Women and Body Image: Our Bodies are Houses for our Souls
On Sunday September 16th, LIV Ambassador Sarah Farsalas will be hosting a Liv Fall Autumn Harvest dual event that will celebrate the beauty we each have within ourselves. [...]
02 Sep
22 Aug
ET Spectator’s Guide for Ironman Wisconsin 2018
First, and MOST importantly, please wear your ET shirts, jackets and hats. The ET Cheer Crew is world famous and our athletes love to see everyone flying the ET [...]
08 Aug
Ironman Wisconsin 2018 Team Dinner
Announcing a Team dinner opportunity for the night before Ironman Wisconsin! Here are the details: Who: ET athletes, Club members, family and friends, including kids! We have plenty of space this [...]
24 Jul
ET Naperville Triathlon Call for Volunteers – 2018
The ET Naperville Sprint Triathlon is coming on Sunday August 5, 2018 and we need help! Volunteer positions are available on the Transition Team. If you can help, please complete the [...]
24 Jul
ET Family Picnic 2018
A summer afternoon of food and fun with the ET family! - August 26 It’s not all about training and racing at Experience Triathlon. Come share an afternoon of food [...]
18 Jul
A Proud Ironman 70.3
by Ganesh P. My wife Latha and I got into running in 2012 to embrace a healthy lifestyle, inspired by my brother Harish and sister in law Aparna. Over the [...]
11 Jul
Ironman 70.3 Muncie 2018 ET Team Dinner
Announcing a Team dinner opportunity for the night before Muncie 70.3! Here are the details: Who: Whoever would like to join us…all are welcome! What: Ironman 70.3 Muncie pre-race ET Team dinner! Where: [...]
25 Jun
ET Lake Zurich Triathlon Call for Volunteers – 2018
The ET Lake Zurich Triathlon is coming on Sunday July 8, 2018 and we need help! Volunteer positions are available on the Transition Team, Bike Course Sprint/OLY turn point, Swim [...]
22 Jun
Pleasant Prairie 2018 ET Team Dinner
Announcing a Team dinner opportunity for the night before Pleasant Prairie! Here are the details: Who: Whoever would like to join us…all are welcome! What: Pleasant Prairie pre-race ET Team dinner! Where: Noodles [...]
12 Jun
Team Dinner for Horribly Hilly Hundreds 2018
Announcing a Team dinner opportunity for the night before HHH! Here are the details: Who: Whoever would like to join us…all are welcome! What: HHH pre-ride ET Team dinner! Where: Noodles & Company, [...]
06 Jun
Announcing the 2018 Monday night summer social outings
Some summer social 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 [...]
15 May
Announcing Beginner 5k Class – Learn to Run
This 6 week, small group workout class is designed for walkers and new runners who want to ‘learn to run’ without injury. Structured workouts and instruction at each one hour [...]
15 May
Ironman Wisconsin 2018 ET Hotel Room Block
We are very excited to announce that we have once again negotiated a deeply discounted hotel rate for Ironman Wisconsin. We have secured a block of rooms at this [...]
02 May
Announcing Run Club Move to Herrick Lake
ET Run Club moves to Herrick Lake in Wheaton - Saturday, May 5, 2018 Run Club is open to everyone – regardless of fitness level or running experience!! The [...]
10 Apr
Horribly Hilly Hundreds 2018 ET Hotel Room Block
We are very excited to announce that we have negotiated a discounted hotel rate for the night before Horribly Hilly Hundreds. We have secured a block of rooms at [...]
04 Apr
Announcing Tri 101 – An Introduction to Triathlon Seminar
Join us as we kick off the 2018 tri season with Tri 101 – Introduction to Triathlon. The seminar will be hosted by Head Coach and Race Director, Joe [...]
28 Mar
Announcing ET Bike Club First 2018 Group Ride
April 15 -- first Sunday ride -- New start time -- 8:00 a.m. Wednesday night rides start May 2 Want to get out and enjoy the great outdoors, make new friends, [...]
27 Dec
Try ET Computrainer – FREE
Have you been thinking about trying ET Computrainer? Now is your chance, and it's FREE! We are having two short classes and two long course classes in January for those [...]
27 Dec
Training Tip – Use a softball??
