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Molly’s 10 Pieces of Gear + Kit That Have Lasted 10+ Years

There are some pieces of gear that are great for a couple of seasons… and then, there are pieces of cycling kit, running apparel and outdoor gear that have stood...

How to Feel Like a Pro at Your Next Race (Even If You’re Back-of-the-Pack)

Some readers may remember the article I posted a few years back titled, “Luck favors the prepared.” Well, I still stand by it, and it’s a huge piece of the...

Your Home Gym Setup for Off-Season Strength

The off-season is coming for many of us, but regardless of the time of year, having a spot in your house to do some strength and mobility work is a...

A Few Tips for Athletes Trying Hiking or Camping Adventures

(Namely, that we are not hikers/campers. We’re trying, though!) But seriously, earlier this month, we did a really fun hiking trip in our favorite park with a couple of friends...

The 5 Kitchen Gadgets We Love + Use Constantly

Kitchen gadgets for athletes are kind of love/hate, right? We all want the gadget that will make it easier to eat healthy more often, and save time, but we end...

The Camp Couch That Every Bike Racer Should Covet

When we were at the 24-hour MTB race at Albion working an aid station with some friends, I realized our van was missing a key piece of gear. Our good...

7 (Tiny and Cheap) Pieces of Running Gear That Can Change Your Life

Running: All you need is shoes and you’re set, right? Mostly, that’s true. But if you’re running regularly, there are some small pieces of gear that can be total gamechangers....

5 Ways to Upcycle a Nuun Tube for Travel, Training + Food

I’ve talked a lot about nuun electrolyte tables lately because as temps rise, I’m relying on the electrolytes more than ever… and for camping trips where we’ll be hiking and...

Our Best Athletic Gear Organization Tools

Here at Consummate Athlete HQ, one of our major tenets of the Consummate Athlete lifestyle is to be able to ride, run, hike, climb, camp, whatever at a moment’s notice....