I really can't thank you enough for everything you've done to keep me on track these past years (especially the encouragement part!). Sunday's Trek was so much fun and I'm looking forward to many many more just like it in the future. I'll be needing your help for a long time! 
November 18, 2008 — The Village of Pleasant Prairie is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached between the Village and Uline, Inc. for the company to provide $8 million towards the construction of a 50-meter long, 2-meter deep, Olympic-sized pool at LakeView RecPlex. Construction of the new pool is expected to begin early in 2009 with completion of the project anticipated by September 1 of the same year. No taxpayer dollars will be used for the construction or operation of the pool.
The new pool is meant to serve the regional community by providing opportunities for: expanded swimming lessons, lap swimming, competitions and triathlon training. The facility will accommodate 1,000 spectators. It is anticipated that the addition will provide surrounding businesses the opportunity to generate additional revenue by providing conveniences to swimmers and their families who attend events at the facility.
The addition will be constructed on the southwest side of the facility. Green design concepts will be incorporated to: help lower operating costs, conserve energy, provide a healthier indoor environment, and lessen the facility’s impact on the environment. The new pool will be built with a heat transfer technology incorporating a device that can effectively transfer heat from one fluid to another. The heat source for the new pool will be Lake Andrea. The pool will also incorporate the new UV technology that was installed in the current aquatic center earlier this year. The UV technology provides immediate water purification with a reduced dependence on harsh chemicals. The new pool will be an added benefit for RecPlex members, who have indicated in past surveys that they would like to see an amenity of this sort. Member rates, however, will not increase due to the addition.
Read about Coach Ken's training philosophy and training classes in "Anyone can: Triathlon trainer coaches beginners," from She Magazine, published by the Kenosha News, June/July 2008.
Janet Eppers is one of our favorite triathletes. Read her story from She Magazine, published by the Kenosha News, June/July 2008.
Coach Ken and 3-Fitness Triathlon and Personal Training LLC were pleased to be a sponsor of the Grayslake 5K race for the second straight year. The race was held on July 12.