In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Erin Ayala of Skadi Sport Psychology about a range of topics including Self-Talk, Process>performance, race anxiety and what exactly is mental training. Don't miss it! This Episode is Brought to You By: PAYABLE APPS - Use our link Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – to pay no app fees for 6 months plus for a limited time new users , who use Square , can save on $200 of square App Fees! Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp! Consummate Athlete Event and Goal Based Training Plans, available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start whenever you are and provide a valuable and proven workouts to guide you to your goal or event. Use Code 'CAPOD' to get 25% of any of the plans . bit.ly/PGPLANS Shop Amazon - Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Consummate Athlete Podcast Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 List to the Consummate Athlete Podcast on Spotify Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube Show Notes For Consummate Athlete

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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly and Peter discuss a listener question about prioritizing races using the A, B, C method. They break down what each category means and how it impacts training for masters cyclists and runners. Plus, they explore the often-overlooked factors of challenge, pressure, and inconvenience—ensuring you strike the right balance in your events between pushing your limits and avoiding burnout. Refine your race strategy and set yourself up for success! This Episode is Brought to You By: PAYABLE APPS - Use our link Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – to pay no app fees for 6 months plus for a limited time new users , who use Square , can save on $200 of square App Fees! Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp! Consummate Athlete Event and Goal Based Training Plans, available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start whenever you are and provide a valuable and proven workouts to guide you to your goal or event. Use Code 'CAPOD' to get 25% of any of the plans . bit.ly/PGPLANS Shop Amazon - Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Consummate Athlete Podcast Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 List to the Consummate Athlete Podcast on Spotify Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube Show Notes For Consummate Athlete

• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Season review past episode of Consummate Athlete

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This episode of The Consummate Athlete, we sit down with performance expert and bestselling author, Steve Magness, to unpack the core principles of his groundbreaking new book, Win the Inside Game. Steve shares his personal journey from the high-pressure world of professional coaching, including his experiences as a whistleblower, to reveal why so many of us struggle to thrive in the face of external pressure. Steve shares his framework for success and numerous practical insights and tactics to action in your training this week. PRIZE - One BOOK Give-a-way - Deadline is Feb 14th 2025 at midnight E.S.T. for submission by sending us a picture of a rating/review of the podcast or by posting a story of the episode on Instagram. Contest limited to Continental USA and Canada. This Episode is Brought to You By: PAYABLE APPS - Use our link Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – to pay no app fees for 6 months plus for a limited time new users , who use Square , can save on $200 of square App Fees! Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp! AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs Consummate Athlete Event and Goal Based Training Plans, available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start whenever you are and provide a valuable and proven workouts to guide you to your goal or event. Use Code 'CAPOD' to get 25% of any of the plans . bit.ly/PGPLANS Shop Amazon - Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Consummate Athlete Podcast Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 List to the Consummate Athlete Podcast on Spotify Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube Show Notes For Consummate Athlete

• Get the book book, Win the Inside Game by Steve Magness!
• Steve Magness and Brad Stulburg on Consummate Athlete
• Steve Magness book - Peak Performance
• Steve Magness Podcast ONCoaching
• Remember to submit your entry for one book give-a-way before Feb 14th 2025 at midnight E.S.T. for submission by sending us a picture of a rating/review of the podcast or by posting a story of the episode on Instagram. Contest limited to Continental USA and Canada.

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In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we answer listener questions about whether we can still make progress as we age. Can we perform as well or better? and what is the difference between health, fitness and performance? We also discuss what it means if you can't finish a workout and whether to reduce your threshold setting for cycling workouts. This Episode is Brought to You By: PAYABLE APPS - Use our link Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – to pay no app fees for 6 months plus for a limited time new users , who use Square , can save on $200 of square App Fees! Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp! Consummate Athlete Event and Goal Based Training Plans, available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start whenever you are and provide a valuable and proven workouts to guide you to your goal or event. Use Code 'CAPOD' to get 25% of any of the plans . bit.ly/PGPLANS Shop Amazon - Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Consummate Athlete Podcast Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 List to the Consummate Athlete Podcast on Spotify Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube Show Notes For Consummate Athlete

• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Marco Altini Substack
• Books by Peter Attia
• WTF is FTP Consummate Athlete on Threshold Setting

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In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we chat with 2023 Unbound XL winner and gravel coach Kristen Legan. She answers listener questions about training for ultra-long gravel events, covering topics like fueling, rest stops, training hours, and key workouts. Grab your notepad—this is an info-packed interview you won't want to miss!

This Episode is Brought to You By: PAYABLE APPS - Use our link Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – to pay no app fees for 6 months plus for a limited time new users , who use Square , can save on $200 of square App Fees! Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp! Consummate Athlete Event and Goal Based Training Plans, available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start whenever you are and provide a valuable and proven workouts to guide you to your goal or event. Use Code 'CAPOD' to get 25% of any of the plans . bit.ly/PGPLANS Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Consummate Athlete Podcast Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 List to the Consummate Athlete Podcast on Spotify Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube Show Notes For Consummate Athlete

• Consummate Athlete Uber-Ultra Gravel Training Plan
• Kristen Legan Coaching
• Kristen Legan Instagram
• Shimano Kristen Legan UnboundXL Story 2023

