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New MPT Adventure Blog Featuring Caroline Bloom

“Imagine this: a beautiful 2.4-mile swim with no predators trying to eat you, 112 miles cycling through the rolling hills of the German countryside, and 26.2 pancake-flat miles that finish in a stadium packed with thousands of cheering spectators. Then, to top it all off, the night ends with an incredible performance and light show.

Challenge Roth is unlike any other full-distance triathlon in the world. More than 300,000 people come from all over Germany and beyond to cheer on athletes. They aren’t just there to see the professionals; they read the names off race bibs and shout encouragement as all of the athletes pass. At one point, an entire town started singing “Sweet Caroline” as I rode by. Somewhere around that moment, I realized this race was every bit as magical as people had promised.”

- Caroline

August 8th at 11:30am Boxing Pop Up

Meet Coach Anna

Hi, I’m Anna — a boxing and fitness coach based in Asheville, NC, and the founder of CoachAnnaFitness.

I’ve been boxing for over three years, with additional experience in MMA and competitive jiu-jitsu, and I bring that well-rounded background into every class I teach — blending striking fundamentals with strength training for a workout that builds real confidence, not just a sweat.

Before coaching full-time, I worked as a teacher, so I know how to break skills down and make them feel approachable no matter where you’re starting from. I currently coach women’s and co-ed boxing classes at MPAC 360, and I also offer private training sessions for all experience levels, from complete beginners to seasoned athletes looking to sharpen their skills.

“I believe fitness should be challenging, welcoming, and fun — and I can’t wait to have you in class.” -Coach Anna

Join Anna at MPT for a high-energy, circuit-style workout blending bag work, defense drills, and core/arm conditioning — no boxing experience needed.

This class is built for a great sweat and a fun atmosphere, not technical mastery.

Punch, move, and burn through rounds designed to build strength, stamina, and confidence — all while having fun.

Make sure to sign up, space is limited.

Team MPT got out to Pisgah this weekend to test out their summer fitness on some gnar.

Stoked to have such a supportive community training together to stay rad for a lifetime of adventures in Pisgah and beyond.

What adventures did you and your crew get into this past weekend?

Last week MPT member Ashley took a trip out west to Washington State to summit Mt. Saint Helens.

Check out some of the highlights of her adventure.

Stoked to have Ashley Greenstein training with us to keep her ready for her adventures!

We hope y’all got outdoors this past weekend. Sometimes the best fitness litmus test is a weekend adventure with friends and family.

What do we do at MPT?

Focus on having our adventurers ready when it matters most.

This month our training cycle will focus on our summer Strength Endurance Training Phase.

What? Super Sets!

Why? Mimicking real world scenarios, increase Muscular Endurance, increase Neuromuscular Efficiency.

How? Combining two exercises back to back.
1. Stable Strength Exercise (Bench Press)
2. Unstable Strength Exercise (BOSU push up)

Why? To feel strong and stable with…
- long tech hikes
- GNAR descents
- Multi Pitch Walls
- Big Water Days

MPT will be closed this Friday and Saturday for Independence Day Weekend! 🎇

Hope y’all get outdoors for adventures and connecting with community.

Stay hydrated! 💦

It’s not a dream! 😴

Y’all made it to deload week!

With so much volume in this training cycle we know that some of y’all are stoke for deload week. Keep in mind that the goal is to keep moving with active recovery workouts before we get back after it.

This means lower volume and less loading.

Strength Endurance Starts next week! 🏋️‍♀️👟

Intern Spotlight!

Meet Intern Emer 💪

Emer is pursuing a career in Personal Training and Group Training. You might have seen Emer hanging out at MPT helping with classes or Volunteering with Team MPT at an event.

We are stoked to have Emer join us in helping deliver our program as well as help her learn the ins and outs of training.

Emer loves getting out for trail runs in her spare time. 👟

In the gym she enjoys the effects that strength training has on living a physically active lifestyle. 🏋️‍♀️

Emer’s favorite post activity snack is oranges. 🍊

Coaches/trainers looking to learn and get hands on experience send us a DM for more info about MPT’s internship program.

🚫 Let’s Talk Real Support (And Fake Contests) 👇

Don’t give up your personal information to corporate media groups that front as “supporters” of local communities, only to exploit them.

Let’s be real: these “Best Of” voting contests aren’t designed to help small, local businesses. They exist for one main reason—to harvest your data for corporate exploitation.

If you want to actually support local businesses, you don’t need a voting link. Here is how you do it:

🛒 Show up: Visit the actual brick-and-mortar shops and buy directly from local vendors.

🗣️ Refer a friend: Word-of-mouth and direct recommendations are the best things you can give a small business.

📱 Share their stories: Tag and promote your favorite local brands online to help them grow organically.

Since Day 1, MPT’s goal has always been to be the absolute best we can be for our community—not to win a fake contest. 🌲✨

🔗 Link in bio to book an authentic local experience.