By definition, muscular endurance is “the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to sustain repeated contractions against a resistance for an extended period.” Applying this definition to endurance sports like running and cycling means the ability to maintain the pace or bike speed for as long as possible. We all have experienced the “burnout” sensation in our legs during a race or a workout. That feeling means that our legs cannot keep moving at the planned or desired pace

The first thing about "Fight Club" is …. OK, before I start this, let's get one thing straight: THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS ABSOLUTES IN TRAINING! …(except that statement). So what I'm about to write are "in general," "bell curve," "applies to many but not all," "most, but there are outliers"…OK? This is a list of Top Things MOST Athletes Don't Know.

I’ve always felt like the word “routine” implied that one was “boring,” “predictable,” or even “old”. I think the word just isn’t...

We'd like to think that we learned a few things from 2020 about training and racing in the midst of uncertainty. 1 - Plan to race, but expect that things may change. 2 - When change occurs, you MUST adjust your training. 3 - Have a "back-up plan" with your own events. So now it's time to apply them to the coming 2021 endurance sports seasons.

When I started Team MPI, I was in the middle of a 3 year "sweet spot of performance" at a high level for an amateur at my age. I even did...

For years, women have had to adapt their menstrual cycle to their training, not only during the hemorrhagic phase, but during their follicular phase (FP) (before ovulation) or during the luteal phase (LP) (after ovulation). In the first phase (FP) they could be feeling more energetic and enjoy a better overall mood. During the LP phase, some women experience less energy and lower mood (premenstrual symptoms). Some women have problems performing high intensity workouts just be

As a new season approaches, it's the time of year when I work with athletes on what the road ahead may look like. We ask a lot of...

How we handle, react, and adapt to interruptions in our journey plays a significant role in the outcome!

Many companies label their supplements as safe and "all-natural," but they're not always safe for athletes to take!

Effective breathing is a skill, not an instinct. I want you to consider a running breathing method that I've been using for 5 years now.

TeamMPI coaches share our thoughts and training insights as we all decide how to move forward through the pandemic.

Perhaps you are feeling burned out and overwhelmed. Mental and physical exercises can help a great deal!