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What’s Up Doc?
As a kid, I spent Saturday mornings watching cartoons, with one of my favorites being that of a likable bunny chewing a carrot! With the tagline, “What’s up doc?” this classic Looney Tunes character continues to bring laughs and smiles…
A Coach Mike Favored Recipe
If you work full-time, have a family and train, finding time to make healthy dinners can be a challenge. This is one of my family’s favorite go-to recipes that achieves quality nutrition, covers the tastebuds of athletes and kids, and…
Running (and Walking) an IM Marathon (or just a Marathon)
I don’t always practice what I preach, but when it comes to how to run the marathon portion in an Ironman, I do. At least I do these days. And how I get it done is through planning for plenty…
Running with Power: A Primer
Power meters on bicycles have long been the gold standard for measuring performance progression. In recent years, bike power meters have become more and more affordable, putting them within reach of most triathletes who are serious about measuring and tracking…
Team D3 Technique Clinic
Team D3 Technique ClinicSaturday, January 18, 2020Longmont, Colorado (just North of Boulder)6 am – 4 pm$225*Space is limited*D3 1-to-1 Coach Athletes receive a $25 discount COACHING and TRAINING GOAL: Train under the direction of D3’s Head Coach, Mike Ricci, a…
Core Stability and Balance are Vital Components of Athletic Success
The early season for many triathletes marks the beginning of a strength training program to improve athletic performance for the upcoming season. Two vital components of a well-designed strength program are core strength, or a more accurate term core stability…
Five Things You Have A Coach’s Permission To Do During Your Off-Season
In-season – when you’ve got specific goals for a specific race, and your coach has mapped out a specific plan to get you there – it’s important to adhere to the training plan. I mean, #followtheplan and #trustyourcoach didn’t come…
Featured Athlete, Kalee Tyson
Kalee certainly embodies all aspects of being a D3 athlete! Most notably to her coach, Brad Seng, was her Desire to improve and be her best. She had an extremely hectic summer outside of her training/racing with both work commitments/travel…
Endurance Training Camp 2020
Team D3 Endurance Training CampMarch 8 – 14, 2020Tucson, Arizona$1,950**Round trip bike transport from CO available for additional $150Space is limited COACHING and TRAINING GOAL: Train under the direction of D3 Head Coach and USAT Coach of the Year, Mike…
How to Hire a Triathlon Coach
As the new year approaches we get a lot of requests for coaching. For those who are new to the sport, who have never had a coach, or are interested in hiring a new coach, these are some things you…
Featured Team D3 Athlete, Keith Graham
He hails from Texas and works 1-to-1 with Coach Jim Hallberg, it’s a pleasure to introduce you to Team D3 Athlete Keith Graham. Keith was nominated because he and his coach have a strong athlete-coach partnership that began over 3…
How to Execute A Reboot
As we head into the off-season and we look ahead to our goals for 2020, there are a few areas we can work on that will close the gap between where you’ve been and where you want to go. I…
Featured Team D3 Athlete – Danielle Lowry
2018’s Ironman Boulder was Danielle Lowry’s first full Ironman, and during her recovery phase, she opted into AG Nats at the last minute, and guess what happened? She qualified for Worlds 2019 in Lausanne, Switzerland! Her D3 Coach, Laura Marcoux,…
Setting the Stage for a Nutritionally Healthy Off-Season
I know it seems to be a luxury these days to have the time to turn on great music, utilize flavorful herbs and spices and cook a fabulous meal while enjoying the company of friends and a glass of wine.…
Run Focused Training Block for Triathletes
With the limited training time of most triathletes and the need to train in all three sports, it is often very difficult to dedicate enough time (in the short run) to make big gains in any one sport. However, if…