I was not going to give in today!
by Bob H. 2014 seems to be the year of the destination race! In April, Pat and I travelled to California with Drew and Laurie for the world famous (and [...]
07
Dec
30
Nov
A Grateful Heart
by Jada B. It’s dawn on Thanksgiving morning. There is already a bit of snow on the ground and apparently this Thanksgiving in Chicago will be one of the coldest [...]
22
Nov
ET Masters – Elk Grove Park District
Our six week Winter Session starts November 24. Registration is now open! ET Masters at the Pavilion Aquatics Centers brand new 25 yard, IHSA regulation size pool in Elk Grove [...]
21
Nov
ET Masters Swimming – Carol Stream
Start Any Week. We Prorate the Price! ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA Certified coaching staff of Experience Triathlon will provide structured [...]
12
Nov
ET Indoor Triathlon Series 2015
January 11 -- February 22 -- March 29 One Hour, Any Skill Level, Have Fun!! "I had such a great time today! Thanks so much to my super awesome wave coach, [...]
11
Nov
Naperville Marathon and Half Marathon ET Team Photos
WOW! Over 40 ET athletes had a blast running the 2nd annual Naperville Marathon and Half Marathon on November 9, 2014. Our world famous ET Cheer Crew was bundled [...]
09
Nov
I AM AN ENDURANCE JUNKIE
by Heather G. It was the Saturday before Ironman Wisconsin and things were starting to get real. The months of early morning swims, six hour bike rides (sometimes with drinks [...]
31
Oct
ET Holiday Party – December 5 – Granite City Naperville
We are thrilled to announce that this year’s ET Holiday Party will be at the newly opened Granite City Food and Brewery in Naperville on December 5, 2014. The ET [...]
28
Oct
ET Run Club returns to Naperville November 1
After 6 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 [...]
22
Oct
To Prove To Myself I Can
By Amy H. October 12, 2014 … How did I ever get to this day? Seems like a simple question at first, since it’s just a date on a calendar [...]
20
Oct
ET CompuTrainer Downtown Chicago Starts November 5
Want to get faster on the bike for next race season? ET CompuTrainer can help! Proven by professional athletes, cyclists and age groupers to improve speed and pedaling efficiency, the [...]
15
Oct
FREE week – ET Masters Naperville
Come check out our freshly painted pool and clean water! October 20-24 Looking for a way to improve your swim? Have you been thinking about joining a Masters swim group? Experience [...]
15
Oct
ET Masters Swimming – Naperville
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 [...]
13
Oct
ET Masters – Elk Grove Park District
Our six week Fall Session #2 will start on October 13 and ends on November 20. Registration is now open! ET Masters at the Pavilion Aquatics Centers brand new 25 [...]
10
Oct
Ironman Wisconsin 2014 – The Race of a Lifetime
by Laura C. After a year of preparation, 4am wake-up calls, long rides on the weekend away from my family, and numerous other sacrifices, the week of Ironman Wisconsin had [...]
05
Oct
ET CompuTrainer Winter I Session 2014-2015
Session I is now closed. Drop-in spots available via Contact Us. Winter session II starts January 19 and registration is now open. An indoor bike program that will move your [...]
04
Oct
ET Cheer Crew logistics for The Chicago Marathon – October 12, 2014
Join 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 races on the [...]
03
Oct
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 stroke improvement [...]
30
Sep
Announcing ET Spring Camp ARIZONA!
We are super excited to announce our 2015 Spring Training Camp in the desert paradise of the Scottsdale and Phoenix area. Our continued tradition of offering great camps at world [...]
29
Sep
Cycling 101 – Basic formwork and Pedal Stroke concepts
October 18 - 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 [...]
19
Sep
Ironman Wisconsin 2014 Photo Set
It was amazing, fabulous, and incredible! But even these words could not begin to describe the experience we had at Ironman Wisconsin this year. Huge CONGRATS to our finishers [...]
14
Sep
Announcing ET Indoor Group Trainer Rides
Group rides don't have to stop when the daylight shortens and outdoor group rides end. ET is now offering a new opportunity to continue your bike training in a group setting [...]
12
Sep
Tour de GiGi’s Charity Ride – September 21
On Sunday September 21, Team Experience Triathlon will be participating in the 7th annual Tour de GiGi's Charity Ride. ET athletes Joel and Wendy Eurich produce this event to raise [...]
06
Sep
ET Cheer Crew Logistics for Ironman Wisconsin
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 [...]
