Tri . . . and Accomplish!

3-Fitness Triathlon & Personal Training LLC is owned by Ken Johnson, a triathlete and triathlon coach in northeastern Illinois, who is also a triathlon coach and fitness instructor at the LakeView RecPlex in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.

Certifications

• USA Triathlon Certified Coach (Level I)
• National Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer
• NASM Cardio Specialist, offering:
  • Optimum Performance Training for Weight Management
  • Cardiorespiratory Training for Fitness Goals
  • Cardiorespiratory Training for Performance Goals
• BOSU Integrated Balance Training Speciality Certification
• Professional Association of Diving Instructors Instructor Emeritus
• Personal Trainer Member, IDEA Health & Fitness Association
• Red Cross Lifeguard certification
• Red Cross First Aid certification
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons CPR & AED certification

Triathlon Background

• Triathlon Coach and Personal Trainer at the Lakeview RecPlex in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. The Lakeview RecPlex is home to the Danskin Women's Triathlon series and the Pleasant Prairie Triathlon. Details on RecPlex offerings are here.
• Race Director for the RecPlex Indoor Triathlon series, Triathlon Championship, and Turkey 5K/Tri Combo Championship.
• Illinois Representative to the USA Triathlon Mideast Region Board of Directors, 2005-2006
• Board of Directors, Chicago Tri Club, 2002 to present
• In 1999, one of four members who reformed the Chicago Triathlon and Multisport Club (renamed the Chicago Tri Club in 2002)
• One of the founders of the RunBig Chicago Multisport Club, a Clydesdale organization
• Developed the RunBig 2003 & 2004 multisport race circuits

Volunteer Activities

• Lifeguard, Ironman Wisconsin, 2002-2007
• Bike Angel and Transition assistance, Danskin Women's Triathlon (Chicagoland), 2005-2007
• Registration/Finish line, Pleasant Prairie Junior Triathlon, 2005-2007
• Transition assistance, Pleasant Prairie Triathlons, 2006-2007
• Registration & Race Support, USAT MidEast Region MERCRS Championship Races, 2005-2006
• Past volunteer, Chicago Marathon and Wild Onion Adventure Race
• Member, Chicago Tri Club, RunBig Chicago Multisport Club, Chicago Area Runners Association, Grayslake Running Club, Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, KR Bike Club

Selected Race Background

• In 1987: Shelbyville Triathlon series, Racine Triathlon, and Chicago Triathlon.
  
  And a bit more recently...
  
  
• Wisconsin Dairyland 1/2 Ironman
• Mrs. T's/Accenture Chicago Triathlons
• Tri-Shark Triathlon
• Optimist City of the Lakes Triathlon
• Lake Geneva Extreme Triathlon
• Lake Mills Triathlon
• Race Around the World Duathlon
• Pleasant Prairie Triathlon
• Wauconda Triathlon
• Chicago Marathon
• Disney Marathon
  
  among others!

See what our athletes are saying about Coach Ken and his classes and Danskin Triathlon Training.

Coaching Philosophy

My philosophy as a coach is to bring newcomers to the sport of triathlon in a fun, safe, and informational environment. I have a special affinity for the masters athlete (being one myself) who may be in their first or second year of triathlons, and who are in the sport for the fun and joy of it. These athletes need to know the proper training technique to get to the finish line " standing, and with dignity." With those initial successes, we can focus on improving finishing times and places.

I am detail orientated in my life and training, and believe in bringing the same to athletes in their training. This means providing complete information about training, why we are doing what we are doing, and what exactly we are supposed to be doing.

A coach should also be organized and understand the importance of communications. Each athlete should understand what is expected of them in each workout. Communications should be both ways, not just the coach talking at the athlete. Feedback also goes both ways, to make you a better athlete and me a better coach.

Finally, it has to be fun. This isn't brain surgery. There is no reason for doing it unless you are having a good time, and that has to come through all the time. Having been involved with Masters & Clydesdales running their first marathons and first triathlons, I know the joy there is accomplishing something people never thought they'd be able to do. As a coach, I want my athletes to feel that joy.