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Hellooooooo!

Heading into the last half of August has me overbooking summer activities while trying to head into the 'new school year' feeling caught up and on top of my game, so frankly, it's a hectic time on all fronts. Added to that, I spent the weekend at a girl's camp for the PA brand of the US high school mountain bike league—NICA—for their GRiT (Girls Riding Together) program and left feeling so darn inspired that honestly, as I write this, my brain cannot stop buzzing about all of the amazing conversations I had with teens the last couple days. An, of course, the topic of back to school came up a bunch since most of them start this week or next, and frankly, it made me start to get antsy and feel like I needed to get out and buy a new planner or new backpack! But enough about me. 

As always, any training, racing or nutrition questions are welcome—we'll answer on The Consummate Athlete Podcast or I'll answer in a post! 

XO,
Molly


ATHLETES + OUR GUTS
I write A LOT about stomach issues, from the urgent need to seek out a port-a-potty mid-run to getting to the start line without needing to sprint for the nearest trash can to throw up (#thingsthathavehappenedtome). If you ever deal with gut distress on the run or on the bike or just on race days... I got you:

• Everything I Do to Avoid Stomachaches and GI Distress on Race Day

• Dealing with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) As a Triathlete — My First Professional Article

BACK TO SCHOOL BAG
Because you know I love back-to-school shopping... This Ride Bike Get Rad beach tote has a zipper and it's the perfect size for a work tote or gym bag!

RUNNING STYLE + FUNCTION
Whether you're a cyclist (#crossiscoming) or a triathlete or a runner or just someone who moves a lot, the right running gear can make a mile (or 50) feel a lot better. I just posted 2 articles on what I wear on race day plus one highlighting a few tiny (cheap) essentials that can make a major difference in your running comfort!

• In Her Bag: My Race Day Running Kit and Bag

• 7 (Tiny) Pieces of Running Gear That Can Change Your Life

CATCH UP ON THE OUTDOOR EDIT
If you haven't noticed, there's daily content being posted over on TheOutdoorEdit.com, so get caught up!

• RANGE and Being A Generalist with David Epstein on The Consummate Athlete Podcast

• Some Advice for Killarney Provincial Park Camping and Hiking the La Cloche Silhouette Trail

• “Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World” by David Epstein: Review + Final Thoughts

• Training Plateaus, Supplements and Post-Workout Meals for Busy People on The Consummate Athlete Podcast

• 4 Things I Didn’t Know About Ultrarunning That I’m Taking Into My Upcoming Race

• Dead Mountain by Donnie Eichar is the August Athletic Bookworms Pick

• The Pizza Hangover is Real... But How to Move Past It

• Easy Instant Pot Recipes for Busy Athletes

• Quickie Review: Clinique Fit Mascara & Foundation Tested on the Road (and Trail)

• Quickie Review: Origins GinZing SPF 40 Energy-Boosting Tinted Moisturizer (& Peeper Pleaser Eyeshadow)

• 8 Mistakes You’re Making In Yoga Class... And None of Them Are "Doing X Pose Wrong"

• Chrome Storm Seeker Women's Raincoat Review—Paddington Bear Gets a Commuter Chic Makeover

• On Running Pants: Review

• Rainy Day Van Life: What You Should Know Before You Go

• Post-Ironman Recovery for the Average Normal-Person Non-Pro Athlete

• Turn Me Back to the Old Me: Reviving the Pixie Cut

PLANNING YOUR WINTER TRAINING?
If you're interested in going somewhere sunny to put in a week of base miles this winter, SmartAthlete Coaching and I are putting together a couple of training camps. We're still debating locale, timing and exact type of riding, so if you're interested in a week of sunny riding with rad people, take 5 seconds and fill out this super quick Google Form:

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