Announcing 2012 Bike Club Ride Locations
April 15 is first Sunday ride. May 9 is first Wednesday ride. Want to get out and enjoy the great outdoors, make new friends, ride in a safe group environment,...
Emergency Repair and Bike Maintenance Clinic – April 15
It’s most riders worst nightmare – a problem with the bike. A flat tire, broken chain or cable, bent gear shifter, torn tire, bent rim or no spare tube...
The Next Starting Line
by Amy H. How do you get to the start line at the Chicago Shamrock Shuffle? For me the journey started almost two years ago, although I didn’t know it...
Schaumburg Area Masters Swimming – Spring 2012 Session
New Tuesday 6am session added!! ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA Certified Coach Judie Refvik will provide structured workouts and stroke improvement...
Group Track Program Spring 2012
Track interval running workouts and coaching for runners of all levels Experience Triathlon group track program is a weekly coached track interval workout under the guidance of USA Track &...
Crazylegs Classic 2012
An ET day trip to Madison, WI Join us for the ET tradition of our one day road trip to the Crazylegs Classic 8K in Madison, WI on April 28th. ...
ET Indoor Triathlon Photo Sets
Our 2012 ET Indoor Triathlon Series is off to a great start. The January and February races were big fun. Congrats to all the finishers and a huge THANK...
ET Masters Swimming – Naperville Area
Spring session starts February 27 - Registration open! Group swim and instruction for all abilities ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA certified coaches...
Improve Your Cycling Performance
Skill & technique oriented cycling clinic - March 10 - Central Park Lisle Where can we find more speed on the bike? Does it boil down to using a new...
Run To Become – February 2012
Are you willing to become everything you are meant to be? Do you want to breakthrough in training, racing and life? How are you going to make that happen? Run...
Social Outing – March 23 – The Foundry
An evening of fun with the ET crew! It’s not all about training and racing at Experience Triathlon. Come share an evening of fun and fellowship. This event is not just for our...
Which ET Team races are you doing in 2012?
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Half Marathon Training Class Spring 2012
Spring 2012 session open for registration So, you want to run a half marathon? Whether you’re a first-timer or you’re looking to improve your performance at the half marathon distance,...
Wish Upon A Star – Disney 2012
"Like a bolt out of the blue Fate steps in and sees you through When you wish upon a star Your dreams come true" - Pinocchio Congrats to all our finishers and a big THANKS...
Dream Believe Achieve Become
At Experience Triathlon we make dreams come true. Are you ready to Become? Thank you Steph and Jen for producing this video!
ET CompuTrainer Winter II Session
An indoor bike program that will move your cycling to the next level. Want to get faster on the bike for next race season? ET CompuTrainer can help! Proven by professional...
My Journey into Triathlon
by Andy R Survive the tide, cruise the ride, enjoy the stride A word of caution before reading this. It’s long. Really long. I’ve decided to write it in one pass...
Schaumburg Area Masters Swimming – Winter 2 Session
Group swim and instruction for all abilities. ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA Certified Coach Judie Refvik will provide structured workouts and...
Batavia Triathlon Announces Experience Triathlon as Title Sponsor
BATAVIA, December 26, 2011 – The Batavia Triathlon and Duathlon is pleased to announce Experience Triathlon as the event’s Title Sponsor. The 2012 ET Batavia Triathlon & Duathlon takes place...
Get Faster on the Bike – An Advanced Cycling Clinic
Where do you find more speed on the bike? Having a magic answer would be priceless. If only it were as simple as a new wheelset or upgrading every...
Announcing Spring Training Camp 2012
We are excited to announce Experience Triathlon’s 2012 Spring Training Camp in Santa Barbara Wine Country - one of the top wine regions in the world! Camp will be...
Batavia Triathlon Announces New Race Director
BATAVIA, December 6, 2011 – The Batavia Triathlon and Duathlon is pleased to announce the addition of Joe LoPresto as Race Director for the 2012 event, taking place on...
Announcing ET Indoor Triathlon Series 2012
One Hour, Any Skill Level, Have Fun!! January 22 - February 19 - March 18 - April 15 The ET Indoor Triathlon Series is a great way to become a triathlete...
ET Gift Certificates
Give the gift of fitness! Did you know that Experience Triathlon and Experience Massage offers gift certificates in any denomination? You let us know what you're looking for and we'll...
ET Announces Toys for Tots Campaign
Experience Triathlon announces it will celebrate the holiday tradition of giving to others by holding a campaign for Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, the anchor organization dedicated to...
Run to Become
Are you willing to become everything you are meant to be? Do you want to breakthrough in training, racing and life? How are you going to make that happen? Run...
Multisport and Motherhood
by Laura C. My plate is undoubtedly full. I work part-time, have two young kids, a husband who frequently travels internationally for work, an aging parent, and all of the...
ET Masters Swimming at Central Park Lisle
Winter session starts November 21 - Registration open! Group swim and instruction for all abilities ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA certified coaches will...
