“How have mentors played a role in your professional and personal lives? Any anecdotes of positive and/or negative impacts?” “My father passed away when I was young and I was lucky to have an uncle who loved me very much and was a father figure and mentor. All throughout my teens and early […]
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Arete 6.1.24
A note about Arete …. I select the links and articles that make up Arete weekly. Those that I select are ones that I find interesting and/or important – either because of the topic or the source. Just because I select an article or link does not mean that I believe in what the article […]
Arete 5.25.24
A note about Arete …. I select the links and articles that make up Arete weekly. Those that I select are ones that I find interesting and/or important – either because of the topic or the source. Just because I select an article or link does not mean that I believe in what the article […]
Strava-Load: When Too Much Data and Competition Holds Back Endurance Athletes
By Kerry Hamby, MTI Contributor Last weekend I ran on the beach with no shoes and…no watch. I think I ran fast, but I don’t know how fast. I felt the waves on my toes, nodded at fellow runners and beach cruisers, and enjoyed the rising sun change the colors around me. I know the […]
Q&A 5.16.24
QUESTION I compete in the tactical games and have been looking to change up my training regimen. Do you have customers who compete in this? If so what plan do you recommend? ANSWER We have had athletes compete in the Tactical Games. Two primary options: We have the Tactical Shooting Competition Training Plan, which includes strength […]
Arete 5.18.24
A note about Arete …. I select the links and articles that make up Arete weekly. Those that I select are ones that I find interesting and/or important – either because of the topic or the source. Just because I select an article or link does not mean that I believe in what the article […]
Work Capacity Snapshot and Observations of a Regional SWAT Team
BLUF In May of 2024 MTI was invited to an engagement with a Regional SWAT Team. This opportunity provided a venue to have one-on-one discussions with Tactical Athletes, expose them to the “Efficient Strength” methodology, conduct a Tactical Athlete Work Capacity Assessment, and gain further insight into the operational demands and challenges these tactical athletes […]
Lab Rats Wanted in Kalispell/Whitefish, Montana
We’re expanding our operation to the Kalispell/Whitefish area, and looking for in-person lab rats to train with us. MTI has a proud history with hundreds of lab rats… those who let us poke, prod, and test programming so we ensure delivery of the most mission-direct and efficient programming possible for Mountain and Tactical Athletes. Details […]
MTI Collective: Favorite Podcasts for Fitness, Professionalism, General
What is your favorite podcast related to fitness? Why? I like Joe De Sena’s podcast “The Hard Way”. I appreciate his philosophy on life, that taking on challenges leads to growth and resilience. Mind Pump- for when i start overcomplicating things or feel like i’m giving into a fad trap. Nonprophet- for when i want […]
From the USMC to Expedition Fuel: Interview with Deed, the Founder of RecPak
Can you share a bit about your backgrounds and what led you both to start RecPak? I was an officer in the Marine Corps, and the idea for RecPak originated from my experiences leading troops in training and in Afghanistan. When I got out, I went back to school and then into tech, and during […]