IN THIS ISSUE

D3 GEAR

Craig Wilson strikes a strong stride into his race finish!

Men's & Women's race gear is available!

YOU CAN TRAIN ANYWHERE!

Meet Major Geoff Kuhlman. He is using a customized D3 training plan to stay focused on his triathlon goals while serving in Iraq.

Learn more about training plan options.

SPONSOR OF THE MONTH

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With the D3 discounts, any of them would make a unique and affordable Christmas gift!

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The information contained in this newsletter is the opinion of Mike Ricci and D3 Multisport on endurance training, racing, and nutrition. These points are suggestions on how to train and not recommendations for athletes. Any article on the D3 Multisport website may be reprinted into a paper or online newsletter for your NON-PROFIT club or organization, so long as Mike Ricci and www.d3multisport.com are credited. If you do reprint or link to any D3 Multisport material, please send a courtesy email to mike@d3multisport.com. For medical advice, and before starting a strenuous training program, consult with a physician.

D3 ATHLETE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

October didn't stop these athletes from racing their passion!

D3 Athletes Lentine Zahler and Matt Given
perform big at the Ironman World Championships!

2008 Ironman Hawaii World Championships:
Lentine Zahler: 12:37 - This was her 2nd IM and she’s been racing triathlons for just over a year!
Matt Given: 10:21 with a 3:24 run!
Chris Sweet: 9:58 - Chris qualified last year at IMWI while being coached by D3. Congrats, Chris!

Longhorn 70.3 Half Iron:
Yaicha Schuneman: PR of 5:27, 19th AG.

City of Pittsburgh Great Race 10K:
Lori Trautwine: 45:57, 11th AG.

Soma Half Ironman, Tempe, AZ:
Andy Rusk: 5:10.
Beth McGrory: 5:44.

Xterra World Championships:
Rich Kylberg: 4:17.

McMurray 5K:
Jeff Braaten: 21:27, 5th AG.

Escape From Bermuda Triathlon:
Eric Olson: 3:10.
Susannah Christy: 3:23.

The Sahara Race:
Robyn Metcalfe finished strong and fast.

Santa Clarita Marathon:
Julia Metcalfe: 3:19:39 - First marathon!

NYC Marathon:
Steph Gerena: 4:50.
Tom Gart: 4:30:51 - he ran with his daughter!

Clearwater 70.3 World Championships:
Coach Amy Kuitse: 4:58, 11th AG.
Brian Keno: 4:27, 25th AG.

Ironman Florida:
Dave Tolson: 13:16:41 - his first IM!

AG National Championships in Nevada:
Coach Mat Steinmetz WON his age group!

D3 COMMUNITY NEWS

The CU Tri team is hosting the Frozen Foot 5K on Sunday, February 8 th, 2009. The race starts at 9 am from the Duane Physics building. It’s a fun fundraising event for the team. Consider it!

Speaking of the University of Colorado triathlon team, it’s a pleasure to announce that Coach Mike Ricci is now their head coach! Coach Mike looks forward to helping these outstanding student athletes reach their full potential and gain the national championship. Coach Mike also hopes to connect D3 athletes with the team from volunteering at workouts and races to helping with their fundraising. The team is self supported. It’s a CU Club Sport so it’s not funded by the same means as the football team.

Look at this stellar D3 team! Team Aquino showed up to cheer on their Dad, Brad, at the Singapore 70.3.

Thanks to everyone who responded to the D3 Sponsor Trivia contest. Everyone who responded was correct … Polar’s specialty is heart rate monitors! We held a random drawing of all respondents and our winner was Andy Rusk from Flagstaff, AZ. He won a running cap from Polar. Thanks for reading the Extra Mile and keep your eyes peeled for future contests.

Do You Have What it Takes?

As the new year approaches, it’s important to reflect on your 2008 season. Did you meet your goals? Were you happy with your performance? D3 athletes are hard working, dedicated, and committed to their improvement! They are athletes who start with a goal of finishing a sprint distance race or attempting an Ironman for the first time. D3 Athletes win their age groups and go on to race Kona with stellar results. Once an athlete is part of Team D3, they become a different triathlete; refreshed, focused and, even more committed! If you believe you have desire, determination and discipline, then D3 Multisport coaching should be part of your 2009 training season. We coach a limited number of athletes so that we can provide the best service in the industry. If you want to join our team, we urge you to contact us soon for more information.

D3 Athlete Lentine Zahler thanks her coach, Mark, and says “ I couldn't have had such successful, or HEALTHY racing seasons in 2007 and 2008 without D3! Here's to 2009!” Lentine qualified for IM Kona this year. She wrote an inspiring story about her experience. Read on for her full race report …

D3 ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

Catch some of his enthusiasm, and you'll understand why Joe Vrablik is our D3 Athlete of the Month!

Click here to read more about this motivated athlete:

FEATURED ARTICLES

What Are the Benefits of Hiring a Coach? Coach Mike Ricci addresses this critical question and says that one effective way to stay motivated and to develop a solid training plan is to have a coach. A coach will help design your training plan and hold you accountable for your workouts. All of the Olympic medalists have coaches, as do the top pro triathletes. Is it just a coincidence ... read more ...

Gretchen's Journey with Triathlon and an Eating Disorder, written by Gretchen Johnson.

My journey in life will always be changed. I thought that an Ironman would change my life style, but I was wrong. All my love of racing and challenges couldn’t change the disease/disorder that I had. The only thing that could change it, was the courage that it took to face it and drop out of the most loved thing that I had and that was training for ... read more ...

Do Great Athletes Make Great Coaches? That question is answered by Olympic Triathlon Coach, Bobby McGee. Read more ...