Trifiniti Triathlon Retreat

Hosted by Triathlon Pioneer, Duane Franks

POSTPONED until Spring 2009

Bio:

A triathlon pioneer, Duane Franks, 'Coach D,' has been a coach and competitive athlete for over 25 years. He is a thirteen-time Ironman® finisher who has won several titles in his age group. Duane enjoys coaching all levels of athletes. His systematic training approach has fostered his clients to 150 Ironman® finishes and resulted in several world championships and records. With an advanced degree in Exercise Physiology, Duane has worked with Western Athletic Clubs since 1994 and now runs Trifiniti, a program designed to help individuals reach their fitness goals and train for competitive fitness events. SF Bay Club Trifiniti Program

Coach Pedro Ordenes holds the world record for Alcatraz swims (currently 500+!). He's also completed the only round-trip crossing of the Beagle Channel between the southern tip of Chile and Argentina, and he swam across the Strait of Magellan in 39.7 degree water. His next goal is to swim the Bering Strait from Alaska to Russia in order to promote international goodwill. His company, WaterWorldSwim, helps swimmers transition from pools to open water, and swimmers from all over the world travel to San Francisco to learn his techniques.

Dorette Sommer is known as 'Coach D2' to Duane's Coach D. Her coaching skills have been utilized for the Nike Women's Marathon, Runner's World, Shape and other women's health magazines. Her training philosophy encompasses the body, mind and spirit connection crucial to an athlete's performance. She took first in her division in a 2004 Full Vineman� triathlon.

After 15 years of physical therapy and athletic training experience, Chris Chorak is now the owner and founder of Presidio Sport and Medicine, where she treats each patient holistically beyond recovery to optimal health. She co-founded the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team-In-Training Triathlon program. As an endurance athlete herself, Chris has completed over 100 triathlons and open water swims.

Dr. Jim Taylor and Terri Schneider are co-authors of The Triathlete's Guide to Mental Training. Jim is a former alpine ski racer who coaches athletes and senior management in maximizing their individual and team potential. Terri is a former professional triathlete and one of the top female multisport endurance athletes in the world. She has coached triathletes, adventure racers, runners, cyclists, and swimmers since 1990.

Kathy Winkler has won 22 endurance competitions since 2001. She is known as one of the most accomplished age group triathletes in the history of the sport and a two-time age group winner in the Hawaii Ironman World Championship�. Kathy will assist with the group workouts and participate in the inspirational lecture.

Jeri Howland has 30 years' experience competing in endurance sports. She won her age division in the 2002 Ironman® Austria by nearly an hour when she was 47 years old. Jeri will assist with the group workouts and deliver an inspirational lecture.

Nate Helming is one of the sports rising stars. Nate manages the Sports Basement's triathlon department. Nate will assist with group workouts and equipment consulting.

Christopher Kautz is co-founder of PK Cycling, a highly successful cycling studio and consulting business in the Bay Area. Christopher has worked with Tour de France riders, and Ironman professional world champions. He is a contributing writer in Triathlon magazine and writes a monthly column on endurance sports for the Marin Independent Journal. Christopher will offer individualized bike fitting services and assist with the group rides.