Join Author Molly Hurford and Coach & Kinesiologist Peter Glassford on the Consummate Athlete Podcast, where masters cyclists and endurance athletes learn to train smarter, stay healthy, and improve performance. With over 40 years of combined experience, we share expert advice, actionable tips in Q&A Episodes and draw outside expertise from monthly interviews with top athletes and experts to help you excel in road cycling, mountain biking, gravel racing, and more. Whether you're aiming to op ...
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The Athletics Ontario Running Podcast explores the stories behind trail and road running in Ontario. A main goal of the Trillium Running Podcast will be to reach those that we are not already reaching, to give voice to the underrepresented members of our community and bring these stories to the masses. All people, all speeds, all terrains, all abilities are welcome.
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EP 144: Rachel Hannah, How an Elite Fuels a Marathon Podium - 2024 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon
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Rachel Hannah was the third fastest Canadian woman at the 2024 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon. The Elite Marathoner, Registered Dietitian and Sport Nutritionist shares her ten year journey through highs, lows with RED-S, stumbles and incredible learnings on this week's episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast. Connect with Rachel on IG at:…
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Can Group Rides be Part of a Trainig Plan + Including Heavy Strength Before MTB Race?
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In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we answer 2 listener questions about training plans. Can Group Rides be Part of a Training Plan and how do you include them around intervals and steady endurance riding without over or under loading? The second question is about including Heavy Strength Before MTB Race? We go through how we think a…
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EP 143: Virginia Lee, Running Every Toronto Waterfront Marathon - 2024 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon
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35 years of the Toronto Waterfront Marathon and we are joined by Virginia Lee, who is the only woman to have run every Toronto Waterfront Marathon, including this past weekend! Virginia speaks on this week's episode of the AO Running Podcast, spreading her enthusiasm and inspiration for representation of women and asian women specifically in the ru…
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Run Safety + Ontario Triple Crown of 100 milers - John Shep
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In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we chat with John Shep, a teacher, ultrarunner, and host of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, who recently accomplished the incredible feat of completing the Triple Crown of Ontario—three grueling 100-mile races: Sulfur Springs, Halliburton, and Tally in the Valley. John discusses the importan…
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EP 142: Tom Spence, the 519 - 2024 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon
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TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon celebrates its 35th anniversary this year - only 15 years shy of The 519, Canada's largest LGBTQAI+ community centre, which is about to celebrate its 50th anniversary! On this week's edition of the AO Running Podcast, we meet Tom Spence, the Vice-Chair on the Board of Directors for the 519, who will be running his fi…
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Unlocking Off-Season Success: Transition Phases + Using Session RPE
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In this episode Molly and Peter discuss what a training plan or coaching might look like in the 'off-season', which is the periods of the year away from the competitive season. This phase is sometimes referred to as the transition or preparation phases and comes before the base or acccumulation phases. For athletes wanting to 'go to the next level'…
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EP 141: Marcus and Alicia Smith, Dyslexia Canada - 2024 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon
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It's the most wonderful time of the year: TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon time! We at the AO Running Podcast are celebrating all things TWM with a series of interviews leading into and following the event. For our first conversation, host John Shep meets Marcus Smith and his mom Alicia Smith, Executive Director from Dyslexia Canada, who will be par…
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Goals for Recreational Cyclists & Heart Rate Decoupling
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Today we discuss two listener questions about how to set goals if you are a cyclist who does not compete and another one around the concept of Heart Rate Decoupling. This Episode is Brought to You By: The Payable Add-on for Google Forms – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp! AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH – to receive y…
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EP 140: Trevor Dale - Mr. Ontario Triple Crown of 100s
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The Ontario Triple Crown of 100s: Sulphur Springs Trail Race, Tally in the Valley by Happy Trails Racing, Haliburton Forest 100. These are Ontario, Canada's three 100 milers and our host, John Shep, speaks to fellow Ontario Triple Crown finisher (and reigning champion!) Trevor Dale about taking on the challenge to complete them all in one calendar …
