In this issue:

1.

BodyZen welcomes new coach Dara Wittenberg

2.

Upcoming clinic: Get Fitter and Faster with BodyZen's Triathlon Cycling Clinic

3.

Gear Review: Finis Freestyler Hand Paddles and Z2 Fins

4.

Tuscan Culinary and Triathlon Adventure

5.

PROfile: Dede Griesbauer - Smart, speedy and savvy

6.

Upcoming cool races: International Distance Classic and FFW St. Leo Sprint

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1. BodyZen welcomes new coach Dara Wittenberg
If you are looking for a coach who is just passionate about multi sport then our New BodyZen Coach Dara Wittenberg is just the gal. We are very excited to have her join us and Dara brings experience, enthusiasm and British wit to the BodyZen World. Dara is a USAT Level 2 coach and a USA Cycling Expert coach. In addition to being a valuable asset to BodyZen Coach Dara is also working her way towards a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology. Dara is available to take on athletes who would like to work with her online to achieve their goals. She resides in Delray Beach, Florida with her Mini Cooper and her Harley Davidson. Please read more about her click here

2. Upcoming clinic: Get Fitter and Faster with BodyZen's Triathlon Cycling Clinic
This is going to be the ultimate clinic for triathlon cycling. BodyZen's coaches bring over 20 years of combined experience to give you a first class clinic with all the information you ever wanted to know about cycling training, racing, fitting and so much more. If you ever wanted to know anything about bikes or cycling, then this is the place to be. The clinic will take place in beautiful Key Biscayne, Florida and will have lecture and workout parts to it. Quintana Roo and Litespeed will be on hand with demo bikes for people to try out and great discounts for on site purchases. Each attendee will receive a gourmet lunch and giveaways from great companies like Pearl Izumi, Clif Bar, Quintana Roo and more. Read more click here

3. Gear Review: Finis Freestyler Hand Paddles and Z2 Fins
Power and speed are the elements that will be developed with these great swim toys. The best thing about the Freestyler paddles are they don't over work the shoulder joint but offer just enough resistance to develop better catch/pull strength. The Freestyler's unique shape almost eliminates any cutting into the wrist during the catch phase. Other paddles dig into the wrist at this crucial part of the stroke, but not the Freestyler. They also track better upon entry and during the reach phase of the stroke without any lateral movement. My favorite set is a Drop Set: 10 x 150 with the first 100 of each 150 using the Freestyler and as I finish the 100 I drop the paddles at the wall and sprint the last 50. The same company Finis also loaned me a pair of the Z2 fins.

Now I have mixed feelings on fins but feel for many swimmers they are vital at different times of their training. The Z2's have a perfect blend of just enough propulsion without creating drag and giving too much. It is just the thing swimmers need to improve the kick, which is such a vital component of freestyle swimming. As a lover of free diving I can't wait to try there monofin.

Finis is offering 25% off any of their products to our subscribers when you use the store: www.swimyourbest.com and the coupon code: zen25.

4. Tuscan Culinary and Triathlon Adventure

BY FAR THE VERY BEST OF BOTH WORLDS IS NOW HERE. ITALIAN FOOD, SWIMMING, CYCLING AND RUNNING THROUGH TUSCANY.

Join us as BodyZen and The Tuscan Way present: BodyZen’s Tuscan Culinary and Triathlon Adventure. The Tuscan Way has been featured on NBC’s Today Show and in the New York Times as one fo the best touring companies in Italy. We now offer a fully inclusive culinary and multisport camp in Tuscan Countryside. Please click here for more information.

October 25-November1, 2008

BodyZen Multi Sport Coaching Training Camp - One week Price: $2975.00 includes everything but airfare!!!!!

The one-week trip includes:

• 6 nights at Villa Gaia, near Siena, in a picturesque Country Villa.
  The villa is beautifully furnished with traditional Tuscan furniture.
• All meals as indicated in the itinerary.
• Small groups: 4 to 15 people.
• 1 hands-on cooking course in “La Cucina Povera Toscana” – Tuscan country cooking.
• Wine tasting in Montalcino.
• Daily guided training excursions to the seaside and Castiglione della Pescaia (a fishing village with a striking castle), Grosseto, the enchanting towns of Montalcino (famous for  its grape vineyards that produce the celebrated Brunello wine) and Santa Fiora, as well as a guided tour of Siena.
• All transportation (to and from Rome).
• Professional triathlon coaching each day.

5. PROfile: Dede Griesbauer- Smart, speedy and savvy

PROfile- They say triathlon lends itself to individualistic personalities and to the 'type A' kind of person. Well that could sum up American Professional Dede Griesbuaer. With a 7th overall at Ironman Hawaii in 2007 and a second place at IM Brazil as well she is now on the worldwide triathlon radar as a threat at any race. The former Stanford swimmer actually went the post grad route and finished with a degree from the Wharton School of Business. After a few years working in the real world Dede gave tri's a try and ended up being not too bad at it. Fast forward a few years and she is threat in the water typically exiting in first place. From there it is full throttle as Dede hammers the bike and run until she can go no longer. We caught up with her and got little personal.

2. Favorite pre race and post race food: Pre-race; Infinit pre-race hydration formula, 1/2 a bagel, energy bar, and for Ironman, a Red Bull! Post-race....whatever seems like it will settle the best. It's not always easy to find something my stomach will tolerate.

3. If you won IM Hawaii what would you buy yourself: I can't say going out and buying something would be atop my list of things to do. I think I'd rather book a nice, quiet get-away with my husband to celebrate and spend time with him.

4. Favorite TV show I should say something responsible here like "Squawk Box" on CNBC....but the truth is, I am a huge "Grey's Anatomy" fan and while ashamed to admit it, I've been known to watch "The Hills", too. Brain candy.

5. With your background do you keep up with the musings on the US economic situation? Depressing, but yes. I try to keep up as best I can. I don't have nearly the same access to the information that I used to. I really miss my Bloomberg screens!

6. One country do you really want to visit? My husband and I have an ever growing list of places we'd like to go in 'life after triathlon'. For now, vacations seem to be wrapped around Ironman racing, but when we're done, I think we'd both like to go to Greece and to Italy.

7. Best thing about being a Professional Sportswoman? I get to do what I love every single day.

For more on Dede check out her website: www.dede-griesbauer.com.

6. Upcoming cool races: International Distance Classic and FFW St. Leo Sprint

Cool races coming up soon:

* SWIM, BIKE, RUN-Race in the heart of world famous South Beach- The SoBE I.T. is kicking off the International Distance Classic season. . An international distance race that will have you going hard in this international travel mecca. For more: www.endurancenation.com.

* Want a super tough Sprint triathlon? Check out the Sprint race at St. Leo College in central Florida. A BodyZen favorite. www.familyfitnessweekend.com.

* Racing with Mickey again. Another great event at Disney's headquarters for fun. The Athletes for a Cure Triathlon. A great cause and a great race. go to www.afactri.com.

Best Regards.

Lee Zohlman, President.

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