3-Fitness & Wellness
July 2012, #2  
It's a busy weekend - Lake Swim, Pleasant Prairie Junior Triathlon, Danskin Tri Bike Course Ride (new course - did you know??), and Xxtra Mile's Run-Swim-Run race.
Danskin Triathlon Training - Drop-in Workouts
 Danskin Logo
Drop-in to selected Danskin Triathlon workouts. $10 RecPlex members, $15 non-members per session. All sessions are 7-9am on Sundays. Schedule:
  • Sunday, July 8 - Ride of the new Danskin Bike Course. Meet in RecPlex parking lot.
  • Sunday, July 15 - Open Water Swim - Meet at Beach.
  • Sunday, July 22 - Brick on race course - Meet at Beach.
  • Sunday, July 29 - Swim & Run Brick - Meet at Beach.
  • Sunday, August 5 - No Drop-in
  • Sunday, August 12 - Brick on race course - Meet at Beach.
  • Sunday, August 19 - Race Simulation - Meet at Beach.
Xxtra Mile

Xxtra Mile Family Fitness Fun

Run-Swim-Run Aquathon

Sunday, July 8, 7:30am

LONG Race: 2 mile run, 1/2 mile swim, 2 mile run

SHORT Race: 1 mile run, 1/4 mile swim, 1 mile run

 

Run in the park, swim in the lake. Plus a BBQ to follow! Free for all participants. Entry Fees - Individuals $20 - Relay Teams $30 for either race.

 

RecPlex lifeguards and BIC Soleil Angels will be present during the swim.

  

Registration - Race Number Pickup - Swim Cap Pickup - Body Marking

6:30am, West Side (beach side) of Lake Andrea

  

Please note that the RecPlex is only the host facility for this event. All questions should go to race management, The Xxtra Mile LLC, at 877-221-9665.

July 5 - 8

Lake SwimSaturday, July 7, 7amLake Andrea Cross Lake Swim. The swim will start at the south end of Lake Andrea Beach and will go across the lake, finishing at the beach by the Aqua Arena (approx 1/2 mile). Those interested may swim back. $10 pre-registration, $15 drop-in at the lake.

Important Note: Park in the softball fields on the south side of the lake and walk over. The Park road will be closed due to the Junior Triathlon. If you park at the beach and do not move your car by 8:30am, you will not be able to exit until approximately 11am.

 

Junior TriSaturday, July 7, 8:30am - Pleasant Prairie Junior Triathlon.  Beach closed to the public until 11am.

 

Volunteers needed for the Junior Triathlon. It's a lot of fun and gives back to our sport. If you can help out, please call 262-925-6747.


Danskin LogoSunday, July 8, 7am -  Drop-in Tri Workout for Danskin Triathlon. Bike ride of Danskin course. Meet in south end of the RecPlex parking lot by Baby U.  $10 RecPlex member, $15 non-member.

Note: for those interested in the Xxtra Mile Run-Swim-Run, we will try to return from the ride by 8:15 so that you will be able to do the short race at 8:30.

 

Sunday, July 8, 7:30am & 8:30am - Xxtra Mile Fitness Family Fun Run-Swim-Run. See above for details.

July 9 - 15
Lake Swim

Thursday, July 12, 6pm - Lake Andrea Cross Lake Swim. 1/2 mile and 1 mile options. $10 advanced registration; $15 drop-in registration at the beach.

 

Sunday, July 15, 7am -  Drop-in Tri Workout for Danskin Triathlon. Open Water Swim; meet at beach. $10 RecPlex member / $15 non-member.
"Conquer the Open Water" Workout for the Danskin Triathlon
Lake SwimJuly 24 - August 21
Tuesdays, 6:00pm

Join us for open water swim training at Lake Andrea. Each session with include triathlon open water swim skills followed by a swim workout. The third and fifth/last class session will include a swim across the lake.

$49 RecPlex members
$59 Non-members

 
  Registration

NEW: We will be offering a drop-in option for the non-lake-swim days of the class (1st, 2nd, and 4th week sessions). $10 for RecPlex members, $15 non-members 

 

TRI Prep Workshop for the Danskin Triathlon
Sunday, August 12
10am - 5pm

A half day training session for the Danskin Triathlon, which will include swims in Lake Andrea, guided ride of the bike course, and run on the run course.

The workshop will also include race venue and transition overview, and a race simulation.

$59 RecPlex members
$99 Non-members

 

 

Wetsuit Rentals

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Rentals for RecPlex classes, clinics, and lake swims: $10. We will bring the wetsuit to the session.

 

Rental for Danskin race weekend: $45 + $50 deposit. Pick up wetsuit on Thursday night at Lake Andrea swim, return to us after the race at our onsite tent.  

 

Reservations 

 

Contact Information
Coach Ken Johnson
3-Fitness & Wellness
Grayslake, IL & Pleasant Prairie, WI

 

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