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 friends had brought their camp couch—basically two fold-up camp chairs made into one loveseat—and DW fell in love. To...
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 running a ton and filtering water as we go, you know that I’m...
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. That means having our gear organized and easy to access. Not only does it make packing for...
While #vanlife and racing seem like they’d be made for each other, that’s not entirely accurate. We love our van, but here’s the thing: Most #vanlife people aren’t also trying to train big hours or race optimally. It’s like tiny houses:...
If you’re back to traveling for races or training camps, you may be wondering how to handle healthy (and filling) eating in a hotel. Here, we’re digging into our best tips for those who want minimal muss/fuss (beginner), those who are willing to put in a...
We’re finally heading home after a few weeks doing the vanlife + camping thing. As you may have read a couple weeks ago, nothing is quite as idyllic or “simple” as it seems. It’s hard to balance work, training and regular life while living out...