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Training Through Stress & Starting Strength or Running This Fall
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In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we answer listener questions about training during stressful periods and offer tips for masters cyclists on starting strength training and running this fall. This Episode is Brought to You By: The Payable Add-on for Google Forms – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/ca…
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EP 139: Nicola Ross, Author of 40 days, 40 hikes
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The Bruce Trail has an aura unmatched in Ontario running. On this week's episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, we bring on the expert, Nicola Ross, author of 40 Days, 40 Hikes, to give us the goods about the magic of the Bruce Trail and why sandals are her perfect hiking shoe! Find out more about Nicola Ross at: https://www.instagram.co…
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Rebecca Rusch joins Peter and Molly for her third appearance on the Consummate Athlete Podcast to discuss her personal experience with a severe brain injury and her extended recovery. This journey inspired her to learn more about concussions and share her insights in a four-part podcast series with the Feisty Media's Women's Performance Podcast, ti…
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EP 138: David Carroll, Author of Ultra - Ultrarunner and CBC TV Personality
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CBC TV Personality David Carroll gives us one of the funniest and most engaging conversations ever on the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast. Starting with his book Ultra, host John Shep and the ultrarunning author David reflect on the universal magic of good people and the lasting connections we make on the roads and trails. Find out more about Dav…
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Category Upgrades & Should You Keep Racing as You Get Older?
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In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we tackle two important questions for masters cyclists about racing, category upgrades, and the evolution of athletic goals as we get older. Coach Peter Glassford and Author Molly Hurford dive into the nuances of choosing the right race category and balancing performance with life priorities. First…
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EP 137: Barbara Adhiya, Editor of Hope by Terry Fox
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Terry Fox is a Canadian Icon. His Marathon of Hope has inspiried millions and raised millions more for cancer research. Barbara Adhiya is shining a new light on the Terry Fox story with her book Hope by Terry Fox, comprised of interviews and Terry Fox's own journals. We dive into some of those stories in this week's episode of the Athletics Ontario…
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End of Season Adventures: How, Why, and Why Not to Go Big This Fall
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Join Peter and Molly as they dive into the appeal of taking on last-minute, end-of-season endurance adventures—whether it’s a big race, a challenging ride, or an epic endurance event. They share real-life examples from clients and explore how factors like sport, distance, and terrain, along with your current training, influence the risk of these sp…
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EP 136: Carrie Snyder, Author of Girl Runner
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It is back to school season and what better way to celebrate than with books! It is the 10th anniversary of Girl Runner, a fantastic story about the 1928 Canadian Olympic team. Host John Shep is joined by author Carrie Snyder to explore the history of female empowerment in running and how the book's Olympic dreams speak to runners of all abilities.…
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Fall Fitness: How to Train When You're Between Races
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Join Peter and Molly as they discuss training strategies for the fall season—the period after your major "A" races when you may not have a specific goal on the horizon. They explore how your current motivation, injury, illness and life can influence the training you do. The episode highlights how, despite appearances, time before your next objectiv…
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EP 135: Molly Hurford - Consummate Athlete v. Leadville 100
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Returning guest Molly Hurford took on the Leadville 100 Trail Race this August - and it did not go as planned! Listen to see how it turned out, how she still maintains a positive attitude through the clouds and silver linings and everything she learned in the process. Host John Shep and Molly talk about all the feelings that athletes have when they…
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Recovery between Races - Cyclocross, Masters-Athletes + Weeklys
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Peter and Molly discuss a common question in the late summer and early fall about recovering between intervals, races and weekly practices or practice cyclocross races. They look at the importance of planning the season, month and week to include recovery and also how masters athletes might adjust their week's further to optimize their training pla…
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EP 134: Melanie Murzeau - Community of the Scarborough 5k 2024
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The Scarborough 5K is the epitome of a community race that is for the community, by the community. And as a result, it reflects the community. Learn from Melanie Murzeau of Black Runners of the GTA about how the 2024 edition of the Scarborough 5K brings the identity, the inclusion, the community, and of course, the fun vibes galore!! Find out more …
