SaddleSoreWomen.com Newsletter: May 2016
Welcome (Back) to the Saddle, Sore Newsletter
Apparently, I get super excited about this newsletter every May... It's been over a year since I sent my last newsletter for Saddle, Sore (oh my gosh!). So, to old subscribers, sorry and I promise to be better about sending you all really cool stuff more regularly. And to new subscribers, welcome!
If you're interested in having a "Girl Talk" at a shop, cafe, or event (or if you have any burning or itching questions—pun obviously and unapologetic-ly intended), get in touch by emailing me at mjhurford [at] gmail.com. I'll have new dates and events on SaddleSoreWomen.com soon!
To follow along to see where I'll be, follow me on Twitter at @mollyjhurford and if we're in the same place, say hi!
Stay rad,
Molly
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A few of my favorite reads this month...
Badass Women Bike
Tis the season for rad group rides! Do you have any mentors or friends who've helped you in cycling? Post a group shot of you or share your story on the SaddleSoreWomen.com Facebook page!
Riding is fantastic, but there's more to life than pedaling. I'm all about becoming an all-around great (or at least, competent and up for any adventure) athlete. And Peter and I are exploring this in our new podcast, The Consummate Athlete.
Check it out here!
Your Doc & You
I just wanted to write this piece as a super-quick PSA to ladies out there. I went for my annual OB/GYN visit last week (reminder: DO THAT!) and while I was there, I mentioned feeling particularly ‘off’ during the course of the month. Nothing crazy—honestly, I just said I’d been feeling a bit more emotional than usual. (Which makes sense given some of the crazy up-and-down huge volume to no volume training that’s been happening thanks to an insane travel schedule!)
Read the rest here—lots of great info on what to do if you think you have hormone issues, and how to relate to a doctor who doesn't seem to 'get' you. Usually, it's easier than you think!
(Photo via Tom Hart on Flickr)
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