Becoming an Ironman the ET Way
Do you want to Become an Ironman? What is the ET Way? Check out this iconic video produced by Hildebrand Creative. It captures the transformational power of the Ironman and [...]
17
Oct
17
Oct
My Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’
by Kara R. My journey to becoming an Ironman started about four years ago when my friend Ariel signed me up for my first indoor triathlon. I remember thinking beforehand [...]
17
Oct
Three words I never thought of when I said I’m going to do an Ironman
by Lida K. I’m still taking the whole race day in and thinking I can’t believe it is all over. Really, all those months of training and it is done? [...]
17
Oct
Moving Forward One Buoy at a Time at Ironman Wisconsin
by Drew R. I’m a big fan of pizza. I don’t mean that I like to have the occasional slice of pizza with friends. Because that would mean I’d have [...]
16
Oct
My Ironman Journey
by Sue A. “One foot in front of the other….don‘t walk off the course….let your friends pull you in…..” These were the words that were running through my head as I [...]
16
Oct
Magic Moments at My Second Ironman
by Dale R. After hearing about the fun they have in Kona doing the underwear run, I decided to start out my pre-race fun with the First Annual Underpants run [...]
16
Oct
Inch By Inch We Become Ironman
by Andrea S. I thought my Ironman Wisconsin journey was about recovering from a heartbreak. What I discovered, though, is that my journey was really about conquering my fears and [...]
16
Oct
Becoming a Survivor at Ironman Wisconsin
by Ryan F. The most relaxed race morning I have ever experienced was September 13, 2015. The race that I was so calm and prepared for was Ironman Wisconsin. How [...]
08
Oct
ET Swim 201 – Advanced Underwater Video Clinic – Catch/Pull/Recovery
Get in-depth swim technique analysis and instruction through the ET Swim Clinic Series! All clinics are designed around areas of common swim technique issues and utilize individual underwater videotaping [...]
08
Oct
ET Swim 101 – Adult Learn to Swim Class – October 24 – November 28, 2015
ET Swim 101 is a new concept class that bridges the gap between ET private swim lessons and ET Masters. ET Swim 101 provides adult learn-to-swim instruction and practice in [...]
08
Oct
ET Masters Naperville – Oct 19 through Dec 11
Start Any Week! Price Always Prorated!! ET Masters is a weekly adult swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA certified coaches will provide structured workouts and explain [...]
06
Oct
Ahhhhh, the offseason, time to…..
by Coach Judie It’s the beginning of October and tri season has wound to a close in the Midwest with the arrival of fall temperatures and shorter daylight hours. For [...]
06
Oct
ET Masters Swimming Carol Stream Oct-Dec 2015
Start any week. Price always prorated! ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA Certified coaching staff of Experience Triathlon will provide structured workouts [...]
03
Oct
Becoming an Athlete
By Rose R. In July 2007, I weighed 273 pounds. I used food for several years to comfort me as my mom fought cancer for the third time and my [...]
01
Oct
ET Masters – Elk Grove Park District – October/November
Registration is now open! Start any week!! ET Masters at the Pavilion Aquatics Centers brand new 25 yard, IHSA regulation size pool in Elk Grove Village is a weekly adult [...]
28
Sep
ET Computrainer October Preseason Session
Starts October 14. Four weeks! A transitional session to help riders shift from outdoor rides toward our indoor 10 week winter CT program that starts November 9, 2015. Want to get [...]
28
Sep
Cycling 301: Cycling Technique and Formwork with Power/Watts Focus
4-week class – NEW offering! This exciting new 4-week program only available at Experience Triathlon is entirely hands-on, with an “on-the-bike/off-the-bike” focus to help cyclists make the most of [...]
16
Sep
Fall 2015 Liv Ladies Bike Ride!
ATTENTION: ALL LADIES WHO OWN A BIKE!! 🚲 👠 WHAT: Fall 2015 Liv Ladies Bike Ride! 🍁🚲 WHY: Cycling = Freedom to Live, Dream, Explore and Be! 🚲 = 💪🌍🌻 WHERE: Meet [...]
