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Issue 096 - August 2010

Dear Athlete,

The August newsletter is all abut transitioning into the fall season. Some of you are still gearing up for your last big A race while others are winding it down and looking to other goals. In this issue Coach Amanda gives you tips on how to train to have the perfect race while Coach AJ writes about why you need to step back to move forward and why fall is the best time to do that. The D3 Training Plan of the Month will help those of you thinking about a fall marathon achieve your best. This 20 week plan will get you ready to conquer all 26.2 miles. Our D3 sponsor of the month is Massagespecialist.com. Based in Boulder, the crew at Massagespecialists.com can help you recover faster and feel better. We also check in with athlete of the month Liz Larson. Liz started racing triathlons in 2007 and has made huge improvements since starting with Coach Amanda. Finally we have the end of year event you don’t want to miss. We have chosen the PumpkinMan triathlon on Oct. 23rd in Boulder City, N.V. as our end of the season race blowout! We are hoping to negotiate block hotel room pricing and will work to set up carpooling options.

Train Happy,
Coach Mike

Featured Articles:

Perfect Practice: Train to Race

Coach Amanda will help you be faster on race day by training to race. Race simulation days are critical to performing your best on the big day, so read her tips and incorporate them into your training.

Read her story online »

Taking a Break

Burnout and exhaustion are major concerns for any triathlete and Coach AJ writes about the need to take a break from training during the season. The fall is a great time to step back, recharge and rejuvenate. Read his tips on what you can do to ensure you have a long triathlon career.

Read the story online »

“When it is obvious the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals; adjust the
action steps.”

-- Confucius

D3 Athlete of the Month for August: Liz Larson

Liz Larson packs a lot into her life. She is an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Westminister, races practically every weekend and has managed to set multiple P.R.s this year. Read about her hectic life, her favorite races and what’s on tap for e season and 2011.

Read her interview online »

Community News & Event Results

What better way to finish off the 2010 season than by racing with your friends! We’ve chosen the Pumpkin Man Triathlon on Oct. 23rd in Boulder City, N.V. to end the year right. The race offers Sprint, Olympic and Half Ironman distances so there’s something for everyone!

Lots of results this month! Check them out online:
Weekend of 8/15 | Weekend of 8/8 | Weekend of 8/1

The BPC crew at the Mass State Triathlon.

All smiles after the Tri for the Cure Triathlon

Training Plan of the Month

Marathon training plan for intermediate runners
The D3 Training Plan of the Month is for those athletes looking to race a fall marathon. At 20 weeks long this plan incorporates 3 to 6 runs per week along with strength and core sessions. Designed for those runners that want to run between 3:30 and 4:20, this plan will help you stay focused and prime you for a great day.

Preview the plan at TrainingPeaks.com™

Sponsor of the Month

After a long season, or just after a hard training weekend a massage can be the perfect way to speed recovery and feel better. Massagespecialists.com has locations in Boulder and Denver so you can take advantage of their great services. Log on to the D3 Athlete page to view the discount, and mention you are a D3 athlete when you schedule your appointment.