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

by Molly Hurford | Jul 24, 2024 | Gear, Mindset

When it comes to establishing strong training routines, one of the best ways to do it is to have your gear easier to access, in good working condition, and actually gear/clothing that you enjoy using. So, here’s what you need to make the life-changing magic of...

The Small Gear That Makes a Big Difference on Adventures + Long Races

by Molly Hurford | Jul 18, 2024 | Gear

It’s funny how a small piece of gear can be the difference between having a really enjoyable race day versus a total $hitshow of a race day. A couple years ago, we came up with this list as I was flying to Western States 100 to pace a friend and then heading to Quebec...

Struggling with Heart Rate Monitors or Breathing on the Bike? Check Your Sports Bra

by Molly Hurford | Jul 17, 2024 | Gear

If you’re riding and struggling with either a) your heart rate monitor not reading right or being incredibly uncomfortable, or b) you’re struggling to catch your breath on hard parts of your ride, one thing to check is your sports bra. Think about it:...

Why Complicated Post-Race Feelings Are OK

by Molly Hurford | Jul 11, 2024 | Racing

Picture this: You hurtle towards the finish line of a race feeling triumphant, ready to celebrate your victory. You know you’ve won and you’re grinning ear to ear. The announcer calls your name—and says congratulations on your second place finish. The grin drops. This...

Reframing Goals (Midway Through an Event)

by Molly Hurford | Jul 10, 2024 | Mindset

This original post is from 2021, but it’s one I come back to often. Since then, I’ve had one race where running through these questions did lead to a drop out for health reasons, but more often than not, going through them has led to a stronger finish than I may have...