We'll be swimming this class, so please bring your swimsuit and goggles. Meet in the grass area inside the beach area.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Lake Andrea Lap Time in September
Lake Andrea lap lanes will be open from 7am-Noon on the following days in September:
- September 12
- September 13
- September 19
- September 20
- September 26
The lake is open only for lap swimming on these days.
Danskin Intermediate Class for July 26
We'll meet in the Blue Room at the RecPlex at 7:30am, to go over race info and the training plan. Around 8:15 we'll do a 17 mile bike ride of part of the Pleasant Prairie International course.
I will provide cue sheets, but please also review the "Alternate Route to the International Course" here.
Also remember that if you plan to do Pleasant Prairie, you need to let me know so I can give you the modified 4-week training plan for that race. You'll use that instread of the Danskin Intermediate training plan through race day.
I will provide cue sheets, but please also review the "Alternate Route to the International Course" here.
Also remember that if you plan to do Pleasant Prairie, you need to let me know so I can give you the modified 4-week training plan for that race. You'll use that instread of the Danskin Intermediate training plan through race day.
Danskin Triathlon Training Class for July 25
The Danskin Triathlon Training class begins this Saturday. We meet from 7:30-9:30am at the RecPlex in Pleasant Prairie, in the Blue Room.
This week we will be going over class and race information, as well as the training plan, followed by a tour of the venue. We will not be doing a formal workout this Saturday, though you can run or swim on your own after the class.
This week we will be going over class and race information, as well as the training plan, followed by a tour of the venue. We will not be doing a formal workout this Saturday, though you can run or swim on your own after the class.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Pleasant Prairie Junior Tri Training
Training for the Pleasant Prairie Junior Triathlon starts this Saturday, July 18. Class is open to ages 7-14, and will prepare them for the Pleasant Prairie Junior Triathlon on August 15 in a fun environment. Class is 1:00-2:00pm on Saturdays and we will meet at Picnic Area 5 in Prairie Springs Park (this is just south of the Beach Pavilion).
This Saturday we'll talk about triathlons, how to train, and do a little run.
This Saturday we'll talk about triathlons, how to train, and do a little run.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Last Last Minute Trek Race Info
One transition note: the bike racks are not numbered on the south side -- the side you approach when coming in from the swim. Which means that if you are looking for your rack by the race number sign after the swim, it's not there. So make sure from the swim out you can find your bike using permanent landmarks: count the racks; relative to light poles, trees, grass dividers, etc.
(It is possible the signs will be there race morning. I talked to one coach this morning who was livid over this and was going off to find the Race Director. But remember you should always look for things that can't move or disappear on you.)
(It is possible the signs will be there race morning. I talked to one coach this morning who was livid over this and was going off to find the Race Director. But remember you should always look for things that can't move or disappear on you.)
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Updated Trek Run Course Info
Run course will exit the transition area at the south driveway from the parking lot. You will proceed on the road back toward Hwy 165, then around the lake, and up to where the road runs into Hwy H. At this point you will turn around and start back south on the road. At the boat launch, you will leave the road and get on the running path, and follow it back to the finish line.
Water stops on the run have also changed. There will still be water where you exit the transition area, but the other water stop has moved down to a little south of the beach pavilion. If you’ve run on the path, you may remember there is a spot near the pavilion where the path comes very close to the road. That is where the water tables will be – and you’ll pass it twice. You’ll pass it the first time on the road, at about 8/10th of a mile into the run, then again on the way back on the path at about 2.3 miles into the run.
Water stops on the run have also changed. There will still be water where you exit the transition area, but the other water stop has moved down to a little south of the beach pavilion. If you’ve run on the path, you may remember there is a spot near the pavilion where the path comes very close to the road. That is where the water tables will be – and you’ll pass it twice. You’ll pass it the first time on the road, at about 8/10th of a mile into the run, then again on the way back on the path at about 2.3 miles into the run.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Change in Trek Triathlon Run Course & Finish Line
The run has been changed to an out-and-back due to the pool construction. It will go out on the road instead of starting on the path, and follow the road around past the beach and down to around the boat launch. At that point you will get on the path and go back toward the beach and toward the RecPlex.
