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  The 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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Turning Off-Season into On-Season
By Kevin Konczak

Off season is usually approached by two kinds of triathletes. The sit and wait until the snow melts to begin training types, or the embrace the cold and take a leap forward in fitness types athlete. This transitional period is your key to the upcoming season and how well you will enter it. What can you do to improve your chances of getting faster this winter? Cross training has been around for generations of athletes. If you live in colder climates that get a lot of snow in the winter months, it is wise to embrace those conditions after a brief break from heavy training. More...


Racing and Training Apparel for Women: How do we decide?
By Amy Kuitse

When sat down to write this article I ran to my closet and started rummaging through my tri gear to see what kind of experienced recommendations I could share with all of you. Interestingly enough I found a mixed variety of tri clothing, including some men’s tri clothing. I’ve made purchases based on recommendations by other women, some items were purchased because I liked the look (admit it, we all do it!!) and some of the men’s items were purchased because I could not find the women’s version. More...


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