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Hellooooooo!

Hopefully most of you are starting to see hints of spring—I know even in Ontario, a lot of people had a warm enough week to get out on the gravel bikes and get some sunshine! Whether you can make it out to train or you're stuck doing all of your running or riding indoors, remember to soak in sunshine when you get and get some fresh air at least once a day. It's really easy during this time of year to go full-on hermit mode!

I've been coaching an endurance camp all month, and while my legs are feeling fit, I'm definitely finding keeping up with my daily healthy habits and routines to be more challenging as I get tired, which is always a good reminder as to the importance of said habits. (You know how you only realize you miss something once it's gone?) So if you're in the same out-of-routine boat, know that I feel your pain, and that I'll be working hard in March to get back to where I want to be! 

XO,
Molly

PS: Quick reminder for those in the Toronto area: Mark your calendars for April 18! I'm hosting the How To Be Outside Speaker Series and it's going to be an amazing night, hearing from 13 rad speakers. 


UGH FINE I'LL MEDITATE
I finally have officially been meditating daily for 4 straight months thanks to a podcast interview that we recorded a while back but only released last week with Laura Wilson. She mentioned how it can make training and racing better, and that's what finally sold me. Now, I love it. (Not a podcast person or want to learn more? I also wrote this, digging into the research as well: Meditate to Build Mental Toughness as an Athlete.)

ELIMINATION DIET? READ THIS FIRST
Can you still train like an athlete while doing an elimination diet like the Whole30? Not easily. I talked to some really smart dietitians and experts about what you need to know—and focus on—before eliminating a lot of food. (Hint: for most of us, cutting down on sugar, alcohol and processed foods will probably do the trick.) Athlete Contemplating an Elimination Diet? What You Need to Know


CATCH UP ON THE OUTDOOR EDIT
Get caught up on the content:

• How To Get Sponsored with Me on The Sonya Looney Show!

• Athlete Contemplating an Elimination Diet? What You Need to Know

• Minimum Volume Requirement & Hot Tubs on The Consummate Athlete Podcast

• How To Be Outside Speaker Series in Collingwood Today!

• Meditate to Build Mental Toughness as an Athlete

• Core Power with Some Very Fast Cyclists

• The Weirdest Helpful Running Advice

• Marco Altini on HRV and Training on The Consummate Athlete Podcast

• Celebrate #ConsummateAthleteLove This Valentine’s Day

• The 30-Second Before Bed Habit That Makes Tomorrow Healthier

• How Runners Keep Motivation High When It’s Freaking Cold Out

• Training While Sick, Sleep and Sustainability on The Consummate Athlete Podcast

• What Does a $37 Skinsuit Look Like? It’s … Interesting.

• 6 Kitchen Tools That Make It Easier to Eat Smart

• Triathletes Swear by This Weird, Useful, Cheap Gear

ALL THE BOOKS!
The second book in the Shred Girls series, Ali's Rocky Ride, is available for pre-order now! It's not out until July, but the more pre-orders and the more the word is spread, the closer we get to my mission of getting thousands of young girls inspired to ride. So, do me a favor and spread the word! ...And if you bought The Athlete's Sponsorship Guide or Shred Girls: Lindsay's Joyride, do me a solid and pop over to Amazon to rate and review AND share with a friend!