by Molly Hurford | Jan 15, 2019 | Training
Doing a pushup is just one of those markers of health that I really like. (Similar to doing a pull-up.) It indicates you have a reasonably strong core, arms and legs, and generally, being able to do a few is a solid indicator of a healthy body composition. But I know...
by Molly Hurford | Jan 11, 2019 | Training
Over on Gear Junkie, I’m talking about the most useful piece of gear that an endurance athlete can buy for under $2: a lacrosse ball. It’s small, packable, cheap as hell, and can provide the most satisfying, painful massage ever. Since we fly a lot, this...
by Molly Hurford | Jan 10, 2019 | Mindset
10 days into the New Year, how are those resolutions going? Personally, I love a good New Year-New Me moment. I recognize the ludicrous nature of it, but as someone who grew up at the heyday of chick flicks and teen rom-coms, it’s ingrained in my psyche....
by Molly Hurford | Jan 9, 2019 | Mindset
December was a serious recharge month for us… The first one we’ve taken in probably a decade, now that I think about it. We went on an actual vacation to Santa Teresa in Costa Rica, where we opted to NOT go on copious amounts of adventures — we took one...
by Molly Hurford | Jan 8, 2019 | Gear
This is a weird area of expertise for me, but if you’ve ever heard me on a rant, you know I am obsessed with the perfect merino wool hoodie. Merino wool is great for travelers because it doesn’t stretch, it wicks sweat, it doesn’t get super smelly as...