08
Sep
ET Spectators Guide for Ironman Wisconsin 2015
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 [...]
26
Aug
Team ET at Ironman 70.3 Racine and the World Famous ET Cheer Crew
What’s it like to be part of the ET Family? Why is the ET Cheer Crew world famous? Check out this first class video produced by Hildebrand Creative. It [...]
20
Aug
ET Masters Swimming – Naperville – Fall 2015
Start any week. We'll prorate the fee! ET Masters is a weekly adult swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA certified coaches will provide structured workouts and [...]
19
Aug
Reflections on My First Half Ironman
by Lida K. Once upon a time on my bucket list I said I would like to complete an Ironman. My husband sort of laughed it off and said, “You [...]
14
Aug
FREE week – ET Masters Naperville – August 17-21
“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 [...]
14
Aug
ET Masters Swimming Carol Stream Fall 2015
Start any week. We'll prorate the fee! ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA Certified coaching staff of Experience Triathlon will provide structured [...]
12
Aug
Ironman Wisconsin 2015 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: [...]
10
Aug
ET Masters – Elk Grove Park District – Aug/Sept
Registration is now open! Start any week!! ET Masters at the Pavilion Aquatics Centers brand new 25 yard, IHSA regulation size pool in Elk Grove Village is a weekly adult [...]
06
Aug
An Epic Experience – Summer Camp 2015
The 2015 edition of the very popular ET Summer Camp returned for the second year in a row to the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. This [...]
03
Aug
There’s No “I” in Relay Team
by Laurie S. Everybody’s seen the small group of people hanging out in the corner of transition, lounging against the fence and watching the racers struggle by while they have [...]
30
Jul
Ironman 70.3 Racine Recap and Photos
ET Tri Club wins 1st place in the IRONMAN TriClub Division II competition at Racine 70.3! HUGE congrats to all of our Racine athletes on bringing home the big [...]
28
Jul
Can Proper Nutrition Really Make a Difference?
by Amy H. How can two races just three weeks apart have such different results? The races were both Olympic distance triathlons, Pleasant Prairie and ET Lake Zurich. The bike [...]
27
Jul
ET Naperville Triathlon Call for Volunteers
The ET Naperville Sprint Triathlon is coming on Sunday August 2, 2015 and we need help! Volunteer positions are available on the Transition Team. If you can help, please complete the [...]
23
Jul
The Making of ET Batavia
We LOVE to produce multisport events! As a coaching services company, it’s one of the ways we “pay it forward” and share our passion for the lifestyle we are [...]
22
Jul
8 Things I Learned Training for a Half Ironman Triathlon
by Nancy A. Eight years ago, I did my first half Ironman triathlon … on a dare. I had no idea what I was doing. So like any young, confident [...]
20
Jul
Mind Over Matter
by Chris B. I tend to think of myself as a positive, mind over matter person. I truly feel if you can conceive it and believe it, you can achieve [...]
20
Jul
An Amazing Day at ET Lake Zurich Triathlon
Huge CONGRATS to all the finishers and big THANKS to all the volunteers and cheer crews at the 2015 Experience Triathlon Lake Zurich Triathlon! It was a perfect Sunny and [...]
17
Jul
Pleasant Prairie Triathlon 2015 Photos
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then these 600 photos of our amazing day at the 2015 Pleasant Prairie Triathlon are PRICELESS!! Thank you so much Laurie P, [...]
15
Jul
ET Family Picnic 2015
R.S.V.P. deadline date is Sunday 8/9/15 A summer afternoon of food and fun with the ET family! - August 16 It’s not all about training and racing at Experience Triathlon. Come [...]
14
Jul
Overcoming my fear of lakes, Part 1
by Jamie G. It was 4:30 am on Saturday, May 19, 2012, and I was being rudely awakened by a panic attack. Not a good way to start a race, [...]
14
Jul
Ironman 70.3 Racine 2015 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, [...]
13
Jul
ET Batavia 2015 Photos
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then these 1100 photos of our amazing day are PRICELESS!! Volunteer race photographers, Laurie P. and Larry H. really tell the story. [...]
