Setting a Personal Record at the Naperville Triathlon
by Rafael P. Race day has become routine for me, having done races at all levels from sprint to the Ironman. The HRMS Naperville sprint is a favorite of mine [...]
15
Aug
04
Aug
95th Vierdaagse
by Marge P. “You walk the Vierdaagse because it is there—to see if you can. It’s the Mt. Everest of walking; a 100 mile peak laid out flat and decked [...]
25
Jul
The Climb
by Tanya L. The lyrics to a popular Miley Cyrus song were playing in my head as I reached the turn around for the 5K at my recent Evergreen Lakes [...]
23
Jul
From 3 Miles To 70.3
by Suzy C. “We never truly know who we are unless we push ourselves beyond our known boundaries.” – Unknown My journey began about 14 years ago. I started running for [...]
22
Jul
Beating the Swim Demons at Evergreen Lake Triathlon
by Drew R. Coming into the Evergreen Triathlon, I felt that I had plenty of reasons to be nervous. First and foremost among them was the fact that it would [...]
21
Jul
Pain is Temporary; Pride is Forever!!
by Cathy O. What do the following have in common? Beach, hot weather, a firefighter, yellow painted toenails, and the best cheering section in the world. They all share in [...]
09
Jul
I Started The Race With A Smile
by Sarah F. The race plan was simple. Do this short little run around the lake, for the sole purpose of getting back to my bike. Bike my heart out. [...]
29
Jun
Pleasant Prairie, My First Olympic Tri
by Jim R. My journey into triathlon started a little over a year ago. Knowing that I didn’t know everything, I started a search for someone who did and found [...]
17
Jun
I’m a Triathlete! My Day at the SheROX Triathlon
by Amanda L. The first time I met Coach Joe about 8 weeks ago, I knew that as crazy as my decision was to sign up for a sprint and [...]
16
Jun
Starting The Tri Season Out Right
by Brian V. The Batavia Triathlon has been my first tri of the season three out of the last four years. I’d never really been too serious about my first [...]
14
Jun
BIGELOW IS BACK, BABY!
by Lynn B. After a year off recovering from shoulder surgery, it is great to be back in the saddle (literally) again. The SheRox Women’s Tri was my first real [...]
11
Jun
Leon’s Fastest … Longest Triathlon
by Jeff P. The start of another race season – another chance to test one’s physical and mental limits; to discover a little bit more about whom we are as [...]
25
May
Settling The Score At The Galena Triathlon
by Jim L. Wow! What a race weekend. Galena is such a beautiful area. The drive in from Chicago is so cool as you start to feel the hills getting [...]
08
May
Speechless in Panama City – The Gulf Coast Triathlon
Words just can’t describe some experiences in life. Even pictures can only do so much when in paradise. As I sit here overlooking the Gulf, watching the sunrise and [...]
11
Mar
This is why I run
by Jillmarie D. Wrestling with restlessness I open the door to my therapy The road and the rhythm of my running shoes. The sound of my heart's constant beat and my breath I run. I [...]
22
Feb
My Journey to Bring Enjoyment to My Running
by Paul W. I recently read Running Within by Jerry Lynch and have now developed my "running statement." I have done this to build a more positive AND ENJOYABLE attitude [...]
29
Jan
Stick to the plan
by Jim R. The decision to compete in the Disney marathon was made months before I even had a relationship with Experience Triathlon and Coach Joe, but joining ET and [...]
25
Sep
An Incredible Ironman Journey
by Jeff P. Lao-tzu has been often quoted saying, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” So began my journey into the world of Ironman [...]
30
Jul
All in the family
by Paul W. Eighteen months ago, my daughter, Sarah, challenged me to join her in a triathlon. “You can do it, Dad, you are in good shape and have been [...]
16
Jun
I am a TRI-ATHLETE
by Holly F. In my life I’ve never thought of myself as an “athlete.” I was overweight for the first 20 years of my life and then up & down [...]
16
Jun
I’m doing this for Lindsay
by Jamie D. I shared this story with Coach Joe on Tuesday and it may benefit someone out there. It is how I came to train for a triathlon, found [...]
05
Jun
Top 10 Things I Learned in Memphis
by Sarah F. 10) Hills + Heat + Hip pain = a helluva hard run! 9) Flying mounts on an uphill bike start are a little tricky. Thank heavens for that [...]
31
May
Melting in Memphis
by Jeff P. I have always thought every triathlon race I have participated in was a unique learning experience - an opportunity to discover what it takes to swim every [...]
