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

• The utility of using analogies like 'fueling' or 'oil change' that compare humans to cars
• whether 16 miles is enough for the longest run before a marathon running race
• whether it is good idea to use a training bike, benfits of having one and cautions against

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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!
• Molly article in runners world on mental performance tips
• Article about inverted U and Risk as an athlete on Consummate athlete
• study about mental illness in endurance athletes
• podcast from trainingpeaks with Jill Colangelo about mental illness in enduance athletes
• 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
• 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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Marco Altini,

Matt Fitzgerald,

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

• How to Know When To Replace Gear ?
• How to Pacing Race well - how to practice pacing in training ?
• What order to do Strength and Cardio workouts in ?

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This Episode is Brought to You By:

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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
• 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'

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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David Epstein

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview Fabi and Bruna Maia - the founders of a new app called 'Augo' that is built to help coaches communicate better. We discuss :

• Existing issues with communication methods for endurance coaches and athletes
• Fears and also promising hopes for Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) in endurance sport
• How busy people get training done, while trying to get an app and new business running!

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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!
• Try Augo - the intelligent coaching assistant
• Human endurance podcast
• Fabi Maia on Instagram
• Bruna Maia on Instagram
• Launch of 'Ragtag Best Friends Bicycle Club' book by Marley Blonskey
• Our Book 'Becoming a Consummate Athlete'
• 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
• 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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Juliet Starrett,

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview Alex Larson R.D. a registered dietitian nutritionist from Minesota. This is Alex's second time on the Consummate Athlete and this time we discuss:

• Fueling Mistakes with 'whole foods' like dates and baby food
• Fueling barriers - trouble getting >50grams or eating at all
• Fueling specifics - fructose vs. glucose vs. maltodextrin?
• Weight Loss Q's
• GLP-1s - weight loss and diebetes medication. Considerations for endurance athletes.

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This Episode is Brought to You By:

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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!
• Alex Larson Nutrition instagram
• https://alexlarsonnutrition.com/
• Endurance Eats Podcast - Alex Larson
• Carb Sweatshirt LINK

• Camel Bak Chase Vest
• Big water bottles are getting more popular
• 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'

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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Stevie Smith,

Dr. Erin Ayala ,

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss their weekend at Midsouth Gravel 2026 for the 50km run and 100-mile gravel cycling race:

• Details on where to stay and what to expect at Mid South Gravel
• Trends and Hot takes for Tires and fueling
• Recap of Molly's 2nd Place run in the 50km run and Peter's finish in the Pro Men's 100-miler

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Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast

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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
• 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'

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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Marley Blonsky

Dr. Erin Ayala ,

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

• How to maintain endurance fitness while focusing on other sports like Brazilian jiu-jitsu, soccer, or strength training
• What endurance tests (like Zone 2 or MAF tests) can tell you about your aerobic fitness—and what they can't
• Why heart rate and power don't always improve at the same rate during base training
• Mountain bike racing etiquette: when to let riders pass, when to hold your line, and how tactics play into racing dynamics

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This Episode is Brought to You By:

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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!

• Shannon O'Grady episode mentioned with BJJ and Cycling

• 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'

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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Christopher McDougall,

Juliet Starrett,

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly interview Dr. Normand Richard and Dr. Stephen Cheung about several of their recent studies that looked at:

• Heat training in women including the effects of a maintenance period
• Best practices for at home or DIY heat training using over-dressing on the indoor trainer
• Sprint Interval Training after pregnancy
• Nutritional considerations for heat training and competing in the heat

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This Episode is Brought to You By:

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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!
• Study: UCI Nutrition Special Enviroments 2026 - Cheung -
• Richard 2025 - Three Weeks of heat matinenance potentiates the benefits of heat acclimation in trained females
• Stephen's recent appearance on The Dose (CBC) on Heat Therapy
• Study: Sprint interval training in the postpartum period
• Website for Normand Richard - https://www.richardphysiology.com/
• Summary of Normand 2025 in Selene Yeager's Newsletter (Hit Play, Not Pause)

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. Stephen Cheung,

Selene Yeager

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

• How to pick races for the year
• How to do better this year, overcome a DNF when returning to an event
• What Peter and Molly eat in a day .

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This Episode is Brought to You By:

🛠️ Try the Payable Add-On for your next event, project or order-form to get paid in a google form: PayableApps.com/ATHLETE – No app fees for 6 months!

Curious about becoming a Consummate Athlete Podcast Sponsor? Please Connect with us HERE

Listen to the Latest Consummate Athlete Podcast

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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!
• Leadville Training Plan by Consummate Athlete (6-8 months out starts)
• 3 Month Leadville Training Plan
• Camel Bak Chase Vest
• Big water bottles are getting more popular
• 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

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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