• Neil and Laura Neil create a non-threatening environment with a no nonsense approach. They understand limitations but through encouragement and tailored training will build your confidence to maximize your personal goals. Optimal Fitness is for everyone, whether you are a triathlete or just looking to improve your overall health. If you balance the body, the mind will follow.
• GGTC Tri & Give (TAG) program coaches since 2003
• GGTC Half-Ironman Training (HIT) program coaches since 2006
• USAT Certified Coaches
• For more information visit www.trimorefitness.com

• A triathlon pioneer, Duane is a founding member of the GGTC, has competed since 1981 and coached since 1986. He has competed in nearly 300 triathlons, including 13 Ironman events and is a five-time Hawaii Ironman finisher with a PR of 10:09 set at the age of 40. He has won age group titles at Wildflower, Vineman, World’s Toughest Half, Escape from Alcatraz and others.
• Coach D has successfully coached hundreds of athletes of all ages and abilities that range from novice to elite. His systematic Ironman training approach has resulted in more than 100 Ironman finishes. His elite athletes have set world records and won overall and age group titles, including The Ironman World Championship.
• Duane has a Masters degree in Exercise Physiology and is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine and USAT.
• He has published and or been featured in Competitor and Triathlete magazines as well as Ironman.com.
• For more information on Duane’s services contact duane@trifiniti.com or visit www.trifiniti.com.

Dorette has been an athlete her entire life competing in track and field, swimming and volleyball. She is a four-time Ironman finisher, winning her age group and placing third overall at the 2004 Full Vineman. She is an accomplished ultra marathon runner and two-time Boston marathon qualifier. She is currently training for the three-day, 319-mile Ultraman in Canada.

Dorette was the head coach for the 2006 Nike Women’s Half and Full Marathon, the 2009 San Francisco AIDS Foundation, “Greater than One” marathon and half marathon programs. Her training programs and coaching tips have been featured by several endurance sports organizations, including the Golden Gate and San Francisco Triathlon Clubs, Iguana women’s running team, Swim-Art, and See Jane Run. As an author, Coach Dorette’s articles have been published in RUNNER’S WORLD, SHAPE AND WOMEN’S HEALTH magazines. Dorette currently writes a bi-weekly column on Moremarin.com.

Dorette holds coaching credentials and certifications with USA Track & Field, USA Triathlon and USA Cycling and RRCA – Road Runner’s Club of America. She is currently pursuing a degree in Dietetics with an emphasis in Sports Nutrition. She teaches cycle classes at the Bay Club Marin and The San Francisco Bay Club. Contact Coach D2 at dorette@trifiniti.com