Use a 16-inch softball to reduce muscle tightness in your legs specifically hamstrings, calves and gluteus maximus. The shape and firmness of the softball helps relax those smaller muscles [...]
20 Dec
Announcing the ET Indoor Triple Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 2017 – Naperville based Experience Triathlon announces the ET Indoor Triple Award. The award recognizes athletes of all abilities who complete all three ET Indoor [...]
20 Dec
Training Tip – Improve your cadence
Improve your cadence--for both the bike and the run, a cadence of 85-90 rpm is more efficient than a slower cadence. To count your cadence, use a time increment [...]
15 Dec
Two FREE weeks – ET Masters Naperville – Dec 26 thru Jan 5
“Our ET Masters program has seen triathlete times decrease in short distance events, which are the hardest to decrease, with a minimum of 1 second and a maximum of [...]
06 Dec
The most incredible experience – Ironman Louisville
by Jill S. To understand my story, you need to know a little about me to start. Growing up, I was never an athletic kid, I was more on the [...]
29 Nov
Glitter and Grit: The Trials and Tribulations of a First Time Marathoner in NYC
by Amy B. Dedicated to my husband Charlie for agreeing to go on this crazy journey with me and for continually pushing me. To my wonderful coach, Coach Suzy Cerra, [...]
25 Oct
Announcing ET Spring Training Camp 2018 – Tucson!
We are proud and excited to announce that we will be returning to Tucson for Experience Triathlon’s 2018 Spring Training Camp! Two days of exhilarating road rides while exploring [...]
25 Oct
Let’s vote Coach Jim Riga as Chicago’s Athlete of the Year!
Hello Team ET, As you know, Coach Jim was selected as the January/February Athlete of the Month for Chicago Athlete Magazine. Now it’s time for Jim to compete with the [...]
24 Oct
ET Holiday Party – December 8 – Aurelio’s
We are excited to announce that this year’s ET Holiday Party will be at Aurelio's Pizza in Naperville on December 8, 2017. The ET Holiday Party is an excellent way [...]
10 Oct
The Long Road Back
By Jayme C. After finishing my first half Ironman in August 2015 and having a fantastic race year overall, I herniated a disc playing touch football with my kids Thanksgiving [...]
04 Oct
ET Run Club moves back to Naperville on October 7
Location: Starbucks. 22 E. Chicago Ave, Naperville. Run Club is open to everyone – regardless of fitness level or running experience!! The experienced and certified coaches of Experience Triathlon invite [...]
27 Sep
Third Times a Charm – Ironman 3X
by Steve B. Before I share my day with you, please allow me to say thank you to several people that were a key part in getting me across the [...]
04 Sep
24 Aug
ET Spectators Guide for Ironman Wisconsin 2017
First, and MOST importantly, please wear your ET shirts, jackets and hats. The ET Cheer Crew is world famous and our athletes love to see everyone flying the ET [...]
23 Aug
The Growth Factor
by Maggie W. Today I completed the ET Naperville Sprint Triathlon for the fourth time. This is the only race I have raced each year since starting triathlon in 2014. [...]
16 Aug
Ironman Wisconsin 2017 Team Dinner
Announcing a Team dinner opportunity for the night before Ironman Wisconsin! Here are the details: Who: ET athletes, Club members, family and friends, including kids! We have plenty of space this [...]
16 Aug
6 Leadership Lessons I Learned from Triathlon Training
By Nicki Anderson. CEO. Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce I’m a runner, always have been. Well, at least for the last 35 years. Sure, there were phases while raising my [...]
09 Aug
ET Naperville Sprint Tri turn 10
Swimmers, bikers, and runners alike raced the ET Naperville Sprint Triathlon this morning at Centennial Park. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the triathlon in Naperville, over 1,900 took to the [...]
09 Aug
140.6 Miles of Smiles
by Kendra F. I’m a marathon runner. I’ve been running for years. I even Boston Qualified last year in Chicago. So what’s the next challenge? Well, it had to be an [...]
02 Aug
Don’t Worry, Be Happy
by Maggie W. This past weekend I accomplished my goal of racing in a half Ironman at Racine. However, getting there was not smooth. In fact, my journey to Racine [...]
26 Jul
The Year of First
by Sue S. Around 10-12 years ago I started doing triathlons at the encouragement of a co-worker, who has since passed away. Julie inspired me to "tri." I did and [...]
