I still can't believe I did it!!! It was a personal challenge for me and I feel terrific! Thank you for all your help in preparing me for this event. I am leaning towards doing the Danskin event for many personal reasons.
Coach Ken Johnson offers the following schedule of triathlon training at the LakeView RecPlex, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. The LakeView RecPlex is home to the Chicagoland Trek Women's Triathlon, Chicagoland Danskin Women's Triathlon, and the Pleasant Prairie Triathlon and Pleasant Prairie Junior Triathlon.
Training sessions are open to members and non-members of the LakeView RecPlex. For more information, contact 262-947-0437. All sessions are held at the RecPlex complex unless otherwise noted.
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- Training plans and workouts individually tailored to your goals and strength/weaknesses. Includes a complete fitness assessment using MicroFit evaluation program, the benchmark fitness assessment system used in the fitness industry.
Contact the Fitness Center for pricing and to schedule your appointment.
- Personalized season training plan, focused on preparing you for your goal races. See our Triathlon Coaching Services page for details.
- A spin class for triathletes, or those considering signing up for a triathlon in 2010. This class will focus on specific cycling skill sets needed for optimal performance in the bike leg of Sprint and International distance triathlons. These include fixed interval sets, ladders, superspins, standing sprints, tempo sets, one-leg spinning drills, and recovery.
Thursdays, 7:00-8:00pm
Note new day for 2010!
Winter I class begins Jan 7: $23 RecPlex Member / $37 Non-member
Winter II class begins Feb 25: $26 RecPlex Member / $42 Non-member
- Learn and practice body positioning drills that will enable you to swim efficiently and come out of the water ready for the bike and run. Participants should bring Zoomer type fins to each session. Returning participants will do workouts to reinforce body positioning.
Sundays, 7:00-8:00am
Winter I class begins Jan 10: $23 RecPlex Member / $37 Non-member
Winter II class begins Feb 28: $26 RecPlex Member / $42 Non-member
- Keep your triathlon skills during the off season and increase your endurance base with this biking and running class. We'll start with a 45-60 minute bike workout, incorporating interval sets, ladders, superspins, tempo sets, one leg spinning drills, and recovery, followed by a individual distance run. This class is designed for both novice and experienced triathletes.
Sundays, 8:30-10:00am
Winter I class begins Jan 10: $23 RecPlex Member / $37 Non-member
Winter II class begins Feb 28: $26 RecPlex Member / $42 Non-member
Spring session class begins April 29
All Trek Women's Triathlon and Danskin Triathlon Training is offered through the LakeView RecPlex, host facility of the Chicagoland Trek Women's Triathlon (July 11, 2010) and the Danskin Triathlon (August 22, 2010), in Pleasant Prairie, WI. See what our athletes are saying about Coach Ken and his Women's Triathlon Training at the RecPlex.
- Ladies - join the fastest growing segment of new triathletes, that of women. This course will prepare you for 2010 Trek Women's Triathlon held at the RecPlex. Even if you've never swum in a lake, ridden a bike more than a few miles, or even run a mile, we'll train your body and mind to complete the race with a smile on your face!
Participants will receive a detailed training plan, along with group lectures and workouts - including lake swims, rides on the bike course, and runs on the lake path. This class, as well as the Trek race, is open to all women ages 14 and up.
Saturdays, 7:30-9:30am
Class runs May 1 through July 3. No class on June 26 due to Pleasant Prairie Triathlons. Includes Open Water Swim clinic with Pro Triathlete Lauren Jensen on June 6.
- Trek Women's Triathlon Training Program - Intermediate/Advanced
- This course is designed for women who wish to improve their performance and time at the 2010 Trek Women's Triathlon. It will focus on technique, endurance, and speed work. Participants will receive a detailed training plan, along with group lectures and workouts on the race course. Prerequisite: you should have completed at least one Sprint-distance triathlon within the two years. New triathletes should sign up for the beginning level training class.
Sundays, 7:00-9:00am
Class runs May 2 through July 4. No class on June 27 due to Pleasant Prairie Triathlons. Includes Open Water Swim clinic with Pro Triathlete Lauren Jensen on June 6.
- Trek Women's Triathlon Open Water Swim Workout
- Join us for open water swimming at Lake Andrea the three Tuesdays before the Trek Women’s Triathlon on July 11. Each session with include triathlon open water swim skills followed by a swim workout. Wetsuits are welcomed!
