Author Molly Hurford and Coach and Kinesiologist Peter Glassford bring you the Consummate Athlete Podcast. Discover how to become the best endurance athlete you can be. We talk to experts and athletes, sharing our combined 40+ years of experience in the endurance sports world, so you can train efficiently and race smart.
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A podcast that explores the why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated. Running is a sport that has the power to unite us all and we are here to share conversations about how running has shaped the lives of people within our community, as well as how running has created community in itself. From pro runners and Olympians to ultramarathoners running their first big race to business owners who use running to improve their entrepreneurial journey, we believe in creating c ...
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How Molly Hurford Balances Ultrarunning with a Busy Life
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This episode is with Molly Hurford, an extremely multifaceted human. Molly is a long-time sports journalist, author, the co-founder of the Consummate Athlete podcast with her husband, and most recently started her own publishing company “Strong Girl Publishing” to inspire girls and young women to stay active and enjoy reading. She is also a seasone…
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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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Running Across America + Building A Wellness Brand with Albie Masland
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This episode is with runner and entrepreneur Albie Masland. Albie is a husband, father and friend, a builder, dreamer, doer, entrepreneur and endurance athlete. A former college lacrosse player, Albie found distance running as an outlet for disappointment and failure, and to help balance out his other identities and life priorities. In 2012, and wi…
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How and When to Modify or End a Workout
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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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Solving Common Runners’ Problems: Altitude, Anti-Inflammatories, Blisters and More! With Dr. Grant Lipman
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This episode is with Dr. Grant Lipman, founder of GOES Health, a wilderness medicine resource designed to democratize outdoor health through an app. Dr. Lipman is fascinated by how humans adapt and perform in extreme environments, including athletes at altitude. He also enjoys trail running with his dog, climbing mountains and skiing. Topic timesta…
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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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Support Women’s Sports at the Olympics and Paralympics with Jamie Mittelman
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This episode is with sports fanatic and entrepreneur Jamie Mittelman. Jamie describes herself as a 36-year old from Boston who grew up obsessed with sports and decided to make a career out of it. She is a lifelong athlete who played soccer in college, before mixing her passion with her profession, and founding Flame Bearers to share unsung stories …
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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: How an Olympic Runner Thinks About Training and Racing
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This episode is with Olympian and professional marathon runner Rory Linkletter. He is a father of two, avid sports fan, passionate runner, and a Christian. Rory is currently training for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, where he will represent Team Canada in the marathon. He ran a 2:08:01 marathon to qualify for the Olympics by only 9 seconds! In t…
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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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100 Marathons and Beyond + Running Shoe Innovation with Todd Falker
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This episode is with head of product at PUMA running Todd Falker. Todd describes himself as somebody who loves his family, and through overcoming his own challenges, is driven to make the most out of each day and help others do the same. Hailing from Michigan, he is passionate about the outdoors, nature, and innovation, as well as being a massive s…
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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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Laura Green on Running Hot Takes and Comedy
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This episode is with comedian and running public figure Laura Green. Laura describes herself as an idiot stumped on how to answer the first question: “Who is Laura Green”! Laura is someone who is trying to enjoy life the best way she can figure out. Currently, that includes working as a content creator and comedian in the running industry, as well …
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Road Marathon to Trail Ultra - Reid Coolsaet - Live Episode
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Join us for a special live episode presented by Salomon at Vo2 Sports Co. in Collingwood, featuring Olympian, 2:10 marathoner, dad, coach, and ultra-marathon racer Reid Coolsaet. We discuss his transition to off-road racing, balancing Olympic-level training with family and work, and share specific training tips for uphills, downhills, and preventin…
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How to Bring More Women to Trail Running - Live Episode
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Join us for a special live episode presented by Salomon at Vo2 Sports Co. in Collingwood, Ontario. This panel discussion, "How to Bring More Women to Trail Running," features insights from four inspiring women: Erin Doucette, Sabrine Chanda, Christina Blackley, and moderator Molly Hurford. Discover strategies and stories to inspire more women to hi…
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All Things Recovery: Nutrition, Training, and Strength
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This episode was recorded live at Fleet Feet in Boulder after the 2024 BolderBoulder 10km. Enjoy this Fleet Feet Recovery Panel with Dana Eshelman, Emma Stevenson, and Jason Fitzgerald, moderated by Jon Levitt, all about recovery from training, strength, and nutrition perspectives. Meet our panelists: Dana Eshelman is the owner of A Dash of Dana Pe…
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Race Recaps including Western States + Racing after Time Off + Dropper Posts + Trouble Doing Power Outside
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In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly and Peter discuss several major events from the weekend, including the Tour de France, the Western States Running 100 Miler, and the Canadian Olympic Track Running Trials. We also discuss the Unchained Tour de France documentary and share key takeaways about mindset and self-talk, even for th…
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Why Sally McRae is Choosing Strong at Western States and Beyond
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This episode is with Sally McRae, otherwise known as the Yellow Runner. Sally is very busy! She is a mom of two, wife to Eddie McRae, business owner, friend to many, and host of the popular Choose Strong podcast. Sally is also a professional ultrarunner for Nike Trail and is running the 2024 Western States Endurance Run (WSER)! In this episode we t…
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BONUS: What Does Western States Mean to You?