12
May
“Soul”vang
by Holly F. Experience Triathlon Spring Training Camp 2010 As a newbie in the triathlon world, I began seeking out training programs and information, and met Coach Joe through a Master [...]
30
Oct
A Fabulous Freshman Year
by Sarah F. The morning was dark, chilly and foggy, the race site virtually empty when the shuttle bus dropped me off, save for a few race volunteers who must [...]
14
Oct
An Amazing Year
by Jeff P. The Chicago Marathon was the end of a great season of racing both in running and triathlon. It was an ambitious season to get in a lot [...]
14
Oct
I am a runner now!
by Gloria R. Today, I am a much stronger and confident person for having become a runner. I met Coach Joe through another trainer about seven months ago. At that time, [...]
10
Sep
I could run like this all day!
by Judie R. Coach Joe! I did it! :) And while I can't say that every moment was great, the overall experience really was. I wouldn't have done it nearly [...]
20
Aug
Seaweed Monsters
by Jen C. Hey, Coach Joe! Happy Monday to ya! Yup...it was toasty this weekend. I'm sure you can relate, though...it was just perfect for me and Kent. :) Bang's [...]
28
Jul
Breaking Through
by Jeff P. My journey to the Spirit of Racine Half Ironman Triathlon began long before the actual race started. Nine months ago, Coach Joe and I sat in a [...]
22
Jul
Officially Becoming a Triathlete
by Sarah F. THURS – Little over a week to go. Coach Suzy is already working on my schedule for next week…I’m excited to see what race-prep workouts she’s going [...]
08
Jul
A Smile On My Face
by Michelle H. My journey started over one year ago. Last year, around February or March 2008, I decided that I wanted to do a triathlon. After all, I had [...]
08
Jul
Getting My Feet Wet
by Sarah F. I had the brilliant opportunity to get my feet wet, both figuratively and literally, sooner than I expected by experiencing the 2009 Naperville Women’s Tri as part [...]
01
Oct
You are running HOW far today? You must be joking…
by Viki T. September 28th, 2008, dawned crisp and sunny and clear. Good news as today is Berlin Marathon day. I roll out of the hotel bed in my third [...]
01
Aug
The Big One That Didn’t Get Away!
by Jeff P. This was the big one for me – the Spirit of Racine Half Iron in Racine, WI. The adventure began on Friday with traveling up to Racine [...]
29
Jun
Raindrops and Rainbows – Naperville Women’s Triathlon
by Sara B. What am I doing? How did I get here? Can I really do this? All of these questions and more run through my head as I drive [...]
03
Sep
Facing My Demons
by Drew R. On August 12, 2007 at the Naperville Triathlon ET athlete and webmaster Drew R completes his year long journey toward becoming a swimmer and triathlete. It was [...]
01
Sep
Why am I here?
by Marsha H. Ever wonder what triathletes think about during a long, tough race? Here’s a peek into our world as Marsha fights the demons and completes her first Olympic [...]
30
Aug
Tri This for Half-Time Entertainment!
by Sarah K. I’m at what I like to think is the mid-point in my life (53 by USAT standards) and finally have the opportunity to enjoy the half-time entertainment, [...]
29
Aug
An Exhilarating High
by Jeff P. In the weeks before the Pleasant Prairie race, as I was working through the paces of hard workouts on hot and humid days, I found myself praying [...]
27
Jun
I Can Swim!
by Lynn B. I can’t believe it has been a year since my very first triathlon. Last March, after going through a divorce, I needed some goals and direction in [...]
27
Jun
To give anything less than your best, is to sacrifice the gift
by Marsha H. I always felt like I was born with an extra dose of energy. As a child it would get me into trouble at home, in the neighborhood [...]
18
Sep
One of life’s great experiences
Ironman Wisconsin 2006 Swim 2.4 miles, Bike 112 miles, Run 26.2 miles, SMILE for the rest of your LIFE! The Ironman. One of life’s great experiences. Considered to be the most [...]
29
Aug
From Couch Potato To Triathlete!
by Jeff S. I finished my first Triathlon in 1:43:22, not the time I wanted but a very good result for someone who was a complete couch potato only 3 [...]
22
Jul
A transformation in progress…
by Jeff S. Jeff’s journey will ‘touch, move and inspire’ you. He is an amazing guy on a mission. We look forward to hearing more from Jeff as he completes [...]
25
Jun
My First Triathlon Experience
by Katie S. I am writing this on Monday, the day after the triathlon. My triathlon experience didn't begin yesterday. It actually began last August when I decided to "check [...]