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All *Aboot* Leadville: The Race Recap Episode
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Molly Hurford recounts her experience at the Leaville 100 mile Run in 2024. We discuss actionable tips and strategies for preparing for ultra-endurance events, for events at altitude and specifically for Leadville events. Dealing with changing race goals, disapointment after an injury and whether to continue chasing goals after missing them. This E…
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EP 133: Steve Fleck, Commentator - State of 2024 Running
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Steve Fleck, endurance sport guru, joins the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast to give a state of the union about the worlds of athletics and running. We dive into the stories from throughout 2024, including a great Olympic Games for Canada in Paris, and what the running world has in store for 2025 and beyond. Find out more about Steve Fleck at: ht…
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Join Peter and Molly as they tackle a common challenge faced by athletes: finding the time, energy, and focus to complete your workouts. A listener asks whether they should push through and stick to the plan or if they risk overtraining. Peter and Molly explore how to approach your training plan, offering strategies to modify workouts while staying…
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EP 132: Keegan Gaunt - She's Going to (the Paralympics in) Paris!
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Keegan Gaunt is taking her talents to Paris! Ahead of the Paris Paralympics this month, the Canadian Record Holder in the 1500m joins the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast to share her journey from Thunder Bay to the University of Guelph to Victoria, BC, to become a consummate Team Canada Athlete! She has defeated injuries, stress fractures and dis…
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(Rebroadcast) Kristen Faulkner's Journey into Cycling
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In honor of Kristen Faulkner's Olympic Gold Medal victory at the Paris 2024 Cycling Road Race, we're re-sharing this insightful episode. Join Molly Hurford as she interviews Kristen about her journey into cycling, how she balances training with a full-time job, tips for making the most of indoor training, and even some investment advice. Don't miss…
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Molly Hurford and Peter Glassford discuss a few listener question around best strategies for recovery, injury prevention and different routines for both while at a stage race. This Episode is brought to you by AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs This Episode is brought to you…
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EP 131: Malindi Elmore - Ready for Paris Olympics
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New name, same great quality guests! The now AO Running Podcast is proud to welcome Paris 2024 Canadian marathoner Malindi Elmore to the show. Paris 2024 Olympics will close out with Malindi competing in the women's marathon - who will she inspire with her 2024 performance? Because we know she has inspired us all the way to get here. Listen and che…
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What should your cadence be? + Including Sprints in Training
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Join Peter and Molly as they discuss another round of listener questions for the Consummate Athlete podcast including questions about how to assess cadence and when to use it, how to include sprints in a cycling training program for masters and more! This Episode is brought to you by AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year…
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Rory Linkletter has had a banner 2024 so far: a half marathon personal best of 1:01:02 at the Houston Half Marathon in January, followed by a personal best of 2:08:01 at the Seville Marathon in February that helped him qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. He is the second fastest Canadian male of all time over the marathon distance, but h…
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Is a High Heart Rate a Sign You Aren't Fit?
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In today's episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we dive into the concept of high heart rate during exercise. We explore various reasons behind a higher heart rate, including potential data errors and the influence of your training history. We'll also discuss whether it's valid to compare exercise heart rates between different people. Addition…
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EP 129: Olivia Lundman & Evan Dunfee - Mixed Race Walker Olympic Team
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First time ever! That is the Mixed Race Walker Olympic Event and Canada is sending Olivia Lundman and returning guest Evan Dunfee to compete at Paris 2024! This week on the Trillium Running Podcast, they join host John Shep to chat about respecting the process and what it means to have a powerful team dynamic - and how these two things brought them…
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In this week's episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly Hurford and Peter Glassford discuss analyzing race files and understanding the qualitative aspects of your performance. We discuss the balance of starting fast to get ahead without ending up fading later. Learn what different heart rate and power trends mean, why it's crucial not to ju…
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