanglepodium.com/donate