Ironman Club Challenge

This past race season Ironman introduced the Inaugural Ironman Triathlon Club competition.  Triathlon clubs from across the country competed against one another in a points based system.  Clubs were placed into five divisions based on the number of active club members.  Next year the club competition is going global, allowing us to compete against clubs from around the world!

Points are accumulated by race performance and participation (Age Group Ranking points) Volunteering (1,000 pts. per race) IRONMAN Foundation (1,000 pts. per athlete) IRONKIDS athletes (triathlon and running races- 250 pts. per athlete) Iron Girl Races (750 pts. per athlete) Bonus points are awarded for athletes who participate in any of the 8 Regional Championships. Bonus points are awarded to athletes who qualify for and race in either the IRONMAN World Championship or the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship.

The 2014 Ironman season has three races left (IM Cozumel, IM Western Australia, IM 70.3 Canberra).  Endure It! is currently sitting in 3rd place. The first page of the DIII results are pictured below.  Unless the Saltlake Tri Club is sending all of its members to Western Australia in December we might be looking at a top 5 finish.

If at the end of the calendar year your club is ranked in the Top 5 in your Division, you reach the IRONMAN TriClub Podium and earn the following prizes:

1)      Two FREE 70.3 entries to the race of your choice

2)      Early entry for up to 50 athletes for the race of your choice open 2014 races or 2015 races (Not including the World Championships)

3)      4 VIP passes for the race of your choice (Not including the World Championships)

4)      A champions patch that can be placed on your kits, websites, facebook pages, tents, etc.

If you're an Endure It! Club member and have yet to register with Ironman under Endure It! you can do so HERE - Make sure your points count!  

Should we place top 5, we will award prizes at a club meeting once official results are posted.

2014 ENDURE IT! TIME TRIAL SERIES

REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Register Now - The best time slots fill up fast

For more info and to register click HERE 

Hydrodynamic

Photo by Adam Pretty

How is your swim form?  The 'off season' is the perfect time to work on your form and technique across all three sports.  Optimizing your swim stroke will help you efficiently slice through the water and will pay dividends once volume begins to ramp up. Above is about as good as it gets.

Schedule a swim stroke analysis with David this Winter.

Visit our Home Page HERE

P5 - Final Fit @ Endure It!

Get your bike fit dialed in this off season.

Stay tuned for more info on our tri and road fit process.

New at Endure It!

New Reservation System:

Click the link on the top of our home page to register for Computrainer classes, bike fits, training sessions, or personal coaching. www.endureitsports.com

Run Club:

We meet year round up to 5x a week. Our current focus is getting you ready to run our inaugural Thanksgiving Day Drumstick Dash 5K. We will focus on strength, form, plyometrics, introducing intervals into training using various levels of intensity to keep running fun and manageable. The current session is great for offseason endurance maintenance and recovery. Contact SarajFix@hotmail.com for details

Time Trial Series:

New in 2014, we've added two individual time trials to our classic 12.48mi 2-person team time trial. For all the details and to register click the Team Time Trial tab at the top of this page.


Individual Coaching opportunities:

Endure It! has 12 experienced coaches on staff. They are available to offer their expertise on a daily basis during cycling classes, swim sessions, group runs, fitness programs, and group rides. We also offer individual coaching and will develop a personal training plan designed  specifically to help you meet your goals.

Check out our coach profiles here

November Computrainer Classes:

Computrainer season is in full swing.  Come ride! We have a full schedule of classes-  25 CT classes between our Willowbrook and Naperville locations. This year we will break the program into 6 week builds developing different elements of our cycling throughout the designated time frame. We are beginning with perfecting our pedaling stroke, drill work and pedal focus, we are returning to developing and stimulating our aerobic system with cadence high cadence work. In addition David will provide weekly video informing us of the weekly developmental goals with in the build timeframe.

New Pilates and Strength Sessions:

Pilates TRX and cross training has become a part of the Endure it Willowbrook location. There are boost classes after run club and CT to balance and strengthen our imbalances that come from the swim, bike & run movement. There are privates and semi privates for circuit training, pilates and TRX. There are group classes offered throughout the week. You can sign up for these on our websight. Finally, We are going to offer 6 week programs that will introduce all sorts of education to our 

athletes' (nutrition, how to race road bikes, crossbike classes, all sorts of introduction into total body fitness, vitamix tutorial and purchase option).

New Bikes:

Our 2014 bike inventory is beginning to roll in. We carry the fastest bikes in the industry; Cervelo, Trek, and Felt. We will get you on your optimal bike through our extensive FIST certified bike fit process. Currently still have seven 2013 models available for discount. 

Race Weekend

Ironman Wisconsin and Muskoka 70.3

Last weekend Endure It! was out in full force at Ironman Wisconsin.  Sunday was capped off with 3 Endure It! coaches qualifying for world championships.  Most notably, Kathleen Weisman won her age group (by 12 minutes!) and punched her ticket to the 2014 Ironman World Championships in Kona. Mary Tobiason also KQ'd as they say with an impressive 11:08 3rd place finish.  Additionally, Dan Dziubski qualified for the 2014 70.3 World Championship in Mont Tremblant with a 2nd place finish.  Congratulations to all the Endure It racers this week!