The finish line will be somewhere around the “Baby U” building (the former Common Grounds) just south of the parking lot.
We’re not sure of the exact positioning of the turn-around or the finish line, but the finish line should be set up sometime this week. Remember to check at registration/packet pickup for any other last minute changes.
The finish line will be somewhere around the “Baby U” building (the former Common Grounds) just south of the parking lot.
We’re not sure of the exact positioning of the turn-around or the finish line, but the finish line should be set up sometime this week. Remember to check at registration/packet pickup for any other last minute changes.
Trek Triathlon Parking & Times
Packet pickup on Saturday is 10am-3pm. Bike racking is 10am until 6pm.
Bike Racking on Sunday is permitted and is being encouraged. If you want to rack your bike on Sunday, you park in the Prime Outlet Mall at I-94 and Hwy 165 and then ride your bike to the RecPlex. It is about two miles from the Outlet Mall to the transition area. There is no bus transportation from the Outlet Mall to the RecPlex. This means if spectators are with you on Sunday morning, they will have to walk to and from RecPlex.
Transition opens at 4:30am on Sunday morning. (This is a half hour earlier than usual.)
Parking is NOT at the Greyhound Track. There are three parking areas:
1. Prime Outlet Mall – I-94 and Hwy 165. Remember, no bus service from here.
2. Behind the Fire Station off Hwy C. Directions: Exit I-94 at Hwy 50 and go east. After passing the large hospital with construction on your right, turn right at the traffic light for Hwy H. Follow the road south; at the curve, Hwy H turns to the left and Hwy C (Wilmont Rd) continues straight. Go straight and take the first left after it becomes Wilmot Rd into the fire station. There will be bus transportation from this location. [MapQuest Map]
3. At the Target lot on Hwy 50. Target’s address is 9777 76th St. (For those in the area, this is the NEW Target next to St. Catherine’s Medical Center, not the old store on Green Bay Road). [MapQuest Map] Directions: Exit I-94 at Hwy 50 and go east about 2-1/2 miles. Turn right into the Target parking lot just past Famous Dave’s BBQ. There is bus transportation from this location.
If you are traveling alone and park at either the Fire Station or at Target, after the race take the bus back to your car, then drive back to the RecPlex and pick up your car. Remember, unlike prior years, there is no bus service from the Outlet Mall. The Trek web site says Hwy 165 and Terwall Terrace will be re-opened to traffic between 11:30 and Noon. I think is might be a bit later than that.
Finally, keep in mind the construction on I-94 from Hwy 50 in Wisconsin to the Illinois state line. This is already leading to traffic jams and it will probably be much worse on race morning. Construction information is online at http://www.plan94.org/. I would recommend finding an alternative method of getting to Hwy 50 or Hwy 165. For Hwy 50, you can take Green Bay Rd (Hwy 31) to the East, or Hwy 45 or Rte. 83 to the West. Remember though that Green Bay Road is part of the race course so it will be closed from 95th Street to about Russell Road, so you will not be able to use it to get to Hwy 50 from the Illinois side.
For Hwy 165 (to get to the Outlet Mall or back to the RecPlex after the race), the exit from I-94 south is closed. You will have to exit at Hwy C west, then take the west frontage road down to Hwy 165.
To get to the Outlet Mall from the Illinois side, take one of the alternate north-south roads (Hwy 41, Green Bay Road, or Hwy 45) to Hwy 176 (Rosencrans Rd). Take Rosencrans to Kilbourne Rd (which is a couple of miles east of Hwy 41). Turn north on Kilbourne Rd, which turns into Hwy H in Wisconsin. Go north and turn left on Hwy ML. Follow ML to 120th Ave, and turn right. (120th Ave is just before ML goes over I-94, where the weigh station is.) Follow 120th Ave north to the Outlet Mall.