26 Jul
ET Naperville Triathlon Call for Volunteers – 2017
The ET Naperville Sprint Triathlon is coming on Sunday August 6, 2017 and we need help! Volunteer positions are available on the Transition Team. If you can help, please complete the [...]
19 Jul
The Good, The Bad, The Amazing
by Emily O. As I’m sitting on a plane flanked by my mother and sister on our way to Napa for some POST Ironman R&R, I finally had the opportunity [...]
17 Jul
ET Wins Ironman Tri Club Competition at Racine 2017
ET Tri Club wins 1st place for the THIRD year in a row in the IRONMAN TriClub Division III competition at Racine 70.3! HUGE congrats to all of our Racine [...]
12 Jul
Bike Training Tip – Downhill Techniques
Riding downhill can be scary for some athletes. Having your body and mind in the right place, doing the right things can reduce stress and improve downhill performance and [...]
12 Jul
Ironman 70.3 Racine 2017 Team Dinner
Announcing a Team dinner opportunity for the night before Racine! Here are the details: Who: Whoever would like to join us…all are welcome! What: Racine pre-race ET Team dinner! Where: Noodles & Company, [...]
28 Jun
ET Lake Zurich Triathlon Call for Volunteers – 2017
The ET Lake Zurich Triathlon is coming on Sunday July 9, 2017 and we need help! Volunteer positions are available on the Transition Team, Bike Course Sprint/OLY turn point, Swim [...]
23 Jun
Announcing the 2017 Monday night summer social outings
Some summer social 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 [...]
22 Jun
3 Clicks
by John D. 3 clicks? What the heck does that mean? 3 clicks was my comfort, it meant my day was wrapping up and everything for the rest of the day [...]
21 Jun
Pleasant Prairie 2017 ET Team Dinner
Announcing a Team dinner opportunity for the night before Pleasant Prairie! Here are the details: Who: Whoever would like to join us…all are welcome! What: Pleasant Prairie pre-race ET Team dinner! Where: Noodles [...]
20 Jun
ET Family Picnic 2017
R.S.V.P. deadline date is Thursday 7/20/17 at Noon!! A summer afternoon of food and fun with the ET family! - July 23 It’s not all about training and racing at Experience [...]
31 May
ET Tire Changing Clinic – June 16
Outdoor Road Riding Season is here! How are YOUR tire changing skills? Does the fear of a flat make you wince at the thought of going out on a ride [...]
16 May
Racin Fuel
by Laurie S. It was going to rain and I was not happy about it. All week, the weather had predicted anything from a drizzle to a downpour for the [...]
16 May
Lake Michigan 2017 Open Water Group Swim
Have a race this season with a challenging open water swim? Want to get more experience swimming in a large body of water with the chance of choppy waves? [...]
09 May
Central Illinois Open Water Swim Event
Looking for more open water lake swimming practice? Join Team ET as we roll down to the Central Illinois Open Water Swim (CIOWS) event on Saturday June 24, 2017. [...]
08 May
ET Run Club moves to Herrick Lake Wheaton
ET Run Club moves to Herrick Lake in Wheaton - Saturday, May 13, 2017 Run Club is open to everyone – regardless of fitness level or running experience!! The [...]
08 May
Training Tip – Keep things in perspective
Have fun! We do this for our enjoyment and health. Nobody is making us go out for a workout. If you feel pressure to go for a workout, you [...]
02 May
Announcing Experience Triathlon University
NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS (May 1, 2017) - Experience Triathlon, a leading endurance coaching, training and event company (www.experiencetriathlon.com), announced today the Experience Triathlon University (ETU). ETU is a multifaceted resource [...]
25 Apr
Finding #runlove
by Amy B. I do not like to be told I can’t do something. So when I suggested to my husband last Fall that I wanted to do the Naperville [...]
25 Apr
Pleasant Prairie 2017 ET Hotel Room Block
If you are thinking about joining us for the Pleasant Prairie Triathlon, please take a minute to review the Experience Triathlon hotel room block information below. We have secured a [...]
05 Apr
2017 Bike Club and Tri Club Group Rides Start April 30
April 30 — Commissioners Park Naperville Want to get out and enjoy the great outdoors, make new friends, ride in a safe group environment, be supported by ET certified ride [...]
