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Issue 093 - May 2010

Dear Athlete,

Hopefully May has brought sun and warmth to your training grounds. The season is really starting to shape up and many athletes are racing their first races of the season. If you haven’t raced already, chances are you have something coming soon!

This issue of the D3 Newsletter has a lot of racing in it too. Coach Sundy writes about staying on track through the season and Coach Ali tells us how hard it is for coaches to coach themselves. We also interview a member of the National Champion C.U. Tri Team to see how it is to be on the team and the sacrifices they make. The Training Plan of the Month is a swim focus block that will make you faster! Speaking of being faster, our Sponsor of the Month, TriSports.com has all the gear you need to achieve a new P.R. in 2010. We also have a long list of athlete results. With race season upon us we will now start putting out our athlete results on a weekly basis.

So read on, get motivated and get out there!

Happy Training,
Mike Ricci
USAT Level III Coach

Featured Articles:

Get Back on Track

Coach Mark Suderland gives readers tips on how to keep training consistently year round.

Read his story online »

When Does a Coach Need a Coach?

Coach Ali writes about coaching their toughest client, themselves. Most coaches also compete still, so they may not always practice what they preach. This is an interesting look at the self coached coach.

Read the story online »

"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence."

-- Hellen Keller

D3 Athlete of the Month for May: Adam Coy

The C.U. Tri Team was recently crowned the 2010 National Champions! Coached by our own Coach Mike, this program has had nothing but success since he joined. One athlete, Adam Coy, answers our questions about training, the team and the coach.

Read his interview online »

Athlete's Results

Chris Giordano - N.J. 1/2 Marathon - 1:41:18, great work Chris!
Matt Wiess - Greenwich Duathlon - 4th place in the 45-49 Age Group!
Coach Curt Chesney - IM St. George - 1st place in the 40-44 Age Group, way to show us how it’s done Curt!
Jay Lochhead - Frederick 1/2 Marathon - 1:33 and 3rd in the Age Group, getting on the podium!
Leena Figall - Frederick 1/2 Marahon - 1:54 and a solid effort!
Liz Larson - O.C. 1/2 Marathon - 1:58, nice job Liz!
Amanda McCracken - Carlsbad 5k -18:47 and a new P.R.!
Paul Brouillette - James Joyce Ramble 10k - 56:11
Victor Brown - Quabbin Revervoir Classic 120 mile Road Race - 22nd place in the Cat. 4 division
Boston Marathon:
Noah Manacas - 3:34:40
Jeff Tassi - 4:09:20
Brenda Chroniak 3:49:16
Kate Blumberg - 3:52:44
Barbara Oskwarek - 4:05:24
Coach Mark Dillard - 3:03:53
Michelle Dillard - 3:56:27, which qualifies her for Boston again!

70.3 New Orleans Sasha Underwood 5:52:01 and a new P.R. despite terrible swim conditions!

Debbie Regals– 4:59:51 and 3rd in the Age Group!
Natalia Mota Boston 5k 29:41
Liz Kennedy Bayou City Classic 10k 49:26 and 11th out of 195! !
And the FastSplits Indoor Bike TT 18:12 and 9th out of 22
Ketill Helgason China ½ Marathon 1:48, awesome job Ketill!
Jon Haukaas Colorado 1/2 marathon ‐ 1:42:32, a new PR and 9th in 0‐44 Age Group!

Training Plan of the Month

This month's training plan of the month is a swim focus for beginners. This 8 week program is best for a second year athlete looking to improve their swim. It uses 3 to 5 swim per week and progresses from 5,000 yds. per week to 10,000 yds. per week by the end of the 8 week period. This plan has bike and run workouts as well, but they are more to maintain fitness while bring up your swim.

Preview the plan at TrainingPeaks.com™

Sponsor of the Month

TriSports.com has had a long- standing relationship with D3. From bikes to clothes and nutrition they carry just about every item you could need.