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I know I said these next three weeks would be all Kona all the time, but I had to take a minute to tell everyone about an amazing athletic achievement.  TriBy3 athlete Paul Gavriani put out a stellar race at the Berlin Marathon today and qualified for Boston for the first time by running a 3:17.  The super fast time and the fact that it was run in some pretty awful conditions (mud, rain, standing water) isn't the most impressive part of the story though.  Just five months ago Paul did his previous personal best at the London Marathon.  Time: 3:53

When Paul approached me last February, he was battling a lot of the typical runners injuries.  He had the shin splints and the heel pain and the hip stiffness that it seems like all runners (needlessly) battle.  We put him on a Pose running crash course to get him through London which he did in impressive fashion.  But with five months to train for the Berlin Marathon, Paul decided he wanted to test his limits and see just how fast he could go.  Injury prevention was our primary focus in the early weeks of training, but Paul was able to continuously push the bar higher and higher and we eventually began to focus on getting him that Boston qualifying time (3:20). 

Paul put in a really solid 20 weeks of aerobic base development and did everything I asked of him.  The result was that on a cold and rainy day in Berlin he ran a personal best time by 36 minutes!  He is fitter and faster than he has ever been in his life (pretty cool to be able to say that at 40 something years old) and it's all thanks to his hard work and commitment to pushing his own limits.  You'd be hard pressed to find someone that juggles more things in his life than Paul (ask him how his German is coming or how much music school homework he has to do), but he does it with a drive and dedication that have made him an athlete.  A Boston Marathon athlete.

Congratulations Paul.  Enjoy the German beer now because it's back to work in a couple days.

If you want to see the most consistent splits you have ever seen- I'm talking robot consistent- check out Paul's race results.  1:38:41 first half, 1:38:42 second half.  Amazing. Paul's Berlin Marathon results

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No revolutionary coaching company is complete without an eye-catching racing and training kit.  We've been working hard with our design team and Champion Systems to come up with a flashy but functional set of garments that will get you through the tough training days but still look great on the podium and we think we've come up with something pretty special.  Click here for an enlarged image then contact us to place your order.

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TriBy3 is proud to announce that we have partnered with Xterra Wetsuits, makers of the worlds fastest and most flexible wetsuits, to bring our clients enormous discounts. Just by clicking on the URL below and entering our code, you stand to save 50% or more on your next wetsuit or speedsuit purchase. It's that easy. If you have any questions just give us a shout. As with all the products we offer on our site, TB3 coaches personally use and support Xterra. In fact, we wouldn't race in anything else.

URL: www.xterrawetsuits.com/special
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VOLT JOHN- $99
VORTEX 3 JOHN- $129 (reg. $300)
VORTEX 3 FULL- $179 (reg. $400)
VECTOR PRO X2 JOHN- $199 (reg. $400)
VECTOR PRO X2 FULL- $299 (reg. $595)
VENDETTA- $500 (reg. $695)
VELOCITY 0.02 SPEEDSUIT- $99 (reg. $250)
VELOCITY ++ SPEEDSUIT- $150 (reg. $350)

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Sable Water Optics goggles are known for their superior performance and comfort.  Worn by both clubs and top level professionals the world over, Sable represents the next evolution in swimming eyewear. Gone are the days of leaky goggles, sore eyes, and limited visibility. Put a pair on and dive in.  We guarantee you'll forget you were even wearing them.

All of Sable's eyewear products feature Super anti-fog, Flat Lens Technology, and optional prescription lenses for each eye.  For us, the proof is in the practice- you won't find TB3 coaches wearing anything else.  Contact TriBy3 for a great deal on your next pair.

And check out our blog to find Lou Tharp's review of Sable in the New York Times

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What: Swim Clinic - Islamorada, Florida
When: February 19-21, 2010
The TriBy3 Swim Camp for triathletes and long distance swimmers (in conjunction with SBR Multisports) is designed to enhance your swim stroke and prepare you for the season ahead. We offer every swimmer a challenging, fun, and educational experience. This three-day camp includes 10+ hours of small group focus to make you stronger in the pool and increase your confidence in the open water.
Our camp is designed to create a positive and supportive environment for both age group and elite swimmers.  We will focus on helping you develop an efficient and powerful stroke while teaching you to understand how your movements in the water relate to stroke efficiency.  A coach will monitor your strengths and weaknesses and work with you to build an individual swim workout plan for 2010.
Sessions will be held at the beautiful 50-meter outdoor pool at Founders Park in Islamorada, Florida.  Open water sessions will take place in the crystal clear waters of the Florida Keys.  Islamorada is located 90 minutes from Miami International Airport.

Coach: Stefan Bill, TriBy3 and SBR Multisports Head Swim Coach
When: February 19-21, 2010
Spots Available: 15 (min. of 8 participants)
Cost: $400 (pool fee included)

Agenda:
Friday:
2:30 pm- Registration
3pm-4:30pm- Optional Freestyle Technique Session
5:30pm-7pm- Evening Pool Practice Session

Saturday:
8:30am-9:30am- Optional Open Water Session
10am-11:30am- Morning Pool Practice Session
2:30pm-3:30pm- Optional Open Water Session
4pm-5:30pm- Evening Pool Practice Session

Sunday:
8:30am-9:30am- Optional Open Water Session
11am-12:30pm- Midday Pool Practice Session

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