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Issue 094 - June 2010

Dear Athlete,

The racing has begun and D3 athletes around the country are racing hard and reaching their goals. For the coaches it's a nervous time and we sweat out each weekend hoping everything goes right for our athletes. We want you to succeed as much as you do! This month Coach Amy helps athletes stay organized on race day with a list of what to bring and how to be best prepared. Keeping with the race day theme, Coach Mike writes about the seven steps any athletes can take to get faster.

Our Athlete of the Month is Steve Bouey, who has an incredible story. He spent two and a half years traveling the world by SUV and was up for National Geographic Adventurer's Explorer of the Year Award. He recently competed in a 50k trail run and he let's us in on his trip and training. Our Sponsor of the Month is FuelBelt. Taking your preferred nutrition along on the run is made easy with FuelBelt. Their range of products is sure to have the right tool for the job. The training plan of the month is designed to take a solid athlete with a strong base through a Half Ironman based solely on effort and pace. For those that hate technology, this is your plan! Speaking of racing Half Iromans, the D3 race party at the Boise 70.3 event was a big hit. D3 athletes raced well and had a great time!

The 2010 season is a great opportunity to reach your full potential. We hope the information in this newsletter will inspire you and help you get faster!

Train Happy,
Coach Mike

Featured Articles:

Making a List and Checking it Twice

You've put in the time training, you've mentally rehearsed a great day, now complete your race day preparation by organizing your pre-race bags. Keep morning anxiety away by following Coach Amy's list.

Read her story online »

The 7 Steps to Getting Faster

Coach Mike checks in to give you some simple steps you can take to accomplish every triathlete’s goal, getting faster! If you are interested in setting a new P.R. this season, and who isn’t, read this article!

Read the story online »

"It is a sublime thing to suffer and be stronger."

-- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

D3 Athlete of the Month for June: Steve Bouey

Many athletes have a great story to tell, but Steve's is truly unique. Traveling around the world in a Toyota , running 50k trail races and racing in Germany are just a part of his story. Read more about Steve in our athlete question and answer session.

Read his interview online »

Community News

The Boise 70.3 served as the D3 race party this year and our athletes showed what D3 athletes can do! Keep watching to see what race will be picked for next year’s race party and be a part of the fun next year!

The Boise 70.3 Half Ironman served as the D3 race party for 2010. D3 athletes from all over the country came to Boise to meet up with other D3 athletes, have fun and race hard. Coach Mike lead all D3 athletes, posting a time of 5:09 and placing 8th in the Age Group! Other results from Boise:

Jay Lochhead: 5:13, 13th AG
Liz Larson: posted a 20' P.R. on her way to a 6:18 finish!
Wendy Sweet: 6:29
Andy Rusk: 5:49
John Eliot: 5:27
Jon Haukaas: 5:42

Great job to all the athletes that proudly wore the D3 colors in Boise!

Training Plan of the Month

Half Ironman by RPE (Pace and Effort)
The D3 Training Plan of the month is designed for the athlete that has a strong base fitness, has put in 10 to 12 hours per week, and has come off of an Olympic distance race. Perfect for that middle to end of season goal race, this plan can help you reach the finish line feeling strong! This plan goes by pace and effort, so no major technology on the bike or run is needed. Check out Training Peaks to view and buy this plan.

Preview the plan at TrainingPeaks.com™

Sponsor of the Month

FuelBelt products can be seen on triathletes around the world. Whether you need a small drink in a 10k, or need to carry your own drink for an Ironman bike, FuelBelt has what you need. Their full line of products can be found at www.fuelbelt.com. Go to the sponsor section of the D3 website to receive the exclusive D3 discount.