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ET Half Marathon Training Class

Admin2011-02-23T13:40:20-06:00

Spring 2011 session open for registration. So, you want to run a spring half marathon?  Whether you’re a first-timer or you’re looking to improve your performance at the half marathon...

February 8, 2011
By AdminBlog, Training ClassesCoach Suzy, Half Marathon Class, Run Coaching, Run Training, Training class, Training Program0 Comments
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ET Indoor Triathlon Series

Admin2011-02-23T16:08:29-06:00

One Hour, Any Skill Level, Have Fun!! February 6 and March 13 The Indoor Triathlon presented by Experience Triathlon and LifeStart Central Park is a great way to become a triathlete...

February 7, 2011
By AdminBlog, ET Race EventsET event, Indoor triathlon, Triathlon Coaching, triathlon event0 Comments
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Masters Swimming at Central Park

Admin2011-04-19T16:14:51-05:00

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 coaches will provide...

January 31, 2011
By AdminBlog, Training ClassesMasters, Swim Training, Training class, Training Program, Triathlon Coaching0 Comments
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Stick to the plan

Admin2011-02-11T14:52:43-06:00

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...

January 29, 2011
By AdminAthlete Stories, BlogMarathon Training, Run Coaching, Run Training0 Comments
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Masters Swimming at Continental Club

Admin2011-02-16T14:35:34-06:00

Group swim and instruction for all abilities. ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers.  USA certified coach will provide structured workouts and stroke improvement instruction...

January 25, 2011
By AdminBlog, General Post, Training ClassesCoach Judie, Swim Training, Training class, Training Program, Triathlon Coaching0 Comments
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CardioRUN program

Admin2011-02-16T14:12:47-06:00

Interval based running class for all abilities! Start any week!! ET CardioRUN is a weekly coached running class based on the latest scientific methods to improve cardiovascular fitness and performance. USA...

January 20, 2011
By AdminBlog, General Post, Training ClassesRun Coaching, Run Training, Training class, Training Program0 Comments
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Indoor Time Trial Series

Admin2011-02-15T04:26:27-06:00

The Indoor Time Trial Series offers great off-season competitive bike racing.  Riders race on their own bikes on laboratory matched CompuTrainers.  The riders feel exactly the same loads they...

January 7, 2011
By AdminBlog, ET Race Eventsbike race, computrainer, ET event, time trial race0 Comments
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CompuTrainer Winter II Session

Admin2011-02-16T14:13:26-06:00

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...

December 30, 2010
By AdminBlog, General Post, Training Classesbike training, computrainer, Training class, Training Program0 Comments
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Announcing Spring Training Camp 2011

Admin2011-02-11T15:29:42-06:00

We are proud to announce Experience Triathlon's 2011 Spring Training Camp in Santa Barbara Wine Country - one of the top wine regions in the world!   Camp will be...

November 30, 2010
By AdminBlog, Camps, Eventsbike training, ET event, Run Training, Training class, Triathlon Camp, Triathlon Coaching0 Comments
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An Incredible Ironman Journey

Admin2011-02-16T19:42:14-06:00

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...

September 25, 2010
By AdminAthlete Stories, BlogCoach Joe, Ironman, Mental Toughness, Triathlon Coaching0 Comments
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Summer Camp 2010

Admin2011-03-01T19:19:02-06:00

by Drew R. The 2010 edition of the Experience Triathlon summer camp was held in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin - home of brats, beer, and Ironman Wisconsin!  In the midst of...

August 15, 2010
By AdminBlog, Camps, EventsET event, networking, Triathlon Camp0 Comments
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All in the family

Admin2011-02-16T19:32:48-06:00

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...

July 30, 2010
By AdminAthlete Stories, Blog, General PostCoach Joe, Coach Suzy, Triathlon Coaching0 Comments
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I am a TRI-ATHLETE

Admin2011-02-16T20:11:22-06:00

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...

June 16, 2010
By AdminAthlete Stories, BlogCoach Joe, Masters, Mental Toughness, Triathlon Coaching, triathlon event0 Comments
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I’m doing this for Lindsay

Admin2011-02-16T20:00:02-06:00

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...

June 16, 2010
By AdminAthlete Stories, BlogCoach Joe, Masters, Swim Training, Training class0 Comments
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Top 10 Things I Learned in Memphis

Admin2011-02-17T12:20:53-06:00

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...

June 5, 2010
By AdminAthlete Stories, BlogCoach Suzy, Mental Toughness, Triathlon Coaching, triathlon event0 Comments
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Melting in Memphis

Admin2011-02-17T12:28:15-06:00

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...

May 31, 2010
By AdminAthlete Stories, BlogCoach Joe, Mental Toughness, Triathlon Coaching, triathlon event0 Comments
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“Soul”vang

Admin2011-02-17T12:37:09-06:00

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...

May 12, 2010
By AdminAthlete Stories, Blog, Camps, Events, General PostET event, Training Program, Triathlon Camp, Triathlon Coaching0 Comments
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Open Water Swim Clinics at Centennial

Admin2011-02-18T07:37:38-06:00

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...

May 1, 2010
By AdminBlog, Training Classesopen water swimming, Swim Training, Training Program, Triathlon Coaching0 Comments
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A Fabulous Freshman Year

Admin2011-02-23T15:54:31-06:00

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...

