There are always questions as a new season begins. Where am I compared to others? Are others getting fatigued, or are they just coming out of jet lag and getting into their true fitness? Those and a dozen other questions.

The best athletes excel at performing simple tasks with ease and efficiency, which is what makes them the best.

There are days or times when the quality of training depends on the athlete, not the environment. Now, you hope that every day offers the...