by Molly Hurford | Jan 22, 2026 | Gear, Mindset, Training
In our book, Becoming A Consummate Athlete, I wrote a lot about the importance of editing (paring down) and organizing your gear. This isn’t just so it looks tidy, this is to save you serious time getting ready to ride or run. If you think about how much time...
by Molly Hurford | Jan 15, 2026 | Mindset
If you’re the kind of person who loves a good New Year’s Resolution (you know Molly is!), then you’ve also probably experienced the late-January slump that goes with some of your resolutions. According to Strava, January 17 is “Quitters’ Day,” or the...
by Molly Hurford | Jan 14, 2026 | Training
The UNBOUND Gravel training plan has been tested over many years as different clients have taken on this grueling event and it is designed to give you experiences that will prepare you for race day. As Consummate Athletes, we look beyond just fitness and power to...
by Molly Hurford | Jan 8, 2026 | Mindset
If you listened to our recent episodes with Dr. Erin Ayala and Dr. Scott Frey, or you read my Runners World article, you know mental training is at the top of my to-do list for 2026. It’s something I’ve put off / haven’t honed in on in the past, but after a few...
by Molly Hurford | Jan 2, 2026 | Mindset, Training
Everyone talks about the morning routine, but the reality is that it’s nearly impossible to have a good/steady morning routine if you’re not setting yourself up for it the night before. Case in point: I’m in an unfamiliar spot this month, and with a hectic...