Tuesdays, June 22, June 29, & July 6
6:30-7:30pm
"The Woman who starts the Race is not the same Woman who finishes the Race"
- Ladies - join the fastest growing segment of new triathletes, that of women. This 10 week course will prepare you for Danskin Women's Triathlon held at the RecPlex on August 22. Even if you've never swum in a lake, ridden a bike more than a few miles, or even run a mile, we'll train your body and mind to complete the race with a smile on your face!
Participants will receive a detailed training plan, along with group lectures and workouts - including lake swims, rides on the bike course, and runs on the lake path. This class, as well as the Danskin race, is open to all women ages 14 and up.
Sundays, 9:30 - 11:30am
Class runs June 13 through August 15. No class on June 27 (Pleasant Prairie triathlon) and July 11 (Trek triathlon).
- Danskin Triathlon Training Program - Intermediate/Advanced
- This 10 week training program is designed for women who wish to improve their performance and time at the 2010 Danskin Triathlon on August 22. Prerequisite: you should have completed at least one Sprint-distance triathlon within the last two years. New triathletes should sign up for the beginning level training class.
Sundays, 7:00-9:00am
Class runs June 13 through August 15. No class on June 27 (Pleasant Prairie triathlon) and July 11 (Trek triathlon).
- Danskin Triathlon Open Water Swim Workout
- Join us for open water swimming at Lake Andrea the three Tuesdays before the Danskin Women's Triathlon on August 22. Each session with include triathlon open water swim skills followed by a swim workout. Wetsuits are welcomed!
Tuesdays, Aug 3, Aug 10, & Aug 17
6:00-7:00pm
- Beginning Open Water Swim Clinic with Pro Triathlete Lauren Jensen
- This clinic will help beginner and intermediate swimmers to improve their triathlon open water swimming to prepare for the Trek, Danskin, Pleasant Prairie or other triathlon events.
Topics include open water swim equipment, beach swim starts, sight breathing to stay on course, and a description of the Trek, Danskin, and Pleasant Prairie triathlon swim courses, and transition area set-up.
You will practice your open water swimming in Lake Andrea individually then in a simulated triathlon group start. You will also learn treading water and other contingency strategies to use to help you complete the triathlon swim safely and confidently. Wetsuits are optional but encouraged.
Presented by Lauren Jensen, physical therapist and professional triathlete. Lauren has won over 50 triathlons including Danskin & Pleasant Prairie Triathlons; and Ken Johnson, USA Triathlon Certified Coach.
Note: clinic is free for those enrolled in the RecPlex's Triathlon Training program.
Two sessions: 9:00 - 10:30am and 11:00am - 12:30pm
Sunday, June 6, 2010
- Intermediate/Advanced Open Water Swim Clinic with Pro Triathlete Lauren Jensen
- This clinic will help intermediate and advanced swimmers to improve their triathlon open water swimming to prepare for the Trek, Danskin, Pleasant Prairie or other triathlon events. In addition to the topics covered in the Beginner swim clinic, you will practice drafting, pacing and other more advanced open water swim techniques. You will practice your open water swimming in Lake Andrea. Wetsuits are optional but encouraged.
Presented by Lauren Jensen, physical therapist and professional triathlete. Lauren has won over 50 triathlons including Danskin & Pleasant Prairie Triathlons; and Ken Johnson, USA Triathlon Certified Coach (Level I) and triathlete since 1987.
Note: clinic is free for those enrolled in the RecPlex's Triathlon Training program.
7:00 - 8:30am
Sunday, June 6, 2010
- Pleasant Prairie Triathlon Training
- This 8-week course will prepare triathletes for the Pleasant Prairie sprint triathlon on June 27 at the RecPlex. Participants should have completed at least one Sprint-distance triathlon. Workouts will be with the Trek Triathlon Intermediate class.
Sundays, 7:00 - 9:00am
Class runs May 2 through June 20. Includes Open Water Swim clinic with Pro Triathlete Lauren Jensen on June 6.
- Pleasant Prairie Junior Triathlon Training
- This 3-week course is designed for youngsters ages 7 to 14 who plan to participate in the Pleasant Prairie Junior Triathlon on June 26. Each class will deal with one part of the triathlon: swim, bike, run. Parents welcome!
Saturdays, 1:00 - 2:00pm
Class runs June 5 through June 19.
- Pleasant Prairie Tri Open Water Swim Workout
- Join us for open water swimming at Lake Andrea the three Tuesdays before the Pleasant Prairie Triathlons on June 26-27. Each session with include triathlon open water swim skills followed by a swim workout. Wetsuits are welcomed!
Tuesdays, June 8, June 15, & June 22
6:30-7:30pm