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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.
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- D3 Athletes in the News
Beth Merkle - 4th AG and 4th Overall at Longmont Tri
Ali Winslow – 30 minute (!) PR (5:03) at the Mooseman Half Iron
Coach Amanda - Placed 1st AG at the Pelican Fest
Matt Given - 3rd Place 35-39 at Pelican Fest
Julia Purrington - 12th Female at Alcatraz
Barry Siff - 2nd AG at the Barking Dog Duathlon
Ryan Hillard - Napa Valley HIM, 4th AG
Barry Siff - 3rd place AG at the Big Sky Duathlon
Ida Jonsen - 4th place AG at the Tri for the Creek
John Lapehn - 4:39 at Eagleman and 5th AG
Stefan - 3:43 Stockholm Marathon
Frank Harney - Top Ten in his AG at the Pelican Fest
Craig McSaveny - Ran a 41:16 at the Bolder Boulder
Coach Amy Kuitse - 1st AG at the Sunburst 10k
Ryan O'Connor, 3rd AG at the 5430 Sprint.
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The Value of a Coach
By Coach AJ Johnson
There has been a lot of debate among age group athletes about the necessity or reason to hire a coach. For those that need guidance or the extra motivation, it is a must. Others may scoff at hiring a coach as a waste of money as you really need to just swim, bike and run. Those athletes have a hard time justifying the rates that a good coach may charge. I hear comments like "just train" or "I know how to swim, bike and run, so why waste my money?" or "I can read a book and do my own planning."
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