Continuing on from the them from last week on how much YouTube I watch regularly, this week I'm bringing you a fun clip of Olympian and aging professional swimmer, Cody Miller. I say "aging" with a wink as he's only 32...but for swimming that's starting to get long in the tooth!I've watched Cody on and off for years. His genuine love of swimming and ability to stay upbeat and happy while enduring rigorous training inspires me - he gets me to the pool often!

Ten weeks ago yesterday, I underwent surgery (or, as Jennifer prefers to call it, a “procedure”) to repair a torn piece of my meniscus in my left knee. Initially, I was uncertain about the recovery duration, ranging from 5 to 12 weeks. However, when I woke up, the doctor informed me that I would be non-weight-bearing for two weeks and that the recovery would be longer than I had anticipated.

An article published in Outside Online last month titled “Why Taking A Long Training Break Is Good For You” prompted me to revisit the topic of taking extended breaks from structured training.

But come December 31st, I'm always buzzin' with excitement for all the new possibilities that lie ahead!It’s totally natural - and mostly healthy - to take a moment to reflect on the previous athletic season while gearing up for new goals in the year to come.

We can learn so much from children, as I'm sure all the parents out there can relate. I’ll always cherish the memory of watching first graders in a 1k race that left me smiling in amazement.

I just watched a "feel-good" short video on YouTube. Jennifer asked me why it greatly impacted me, and I had to think before I answered.

After chatting with a new Team MPI athlete yesterday, I thought it might be a good idea to review our human energy systems and how I use them to plan weekly training for athletes.

I've found over time that one thing that seems to help athletes get started and stay consistent with their plans is getting a training partner.

his week I'd like to discuss goal setting for athletes. This can be a tricky task as it often involves our ego, self-esteem and even our tenacious and bold attitude. Should we be conservative and make all our goals easily reachable? Or should we reach for the sky and set very challenging goals? There are many answers because there are many factors to consider!

For those in the northern hemisphere, it's time to get your brown fat working! Brown fat?"Brown fat is a special type of fatty tissue found in little pockets under the collarbones, along the sides of the spine, and throughout the abdominal cavity close to internal organs", writes Robyn Fog for Backpacker online.

Any "active person" who has ever been injured (all of us?) knows how disruptive it can be to our daily lives. For some, it can be a nuisance, while for others it can seem devastating. But it's HOW we deal with the injury from the beginning that can have the biggest and most positive impact on our lives.

I'm currently in Kona, Hawaii, for the 2024 IRONMAN World Championships, and I thought I'd write a bit about "race week energy" - the good and the bad. :)