This episode is a mix of race recaps, training thoughts, and a very unexpected unboxing moment. We get into gravel biking adventures, race day experiences, elevation gain, pacing strategies, and the effort it takes to stay consistent when things start to get tough.

There is plenty of running talk, from Big Sur reflections and race mindset to recovery struggles and what actually goes through your brain during long efforts. It is an honest look at training, performance, and figuring things out as you go.

And then, out of nowhere, Carolyn's new purse makes an appearance. A full unboxing and a moment that steals the show. A mix of running, life updates, and a little bit of everything in between.

Michelle & Carolyn hop into a solo episode and give new goals and life updates.

In person, we talk all about:

• Cupping & how the calf is the mostttt painful
• Going to the doctor and feeling better just because you went there
• Traveling with running shoes (how many to pack)
• On running shoes review
• Butt soreness
• Bloating after lifting
• Hybrid Rockstars
• Kids & GLP1s
• Sunglasses - & do a try on haul
• Wtf are men’s pants sizes
• River crossings & gravel bike experience
• Rattlesnakes & spiders
• Michelle jumping over a snake
• Mosquito bites & why does Carolyn not get affected
• Myspace & Facebook - we were/are the best generation

Diving into Carolyn’s Oceanside recap today - they cover what happened on the bike and all things race day. They also dive into the recent controversy that happened with a popular running influencer at his first half ironman (Michelle gets Carolyn’s take on the whole thing). Michelle has a bad experience with The Feed (spoiler - it was a blood bath) and they also touch on gravel bikes (covering Carolyn’s two new bikes in her rotation), toenails, the London marathon, melasma, and more (not a super gross episode, so Michelle’s mom might like that).

This week Carolyn takes us to Mallorca and brings us along for the full cycling adventure. From travel logistics and athlete packing struggles to taking on some big boi climbs, she shares what it is actually like to train and ride in one of the most iconic cycling destinations.

She gets into race prep, nutrition strategies, and gear choices, along with the little things no one warns you about when traveling as an endurance athlete. There are highs, there are lows, there are ants in the hotel room, and yes, there are saddle sores.

Quickie but make it have updates - starting with Carolyn pre-travel to Spain and ending with a couple Michelle rants.

CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR A TRAIL RAGNAR, + chats about the. marathon, bangin' fire alarms, strength training, bras & boobs, ice cream in a running pack, old vs. new Lululemon & wayyyy more stuff

Have you ever had to get a workout in and taken a ridiculous route to get there? We feel you. Today, we touch on jogging… why is it such a triggering word??? Also, why did we sell wrapping paper in elementary school? From loving the jog-a-thon in elementary school to gum addictions to recapping a bike race - this episode is random. Also, beware of cougars in Arizona (cats or older women? The jury is still out.)