Ah, yes, always an interesting question! Different athletes for different reasons ask me this quite often. Some beginner athletes want to know if it’s OK that they train with a group while some more experienced athletes want to know if they will lose fitness if they train too much with groups. My answer is usually “both”, but really, it does depend on several factors.

I truly believe we've all felt that feeling of effortlessness (is that a word?) while moving at some point in our lives. It's a cool feeling of moving with ease, very purposefully and generally gives us a big smile and moment of peacefulness.

As we're gearing up for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, I thought I'd share some sage advice I received eight years ago before the Rio Games from an experienced Coach. I wanted to know if he had any advice for me, as a Team USA Coach, to help the athletes prepare for the big stage.

Jennifer and I have begun our sports watching on TV for this summer with USA Swiming Trials for the Paris Olympics. Watching these athletes swim through preliminary races, then semi-finals and ultimately the finals is massively exciting and heartbreaking.

been having conversations this spring with athletes that revolve around the topic of when they need to make the call to take a day off. Certainly, many already have a day off (or more) programmed into their weekly training - but many do not.

“The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem”― Captain Jack Sparrow

Guest Writer: Dr. Manual Delgado Gaona When you sign up for a race of any kind, it's natural to mentally focus on your desired outcome....

Many endurance athletes endure gastrointestinal issues like diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and gas during or in the hours after a race. Some common causes are the types of food most athletes eat during the preparation for the race, supplements, energy drinks, gels, or high-carb meals the night before the race.

Guest Writer: Dr. Manuel Delgado Gaona The last foot issue we are going to review is supination. This foot condition is not as common as...

Recently, Team MPI athlete, Triston Arisawa embarked on an epic European cycling adventure! Coach Mark Sortino interviewed Triston about his experiences.

Guest Writer: Dr. Manuel Delgado Gaona Have you ever wondered whether to continue training through symptoms of sickness? This can be possible for a few sessions if the symptoms are mild or linked to a non-life-threatening disease. Still, it can be better to give your body a break. Continuing to train can extend the duration of the sickness, make the symptoms worse, or even cause the illness to get worse. Some symptoms and diseases could allow us to exercise, and others requir

Whether you're an elite endurance athlete or an age-grouper, the key to "success" is to enjoy your sport. How? Well, here are some...