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Dig It Triathlon and Multisport now offering lactate testing. Lactate testing is the best means for athletes to scientifically determine their training zones. We are now offering lacate testing via the Lactate Pro analyzer. For For more information about our lactate testing, please visit our consulting page. Coach Jason in St. Louis for USA Cycling Clinic Over the weekend of December 9 and 10, Coach Jason was in St. Louis for USA Cycling's power based training clinic. It was a great weekend to hang out with other power geeks. St. Louis felt just like Minnesota, there was snow on the ground and the clinic was held at a hockey rink. Jason learned a great deal and his notes on power based training can be found here. November Weekend in Colorado Springs Coach Jason was in Colorado Springs the first weekend of November. He attended a USA Triathlon coaching clinic at the Olympic Training Center. The clinic focused on training and racing long course triathlon and was a great event. Thanks to USA Triathlon's staff and Gordo Byrn for organizing. Jason's thoughts on the clinic can be found here.
The participants of the clinic, Jason is in the back row, towards the left. While in Colorado Springs, Jason spent time on the legendary Barr Trail. This trail which gains 7,000 feet in 13 miles on its way from Manitou Springs to Pike's Peak was a great adventure. A full description of Jason's time on the trail is here.
Pictured above is Jason at Barr Camp, 6 miles up the Barr Trail. Dig It Triathlon at Ironman Wisconsin Dig It Triathlon athletes Steve and Tim complete Ironman Wisconsin on a tough day with lots of wind, rain and temperatures in the 50s. Steve and Tim overcame a choppy swim with a lot of current, a rainy and windy bike ride and a cold and wet run on their way to the finish line and the great words "you are an Ironman." Way to go guys! Coach Jason was glad to be there to cheer and watch their Ironman dreams come true.
Steve runs in the rain amidst cheers from the cold spectators.
Tim looks strong as he passes one of the many barns you'll see on the great IM Wisconsin course.
Tim and Jason after the race. Can't beat that smile, way to go Tim. Weekend of August 12 and 13 It was a successful and busy weekend for Dig It Triathlon and Multisport athletes. Steve Mayeron was in Madison for a preview of the Ironman Wisconsin bike course. Showing the benefits of proper pacing, Steve enjoyed his longest ride of the year on the Ironman course. Charlot Meyer and Coach Jason raced at the Turtleman Triathlon in Shoreview, Minnesota. Despite a bike accident, Charlot had the best race of her life. Focusing on having fun carried Charlot through a tough patch as she got back going after her crash, way to go Charlot! Elliott Weiss ran a personal best at the Chicago Distance Classic Half Marathon. Andrea Paradowski finished 3rd in her age group at the Oshkosh Triathlon in Wisconsin. Way to go Team Dig It!
Dig It Athlete Andrea Paradowski collects a trophy for her age group placing at the Oskkosh Triathlon.
Lifetime Fitness Triathlon Weekend This is a great weekend to be a triathlete in the Twin Cities. Not only do you can you compete in two first class races, Lifetime Fitness Triathlon on Saturday and Heart of the Lakes on Sunday, you can go to a great expo on Friday as well. Coach Jason is pictured at the Dig It Triathlon and Multisport booth at the Lifetime Fitness Triathlon Expo right before the doors opened. The expo was a lot of fun as many triathletes came by the Dig It booth. It is always inspiring to talk to so many great athletes.
Race Report for 10K to the World's Longest Tramway Elliott Weiss
Coach Jason gets his 2006 racing season underway with at the Gear West Duathlon in Orono, Minnesota on Sunday May 21. On a clear and cool Sunday morning, Jason ran 5K, biked 30K and then ran 4K in the western Twin Cities suburbs. It was a great race and a complete recap can be found here.
Over the weekend of May 12-14, Jason attended a USA Triathlon Level One Coaching Certification course in West Burlington, Iowa. It was great weekend of learning and hanging out with other triathlon coaches. Below is a picture of the group, Jason is in the bottom row on the far left.
Coach Jason completes his second Ironman at Ironman Wisconsin. On a surprisingly hot day, Jason had a decent swim, a good bike and a run that was less than ideal to complete the course is 12:27. Learning many lessons on the day, Jason emerges from his second Ironman with a whole new respect for the distance and the people who take on that challenge. |
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April 24 Duathlon Nationals weekend was a success for the Dig It gang. April 17, 18 and 19 A great start to the racing season for Dig It athletes across the country. Tony gets it done in the Big Easy at the Ironman 70.3 New Orleans, Debi grabs 5th overall woman and first master at a sprint tri in Virginia, the Minnesota gang throws down some great runs at the Trail Mix and last and certainly not least, Jill sets a PR at the Boston Marathon. Wow, this weekend would make many coaches proud for a given year and it's 3 days in April, awesome!
Coach Jason also raced, in green Nature Valley team kit, at the Durand Road Race, photo courtesy of www.skinnyski.com
April 13 Dig It now serves as an official coach/dealer for Quarq power meters. Contact Coach Jason for pricing details.
Here is the first order on Coach Jason's bike. More info to come as its get some use in the coming days.
March 27 Dig It's Lindsey has a great day in Oceanside at the California 70.3 to grab her first ever world championshis slot. Way to go, Lindsey! March 27 Coach Jason leads clinic for GearWest tri club on duathlon performance along with Kevin O'Connor. March 13-14 Coach Jason was in Texas for a USA Cycling Coaching clinic on teaching bike riding skills. It was great, watch here for an upcoming clinic on bike handling.
