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Consummate Athlete Podcast

Molly Hurford, Peter Glassford
Endurance Training
Cycling
Strength Training
Nutrition
Endurance Sports
Mountain Biking
Cyclocross
Gravel Racing
Recovery
Goal Setting
Running
Training Plans
Leadville 100
Cycling Performance
Cross-Training
Female Athletes
Interval Training
Endurance Racing
Leadville
Athletic Performance

Over 10 years of weekly podcasts about busy people chasing goals in gravel cycling, mountain biking, trail running and strength, plus lots of cross-training! Q&A episodes and expert interviews hosted by cycling coach and kinesiologist Peter Glassford and endurance sports author Molly Hurford. Whether you're targeting Leadville, your first gran fondo, or just want to keep getting faster at whatever... more

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

• Vo2 Max Intervals in the winter or year-round - a follow up from last Q&A

• Cornering skill theory and practice for beginners to experts

• Using... more

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

• How much should I eat during a ride or race - questions to consider

• Winter Training for cycling

• Combining interval training (vo2 or threshold)... more

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In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter interviews returning guest Phil Cavell an author and bike-fitter who has written a new book, The Cycling Addiction. Peter and Phil discuss:

• The draw of cycling for certain people

• Whe... more

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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

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Recent Guests

Phil Cavell
Author of The Cycling Addiction; bike fit specialist
Cycle Fit / Author of The Cycling Addiction
Episode: The Cycling Addiction - Phil Cavell
Bill Schieken
CXHairs founder and cyclocross commentator
CXHairs / Wide Angle Podium network
Episode: Cyclocross is Coming 2026 - Bill Schieken
Nigel Stephens
Cardiologist, with specialty in angioplasty and sports cardiology
Episode: Heart Conditions in Endurance Athlete - Dr. Nigel Stephens
Elden Nelson
27-time Leadville finisher, Fat Cyclist founder, Leadville podcast host
Fatcyclists; Marginal Gains Podcast
Episode: 27 Years of Leadville - Elden Nelson
Gerike Schruers
Gravel cyclist, former professional road racer and soigneur
Specialized Off-Road Team
Episode: Gravel Racing - Unbound 2026 - Gee Schreurs
Michael Hotten
Co-host of the Leadville Podcast and Leadville Exploits, racer and crewer
Leadville Podcast / Leadville Exploits
Episode: Leadville and Marginal Gains - Michael Hotten
Bruna Maia
Co-founder of Augo, endurance athlete
Augo
Episode: Can A.I. Assist Coaches and Athletes? - Bruna and Fabi Maia
Fabi Maia
Co-founder of Augo, endurance athlete
Augo
Episode: Can A.I. Assist Coaches and Athletes? - Bruna and Fabi Maia
Normand Richard
Newly minted doctor focusing on women and heat adaptation
Vancouver-based researcher; Trinity Western University and Simon Fraser University
Episode: Heat Training for Women w. Normand Richard and Dr. Stephen Cheung

Hosts

Molly Hurford
Host, sports journalist and co-host with a focus on coaching, endurance sport stories, and guest interviews
Peter Glassford
Cycling coach and kinesiologist, co-host with coaching/fitness expertise and guest interviewing

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 271 ratings
  • Why didn’t you tell me?!!

    I must have fallen into an alternate reality or into a multi-year coma… how have I only NOW found this podcast. Great topics that balance practical guidance and real topics that the “every-athlete” can relate to. 10/10 would recommend to you, your friends, and training partners! Hell… even your grandparents might dig it! Share it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OldManDemarest1
    United Statesa year ago
  • Informative and Enjoyable

    Really enjoying the podcast, as a Masters athlete you’re getting me to more deeply consider my goal setting and planning than I have before - taking the rose tinted glasses off and being more practical and strategic! So much so, that I’m now reading your book :-) Thanks for the great content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StefRankin007
    Australia2 years ago
  • MTB endurance athlete soulmates

    If you are like me, who is constantly on TrainingPeaks tweaking and tuning training your upcoming training schedule, and always thinking about what you can do better to prepare for your next endurance event or race, then this is your soulmate podcast. Peter and Molly deep dive on a wide variety of endurance athlete training topics, everything from how to think about your race schedule priorities and balancing training and racing with the realities of life, to whether or not you should try eating... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kpclimber
    United States2 years ago
  • 10/10

    My favorite podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NicoleAL93
    United States2 years ago
  • Good people, good show

    Enjoy listening to this show so much. The dynamic between Peter and Molly is hilarious. Besides the fact that it is often crack-the-F-up funny, they give relatable and… almost empathetic advice on training (???) They surely have high performing athletes that they advise and coach, but they also provide really wonderful content for those middling-age Dads with kids, jobs, marriages (etc). They respect the time limits and constraints and I really find it inspiring/motivating. When I’m really not... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    timrstgermain
    Canada3 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

High-quality guests and actionable tips across endurance sports.
Smart, relatable training guidance for all levels.
Balanced, evidence-based discussions with real-world applicability.
Great banter and clear coaching insights that help with consistency.
Engaging hosts, practical advice and a great mix of guests.

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Winter Strength and Interval Training QA
Q: How to fit threshold/VO2 max with strength in winter?
Treat strength training as part of the overall intensity plan, periodize loads, and consider doing bike workouts before or after strength sessions; aim for a manageable total weekly load and adjust reps/sets to reduce soreness while maintaining progress.
Winter Strength and Interval Training QA
Q: Should you do intervals in the winter?
Intervals can be done in winter, but you should manage intensity and duration to avoid year-round maximal load; use them to support race goals and pair with base endurance, cross-training, or strength as appropriate.
Winter Strength and Interval Training QA
Q: How many interval sessions in a week?
Two is the typical target for most listeners, though the exact number depends on time, age, training status, and upcoming races; the key is to balance hard sessions with recovery and other training.
The Cycling Addiction - Phil Cavell
Q: Why did you choose the 70s and 80s as the historical baseline for this obsessive behavior, instead of more modern eras with digital tracking?
The era provided a Petri dish with agency and raw decision-making, before power meters and radios started top-down control; it shows the pure, unmediated human decision-making that underpins motivation and behavior in cycling.
Marathon Nationals, Return to CX, Pre-Race Jitters
Q: How should I handle pre-race jitters and nutrition together to avoid underfueling?
Recognize nerves are common and manage them with a structured pre-race routine, small, tolerable feedings leading up to the start, and using products like Esters (Insure/Boost) to maintain calories without upsetting digestion; ensure you have a plan and practice it in training.

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A practical, coach-driven show focused on endurance and multi-sport training for busy people. Episodes blend science, coaching insights, and real-world experience across gravel cycling, mountain biking, trail running, and strength work, with a strong emphasis on sustainable planning, recovery, and accessible coaching for masters athletes and motivated hobbyists. Listeners typically value actionable training guidance, honest host banter, and diverse guest perspectives, from clinicians to elite and amateur athletes, with frequent coverage of race strategy, nutrition, and injury prevention. The format often features guests and expert hosts who demystify performance concepts for people balancing work, family, and training, making it useful for ... more

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1. Phil Cavell
2. Bill Schieken
3. Nigel Stephens
4. Elden Nelson
5. Gerike Schruers
6. Michael Hotten
7. Bruna Maia
8. Fabi Maia

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