30
Jun
ET Lake Zurich Triathlon Call for Volunteers
The ET Lake Zurich Triathlon is coming on Sunday July 12, 2015 and we need help! Volunteer positions are available on the Transition Team and the Race Day Packet Pickup [...]
25
Jun
Group Outdoor Track Program – Batavia – Summer 2015
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 ET's run coaching [...]
24
Jun
ET Masters – Elk Grove Park District – Summer 2015
Registration is now open! Start any week!! ET Masters at the Pavilion Aquatics Centers brand new 25 yard, IHSA regulation size pool in Elk Grove Village is a weekly adult [...]
14
Jun
Announcing Summer Camp 2015 – Madison!
We are super excited to announce 2015 ET Summer Training Camp in Madison on July 24-26. Last year's new location in downtown Madison at the host hotel for Ironman Wisconsin [...]
13
Jun
Pleasant Prairie 2015 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
Announcing ET Outdoor Track Program – Wheaton College
We are excited to announce another ET Outdoor Group Track Program beginning June 16 at McCully Stadium Wheaton College! Experience Triathlon’s group track program at McCully Stadium is a weekly [...]
11
Jun
Announcing Open Water Group Swimming – 2015 Lake Michigan
This page is for 2015. CLICK HERE for information on our 2016 program! Have a race this season with a challenging open water swim? Want to get more experience swimming [...]
10
Jun
ET Masters Carol Stream Summer 2015
Fall Session starts August 18 on Tue and Thur at 6am. Fountain View pool is closed until the week of August 17. ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed [...]
09
Jun
ET Triathlon Training Class – Summer 2015
Get ready to Tri with Experience Triathlon's 10th annual triathlon training class. Our USAT Certified Coaching staff will help you prepare for your first tri or improve on past performances. [...]
31
May
ET Masters Swimming – Naperville – Summer 2015
Start any week! ET Masters is a weekly adult swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA certified coaches will provide structured workouts and explain how to do [...]
31
May
Announcing Chicago Group Outdoor Track Program!
Beginning June 2nd, track interval running workouts and coaching for runners of all levels Experience Triathlon’s Chicago group track program is a weekly coached track interval workout under the guidance [...]
30
May
It was a great day
by Richard M. I was not planning on doing Galena this year and only signed up the week before the race. Last time I did Galena in 2013 I did [...]
23
May
Detour map for Yorkville group ride start location
Please note that the section of Game Farm Road just north of the Beecher Center (our start location for Yorkville ride 5/23) is closed. Riders will need to drive [...]
19
May
Announcing the ET Triple Award and Experience Triathlon Race Series
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2015 - Naperville based Experience Triathlon announces the ET Triple Award and Experience Triathlon Race Series. The award recognizes athletes of all abilities who complete [...]
14
May
ET Open Water Swim Clinics at Centennial – 2015
Triathlon specific group swimming and instruction for all abilities Click here for our 2016 program information! ET Open Water Swim Clinics at Centennial Beach is a weekly swimming program designed for [...]
11
May
ET Masters – Elk Grove Park District – May/June 2015
Registration is now open! ET Masters at the Pavilion Aquatics Centers brand new 25 yard, IHSA regulation size pool in Elk Grove Village is a weekly adult swimming program designed [...]
08
May
Galena Team Dinner 2015
Announcing a Team dinner opportunity for the night before Galena! Here are the details: Who: Whoever would like to join us…all are welcome! What: Galena pre-race Team dinner! Where: Fried Green Tomatoes 213 [...]
06
May
Announcing new style ET cycling wear!
We are very excited to announce our new cycling kits! The new ET jerseys and bike shorts come in both short sleeve and sleeveless versions. In addition to our [...]
04
May
ET Batavia 2015 Volunteers Needed
The ET Batavia Triathlon and Duathlon is coming up on June 7, and we need your help! In addition to the triathlon and duathlon, we have two youth events to [...]
30
Apr
Naperville Run Club Moves To Herrick Lake
ET Run Club moves to our summer location on Saturday, May 2. Run Club is open to everyone – regardless of fitness level or running experience!! The experienced and [...]