Above Jason poses with camp participants outside in the sun, yeah Texas! Dig It athletes Jill, Betsy and Alex ran great at a Minnesota 10 mile race, showing that hard work and consistency pay dividends. Nice running gang! March 6 Lisa made her season debut and what a debut it was, winning her AG and the overall women's race handily. Watch out for Lisa at the 70.3 distance this year, she's going to bring it! March 1 Where they was snow, we now have . . . MUD!!
February 14 Who says you have to take it easy in the winter? Tony did a great job at the Austin Marathon and set a new PR today. Nice job Tony! February 4 Coach Jason is teaching two classes at GearWest University this Sunday, one on race execution and the other on using power for multisport. January 23 The year is young but the Dig It crew is off to a great start. It was a day for winter running races and PRs as several among the Dig It gang got their year started with personal best runs today, nice job gang! January 17 Riding/racing in the middle of the night on an indoor soccer field? Really? Yeah, really!
January 13 Hey the weather outside isn't frightful, at least here in Minnesota. Who wants to ride?
December 14 Coach Jason discusses his passion for racing cyclocross despite being bad at it, at least so far.
December 3 Coach Jason reflects on training in the off season.
November 22 Dig It's Dan made his Ironman debut in Tempe at Ironman Arizona. He might have been new at the Ironman distance but Dan was fast and had a great performance. Nice job Dan! November 17 Debi finishes 2nd in the Virginia Triathlon Series, not bad given that she's over 50 racing against women who are literally half her age. You're an inspiration, keep it up! November 7 Scott has a great race at IM Florida, avoiding the sophmore jinx with a huge PR. Nice job Scott! October 17 Dig It athletes can run, and fast at that. Jill sets at major PR at the Whistlestop marathon where Sascha did a great half marathon as well. Maria ran a big PR as well at the Indianapolis Marathon. The dig it gang runs and runs fast! October 3 and 4 Minnesota cyclocross season is underway and rolling. Michael and Coach Jason got their seasons going with some fun and hard racing this weekend.
Michael in action at the Hudson CX. Photo courtesy of skinnyski.com.
Jason at the Planet Bike Orono CX race. Photo courtesy of Seth Iverson Photo.
September 26 It was a wet and tough day for everyone at the ITU World Short Course Duathlon Championships. Dig It athletes were out to play and did what they could on a challenging course in the midst of a downpour.
Debi is among this group of fast ladies before the skys opened again.
Here Justin Hurd closes in on the transition after a speedy first run. September 13 Wow, what a day for the Dig It gang. Debi was 12th overall, and 3rd woman, at a sprint tri in Virginia. Maria set a new half marathon PR in Chicago, and Forrest set a 5K PR by over a minute in Kentucky. Oh and then there was Ironman Wisconsin which was the scene of outstanding performances by Andrea, Lindsey and Henry. A successful debut and 2 PRs made it quite the day in Madison. Jason was there to cheer and take it all in.
Here Coach Jason hangs with Andrea after the race.
August 30 Keith completes his first Ironman at IM Kentucky today. On a great weather day, Keith executed a great race making all his time goals. Way to go Keith!
Josh shows his endurnace with a strong run at the Salsa 2-4, yes the 2 and 4 refer to how many hours it lasts. August 16 Dan rocks the fastest run and 2nd overall today at the Northeast Maryland Triathlon, the regional championship. Nice job Dan!
July 19 The Dig It gang was throwing down some great performances today. At the Heart of the Lakes Triathlon Jill and Cliff achieved their season goals of making their age group podium, Jill was 2nd and Cliff 3rd on a great Minnesota summer day. At the Door County half IM, Andrea and Lindsey rocked it and showed they are on the way to great races at IM Wisconsin.
Jill and Cliff show off the hardware. May 31 Dig It's friend Justin Hurd captures the US National Long Course Duathlon Championship today in California at the World's Toughest. National Champ baby, that's a good thing to call one's self!
Photo courtesy of Auburn Events May 23-24 What a weekend for the Dig It gang. Excellent performances at the Apple Duathlon in Minnesota.
Here Cliff speeds towards the finish at the Apple Duathlon.
April 26 Coach Jason was in Richmond for USA Triathlon's Duathlon National Championships. It was a hot weekend but the Dig It gang did a great job.
Here Coach Jason poses with Forrest after his race. Forrest got the luck to start at 11:30 on a day that got to well over 90 degrees. Did I mention his race was hot? October 11, 2008 Justin Hurd, who Coach Jason advises, shows shows his strength at IM Hawaii. On a challenging day, for the big island no less, Justin did great in his first attempt at the World Championships as a pro. September 28, 2008 Jason in racing mode at the ITU World Duathlon Championships in Italy. It was a fun day of action.
Here the bike awaiting its trusted rider.
September 27, 2008 Jason serves as Assistant Coach with the elite athletes of Team USA at the ITU World Duathlon Championships in Rimini, Italy. It was a fun day filled with great competition for Team USA.
Here is the women's team poses for photos immediately after their finish.
October 6 Coach Jason wins the inaugural Kickin' Leaves Duathlon in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. The new race had a small field but a great course. Hope everyone can make it there next year.
Jason poses with bike and trophy at home after the race.
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