The Perfect Storm – Ironman Florida 2011
by Coach Joe “Give me one moment in time when I'm more than I thought I could be. When all of my dreams are a heartbeat away and the answers...
ET Winter Social Outing – December 9
An evening of fun with the ET crew! It’s not all about training and racing at Experience Triathlon. Come share an evening of fun and fellowship. This event is not just for...
ET Run Club returns to Naperville November 12
ET Run Club is open to everyone – regardless of fitness level or running experience!! The experienced and certified coaches of Experience Triathlon invite you to come join one...
Schaumburg Area Masters Swimming – Winter 1 Session
Group swim and instruction for all abilities. ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA Certified Coach Judie Refvik will provide structured workouts and...
The Chicago Marathon – My Path Back To Competition
by Darryl T. It is weird how a specialization within a sport can carve the nature of one’s athleticism. I was a gymnast and swimmer in college focusing on strength...
I Never Thought I’d Run the Chicago Marathon
by Sue A. Last year, while in downtown Chicago on the way to a meeting for my job, I decided I wanted to run the Chicago Marathon. Now that is...
18,132 Seconds of Awesome – The Chicago Marathon
by Amanda L. “Fill the unforgiving minute with sixty seconds' worth of distance run.” –Rudyard Kipling After the marathon, my mom asked my dad if he ever thought about just stopping. ...
An Answered Prayer – Grand Canyon Rim to Rim
by Kim C. My best friend of 26 years, Dottie, heard about a great challenge: hiking the Grand Canyon from rim to rim in one day. That’s 25 miles! She...
My evolution as a runner
by Aaron A. Looking back I’ve been an athlete for many years. I did cross country, swimming, and track in high school and continued swimming/running on my own in college...
Running Quietly in Stockholm
by Laurie S. There must be a Greatest Hits For Races collection that arrives in the mailbox of all race directors. Regardless of location, the same music is blaring over...
ET Cheer crew logistics for The Chicago Marathon – October 9, 2011
Please join me and the world famous ET Cheer Crew as we yell and scream for our athletes and 40,000 of their new friends at one of the greatest...
9-11 American Challenge: A Journey of the Human Spirit
by Lynn B. The journey has come to end. A journey that began on 9-11 at Liberty Park, NJ and ended on 9-18 at the Pentagon, a culmination of 530...
CompuTrainer Winter Session 1
An indoor bike program that will move your cycling to the next level. Want to get faster on the bike for next race season? ET CompuTrainer can help! Proven by professional...
I’m a Groupie!
by Jeff P. For those of you just beginning your journey into the world of triathlons or thinking about taking up the mantle of a tri lifestyle, I will have...
Age Group Nationals: a Proud and Humbling Journey
by Jim R. “We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; for he today who sheds his blood [sweat & tears] with me shall be my brother...” - Henry...
The Big Stage
by Jeff P. “There were six minutes between waves. Six minutes to lean my head back, look up at the sky and find that calm before the torrent storm of...
Seaweed, Hills, and Tenacity
My first Olympic-distance triathlon by Amanda L. When I’m talking to my friends, I sometimes forget that they aren’t fellow triathletes, which is why I was frequently asked about my presumed...
My Ironman Journey
by Kevin M. Last year was a big year for me! I decided to do my first triathlon longer than a sprint. In December ’09, my sister said, “I signed...
Schaumburg Area Masters Swimming – Fall Session
Group swim and instruction for all abilities. ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA Certified Coach Judie Refvik will provide structured workouts and...
Three Years in the Making
by Tyler H. My story starts three years ago (2009) before I met Coach Joe. The prior year, I attended the Naperville Tri with my dad to watch one...
Swim, Bike, Done!
aka, How to Never Miss Seeing Your Friends Finish a Race by Matt B. About 16 years ago I tore my ACL, had it surgically repaired and proceeded to spend the...
Finding ME!
Tina (L) and Debby by Tina J. I have always thought of myself as a strong person. I think you have to be to move six times in a marriage. But,...
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...
ET Fall Social Outing
An evening of fun with the ET crew! It's not all about training and racing at Experience Triathlon. Come share an evening of fun and fellowship. This event is not...
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...
Breaking Through In Madison – 2011 ET Summer Camp Recap
by Drew R. This year marked the fifth anniversary of the highly popular ET Summer Camp, and once again the Experience Triathlon athletes and coaches made the journey up to...
ET Masters Swimming at Central Park Lisle
Central Park Lisle Pool Fall session starts August 15. Registration is now open! Group swim and instruction for all abilities ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A view from the Cheer Crew
by Sherri H. I’ve had the opportunity to be on the other side of the uniform during several events this summer. Just like the athletes have a race strategy, the...
It’s all about the chat!
We often joke around about how athletes show up for our Club workouts just for the chat. It’s actually kinda true! Most weeks after our Monday night swim, Tuesday...
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. ...
Emergency Repair and Bike Maintenance Clinic
It’s most riders worst nightmare – a problem with the bike. A flat tire, broken chain or cable, bent gear shifter, torn tire, bent rim or no...
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...
Are you swimming to your potential?
