McHone Performance Training

Meet Coach Sarah Pruett Soufl

Sarah is a body-positive fitness and nutrition expert who aims to support teens and adults with active movement, rest, and nutrition. She loves working with clients on core stability to improve training outcomes and performance.
As a dietitian with an emphasis on sports nutrition, she helps people fuel for life and events with an eye towards sustainable habits that are truly life-giving and not restrictive.
You can find her mountain biking, hiking with her partner and 2 kids, paddle boarding, backpacking, skiing, and just generally enjoying the beautiful WNC mountains during all seasons of the year.

Credentials & Experience:
MS Nutritional Science
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Certified Personal Trainer by NASM
Races and Adventures Include
1400+ miles hiked on the Pacific Crest Trail
PMBAR

Big thanks to for hosting the Strength and Clinic this past weekend.

got so many nuggets to bring back to Team MPT to better serve our adventure community.

Meet Coach Cadel Hortberg

Raised in Springfield, Illinois, Cadel Hortberg graduated from Pleasant Plains High School. He grew up skateboarding, running, playing soccer, and baseball, which honed his passion for fitness and strength. Over the years, he has pursued opportunities that allowed him to build both technical skills and leadership experience. After high school, Cadel gained hands-on expertise in guiding individuals through physically and mentally demanding environments as a US Army Ranger, which has shaped his belief in the value of dedication, adaptability, and continuous growth.

After his time in the Army, Cadel has continued to grow his career while staying grounded in his Midwestern roots. When he isn’t working, you can often find him cycling, climbing, or running in the woods of WNC. His mission is to bring energy, reliability, and excellence to everything he does, while encouraging those around him to reach their fullest potential in a holistic manner.

Credentials & Experience:
* NASM Certified Personal Trainer
* US Army certified: 
* Human Health and Disease Prevention
* Military Science
* Advanced First Aid
* Rails to Ridges 50k 
* Asheville Marathon
* Blue Ridge Relay

Meet Coach Denise Dorantes(aka MPT Magic Maker)

Denise’s love for fitness was instilled at a young age, focusing on dancing and volleyball in Southern California. Having always loved adventure and challenging herself, she moved to Bozeman, MT for 10 years and enjoyed all the snowboarding, rock climbing, and paddle boarding it had to offer while also getting her Bachelors in Kinesiology at MT State. A recent Asheville transplant, she’s excited to explore the outdoors and be a part of the fitness community.

Denise believes everyone deserves to be educated about their bodies and loves helping create that mind-body connection with people. Her passion lies in helping people be confident in who they are, what they are capable of and loving themselves throughout the process. She enjoys focusing on providing ongoing support and motivation to empower her clients to push past their limits and unlock their full potential.

Certifications:

Bachelor of Science, Human & Health Performance Kinesiology

NASM Certified Personal Trainer

NASM Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist

Coach Denise has been challenging herself with road running races and is check off 3 half marathons this year.

New Adventure Blog Post

Why Yoga and Climbing Are the Perfect Pair

Here are some of benefits yoga offers Climbers:
Improved Mobility and Flexibility
Better Balance and Body Awareness
Core Strength and Stability
Injury Prevention and Recovery
Mental Focus and Breath Control
Active Recovery for Climbers

Join us on Mondays at 6:30 PM for active relaxation through yoga and give your body the recovery and movement it deserves after a weekend adventuring.

🌲 PMBAR Survival Guide: Don’t Just Finish, Flourish 🌲
The Pisgah Mountain Bike Adventure Race isn’t your average XC loop. It’s a 50-100 mile test of navigation, grit, and how well you can tolerate your teammate after 8 hours of hike-a-bike.

At McHone Performance Training, we’ve seen what separates the podium finishers from the “lost in the laurels” crowd. Here is your essential survival guide for tackling the most legendary race in the East.

🗺️ 1. The Mind Over Map

PMBAR is a navigation race first, a bike race second.

The Strategy: Take 5 minutes at the start to breathe and map your route. Racing into a dead-end trail because you were “moving fast” is the quickest way to a DNF.

The Pro Tip: Check your checkpoints twice. Confirming your location on the topo map saves more time than a carbon wheelset ever will.

🔋 2. Fueling the Furnace

You’re looking at a caloric burn that would make a pro Tour rider blush.

Liquid Gold: Aim for 60-90g of carbs per hour. Don’t rely solely on solids; your stomach will eventually revolt against bars.

Cramp Management: Pisgah humidity is no joke. Pre-load with electrolytes 24 hours before the start.

🛠️ 3. Gear for the “Pisgah Surprise”

If it can break, Pisgah will break it.

The Essentials: Multi-tool with a chain breaker, spare derailleur hanger, and a tire plug kit that you can reach in seconds.

Water Filtration: You will run out of bottles. Carry a lightweight filter (like a Sawyer Squeeze) to tap into those mountain streams.

🤝 4. The Teammate Pact

You are only as fast as your slowest moment.

Communication: Check in on your partner’s fueling and mood. If they go quiet, they’re bonking. Feed them immediately.

Perspective: Remember why you’re out there. It’s beautiful, it’s brutal, and you’re doing it by choice!

“Victory in Pisgah isn’t about the highest FTP; it’s about the fewest mistakes.” — McHone Performance Training

Such a great time connecting with of our MPT WNC business family at Get in Gear Fest 2026

Happy Earth Day 🌎

As mountain athletes Team MPT honors the National Forest and our public spaces with the ethos of Leave No Trace.

Let us remember that our actions of stewardship have a ripple effect on our communities.

Ways we can support them:

Picking up one piece of trash per day.(at the trail head parking lot or as you walk through your neighborhood)

Volunteer - find a local organization to help.

Make eco-friendly choices when possible. Bring your Nalgene, recycle and upcycle ♻️

Check out .link for some opportunities to help out in the Asheville area.