We are super excited to announce 2021 ET Summer Training Camp in Madison on July 16-18. We will once again be returning to downtown Madison and the newly renovated Concourse [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
It’s not too late to join! There are still 8 weeks left to train for the triathlon. Price reduced to reflect 8 week session! Good Samaritan Health & Wellness Center [...]
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 [...]
by Emily E. I never thought I could complete a 10K run race. I started jogging about 3 years ago after we got a dog and walking her got boring. [...]
by David Z. It all starts here before I knew I was even going. 2006 I quit smoking then gained weight to almost 300 lbs. I was going nowhere fast, well, actually [...]
by Jim R. I started on the road to Ironman four years ago, yet it seems like a lifetime ago, without even realizing back then this is where the journey [...]
by Bill K. First and foremost I want to thank Joyce, my wife, and my family for their support throughout this entire process. Also, I want to express my appreciation [...]
by Cathy O. Racing is funny at times. There are times when you can’t wait for the race to be here and done and then there are times you can’t [...]
by Dale R. After 10 months of hard training, the time was finally here! I was physically ready and mentally prepared for what awaited me at Ironman Louisville. Heading down [...]
by Tom Z. It all started back in 2003. I was working on an individual as a PTA when I noticed a tattoo on the back of the calf. Unbeknownst [...]
by Nader A. I signed up last winter for the 2013 Naperville Triathlon presented by Experience Triathlon after having been road cycling for about a year. My wife's first comment [...]
by Drew R. When you strip it down to its bare essentials, swimming is pretty simple. One hand pulls you through the water as you lift the other one out [...]
by Tanya L. In 2010, I volunteered at the Ironman Oceanside 70.3. What a fun experience! I decided that day I wanted to complete a 70.3 race. So I bought [...]
by Amy H. June 9, 2013 has finally arrived. I have been working toward this day for 1 year and 6 months. I started this journey the last week of [...]
by Kristin B. Yesterday (The ET Batavia Sprint Triathlon) was an amazing race. Coach Joe masterfully executed a well-organized, fun, inviting, competitive race that was supported by many wonderful volunteers. [...]
by Jim R. While Ironman Wisconsin isn’t until September 8, 2013, it’s been on my mind since signing up in September 2012. Lately it’s been on my mind more than [...]
Registration is now open! 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 [...]
by Jeff P. A couple of years ago, I wrote a long piece titled An Incredible Ironman Journey detailing the wonderful and emotional journey that led up to the 2010 [...]
by Bob H. My journey to Ironman began in 1978 when I read about these crazy people in Hawaii doing a race that included 2.4 miles of swimming, 112 miles [...]
by Jim L. I think my story of the Steelhead Ironman 70.3 has to begin this past winter, because this offseason laid the foundation for having such a special race [...]
by Tom S. 8+ months of training have paid off, as I finished the Vineman 70.3 on Sunday, July 15th. I’m happy to report that I finished with a smile [...]
by Drew R. As I stood on the beach surrounded by nearly two thousand of my fellow triathletes, I was enjoying the feel of sand under my bare feet. As [...]
by Jim R. I had an awesome experience at Ironman Racine 70.3, my first long distance race course. The journey began on Friday when Kevin and I drove up after [...]
by Pete J. We all get into triathlons for different reasons. I got sucked in listening to my sister regale me about her first tri last summer in Charlotte where [...]
by Laura C. For me, it’s always fun doing events for the first time. 2012 was a year of many “firsts” for me. Since I joined Experience Triathlon and became [...]
by Jill A. This year was a success at Racine 70.3 Ironman! What an awesome and grueling day all at the same time. Silly as it may sound, one of [...]
by Tanya L. I’ve always been fascinated with the city of New York. “New York, New York, a town so nice, they named it twice,” as David Letterman says. So [...]
by Amanda L. My family recently attended a picnic hosted by some of our oldest friends. In response to my parents RSVP, the host replied, “It’ll be good to have [...]
by Bill K. Training for longer duration triathlon events takes a good deal of time and effort. There were 4:30 am morning swims and evening and weekend training in preparation [...]
by Cathy O. You’re probably wondering why I’m thanking the year already when the year isn’t even over yet, right? While some of my colleagues are continuing on their racing [...]
by Jeff P. One indisputable fact I have learned from triathlon racing – there is no such thing as a perfect race. There are just too many moving parts and [...]
by Glenn S. What a great feeling to have completed Ironman 70.3 Racine, my first half Ironman. For such a long time the big race seemed so far away. Now [...]
by Kristin Bagley Last month I was interviewed by a writer at Chicago Athlete Magazine. This was my first interview and before hand I ran through all the possible questions [...]
How cool is this? Laurie and Drew get an interview opportunity at Ironman 70.3 Racine. Great job guys! Tyler, Cheryl and Cathy even got in the video! Way [...]
by Natalie H. I was so excited to be going into my first race, Naperville SheRox Tri, after deciding to work with a coach from Experience Triathlon. Thank goodness [...]
by Sarah F. Pleasant Prairie, here I come! I just realized this morning that it’s been over TWO years since I’ve gotten to race in a triathlon, and this weekend [...]
by Kelli Z. On June 10th I participated in the ET Batavia Triathlon. I also celebrated my first year as a triathlete. How does a wife and mother of two [...]
by Amanda L. Since October of 2011, it has felt like rather than focusing on getting faster, stronger, and tougher, my training has been about moderation, control, and self-discipline. Why? [...]
by Alyse K. In March of 2011 I committed to losing weight and getting back in shape. I started a weight loss program and worked out six days a week. [...]
by Bob H. I was feeling bad about missing the ET Batavia Triathlon and Duathlon and helping my ET teammates run a great event. That was the only bad feeling [...]
Join USA Triathlon certified Coach Suzy Cerra of Experience Triathlon Coaching Services and other beginner and intermediate triathletes for this clinic focused on preparing you to have the best [...]
by Jim R. The Experience Triathlon group shook off the cobwebs of all the off-season training we do during those cold dark days of winter at Galena this last weekend. [...]
by Andy R. Well, the moment I’ve been waiting for. The post-race write-up. Does this mean I finished? You’ll have to read on for that. Does this mean I survived? [...]
Join other beginner and intermediate triathletes for this clinic on triathlon training and racing presented by USA Triathlon certified coaches Joe LoPresto and Suzy Cerra. Topics will include gear selection, [...]
At Experience Triathlon we make dreams come true. Are you ready to Become? Thank you Steph and Jen for producing this video!
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 of Experience [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