29
Apr
ET Master Swimming Naperville May 2015
Starts May 4! ET Masters is a weekly adult swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA certified coaches will provide structured workouts and explain how to do [...]
29
Apr
ET Masters Swimming Carol Stream Spring 2015
Start Any Week! ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA Certified coaching staff of Experience Triathlon will provide structured workouts and explain how [...]
28
Apr
Wrenches and Wine: a LIV ladies Tire Changing and Bike Maintenance Clinic
WHAT: Flat tires are a sure way to ruin a ride if one isn’t prepared, or is uncertain of how to take their tire off, change it, and put [...]
23
Apr
Boston or Bust
by Jeff P. The life of an endurance athlete is filled with brief moments of exhilarating highs spaced by long periods of tedium, self doubt, misery and a never ending [...]
20
Apr
Announcing Youth Splash & Dash Clinics
Please join nationally certified and experienced coaches from Experience Triathlon for a training clinic designed to prepare youth ages 7 to 15 years for the ET Batavia Splash & [...]
18
Apr
Running in Circles
by Jim R. It was an interesting road training and running a spring marathon this year and for a time it looked like it would never happen. It started with [...]
15
Apr
Ryan's Story – Time to not be afraid anymore
“Occasionally in life you meet someone that you somehow know will make a difference in the lives of so many people” – Coach Joe Please support Ryan in his quest [...]
10
Apr
Group Outdoor Track Program – Spring 2015
Start any week!! 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 ET's [...]
05
Apr
Announcing 2015 Bike Club and Tri Club Group Ride Locations
April 12 is first Sunday ride. May 6 is first Wednesday ride. Want to get out and enjoy the great outdoors, make new friends, ride in a safe group environment, [...]
04
Apr
ET Masters – Elk Grove Park District – March 30 – May 7
Registration is now open! ET Masters at the Pavilion Aquatics Centers brand new 25 yard, IHSA regulation size pool in Elk Grove Village is a weekly adult swimming program designed [...]
04
Apr
ET Chicago Social Outing – May 9 – Tapworks Tavern
It’s not all about training and racing at Experience Triathlon. Come share an evening of fun and friendship with ET Chicago!. This event is not just for our Team [...]
03
Apr
No More Chi-bernation!
by Nancy A. There’s nothing like the first running event of spring. For me, it’s usually the Shamrock Shuffle 8k. But the Shamrock Shuffle usually kicks off something else: the [...]
30
Mar
ET Triathlon Training Class – Spring 2015
Get ready to Tri with Experience Triathlon's 10th annual triathlon training class. Our USAT Certified Coaching staff will help you prepare for your first tri or improve on past performances. [...]
28
Mar
ET Computrainer Spring Extension
March 30 thru April 17 We are excited to announce a 3 week extension to our very popular ET Computrainer program. The extension classes will only be held on weekdays and [...]
27
Mar
Introducing the new ET Running Jackets!
We are excited to announce our new custom embroidered ET running jackets. These lightweight, breathable Brooks Essential jackets are perfect for running and the Run Club coffee socials, or [...]
25
Mar
Experience Triathlon signs on as New Title Sponsor of Naperville Sprint Triathlon
Premier Event Management the owners and producers of the Naperville Sprint Triathlon are proud to announce that Experience Triathlon and its principal owner Joe LoPresto have joined us as [...]
18
Mar
LIV Ladies Cycling Event – Bikes, Beauty and Brains
EVENT: LIV Ladies Cycling Event – Bikes, Beauty and Brains WHEN: Friday March 20, 2015 TIME: 7:00pm WHERE: Spokes Bikes, Wheaton (69 Danada Square East, (630) 690-2050) WHAT: Let’s begin building a strong [...]
09
Mar
ET Running 101 – Beginner 5K Class
Adult ‘Learn to Run’ Program! This 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 [...]
07
Mar
ET Swim 101 – Adult Learn to Swim Class – March-April 2015
ET Swim 101 is a new concept class that bridges the gap between ET private swim lessons and ET Masters. ET Swim 101 provides adult learn-to-swim instruction and practice in [...]