Below are a couple photos from the weekend, many of which were supplied by Liz Flowers!

Andy and Meg with Dane at the finish

IMOO swim start

 Everybody's favorite mechanic, Bird

Erik

Sadie Briggs before the swim

David takes a moment to squeeze Andrew on the run

Olivia and Charlie with a little motivation for David

Olivia and Tami

Liz must have gone through the sunscreen line 5 times

Julie climbing, looks too happy, must be the first loop!

Tony Metoyer

Mark pumps up the crowd on the hill

Dziubski with his Mont Tremblant ticket

Blaine racking his bike Saturday before Muskoka 70.3 - had an impressive Run PR on a challenging course

Kathleen dominates the field

Liz climbs though the crowds

Mary staying aero on the climbs.

Sara cheering! Going crazy for EI.

Lauren Lemke looking strong

The Willowbrook Ladies!

Ironman Wisconsin

Endure It! @ Ironman Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin

Ironman Wisconsin is a club favorite every September.  This year Endure It! is sending up a great group of athletes, from Ironman veterans to first timers.  Even if you're not racing hop on the Endure It! caravan to "Madtown".  If you've never seen an Ironman this is the closest one to Chicagoland.  Or perhaps you're considering signing up for next year, there are still volunteer positions available on the IMWI website (volunteering guarantees you a slot for 2014 (Ironman Wisconsin sells out in a matter of minutes).

Spectating

Swim - Your best bet to watch the swim is from Monona Terrace, get there early to grab a front row spot on the helix (spiral parking garage ramp).  People will be 3 or 4 deep, so if you don't get there early make sure you're tall.  Athletes will run up the helix, through a sea of spectators on their way to T1 (swim to bike transition), creating an Alpe D'Huez like atmosphere! You'll also have a decent view of the swim from the shore, ground level south of the terrace. 

Bike - Endure It! camp will be set up on the hill per usual.  We will be out in full force with tents, coolers, food, drinks, chairs, costumes, you name it.  This is probably the most brutal of all the climbs on the course.  The hill is located on Old Sauk Pass Road.  Directions to the hill are listed below.

Run - The Run course makes two loops through downtown Madison.  9-17 hours of cheering isn't easy either. This is the perfect opportunity to grab lunch or a beer at one of the restaurants or bars on the run course.  Many have outdoor or sidewalk seating.  If you plan on spectating around dinner time make sure you make your reservation the night before.

CLICK TO ZOOM

Directions to our location on Sauk pass are as follows.

• I-88 W toward Aurora
• Take the exit onto I-39N/US-51 N toward Rockford
• Keep right at the fork, follow signs for I-39N/US-20E/Wisconsin-Belvidere Rockford and merge onto I-39 N/US-20E
• Continue to follow I-39N
• Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Interstate 90 W/Interstate 39N and merge onto I-39N/I-90W
• Take exit 142A on the left to merge onto US-12W/US-18 W toward Madison
• Take exit 251A toward Spring Green/La Crosse
• Turn right onto US-14 W/University AVe
• Continue to follow US-14W
• Turn left onto Cleveland Rd.
• Cleveland dead ends at the top of a monster hill.  Park anywhere along that hill, there will be a lot of other people parking there as well.  After you park, walk to the top of the hill and take a right on Old Sauk Pass (you can only go right or left).  You'll walk to the top of the hill where the endure it! tent will be set up.  
• If you are going to watch the swim and will be leaving from downtown Madison - just make your way to University Drive and head west out of town.  

Some Endure It! 2013 Highlights (So Far)

Endure It! has been busy this year. 

-Computrainer classes

-The EI Team Time Trial

-Joy of Run Club

-Kids Track coaching

-Mind over Miles running group 

-Tucson Triathlon camp

-Ironman Wisconsin Triathlon Camp

-Team Races: Galena, Leons, Racine, Steelhead, Naperville

-Club meetings (socials)

-Andrew Starykowicz guest speaker event

-Triple Bypass group ride

Just to name a few.

National Champion Dave Irion riding to his Victory at Milwaukee USAT Nationals

Jenny Garrison Winning Leon's Triathlon Overall

Erik Walter - Male Model... At Ironman Racine 70.3

Dean Patsavas: club event planner - 15th overall Chicago Triple Challenge

Endure It! Co-ed and Male Teams win Team Titles at Leon's Triathlon

Endure It! Club at Triple Bypass

David qualifies for Kona like 8 times, doesn't go.

Endure It Spring Triathlon Camp Moves to Tucson AZ!

EI Tucson

Chas - Another Endure It Model?

Randy, Dean, Dave at Chicago Triathlon

Endure It Ironman Wisconsin Camp 2013

Pre Run Stretch at EI! IMWI Camp

Endure It! Ironman Wisconsin Camp 2013

Run Club with the kids

Computrainer Classes at both locations are PACKED!

Endure It Kids Track Group 2013

Coach Mary going nuts

Getting Ready for a Winter Track Workout

The 7th Annual Endure It Indoor Team Time Trial

Mike Will - Endure It Denver Satellite Location Bike Course Leader

Sara and Blaine at Ironman Texas

Todd Byers work in Tucson paid off at IMCDA- Headed back to Kona