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Healthy Immunity through Food
Everywhere we turn we are reminded of “the virus”. Depending on where you live that could mean the “flu” or the Covid-19 virus, or something else altogether. I know there are people heavily affected and those that are frustrated with…
Oceanside 70.3 – 2020 Course Preview
If you are racing this course – you want this information! Coach Julie Dunkle shares a number of important strategies and tips to help you race this course successfully! Coach Julie Dunkle is a USA Triathlon Certified Coach, US Masters…
Winter Workout Ideas
I have personally been using my treadmill more and more lately. Partly due to cold temps and early mornings, and partly due to convenience. Treadmill running can provide a few benefits including a little more cushion for all the miles…
How to Get Faster by Developing your Internal Pacing
Why: Why should you develop your internal pacing when you have everything you need right in front of you on digital display? In a race, you probably know what your paces, heart rate, and power should all be ahead of…
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…