27
Feb
ET Masters Swimming – Naperville – March/April
Start Any Week! ET Masters is a weekly adult swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA certified coaches will provide structured workouts and explain how to do [...]
27
Feb
FREE week – ET Masters Naperville – March 2-6
“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 [...]
27
Feb
ET Masters Swimming – Carol Stream
Start Any Week! ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA Certified coaching staff of Experience Triathlon will provide structured workouts and explain how [...]
16
Feb
Cycling 201 – Racing Skills – March 22
Cycling 201 is designed to take the basic fundamental pedal stroke skills learned in Cycling 101, and put them to work in a simulated race intensity situation. The class will [...]
16
Feb
ET Treadmill Track – March/April 2015
Start Any Week! Can't wait for spring to get faster? Looking for a speed workout this winter? Afraid it's too slick for the outdoor track? Give ET Treadmill Track a try!! These [...]
15
Feb
Social Outing – March 13 – Aurelio’s
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 Team athletes, but for [...]
12
Feb
Liv Cycling Selects Coach Sarah Wangerin as Ambassador
WHEATON, Illinois (February 11, 2015) – Liv (Liv Cycling/Giant Cycling) has selected Coach Sarah Wangerin to be an Ambassador for their programs and products in the Midwest Region of the [...]
12
Feb
ET Masters – Elk Grove Park District – February 16 – March 26
Registration is now open! ET Masters at the Pavilion Aquatics Centers brand new 25 yard, IHSA regulation size pool in Elk Grove Village is a weekly adult swimming program designed [...]
05
Feb
ET Swim 202 – Kicking – March 1
"The secret to feeling comfortable and confident in the water is to develop a flat, horizontal body position so as to produce the least amount of drag, and much [...]
30
Jan
Yes, We Can, Part III
by Alyse K. Athletes train and compete for many reasons - the sheer love of competition, the satisfaction of achieving a personal best, or the feeling of pushing their [...]
30
Jan
Galena 2015 ET Hotel Room Block
If you are thinking about joining us for the Galena Triathlon & Duathlon, please take a minute to review the hotel room block information below. We have secured a [...]
26
Jan
Half Marathon Training Class Spring 2015
2015 class is now closed. Click here for 2016 class registration! So, you want to run a half marathon? Whether you’re a first-timer or you’re looking to improve your performance [...]
26
Jan
Ironman Wisconsin 2015 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 [...]
26
Jan
Pleasant Prairie 2015 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 [...]
22
Jan
Cycling 201 – Racing Skills – February 22
Cycling 201 is designed to take the basic fundamental pedal stroke skills learned in Cycling 101, and put them to work in a simulated race intensity situation. The class will [...]
21
Jan
ET Swim 101 – Adult Learn to Swim Class
ET Swim 101 is a new concept class that bridges the gap between ET private swim lessons and ET Masters. ET Swim 101 provides adult learn-to-swim instruction and practice in [...]
16
Jan
Cycling 101 – Basic formwork and Pedal Stroke concepts – February 8
Registration in now open! Limited to 6 athletes. Cycling can be as basic as simply pushing your pedals down to move your bike forward, but what if you could use [...]
16
Jan
Kicking off 2015 at the ET Indoor Triathlon
Athletes from the Chicagoland area, southern Wisconsin and western Michigan got a big jump on 2015 at the first ET Indoor Triathlon of the year in Naperville last Sunday. [...]
09
Jan
Take your swim to the next level – Announcing ET Swim Clinics!
Get in-depth swim technique analysis and instruction through the ET Swim Clinic Series! All clinics are designed around areas of common swim technique issues and utilize individual underwater videotaping [...]
06
Jan
Cycling 101 – Basic formwork and Pedal Stroke concepts – Another January 10 Session – 3pm
Our 1pm session on January 10 sold out in minutes, so we've added another one at 3pm! Register below. Cycling can be as basic as simply pushing your pedals down [...]
06
Jan
Cycling 101 – Basic formwork and Pedal Stroke concepts – January 10
January 10 - Registration now open! Cycling can be as basic as simply pushing your pedals down to move your bike forward, but what if you could use your body [...]