22 Mar
Tire Changing Clinic – April 2
Outdoor Road Riding Season (in maybe just 2-layers of clothing versus 5) is just around the corner here in Chicagoland! How are YOUR tire changing skills? Does the fear [...]
22 Mar
Social Outing – March 31 – Rock Bottom
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 [...]
01 Mar
Swim Training Tip – Use the Pacing Clock
Learn how to swim with the pace clock—If you can teach yourself pacing in the pool by swimming on timed intervals that include your swim and your rest time, [...]
01 Mar
Yellow Dot Clearance Sale!
Announcing a fantastic sale on all remaining yellow dot cycling and triathlon tops and shorts! Originally these uniform items priced above $70. Now all items are only $49 while [...]
22 Feb
Swim Training Tip – Flexible Ankles
Efficient kicking requires flexible ankles and a pointed foot. To increase flexibility, use fins during kick sets. You can also regularly stretch your ankles by kneeling and sitting back [...]
20 Jan
ET Team Jackets Re-order
We are going to try and place a jacket re-order on January 26. Due to high demand for these jackets across the country, stock and sizes might be limited [...]
03 Jan
USA Triathlon selects ET Batavia Duathlon as 2017 Regional Championship race
USAT Mideast Council and the Race Bid Selection Committee congratulates race director, Joe LoPresto, on being selected to host the 2017 Regional Duathlon Sprint Championship race on June 11, [...]
21 Dec
Run Training Tip – Avoid the Wind
In winter, find a protected place to run like a forest preserve or trail. Even your neighborhood is likely more protected from the wind because of the houses and [...]
21 Dec
Announcing 2017 Indoor Cycling Time Trials
2017 Indoor Cycling Time Trial Series presented by The Labs USA and Experience Triathlon Indoor cycling time trials are an excellent opportunity for all athletes who are looking to take [...]
06 Dec
Team ET returns to 2017 Memphis in May Triathlon
It is our pleasure to announce that we will be returning to Memphis In May this year as our Team kick-off race of the season, and we're excited to [...]
30 Nov
Run Training Tip – Winter Hydration
Hydration is important year-round. In summer, our sweat rates are high due to heat and humidity. In winter, respiration takes moisture away from our bodies and, along with our [...]
22 Nov
Announcing New ET Team Jackets – Order Today!
We are excited to announce our 2017 custom embroidered ET Team jackets. These midweight, breathable Nike Shield jackets are perfect for running and the Run Club coffee socials, or [...]
16 Nov
Swim Training Tip – Body Rotation
Body rotation is important with proper swim technique. Your body should rotate along its long axis in which your hips and shoulders should only rotate approximately 45 degrees above/below [...]
15 Nov
14 Nov
Ironman Wisconsin 2017 ET Hotel Room Block
We are very excited to announce that we have once again negotiated a deeply discounted hotel rate for Ironman Wisconsin. We have secured a block of rooms at this [...]
09 Nov
Run Training Tip – Think about the wind direction
With the weather turning colder one tip to help keep you more comfortable and running outside is, when possible, run into the wind going out and have the wind [...]
09 Nov
Being Grateful – My Journey to Ironman Louisville
by Chad B. Five years ago I was standing in the men's department at Sears staring at the clothes rack in disbelief. I knew I needed size 38 pants because [...]
02 Nov
My Journey to Ironman Wisconsin
by Robert D. Looking for a change in my life, I started running about five years ago. When I first started I couldn’t run a block if my life depended [...]
24 Oct
ET Holiday Party – December 9 – Aurelio’s
We are excited to announce that this year’s ET Holiday Party will be at Aurelio's Pizza in Naperville on December 9, 2016. The ET Holiday Party is an excellent way [...]
20 Oct
Becoming Unlimited – The Road to Ironman 70.3 Augusta
by Elena D. My journey to Augusta can be summed up with the above two phrases. The first: You are unlimited. You are unlimited came to me through my coach, [...]
19 Oct
Preview Party – Remodeled ET CompuTrainer Studio
Have you heard the rumor? Yep, it’s true!!! ET has a completely upgraded and AMAZING CompuTrainer studio. Professionally designed by Emily Ory and furnished by her company, Corporate Concepts. Painting, [...]