04
Sep
Finishing My First Olympic Triathlon
by Pat C. I’ve often wondered if I would write a blog for this space and if I did, what would I say and where would I start? Start at the [...]
04
Sep
ET on the Podium at Tri Club National Championships!
We’re super excited to announce that Team Experience Triathlon finished in 3rd place at the 2014 USA Triathlon Club National Championship race held in conjunction with the Chicago Triathlon [...]
24
Aug
ET Masters – Elk Grove Park District
Our six week Fall Session will start on September 4 and ends on October 9. Registration is now open! ET Masters at the Pavilion Aquatics Centers brand new 25 yard, [...]
23
Aug
ET Masters Swimming – Naperville
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 the [...]
20
Aug
Ironman Wisconsin 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: [...]
18
Aug
When Things Don’t Go as Planned
by Vicky T. This was going to be "my" year. Having qualified for Nationals by winning my age category last September, I was exceedingly excited to be able to race [...]
18
Aug
Group Track Program – Fall 2014
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 certified and [...]
18
Aug
Swim Training Tip – Off Season Conditioning
One of the biggest mistakes a triathlete can make is not spending time in the pool during the off season. Swim endurance and speed are built slowly and over [...]
17
Aug
Social Outing – September 19 – 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 [...]
16
Aug
FREE week – ET Masters Naperville
Come check out our freshly painted pool and clean water! August 18-22 Looking for a way to improve your swim? Have you been thinking about joining a Masters swim group? Experience [...]
16
Aug
Bouncing Back at the Naperville Triathlon
by Bob H. Last year, I ended my triathlon season with the Pleasant Prairie Olympic distance triathlon. In that race, my plan was to swim and bike fairly easy and [...]
11
Aug
ET Masters Swimming – Carol Stream
Fall Session starts August 19. 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 [...]
11
Aug
Becoming an Athlete
by Sharon K. Two years ago yesterday, the day of the Naperville Sprint Triathlon presented by Experience Triathlon, I started my fitness journey. I saw my profile in a store [...]
07
Aug
Creating New Experiences – Summer Camp 2014 Recap
After years of highly rated and successful summer camps in the Madison area, we moved our Camp to downtown Madison to the host hotel for Ironman Wisconsin. The Hilton [...]
04
Aug
Confidence Gained! I am an Ironman 70.3 Finisher!
by Beckie M. Confidence/noun – The feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something/ a feeling or belief that someone or something is good or [...]
28
Jul
Triathlon Training Special on NCTV17
Published on Jul 25, 2014 on NCTV17 The sport of triathlon attracts athletes of all types of backgrounds, and with these unique stories, come different challenges. Andrew Wells, a Naperville [...]
27
Jul
Is Triathlon a Team Sport? My Journey to Ironman Racine
by Darryl T. Racine was a stop on the map heading towards Ironman Wisconsin. Leading up to the race a vast amount of training and discussions took place to build [...]
24
Jul
Come Back, v. 70.3
by Laurie P. I was an athlete as a kid, the youngest of six in a Midwestern family. Our Dad, a baseball player in his earlier days, took great pleasure [...]
23
Jul
Announcing Expansion of Mental Skills Training
Think back to one of your best races…what made it such a rewarding, successful experience? I’m guessing you will say something like…”it just flowed” or “it all came together”. [...]
16
Jul
Ironman 70.3 Racine ET 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, [...]
11
Jul
It’s not always about the race…
by Steven M. Sunday morning I woke up a little later than usual. It was the Sunday after the 4th of July and we were all tired from the weekend’s [...]
10
Jul
ET Masters – Elk Grove Park District
Our six week Summer #2 Session will start on July 14 and ends on August 21. Registration is now open! ET Masters at the Pavilion Aquatics Centers brand new 25 [...]
10
Jul
ET Run Club
ET Run Club is open to everyone - regardless of fitness level or running experience!! The certified coaches and run leaders of Experience Triathlon invite you to come join [...]
09
Jul
Finding Peace at Pleasant Prairie
by Emily O. I knew as soon as I finished my first sprint triathlon in August 2013 that my goal for 2014 HAD TO BE to complete an Olympic distance [...]
08
Jul
Always A Good Day to Tri Hard
by Bill K. I began the season with a terrific Memorial Day race in Traverse City, MI: The Bay Shore Marathon. As the name implies, it’s a spectacular run along [...]