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In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we answer a listener question about setting your max heart rate so that you can train by zones set by maximal heart rate. We also discuss variations on setting zones for those who do not have past data from hard efforts or who might not want to do maximal efforts. We Also discuss an analogy for new and sometimes random metrics that are on devices. This Episode is Brought to You By: PAYABLE APPS - Use our link Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – to pay no app fees for 6 months plus for a limited time new users , who use Square , can save on $200 of square App Fees! Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp! Consummate Athlete Event and Goal Based Training Plans, available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start whenever you are and provide a valuable and proven workouts to guide you to your goal or event. Use Code 'CAPOD' to get 25% of any of the plans . bit.ly/PGPLANS Shop Amazon - Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Consummate Athlete Podcast Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 List to the Consummate Athlete Podcast on Spotify Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube Show Notes For Consummate Athlete

• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Post Mentioned - Not as Much Time As You Think Until Your Goal Event
• Event Mentioned - HomeGrown Gravel on Feb 22 near Atlanta, GA

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Many Cyclists and Runners got new cycling gadgets over the holidays. You might have purchased or been gifted a new device or software to kick of your training for the cycling season. With these new devices come a host of metrics that can be useful (or not). Today we go through a few of the common cycling metrics and try to simplify them. This episode gives you some direction on what might be of use and reminders to follow your feeling and to have fun! Follow up questions are welcomed! This Episode is Brought to You By: PAYABLE APPS - Use our link to pay no app fees for 6 months plus for a limited time new users who use Square can also save on $200 of App Fees! Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp! AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs Consummate Athlete Event and Goal Based Training Plans, available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start whenever you are and provide a valuable and proven workouts to guide you to your goal or event. Use Code 'CAPOD' to get 25% of any of the plans . bit.ly/PGPLANS Shop Amazon - Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Consummate Athlete Podcast Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 List to the Consummate Athlete Podcast on Spotify Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube Show Notes For Consummate Athlete

• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• Post - One Cycling Metric to rule them all (DW Pants / Gollum)
• Marco Altini talking data and HRV on Consummate Athlete
• Sian Allen on Consummate Athlete talking wearables

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Kylee Van Horn is a Registered Dietitian specializing in sports nutrition and Zoë Rom is a journalist and together they created a podcast called 'Your Diet Sucks' looking at diet culture and also what we can do to improve our relationship to food (or 'how to unf*ck your relationship to food', as they put it!)

This Episode is Brought to You By: PAYABLE APPS - Use our link to pay no app fees for 6 months plus for a limited time new users who use Square can also save on $200 of App Fees! Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp! Consummate Athlete Event and Goal Based Training Plans, available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start whenever you are and provide a valuable and proven workouts to guide you to your goal or event. Use Code 'CAPOD' to get 25% of any of the plans . bit.ly/PGPLANS Shop Amazon - Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Consummate Athlete Podcast Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 List to the Consummate Athlete Podcast on Spotify Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube Show Notes For Consummate Athlete

• Your Diet Sucks Podcast Apple
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• Kylee Van Horn Fly Nutrition Website
• Kyle Van Horn Instagram
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In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter Glassford and Molly Hurford discuss a listener questiona about what Zone 2 is for a masters aged cyclist who wants to keep it simple. The other question discussed is about the Festive 500 challenge. We discuss the origins of the challenge, some of the variations, and when it makes sense for an adult cyclist over the holidays. This Episode is Brought to You By: PAYABLE APPS - Use our link to pay no app fees for 6 months plus for a limited time new users who use Square can also save on $200 of App Fees! Payableapps.com/ATHLETE – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp! AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs Consummate Athlete Event and Goal Based Training Plans, available in the Training Peaks Store. This ready to go plans are available to start whenever you are and provide a valuable and proven workouts to guide you to your goal or event. Use Code 'CAPOD' to get 25% of any of the plans . bit.ly/PGPLANS Shop Amazon - Use this link to support the show (for free!) while you shop: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE Listen to the Consummate Athlete Podcast Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297 Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube Show Notes For Consummate Athlete

• Consummate Athlete Phone Consultation
• What is the Festive 500 Post on Consummate Athlete
• Stephen Seiler No Pain no Gain Ted Talk referenced

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Dr. Cheung returns to the podcast to dive into the science of training and racing in cold weather for cycling and running. He breaks down the key differences between heat and cold adaptation, sharing insights into how the body responds and what that means for your training and performance. We also discuss trending interventions like cold plunges—can they actually improve performance in cold conditions, or are they more hype than help? Tune in to find out what works, what doesn't, and how to stay strong in the cold!

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Show Notes For Consummate Athlete

• Past Consummate Athlete Podcast episodes with Dr. Stephen Cheung
• Direct Link to Training in the Heat Episode with Dr. Cheung 2024
• Does HR slow in the cold - post on Consummate Athlete
• Pez tool box & 1980 study
• Fast Talk Labs Breathing in cold air w. Dr. Cheung\
• CBC segment of the DOSE on Cold risk/benefit with Dr. Cheung

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Steve Magness, Dr. Stacy Sims,Dr. Stephen Seiler, Simon Marshall,Frank Overton, Dean Golich, Joe Friel,Marco Altini, Katerina Nash, Kelly Starrett, Geoff Kabush, Ellen Noble, Phil Gaimon, Dr. Stephen Cheung, David Roche, Matt Fitzgerald, Dr. Marc Bubbs, Christopher McDougall,Rebecca Rusch, Kate Courtney, David Epstein ,Kelly Starrett, Juliet Starrett, and many more