19 Oct
Performance Testing Research Study – Call for Volunteers
Dr Craig Broeder, ET Director of Performance Testing, is looking for volunteers in two upcoming research projects. The projects are related to ATP Supplement and BEET Nitrate Supplement. Volunteer benefits [...]
13 Oct
I couldn’t help but smile – My journey to Ironman Wisconsin
by Dave J. It’s been a couple weeks since I was standing on the helix looking out over a lake as smooth as glass thinking about what was about to [...]
11 Oct
I’m a Believer – My Journey to Border Wars 70.3
by Dick J. Ok, so have you really ever eaten crow, or had a huge helping of humble pie???? Well this past year I am happy to say that I [...]
30 Sep
Experience Triathlon Names Sarah Wangerin as Director of Cycling Programs
ET Expands Executive Team and Aligns Organization for Future Growth NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS (September 30, 2016) – Experience Triathlon, a leading endurance coaching, training and event company (www.experiencetriathlon.com), announced today the [...]
27 Sep
Safety First! A free run safety clinic
In light of the recent runner attack on the prairie path in Wheaton, ET is hosting a free run safety clinic on Saturday October 1 presented by Elena D. [...]
26 Sep
Relax on the swim, be patient on the bike, and rock the run – My journey to the Ironman
By Jeff D. How do you write a blog about the last nine plus months of your life? Where do you even start? Where do you finish? Well, I know [...]
20 Sep
ET Run Club returns to Naperville September 24
After months of summertime run fun on the trails of Herrick Lake Forest Preserve, we return to Starbucks on Chicago Ave in downtown Naperville for our winter season ET [...]
14 Sep
ET Tri Club wins Ironman TriClub Division II competition, for the second year in a row!
ET Tri Club wins 1st place in the IRONMAN TriClub Division II competition at Ironman Wisconsin for the second year in row!! HUGE congrats to all of our Ironman Wisconsin [...]
02 Sep
Great deals from our sponsor XTERRA Wetsuits!
Check out these amazing offers from our club sponsor XTERRA Wetsuits! Be sure to use our club code CO-EXPTRI in their checkout page to get the discounts. Click here to start [...]
31 Aug
ET Spectators Guide for Ironman Wisconsin 2016
First, and MOST importantly, please wear your ET shirts, jackets and hats. The ET Cheer Crew is world famous and our athletes love to see everyone flying the ET [...]
31 Aug
Run Training Tip – Check Your Cadence
The best runners typically take 165-180 steps per minute. To achieve this, at the beginning of a minute, count foot strikes for the right foot for one minute. Multiply [...]
23 Aug
Swim Training Tip – Get New Goggles!
Change out swim googles when they become difficult to see out of due to fogging or scratches. It's amazing how having a clearer view under water can brighten your [...]
23 Aug
Social Outing – September 30 – 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 [...]
10 Aug
Conquering a rain soaked course and crazy run hills at the Door County Half Iron
by Jeff P. I debated about writing a blog post about a race that could have been another one of those races we all tuck away in our memory and [...]
10 Aug
Nutrition Tip – Healthy Fats from Foods
Consume omega-3 fatty acids from cold water fish (salmon, herring, mackeral, sardines) or nuts and seeds (walnuts, chia, flax). These are heart healthy and provide anti-inflammatory benefits. Laurie Schubert is [...]
10 Aug
Training Tip – Practice Your Transitions
Practice your transitions--the cheapest and easiest speed you will ever come by will be from improving your transition! In many races, the difference between the winner and being off [...]
03 Aug
Ironman Wisconsin 2016 Team Dinner
Announcing a Team dinner opportunity for the night before Ironman Wisconsin! Here are the details: Who: Whoever would like to join us…all are welcome, including kids! What: Ironman Wisconsin pre-race Team dinner! Where: [...]
03 Aug
Nutrition Tip – Find the Sports Foods for You!
Try a variety of sports foods and drinks to find the ones you can tolerate and the ones you actually like. Make a list, then consider which options are [...]
03 Aug
Becoming a Triathlete
by Marijo W. My name is Marijo. I’m a triathlete. I am a triathlete. At times, I still feel weird telling people that. Not only because this is still a [...]
27 Jul
Nutrition Tip – Rethink your Sports Drink
Sports drinks are for training or events lasting 60-90 minutes or longer. When planning your hydration strategy, consider the temperature, electrolyte needs and energy needs. You don’t need a [...]