08
Jul
Bike Training Tip – Efficient Pedaling
Bike pedal cadence is directly related to which gear you select. Selecting a gear that results in a cadence of 80 to 90 rpm is optimal for triathletes since [...]
05
Jul
Experience Triathlon athlete Mike Babicz Racing Ironman Wisconsin for Families of Fallen Police
Officer Mike Babicz, a K9 officer with the Maywood Police Department, will complete two long course triathlons in Wisconsin this summer to raise $10,000 for the families of his [...]
03
Jul
Emergency Repair and Bike Maintenance Clinic – July 12
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 [...]
01
Jul
ET Open Water Swimming – Lake Michigan
Have an upcoming race with a challenging open water swim? Want to get more experience swimming in a large body of water with the chance of choppy waves? What [...]
01
Jul
Nutrition Tip – Iron for Women
Ladies, you’re going to need more iron as you start training or train for longer races. Aim for 33 mg per day from lean meats, dark leafy greens, or [...]
25
Jun
Grandma’s Marathon
by Bob H. For a number of years, I have wanted to run Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota. Every report I’ve ever seen about the race gushes about how well [...]
23
Jun
AND I’M BACK!!!!!
by Susan G. This was the best way to return to triathlon!!!! Three years ago I never thought I would be able to do another triathlon. My heart condition caused me [...]
20
Jun
ET Family Picnic – 2014
A summer afternoon of food and fun with the ET family! - July 13 It’s not all about training and racing at Experience Triathlon. Come share an afternoon of food [...]
16
Jun
ET Batavia 2014 Official Photos
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then these 1500 photos of our amazing day are PRICELESS!! Official race photographers, Larry H. and Irma A. really tell the story. [...]
13
Jun
Group Track Program – Summer 2014
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 certified and [...]
13
Jun
Announcing Summer Camp 2014 – Madison
New Location - New Workouts - New Experience!! 2014 Summer Camp is now Sold Out We are super excited to announce the new and improved 2014 ET Summer Training Camp in [...]
12
Jun
ET Masters Swimming – Carol Stream
Summer Session starts June 19. 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 [...]
28
May
Most Common USAT Rules Violations
1. Helmets: Only helmets approved by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) may be used in USAT sanctioned events. Helmets must be worn at all times while on [...]
26
May
USAT Talent ID Series at ET Batavia
ET Batavia has been selected to be Event #1 in the 2014 Mideast Region Talent ID Series ET Batavia Triathlon is proud to have been selected by the USAT Mideast [...]
24
May
Big Sur: Puppy Kisses and GUs
by Laurie S. I ran the Big Sur Marathon this year. It was an awesome race for my first marathon and I don’t think I could run a better marathon. [...]
22
May
My name is Jada … and this is my Galena sprint triathlon story :)
by Jada B. I have to say that this particular sprint triathlon, I learned a few years ago, is one of the toughest little sprints out there and it has [...]
21
May
ET Masters Swimming – Naperville
Summer session starts June 3! ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA certified coaches will provide structured workouts and explain how to do [...]
21
May
Announcing ET as Official Training and Coaching Partner for Lake Zurich Triathlon
Experience Triathlon is excited to announce our new partnership with the Lake Zurich Triathlon, Chicagoland’s premier USAT sanctioned Olympic distance only triathlon. As part of our partnership, ET will [...]
21
May
Consistent hard work, with a plan, will move you forward
by Bill Jene Two and one-half years ago, I started training with Coach Joe. My goal at that time was to be able to run a triathlon and feel confident [...]
19
May
Announcing ET Masters – Elk Grove Park District
We are excited to announce ET Masters at the brand new 25 yard, IHSA regulation size pool in the Pavilion Aquatics Center in Elk Grove Village. It's the perfect [...]
15
May
ET Triathlon Training Class – Naperville
Summer session starts June 15 Get ready to Tri with Experience Triathlon's triathlon training class. Our USAT Certified Coaching staff will help you prepare for your first tri or improve [...]
12
May
ET Open Water Swim Clinics at Centennial
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 [...]
12
May
Bike Training Tip – Learn To Fix A Flat Tire
Learn how to change a flat tire and do basic bike repair—Ask our bike shop sponsor, Spokes Wheaton, or a friend or your coach to help you! If you [...]
05
May
Tri Club ride and run workouts start May 7
Our Wednesday night Tri Club group ride with optional short brick run program starts May 7. We’ll have three different pace groups and distances every Wednesday evening. Ride departs from [...]
