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Consummate Athlete Podcast

Molly Hurford, Peter Glassford

Down Bad, Crying at the Gym - Spring Blahs & Low Motivation

APR 23, 202444 MIN
Consummate Athlete Podcast

Down Bad, Crying at the Gym - Spring Blahs & Low Motivation

APR 23, 202444 MIN

Description

In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we dive into the challenges many athletes face with low motivation, burnout, or what we like to call the 'spring blahs.' As you prepare for early races and navigate through varying weather conditions, including continued indoor riding and messy outdoor conditions, we explore mindset strategies, common errors in fueling, setting realistic expectations, effective goal setting, and essential preparation and equipment options to safeguard your performance. Tune in for valuable insights and practical tips to overcome these challenges and thrive in your athletic pursuits.

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 by 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 Download  Find links to your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://pod.link/1100471297   Watch The Consummate Athlete Podcast on Youtube HERE Show Notes   SUPPORT THE SHOW
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  • This episode is brought to you by 3 Month 100% Made for You Training Plans by Consummate Athlete – These popular plans are made from scratch for you to fit your goals, your schedule, your gear, and your goals. https://consummateathlete.com/training-plans/
  Connect with Molly & Peter   Past guests: Stacy Sims, Stephen Seiler, Simon Marshall, Frank Overton, Dean Golich, Joe Friel, Marco Altini Katerina Nash, Kelly Starrett, Geoff Kabush, Ellen Noble, Phil Gaimon, David Roche, Matt Fitzgerald, Dr. Marc Bubbs, Christopher McDougall, Rebecca Rusch, Kate Courtney, David Epstein Kelly Starrett, Juliet Starrett, and many more