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Hellooooooo!

I am in the middle of A WEEK. It's been a hectic last 10 days and it's showing no signs of easing up. I'm taking a lot of deep breaths and when it comes to my training, I'm reminding myself of what my coach (and Peter) tell me: even good stress adds to overall stress and because of that, I do need to be more careful about my training and not overdoing it. So, I'm trying!

But enough about me! Let's talk about what's happening lately...

XO,
Molly


LET'S TALK FAILURE
OK, so it's not the most fun topic, but it's one that's part of being an athlete. If you win every race, what's the point? I had a big fail on my main goal for the year, and it's taken a couple of weeks and a lot of writing and talking with my coach and some amazing friends about what it means for me. Ultimately, I've come out on the side of positivity and seeing it as something that will inspire me to push harder in 2020. Check out the article on what happened and then my thoughts on mental toughness when things go awry for more, and feel free to write back and share your experiences!

ANNOUNCING SHRED GIRLS COACHING!
It's happening. I'm taking on a few clients—girls and young women (age 14-23) looking to up-level their cycling. If you're interested, check out the Shred Girls Coaching page for more info and let's chat!

LET'S RIDE: WOMEN'S GRAVEL TRAINING CAMP
MARCH 6-13 IN GIRONA, SPAIN
Dates are official, so start planning! 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 weeklong training camp in Girona for 2020. Details here!

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!

• Cyclocross 101, Warmups, Skills and Getting over a Crash on The Consummate Athlete Podcast

• Your Cyclocross Capsule Wardrobe: What You Need to Race

• Running With a Chronic Illness—Do-Able, But Here’s the Deal

• Thinking About Mental Toughness and Resilience When Coming to Terms with Failing

• Sonya Looney’s Plant-Based Nutrition Tips for Athletes

• Speed-Hiking the La Cloche Silhouette Trail in Killarney Provincial Park ... 80 Kilometers of Technical Trail in 2 Days

• Welcome to The Outdoor Edit

• Fall Favorite: Minimal Shoe Style + Comfort with VivoBarefoot Ryder Boots

• Your Cyclocross Capsule Wardrobe: What You Need to Race

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

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

• Routine Versus "Optimal Training Environment" for Endurance Athletes

• About Molly

• Come Ride Gravel Bikes in Girona, Spain, in March 2020 with Me + SmartAthlete Coaching!

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

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