Bike Racking on Sunday is permitted and is being encouraged. If you want to rack your bike on Sunday, you park in the Prime Outlet Mall at I-94 and Hwy 165 and then ride your bike to the RecPlex. It is about two miles from the Outlet Mall to the transition area. There is no bus transportation from the Outlet Mall to the RecPlex. This means if spectators are with you on Sunday morning, they will have to walk to and from RecPlex.
Transition opens at 4:30am on Sunday morning. (This is a half hour earlier than usual.)
Parking is NOT at the Greyhound Track. There are three parking areas:
1. Prime Outlet Mall – I-94 and Hwy 165. Remember, no bus service from here.
2. Behind the Fire Station off Hwy C. Directions: Exit I-94 at Hwy 50 and go east. After passing the large hospital with construction on your right, turn right at the traffic light for Hwy H. Follow the road south; at the curve, Hwy H turns to the left and Hwy C (Wilmont Rd) continues straight. Go straight and take the first left after it becomes Wilmot Rd into the fire station. There will be bus transportation from this location. [MapQuest Map]
3. At the Target lot on Hwy 50. Target’s address is 9777 76th St. (For those in the area, this is the NEW Target next to St. Catherine’s Medical Center, not the old store on Green Bay Road). [MapQuest Map] Directions: Exit I-94 at Hwy 50 and go east about 2-1/2 miles. Turn right into the Target parking lot just past Famous Dave’s BBQ. There is bus transportation from this location.
If you are traveling alone and park at either the Fire Station or at Target, after the race take the bus back to your car, then drive back to the RecPlex and pick up your car. Remember, unlike prior years, there is no bus service from the Outlet Mall. The Trek web site says Hwy 165 and Terwall Terrace will be re-opened to traffic between 11:30 and Noon. I think is might be a bit later than that.
Finally, keep in mind the construction on I-94 from Hwy 50 in Wisconsin to the Illinois state line. This is already leading to traffic jams and it will probably be much worse on race morning. Construction information is online at http://www.plan94.org/. I would recommend finding an alternative method of getting to Hwy 50 or Hwy 165. For Hwy 50, you can take Green Bay Rd (Hwy 31) to the East, or Hwy 45 or Rte. 83 to the West. Remember though that Green Bay Road is part of the race course so it will be closed from 95th Street to about Russell Road, so you will not be able to use it to get to Hwy 50 from the Illinois side.
For Hwy 165 (to get to the Outlet Mall or back to the RecPlex after the race), the exit from I-94 south is closed. You will have to exit at Hwy C west, then take the west frontage road down to Hwy 165.
To get to the Outlet Mall from the Illinois side, take one of the alternate north-south roads (Hwy 41, Green Bay Road, or Hwy 45) to Hwy 176 (Rosencrans Rd). Take Rosencrans to Kilbourne Rd (which is a couple of miles east of Hwy 41). Turn north on Kilbourne Rd, which turns into Hwy H in Wisconsin. Go north and turn left on Hwy ML. Follow ML to 120th Ave, and turn right. (120th Ave is just before ML goes over I-94, where the weigh station is.) Follow 120th Ave north to the Outlet Mall.
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Triathlon Uniform Pick-up Times
Thursday, July 2: 6:30-7:00pm at the RecPlex (second floor in the front of the building)
Saturday, July 4: Between 7:00am and Noon at Lake Andrea Beach, during the Trek Tri Training classes. Unless I’m in the water, I’ll be around the grassy area.
Sunday, July 7: Between 7:00am and 9:00am at Lake Andrea Beach, during the Trek Tri Training class. Unless I’m in the water, I’ll be around the grassy area.
Saturday, July 4: Between 7:00am and Noon at Lake Andrea Beach, during the Trek Tri Training classes. Unless I’m in the water, I’ll be around the grassy area.
Sunday, July 7: Between 7:00am and 9:00am at Lake Andrea Beach, during the Trek Tri Training class. Unless I’m in the water, I’ll be around the grassy area.
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