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How to get better and train for anything.
You want to ski stronger this winter, and not get injured? Or, you just signed up for one of the Rut Mountain Runs–now what?
There’s so much information out there these days, and so many sources are trying to sell you something; some secret that only they have, that’s the magic bullet for your success as an athlete. Fortunately, the best, tried and true advice isn’t a secret.
Alan Adams
I made a ton of really bad life and relationship decisions after my bike crash in 2013. During the Summer of 2019, I finally felt “settled” again and realized that I was in the worst physical shape of my adult life. I was in a life situation with a great partner and a solid career, so I felt that my 40th birthday year was a great time to seize a new opportunity and launch into the next decade with a huge fitness base and a lofty goal. On January 1st, I decided to see if I could ski tour and bike two million vertical feet this year.
Matthew Vest
Fav hairstyle?
Uh, I guess whatever Wolfe has at the moment...is that the right answer?*
*TMP Note: Matt is too nice to tell Wolfe that he would never get a haircut like his.
Sue Higgins
My middle name is Hope, after my father’s cousin who lived her entire life in an “Iron Lung” during the polio era. It’s a reminder of the conditions we have faced in history and the one we’re dealing with now. Keep the faith everyone and enjoy the silver lining of stepping back to reflect on our relationships and dreams. We’re also lucky to have our bodies, in whatever form, and it’s been a great way to release by using them. Thanks to TMP for those online classes to get us through!
Christa Hayes
What I found at TMP is an astounding community of incredible, supportive, inspiring, awesomely hard working, reach for the sky, badass humans. Not once have they questioned my body's ability to work hard to realize my dream. Never am I treated as lesser than or out of place. To the contrary: I am welcomed, included, inspired, and encouraged. Emily, Colleen and Mike are heroes to me because of how they approach life and training and teaching. I feel incredibly grateful to be a part of TMP community and recognize how deeply they have touched both my and my family's lives.
Dan Hunter
TMP has a great support atmosphere. You mention you’re doing 4 baldy laps at 2am and at least one of the trainers is there cheering you on with burritos. You mention you’re going to MAP brewing and they’re already there cheering you on. The only warning is beware of “hanger”. Yes, it’s a thing and believe me when I say it: bring wild crumb to a trainer who will remain anonymous…
Heather Mooney
I skied/studied architecture at Middlebury College (in VT) before racing professionally for a team based in Craftsbury, VT. After two years of full time skiing, I lost touch with my sense of purpose, subsequently feeling burnt out, and answered the urge to move to the Wild West. Here I am!