Energy Roller Coaster, Full-Length Yoga For Athletes Sessions + Free Virtual How To Be Outside Summit! | The Outdoor Edit Newsletter
THE OUTDOOR EDIT NEWSLETTER
Hellooooooo!
Hope everyone is doing as well as they can with everything going on in the world. I know some people are busier than they've ever been, some are more bored than they've ever been, and basically, I don't know anyone who isn't struggling with something right now.
Here at Consummate Athlete HQ, we're working hard to keep creating content that makes sense for right now on the podcast, our websites, in Peter's coaching, and in things like the virtual yoga classes I've been doing with Ontario Cycling. For me, in times like this, I need to keep moving forward in whatever way I can, which means writing a lot and moving my body a lot. It's helping.
On that note... Keep an eye on this space—we have some big changes coming in May that we've been planning for 6 months now, and we're pretty excited about it.
Stay safe,
Molly
DEALING WITH ENERGETIC SHIFTS
Woo-woo as that might sound, I can't be the only one who goes from feeling like I'm on top of things and taking care of business to debating if I can fit under my desk with a blanket and a book. The emotional roller coaster is a very real thing for most of us right now, and I wrote about the ways I'm coping with it here... And I end by pointing out that in addition to the healthier things I'm doing, I'm also just letting myself drop my head onto my desk and lean into the down moments sometimes.
45-MINUTE YOGA FOR ATHLETES: FREE VIDEO RESOURCES
I know there are a million yoga videos out there right now, but if you want to do some yoga with endurance athletes in mind with me, there are several 45-minute sessions available on the OCA's YouTube channel. Check them out and see if they strike a chord for you! (I've heard they're a good combination of ass-kicking and stretching, and no BS.)
HOW TO BE OUTSIDE SPEAKER SERIES GOES VIRTUAL
Join us on Zoom and on Facebook Live and @MollyJHurford’s Instagram Live on April 18, 2020 at 8PM for a 60-minute preview of what’s coming at the How To Be Outside Speaker Series when we can all congregate in real life in Fall 2020.
The four speakers for this virtual summit will include:
Molly Hurford: Why It's Critical to Be Active Right Now — Taking unconventional approaches to solving the problem of getting more kids outside and adventuring in nature, to ensure a happier, healthier community.
Justin Jones: Collingwood is Bike Town USA — Any town can be a Biketown, and Justin Jones of Share the Road is discussing how we can go from playing on bikes to using them to make change in our community by making the town a more bike-friendly, accessible place where kids can ride to school, it’s easier to do errands by bike, and commuting by car becomes a thing of the past.
Tara Hunt: The Importance of Local Foods + Nutrition for Athletes— How you feel is dictated by moving, and by how you're fueling your body. Athlete and entrepreneur Tara Hunt has some ... ahem... food for thought.
Peter Glassford: How To Be Outside (When No Races are On)—Longtime cycling coach Peter Glassford speaks about how to stay motivated and fit even when races are cancelled and outdoor adventures are curtailed.
Watch here on 4/18
Spread the word—I know things are tough right now and times are super stressful, but if we can all spend a bit more time together and talking about what does get us happy and excited, that may help some people feel a little happier. And we all need that right now.
Tickets are available HERE for the October 9 live show
CATCH UP ON THE OUTDOOR EDIT
Get caught up on the content:
Do’s and Don’ts on Social Distancing For Runners from an Expert
How I’m Dealing with the Current Emotional Ups and Downs (in Training, Work + Daily Life)
New Date for How To Be Outside Speaker Series Announced: October 9, 2020
Archery, Precision + Form with Mackenzie Kieborz on the Consummate Athlete Podcast
How to Prep to Ride Comfortable, Ride Happy Before Bike-Packing
Maintenance Training + More on The Consummate Athlete Podcast
How To Be Outside INSIDE: Free Virtual Summit at 8PM on April 18
How Cycling Pros Are Handling Coronavirus-Mandated Lockdowns
Sports Nutrition and All About Carbs with Dietitian Gemma Sampson
NEW 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!
