I visited the medical department of the Team USA on Monday. In the photo, center, is Alysia Green, team physician at Boston University and Brett Toresdahl, primary care sports medicine physician at Hospital for Special Surgery in NYC.

I discussed future research collaborations with Brett Toresdahl since he is conducting research with recreational runners.

I watched American short-track speed skating athletes during a training session at Gangneung Ice Arena. It was my first time watching this sport. It’s amazing how fast they skating, sometimes more than 30 mph.

I’m with Zuzana Rogers at the Polyclinic. She is a physical therapist of the US Cross-Country team. She talked about her experience working with Olympic cross-country skiers. We talked about future research collaboration.

The opening ceremonies were amazing. It was thrilling to see the two Koreas marching together. The USA Team is in the background of this photo.

Alex Lopes with the USA Team in the background.

I’m working with 9 researchers from 7 different countries.

I traveled on Monday, Feb. 5, from Boston to Seoul, which took about 24 hours. The high-speed train ride from Seoul to PyeongChang took about an hour.

Because we are 14 hours ahead, I’m totally jet-lagged but extremely excited!

The Mountain Cluster Olympic Village is behind me in this photo. It’s where the athletes, coaches and other officials live, meet and come together. We are located no more than 15 minutes by car from where the main events will take place.

It is very cold here, 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit!

This Friday, we will work in a regular base. I am planning to attend the opening ceremony and will post photos.

Alex Lopes in front of the Mountain Cluster Olympic Village in South Korea.