Central Park Lisle To optimize your triathlon swimming you need both open water and lap pool training. Open water helps with tri specific swim skills such as sighting, turning, drafting,...
Group Track Program Summer 2011
Track interval running workouts and coaching for runners of all levels Experience Triathlon Group Track Program is a weekly coached track interval workout under the guidance of USA Track...
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...
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...
ET Family Picnic and Pool Party
A summer afternoon of food and fun with the ET family! It’s not all about training and racing at Experience Triathlon. Come share an afternoon of food, pool fun and...
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...
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...
Masters Swimming at Continental Club – Summer Session
Summer Session open for registration Group swim and instruction for all abilities ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA Certified Coach Judie Refvik will...
ET 2011 Tri and Cycling Uniforms Have Arrived
Our team uniforms are in stock and now available for purchase. All pieces are full custom designed, fully sublimated, top end garments from Sugoi. Our logo is woven right...
ET Masters – Naperville Area Summer Session
The perfect combination of open water and indoor swimming for triathletes! ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA certified coaches will provide structured workouts...
Friday morning Fun Run with Coach Suzy
Have Some Fun In The Sun And Go For A Run! Looking for a fun and healthy way to spend a Friday morning? Help meet your health and fitness goals...
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...
Starting New Traditions – The Galena Triathlon
One of our long standing Experience Triathlon traditions has been our annual road trip and season opening team triathlon to Memphis in May. Last year at Memphis they announced...
Youth Triathlon Training Camps – Summer 2011
These half day training camps are designed to introduce youth to the fun and exciting sport of triathlon. As one of the fastest growing sports in America, triathlon offers...
Summer Training Camp 2011 – Madison!
July 29-31. Friday 5pm through Sunday noon An exciting weekend of training and coached clinics in a small group setting presented by the USAT certified ET coaching staff. Designed to move...
Open Water Swim Clinics at Centennial Beach
Triathlon specific group swimming and instruction for all abilities ET Open Water Swim Clinics at Centennial Beach is a weekly swimming program designed for triathletes. USA certified coaches will provide structured...
Wednesday Night Tri Club Group Rides
Our Wednesday night Tri Club group ride with optional short brick run program starts May 18. We’ll have two different pace groups and distances every Wednesday evening. Ride departs...
ET Half Marathon Training Class
Summer 2011 session open for registration So, you want to run a fall half marathon? Whether you’re a first-timer or you’re looking to improve your performance at the half marathon...
Run Club Moves To Herrick Lake
ET Run Club moves to our summer location on Saturday, May 14. Run Club is open to everyone – regardless of fitness level or running experience!! The experienced and...
Triathlon 101 Day Camp
Join other beginner and intermediate triathletes for this day camp focused on triathlon training and racing presented by USA Triathlon certified coaches Joe LoPresto and Suzy Cerra...
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...
Emergency Repair and Bike Maintenance Clinic
It’s most riders worst nightmare - a problem with the bike. A flat tire, broken chain or cable, bent gear shifter, torn tire, bent rim or no spare tube...
Let’s Celebrate! 2011 ET Kickoff Party at lululemon
Join us for a night of food, drinks, and shopping fun as we celebrate the start of our 2011 race season, the appointment of Coach Suzy as a lululemon...
Announcing 2011 Bike Club Ride Locations
38 group rides this year!! Want to get out and enjoy the great outdoors, make new friends, ride in a safe group environment, be supported by experienced ride leaders and...
Group Track Program – Spring 2011
Track interval running workouts and coaching for runners of all levels Experience Triathlon Group Track Program is a weekly coached track interval workout under the guidance of USA Track &...
lululemon athletica Selects Coach Suzy Cerra as Ambassador
NAPERVILLE, Illinois (April 2, 2011) – lululemon athletica has selected Coach Suzy Cerra to be an Ambassador for their store location in Naperville. The lululemon ambassador program is...
Masters Swimming at Continental Club – Spring Session
Spring Session open for registration Group swim and instruction for all abilities ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA Certified Coach Judie Refvik will...
Triathlon Training Class at Central Park
Spring 2011 Session open for registration Get ready to Tri with Experience Triathlon’s triathlon training class. USAT Certified Coach Suzy Cerra will help you prepare for your first tri or...
Tri it Inside?
Indoor triathlons are a great way to get started in our sport. They can also be a fun way to put a little racing into the winter off-season training...
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...
Justin Bieber – triathlete? Never Say Never!
You’d have to be living under a rock to not have heard the buzz about Justin Bieber’s new movie, Never Say Never. Anyone who knows my girls can surely...
Turning Tragedy Into Hope
On October 6, 2001 I got one of those phone calls that drops you to your knees… “Joe, this is Pat Samel, I’m calling to let you know that...
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...
Our New Home
We have a new home on the web, and the feedback so far has been outstanding: The new site looks AWESOME! Nice job!! Whoa!! I LOVE IT!! It looks great! ...
ET Social Outing
An evening of fun with the ET crew! It's not all about training and racing at Experience Triathlon. Come share an evening of fun and fellowship. This event is not just for...