05
May
ET Batavia 2014 Volunteers Needed
The ET Batavia Triathlon and Duathlon is coming up on June 8, and we need your help! In addition to the triathlon and duathlon, we have two youth events to [...]
04
May
Reaching New Heights – ET Spring Camp 2014
Solvang is known as the Danish Capital of the World, and is nestled in the Santa Ynez Valley. Its location among the mountains and vineyards is ideal for challenging [...]
04
May
Ironman Wisconsin 2014 ET Hotel Room Block
Please note that our room block has been used, but we will still call the hotel and try and get you a room if they are available. We are very [...]
03
May
ET Masters Swimming – Carol Stream
Spring Session #2 starts May 6. Start any week! ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA Certified coaching staff of Experience Triathlon will [...]
02
May
Naperville Run Club Moves To Herrick Lake
ET Run Club moves to our summer location on Saturday, May 3. Run Club is open to everyone – regardless of fitness level or running experience!! The experienced and [...]
30
Apr
Tri 101 Seminars at NRC
Join other beginner triathletes for this presentation and discussion session on triathlon training and racing by USAT expert level coach and Founder of Experience Triathlon, Joe LoPresto. Topics will include [...]
14
Apr
ET Masters Swimming – Schaumburg Area
Spring session starts April 21. Registration now open! ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA Certified Coach Judie Refvik will provide structured workouts [...]
08
Apr
Emergency Repair and Bike Maintenance Clinic – April 16
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 [...]
06
Apr
Bike Tip – How to fix a dropped bike chain
Have you ever dropped your bike chain in the middle of a ride? Check out this short video on how to get the chain back on quickly.
25
Mar
Group Track Program – Spring 2014
Track interval running workouts and coaching for runners of all levels Start any week! Experience Triathlon group track program is a weekly coached track interval workout under the guidance of ET's [...]
23
Mar
Announcing First Group Ride 2014
April 13 is first Sunday ride! Want to get out and enjoy the great outdoors, make new friends, ride in a safe group environment, be supported by experienced ride [...]
22
Mar
Announcing Cycling 201 – April 19
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 [...]
19
Mar
Announcing New ET Tri Uniform for 2014
Pre-order your size today! We are super excited to announce our new team triathlon uniform style! Our new uni will make Team ET visible and lookin’ great at the races. [...]
19
Mar
Run Training Tip – Run Safe in the Dark
Now that early spring is here, most of us will at some point be outside in early or late day low light conditions. It’s time to think safety! During [...]
14
Mar
Breaking Records at the ET Indoor Triathlon
The biggest athlete field in the history of the ET Indoor Triathlon Series rocked the club on Sunday March 9. Records were shattered by the athletes and the amazing [...]
13
Mar
ET Triathlon Training Class – Naperville
Sold Out for 2014 Get ready to Tri with Experience Triathlon's triathlon training class. Our USAT Certified Coaching staff will help you prepare for your first tri or improve on [...]
11
Mar
Youth Splash & Dash Training Clinics Now Open For Registration
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 & [...]
06
Mar
ET Masters Swimming – Carol Stream
Spring Session #1 starts March 18. Start any week! Spring session #2 starts May 6. Registration opens soon ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. [...]
28
Feb
Run Training Tip – Free Speed!
Want a quick and easy way to get some free speed on your next run? Here is how to do it and it only takes three minutes! You will need [...]
18
Feb
Mental Skills Training Tip – Focus On What You Control
Focusing on the things you can control while letting the uncontrollable variables go is the best way to reduce race day stress and improve overall performance. You can control [...]
17
Feb
Run To Become – Spring Session
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 [...]
16
Feb
Social Outing – March 14 – Aurelio’s
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 [...]
11
Feb
ET Masters Swimming – Naperville
Start any week! ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA certified coaches will provide structured workouts and explain how to do the workouts [...]
07
Feb
Training Tip – Get More Rest
It's okay to rest--rest days are at least as critical as your training days. Your body needs rest in order to see maximum benefit from your training load. Make [...]
02
Feb
I Choose My State of Mind
by Amy H. Ready or not, January 11, 2014 had arrived. Only 11 days into the new year and it had already been a very long year. I had missed [...]
29
Jan
Dancing at the ET Indoor Triathlon?
Touched, Moved, Inspired. That is how we felt at our event last Sunday. The energy level at our January ET Indoor Triathlon was over the top. It was an [...]
25
Jan
Swim Training Tip – Look Down
One common swimming problem is a high head position which causes the rest of the body to drop. Look straight down at the bottom of the pool at all [...]