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Embrace Outside with Molly Hurford
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Welcome to this month's digest of all the good happenings at TheOutdoorEdit.com, where I'm writing (and podcasting) about all things fitness, nutrition, wellness, travel and adventure-related. If there's something you'd love to hear more about, or a piece that really stood out to you, I'd love to hear about it, so get in touch! Email me by responding to this, or hit me up on Twitter and Instagram @mollyjhurford.
Get reading, and then get outside!
XO,
Molly
Excerpts:
~Really~ Pointless Cycling Injuries That Could’ve Been Avoided
In the spirit of the 2019 road and MTB season, I looked back at this piece I did with Rally on the dumbest, most avoidable injuries in cycling. Personal favorite? Throwing a poorly-executed punch. But there are a few for the less-hot-headed of you ...
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Ortlieb Velocity Backpack: Long Term Review
A backpack that can carry 45 pounds without killing my back, withstand rainstorms, and last for 5+ years at $110? Hells, yes I’d re-buy the Ortlieb Velocity Backpack. A few months ago, I realized that I have staples that I rely on over and over ...
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Can’t Get Outside? Effective Running Alternatives For Stuck-Inside Runners
Whether you’re dealing with a lack of time, crap weather, or a nagging injury, there are ways to get moving that will keep you primed for running without actually pounding the pavement. Over on MapMyRun, I talked about a few of my favorite running ...
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2 Weeks Until “Shred Girls: Lindsay’s Joyride” Hits Shelves!
A few exciting Shred Girls notes… I know you’ve probably seen these if you follow Shred Girls on IG or follow me on there, but just in case… The pre-order for Shred Girls: Lindsay’s Joyride is open! The book is just the beginning of ...
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Here’s How Movement (Actually) Helps Your Body
See, movement matters! From your emotional to your mental to your physical state, there are so many research-backed reasons to get moving more. So if you’re in a slump, check out this piece I wrote for Nylon a few weeks back about the nitty-gritty ...
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Have You Checked Out The Outdoor Edit Store?
Just a reminder that over on recently-introduced The Outdoor Edit store, you can snag fun Shred Girls swag, plus a few fun/funnier tanks and caps! Just a note: Grabbing gear on here isn’t just hella stylish, it helps keep this site and ...
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Training Takeaways From Running Around the World
I was lucky enough to get to chat with a runner who’s run around the world, Becky Wade (who wrote a rad book about her experiences!) for an article for MapMyRun—a look at training around the world, and the differences between countries (plus some ...
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Athletic Body Image: Never a Perfect Answer, But a Lot of Thoughts
We’ve been talking a lot on the podcast lately about identity as an athlete, topics like RED-S and racing weight, and how to be the happiest, speediest version of yourself—and I’ve talked a bit about my own personal takes on it, but I haven’t ...
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3 Subtle Signs You’re Hitting a Training Plateau
Feel like something is just not working with your training lately? If you’re feeling stale and like you’re just not making any progress, there are a few typical reasons for it. Honestly, reason #1 is usually that what you’re telling yourself that you’re doing ...
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Life is a Marathon with Matt Fitzgerald on The Consummate Athlete Podcast
We had one of my favorite people/writers/podcast guests on the show last week—author Matt Fitzgerald, and he talked about his new book, Life is a Marathon. This is his most personal book he’s written by far, and it’s a great read. We talk about ...
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