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Live a healthy, adventurous life

Hellooooooo!

It's hard to believe that July is already wrapping up, but summer is halfway over ... Though let's be honest, time doesn't have much meaning these days. We're trucking along, having a lot of fun conversations about training, nutrition, motivation and everything in between with a ton of experts and awesome Consummate Athletes... so much so that we're going to be putting out two episodes of The Consummate Athlete Podcast for the next few weeks just to share them all fast enough! 

Peter has been busy with bike skills sessions and plenty of coaching -- we aren't racing right now, but that means this is the perfect time to really work on weak points and armoring yourself for next season. 

ICYMI: Molly's latest book, “Shred Girls: Ali’s Rocky Ride” is officially out in the world! If you have a Shred Girl in your life, do us a favor and spread the word. 

OK, onto what we've been into this week...

Stay safe,
Molly + Peter


GET ORGANIZED
I know you probably Kondo'd your wardrobe over the last couple of months, but what about your gear closet? I rounded up my best advice for organizing your athletic gear, and once you've pared down, my favorite tools for storing and caring for your stuff.

• The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up… Your Athletic Gear

• Our Best Athletic Gear Organization Tools

MILES AREN'T THE ONLY METRIC
Seriously, please stop only using miles as your metric for success! It's tough since distance is an easy way to gauge what you've done in a week, but there are so many other factors.

• Stop Stressing About Your Mileage

WTF is RPE?
We're talking all about perceived exertion and what you need to think about to accurately gauge how hard (or easy) to go in a workout. It can be tricky! (Podcast on the topic coming soon, but this article clears up a lot of the common misconceptions and issues athletes run into!)

• RPE Scales – What, When and How

CATCH UP ON THE CONSUMMATE ATHLETE
Get caught up on the content:

• How to Ride Down Steep Hills and Drop-offs

• The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up… Your Athletic Gear

• Our Best Athletic Gear Organization Tools

• Podcast: Running, Rock Climbing, Art & Data Science – Heather Dawe

• “Shred Girls: Ali’s Rocky Ride” by Molly Hurford is Out Tomorrow! Get a Copy for the Shred Girl in Your Life + Hang Virtual Launch Invite

• Making Cycling More Comfortable — Full Video Webinar

• Stop Stressing About Your Mileage

• How to Ride Pump Tracks and Rollers on the Mountain Bike

• Nathan Women’s Vaper Howe Running Hydration Vest Review

• Podcast: Gravel Cycling with Amanda Nauman

• The Importance of Having a Training Plan—Even If You’re Not Racing

• RPE Scales – What, When and How

• Sports Psychologists’ + Mental Health Expert’s Advice on For Runners During COVID-19

• Your Guide for Training in Heat

• Podcast: When and How to Work with a Coach

• 5 Things Your Coach (Probably) Wishes You’d Do

• Weirdest Bikepacking Gear We Love

• Podcast: The Mental Side of Endurance Sport with Alison Pope-Rhodius

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