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Issue 090 - February 2010

Dear Athlete,

Winter is still upon us, but spring is right around the corner! When the warmer temps arrive, you want to be ready to get outside and go. The February newsletter is loaded with great information to help you be ready when it's go time! Coach Amy writes in about the art and science of coaching, and Coach A.J. gives us some tips on buying a new mountain bike. The Athlete of the Month is Tracy McIntire. He had quite a year in 2009 including P.R.'s at several distances and his first IM! Read about his training and motivation in the Q and A section. Coach A.J. checks in with his race report on the Frisco Gold Rush, a cross-country ski race. Find out more about this amazing winter sport and why it is such a great off-season option. Retul is our Sponsor of the Month. Along with spring training comes minor tweaks and changes to be more efficient. They've fit World Champions triathletes and cyclists, and they can certainly help you. Retul can help you on the bike, and the Training Plan of the Month can help you on the swim. This 8 week program will help you get faster for the first leg. We hope these articles help you get through the last weeks of winter and prepare you for a great 2010 season.

Happy Training,
Mike Ricci
USAT Level III Coach

Featured Articles:

Arts, Sciences or a Bit of Both

written by Coach Amy Kuitse

Coach Amy gives athletes something to consider when reaching for that next level. Is it science, art or the right mix of both that gets you to the top? Read her article to get her perspective on it.

Read her story online »

Mountain bike buying tips

written by Coach AJ Johnson

Coach A.J. has been around all his life, starting with B.M.X racing when he was 7, so he knows a bit about bikes. This article will help you navigate the mass of mountain bikes out there. If you race Xterra, or are looking for a new training bike this year, read this article!

Read his story online »

"The only good luck many great men ever had was being born with the ability and determination to overcome bad luck."

-- Channing Pollock

D3 Athlete of the Month for February: Tracy Macintire

Tracy had an incredible 2009 season. Working with Coach Curt, Tracy excelled in races of all distances, including his first Ironman. Check out his question and answer session to be inspired!

continue reading online »

D3 Coaches

Introducing Coach Julia Purlington. Watch her video introduction and learn more about Julia online »

Training Plan of the Month

Training Plan of the Month is a swim focused plan. 8 weeks long, it can help you reach that next level in swimming.

Preview the plan at TrainingPeaks.com™

Retul is known as one of the best bike fitting companies in the world. If you've experienced pain, or just want to be as fast as possible, book an appointment today. They've helped world class cyclists and triathletes, and they can help you! Check them out at retul.com , and view the D3 Sponsors page to get special D3 athlete pricing!