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In this bonus episode, Jon speaks to a bunch of high profile and everyday athletes, as well as the wider community at the 2023 Western States Endurance Run (WSER). Everyone shares about what Western States mean to them. Interviewees include: Sally McRae, Ellie Pell, Zach Miller, Dean Karnazas, Finn Melanson, and more! In this episode we talk about:…
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Achieving Success with Realistic Event Expectations
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Today on the Consummate Athlete podcast, we discuss how our expectations can shape our success or failure. We cover the delicate balance of striving for progress and aspiring for more while avoiding unrealistic goals. Through athlete case studies and our personal experiences, we work through the nuances of the tricky art of goal setting. This Episo…
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Mastering Crewing and Pacing for Ultrarunning Adventures with Amelia Boone & Alex Hildebrandt
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While we are releasing this episode ahead of the 2024 Western States Endurance Run, this talk on all things crewing and pacing is truly evergreen. This is a double-header episode hearing from two experienced pacers and crew members: Amelia Boone and Alex Hildebrandt. Both have experience successfully crewing and pacing elite athletes. Off the trail…
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Running Your First 100 Mile Race at Western States with Chris Myers
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This episode is with Chris Myers all about his upcoming 100 mile debut at the Western States Endurance Run (WSER). More than an ultrarunner, Chris works as an artist by day, and is another new Boulder resident! Chris also describes himself as “just a little guy” who is the product of all his experiences and the people in his life. In this episode w…
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BONUS: Cooling Strategies and Impact of Heat on Running with Dr. David Martin
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This bonus episode with Dr. David Martin is all about running in the heat and how to effectively cool yourself. Dr. David Martin is the chief scientist and director of performance at a startup called Apeiron Life. Dr. Martin formerly worked as a high performance director in the NBA, as well as helping Olympians perform in hot conditions. He was als…
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Auto-Pausing Workouts - Implications for Data & Psychology
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This week's podcast Q&A tackles the topic of AUTO-PAUSE on bike computers and run watches. We explore what auto-pausing is, why it might seem appealing, and the reasons you should consider not using it. We also read some responses to our recent post on the topic to help understand some of the questions and issues with auto-pause. You'll learn about…
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Running on Empty: James Nance’s Journey Through RED-S and Recovery
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This episode is with James Nance. James is a runner, cyclist, partner, violinist, and data scientist by day, who sees himself as your everyday athlete in the running space. Through his own experiences with underfueling and disordered eating, James hopes to raise awareness of relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S) and the dangers of believing …
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Fueling, RED-S & Weight Management for Athletes with Lindsey Cortes RD
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In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly Hurford chats with sports dietitian Lindsey Cortes. We explore the staggering statistic that up to 45% of female athletes engage in some form of disordered eating. We discuss the reasons behind this, how it happens, and the signs and symptoms of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). Li…
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Building Boulderthon: Phil Dumontet on Racing, Business, and the Running Community
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This episode is with Boulderthon founder and race director Phil Dumontet. Phil describes himself as a constant builder: a builder of fitness, businesses, and family. He is a husband and father of two, as well as a 17-time marathoner with a 2:42 PR, extremely passionate about growing the running community at all levels. In this episode we talk about…
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Today we discuss whether chasing small gains in performance (i.e. marginal gains) make sense for busy masters athletes. From altitude to supplements and heat training to recovery modalities like cold and compression. Join Peter and Molly as they This Episode is brought to you by AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supp…
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The Intersection of Running, Entrepreneurship, and Judaism in 2024 with Erica Sara
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This episode is with Erica Sara. Erica is a jewelry designer, mom, runner, and human being just trying to make it in this insane world while staying somewhat sane! Erica is also a proud Jew who refuses to be silenced by antisemitism and acts of Jewish oppression. In this episode we talk about: -becoming a runner and it’s life-changing impact -caree…
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Why am I Failing Workouts? + Should I Look at Heart Rate in a Race?
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Today, Molly and Peter tackle two insightful listener questions on the Consummate Athlete podcast. First, they delve into the topic of failed workouts and how we might misinterpret success in endurance sports training. Then, they look at a second question about which metrics are worth monitoring (or ignoring) during a race to optimize performance. …
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Missing Out On Running in The Olympics is Not A Failure with Jess McClain
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Jess is a lot of different things. Formerly known as Jess Tonn, Jess is now married, a new aunt, and calls Phoenix, AZ, home. She has been running long distances her whole life, and recently found a lot of success and confidence as a marathoner. Jess works in marketing in the non-profit sector, and she loves to cook! Oh, and Jess also finished 4th …
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Do You Have to Do Your Race Distance in Training?
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Join Peter and Molly as they discuss the common question of how much you need to train to be ready for an endurance race. Do you need to complete the race distance or duration, or both! Or can you get by with shorter rides, that might allow more frequency or quality training? This Episode is brought to you by AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH – to receive y…
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Setting Running World Records + Taking (ketone) Shots with Charlie Lawrence
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This episode of For The Long Run is with Charlie Lawrence. Charlie is a professional marathon and ultramarathon runner living life in Boulder, CO. He also holds the 50-mile World Record! After running for the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project in Michigan, he moved over to Boulder to chase his running dreams in a city full of like-minded athletes. In …
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