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3-Fitness & Wellness
April 2013, #2   

Train Where You Race! 

Pleasant Prairie & Iron Girl Triathlon Training 

Train on the race courses @ RecPlex in Pleasant Prairie, WI

Pleasant Prairie Triathlon Training

PP Logo This course will prepare new & experienced triathletes for the Pleasant Prairie Sprint and International Triathlon on Sunday June 23 at the RecPlex. Training plans will be available for novice triathletes, intermediate triathletes, and experienced triathletes for both the Sprint and the International distances. A duathlon training plan is also available for anyone planning on that race.

Sundays, 7-9am

May 5 thru June 16

$99 RecPlex Members, $129 Non-members

PP Finish Line Training class will include:

  • Detailed training plan through race day
  • Swims in Lake Andrea
  • Bike rides of Sprint & International bike courses
  • Runs on the run course
  • Additional workout opportunities such as the KR Bike Club Annual Ride (discount available for class participants) and the 32nd Annual BCLC Ramble, and bike rides and runs on the Ironman 70.3 Racine course
  • Class tent at the race for gear check and meetup spot

Information and Registration

Drop-in Option

Team Photo Single session drop-ins will be available for classes May 12 - June 16. Specific workouts and meeting locations will be posted on RecPlexOnline.com prior to May 12th.

TRI Training drop-in is $10 for RecPlex members, $15 for non-members. You must register at the Guest Services Desk at the RecPlex in advance and bring your receipt to the workout.

"Conquer the Open Water" Workout for the Pleasant Prairie Triathlon

Lake Swim Join us for open water swimming at Lake Andrea the three Tuesdays before the Pleasant Prairie Triathlons on June 23. Each session with include triathlon open water swim skills followed by a swim workout. The third class session will be a swim across Lake Andrea.

Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18

6:00-7:00pm

$29 RecPlex Members, $39 Non-members

Information and Registration

Athleta Iron Girl Pleasant Prairie Women's Triathlon

Iron Girl Triathlon Ladies - join the fastest growing segment of new triathletes, that of women. This 8 week course will prepare you for Iron Girl Triathlon held at the RecPlex on August 11 (previously the Danskin Triathlon). Even if you've never swam in a lake, rode a bike more than a few miles, or even ran a mile, we'll train your body and mind to complete the race with a smile on your face!

PP Triathlon - bike Sundays, 7-9am

June 30 through August 4

$89 RecPlex Members, $119 Non-members

Training class will include:

  • Detailed training plan through race day
  • Swims in Lake Andrea
  • Bike rides of the Iron Girl bike course
  • Runs on the run course
  • Pre-Race meeting
  • Class tent at the race for gear check and meetup spot

Information and Registration

Drop-in Option

Triathlon at Pleasant Prairie Single session drop-ins will be available for classes July 7 - August 4. Specific workouts and meeting locations will be posted on RecPlexOnline.com prior to July 7th.

TRI Training drop-in is $10 for RecPlex members, $15 for non-members. You must register at the Guest Services Desk at the RecPlex in advance and bring your receipt to the workout.

"Conquer the Open Water" Workout for the Iron Girl Pleasant Prairie Triathlon

Lake Swim Join us for open water swimming at Lake Andrea the three Tuesdays before the Iron Girl Triathlon on August 11. Each session with include triathlon open water swim skills followed by a swim workout. The third class session will be a swim across Lake Andrea.

Tuesdays, July 23, 30, & Aug 6

6:00-7:00pm

$29 RecPlex Members, $39 Non-members

Information and Registration

Lake Andrea Swim Schedule

Prepare for the summer Triathlons by swimming the course across Lake Andrea. All swims will have a USAT Triathlon Swim Coach & be supported in by lifeguards in kayaks. "Noodles" will be available from the lifeguards in the kayaks before and during the swim for those who need some additional help for the swim.

We will meet at the beach on the west side of Lake Andrea. We enter the water at the times listed. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check-in and receive the pre-swim briefing.

Saturday Season Pass $79; Thursday Season Pass $79; Ultimate Pass $149

Advanced Registration $10; Same Day Sign-up at the beach $15

Danskin Triathlon June Sessions

Thursday, June 6, 6-7pm
Saturday, June 8, 7-8am
Thursday, June 13, 6-7pm
Saturday, June 15, 7-8am
Tuesday, June 18, 6-7pm
Thursday, June 20, 6-7pm
Saturday, June 22, 7-8am
Thursday, June 27, 6-7pm (out & back course)
Saturday, June 29, 7-8am  

 

Lake Swim July Sessions

Thursday, July 11, 6-7pm
Saturday, July 13, 7-8am
Thursday, July 18, 6-7pm
Saturday, July 20, 7-8am
Thursday, July 25, 6-7pm
Saturday, July 27, 7-8am  

August Sessions

Thursday, August 1, 6-7pm
Saturday, August 3, 7-8am
Tuesday, August 6, 6-7pm
Thursday, August 8, 6-7pm
Saturday, August 10, 7-8am
Race Swim Start Saturday, August 17, 7-8am
Thursday, August 22, 6-7pm
Saturday, August 24, 7-8am
Thursday, August 29, 6-7pm
Saturday, August 31, 7-8am  

September Sessions

Thursday, September 5, 5:45-6:45pm
Saturday, September 7, 7-8am
Thursday, September 12, 5:45-6:45pm
Saturday, September 14, 7-8am  

Wet suits in selected sizes will be available for rental for the swims from 3-Fitness.

Iron Girl Triathlon NOTE: Depending on the format of the Iron Girl Triathlon swim course, S0ME of our lake swims in July and August may change from across the lake to an out-and-back course. Any changes will be noted on the calendar on the RecPlexOnline home page. For out-and-back swims there will be a 1/4 mile loop and a 1/2 mile loop. Participants may swim as many loops as they wish during the one hour swim time.

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

 

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