October 30, 2009
By AdminAthlete Stories, BlogCoach Suzy, Triathlon Coaching, triathlon event0 Comments
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An Amazing Year

Admin2011-03-01T19:33:28-06:00

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...

October 14, 2009
By AdminAthlete Stories, BlogCoach Joe, Marathon Training, Mental Toughness, Run Training, Triathlon Coaching0 Comments
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I am a runner now!

Admin2011-03-01T07:21:43-06:00

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,...

October 14, 2009
By AdminAthlete Stories, BlogCoach Joe, Run Coaching0 Comments
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I could run like this all day!

Admin2020-10-14T09:31:43-05:00

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...

September 10, 2009
By AdminAthlete Stories, BlogCoach Joe, Mental Toughness, Triathlon Coaching, triathlon event0 Comments
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Seaweed Monsters

Admin2011-03-01T19:06:01-06:00

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...

August 20, 2009
By AdminAthlete Stories, BlogMental Toughness, open water swimming, Swim Training, Triathlon Camp0 Comments
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Breaking Through

Admin2011-02-25T18:15:25-06:00

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...

July 28, 2009
By AdminAthlete Stories, BlogCoach Joe, Ironman, Mental Toughness, Triathlon Coaching, triathlon event0 Comments
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Officially Becoming a Triathlete

Admin2011-02-23T15:19:16-06:00

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...

July 22, 2009
By AdminAthlete Stories, BlogCoach Suzy, Mental Toughness, Triathlon Coaching, triathlon event0 Comments
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A Smile On My Face

Admin2011-02-25T18:01:51-06:00

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...

July 8, 2009
By AdminAthlete Stories, BlogCoach Joe, Mental Toughness, Naperville Triathlon, Swim Training, Triathlon Coaching, triathlon event0 Comments
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Getting My Feet Wet

Admin2011-02-23T15:06:37-06:00

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...

July 8, 2009
By AdminAthlete Stories, BlogCoach Suzy, Naperville Triathlon, open water swimming, Swim Training, Triathlon Coaching, triathlon event0 Comments
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You are running HOW far today? You must be joking…

Admin2011-03-01T07:31:48-06:00

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...

October 1, 2008
By AdminAthlete Stories, BlogCoach Joe, Marathon Training, Mental Toughness, Run Coaching0 Comments
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The Big One That Didn’t Get Away!

Admin2011-03-01T18:47:59-06:00

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...

August 1, 2008
By AdminAthlete Stories, BlogCoach Joe, Ironman, Mental Toughness, open water swimming, Triathlon Coaching, triathlon event0 Comments
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Raindrops and Rainbows – Naperville Women’s Triathlon

Admin2011-02-25T18:31:09-06:00

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...

June 29, 2008
By AdminAthlete Stories, BlogCoach Suzy, Naperville Triathlon, Triathlon Coaching, triathlon event0 Comments
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Facing My Demons

Admin2012-03-04T12:34:37-06:00

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...

September 3, 2007
By AdminAthlete Stories, BlogCoach Joe, Mental Toughness, Naperville Triathlon, open water swimming, Swim Training, Triathlon Coaching, triathlon event0 Comments
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Why am I here?

Admin2020-12-09T13:56:32-06:00

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 triathlon...

September 1, 2007
By AdminAthlete Stories, BlogCoach Joe, Mental Toughness, Triathlon Coaching, triathlon event0 Comments
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Tri This for Half-Time Entertainment!

Admin2011-02-27T10:22:36-06:00

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,...

August 30, 2007
By AdminAthlete Stories, BlogCoach Joe, Training class, Training Program, Triathlon Coaching0 Comments
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An Exhilarating High

Admin2011-03-10T19:26:28-06:00

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...

August 29, 2007
By AdminAthlete Stories, BlogTriathlon Coaching, triathlon event0 Comments
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I Can Swim!

Admin2020-09-21T17:26:21-05:00

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 my...

June 27, 2007
By AdminAthlete Stories, BlogCoach Joe, Naperville Triathlon, open water swimming, Swim Training, Triathlon Coaching0 Comments
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To give anything less than your best, is to sacrifice the gift

Admin2011-02-27T11:00:09-06:00

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...

June 27, 2007
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One of life’s great experiences

Admin2019-03-26T13:29:06-05:00

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...

September 18, 2006
By AdminAthlete Stories, Blog, General PostIronman, Mental Toughness, triathlon event0 Comments
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From Couch Potato To Triathlete!

Admin2021-01-07T19:12:25-06:00

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...

August 29, 2006
By AdminAthlete Stories, BlogCoach Joe, Training class, Training Program, Transformation, Triathlon Coaching, triathlon event1 Comment
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A transformation in progress…

Admin2011-03-03T14:31:29-06:00

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...

July 22, 2006
By AdminAthlete Stories, BlogCoach Joe, Transformation, Triathlon Coaching0 Comments
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My First Triathlon Experience

Admin2011-03-03T15:25:55-06:00

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...

June 25, 2006
By AdminAthlete Stories, BlogCoach Joe, Coach Suzy, ET Club, Mental Toughness, Naperville Triathlon, Training Program, Transformation, Triathlon Coaching, triathlon event0 Comments
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