Athlete Testimonials from our Triathlon Clinics and Seminars
What our Athletes are Saying
The open water swim clinic that you coached was by far the best part of training for my first triathlon. At the end of the day, you can fake your way through the bike ride and run portion - but the swim is a completely different animal. Gaining experience in the lake where the tri was being held was invaluable; as was practicing group starts and sighting. Additionally, you were a great resource for setting expectations in all things related to the Danskin tri - the start, the course in general, where to line up for the swim, getting through the transitions (and how to set up your gear for them). This was hands down the best money (and smartest investment) I made when it came to preparing for the Danskin triathlon.
Jen K., 2010 Danskin Triathlon Clinic Participant
I did my first tri this June 2010. I'm a 65 year old who has been active most of my life and always wanted to do a tri. It was always put on hold due to different things. I finally decided to try one and I'm happy to say I enjoyed it. I took two clinic's with Ken. The first was a good basics of what to wear, training tips, what to expect etc. I have to say it helped me a lot in my prep. He really gave a lot of tips that most people wouldn't think of. I would recommend his clinic's to everyone who especially are doing their first. I also took his open water clinic at Silver lake and thank goodness I did. I'm not sure I would have made the swim without his input. Pool swimming isn't enough. He puts in a lot of effort and time. The cost are minimal for the rewards. By the way, even though there wasn't many males in my class, I took first place in part thanks to Ken's coaching. Hope you enjoy your experience as much as I did.
Larry C., 2010 Triathlon Clinic participant
Hey Coach Ken, I just finished my Spirit of Racine Blue Wave Sprint Triathlon! Your open water swim clinic in Silver Lake Park helped greatly. I placed third in my age group and felt very calm and comfortable for the swim. I sighted as you taught us on the buoys on my right side by breathing always on my right side. Thank you again for all the tips and advice, you made my first race much easier!
K.C., 2009 Triathlon Open Water Swim clinic
Thank you so much for the bike clinic yesterday. The information you imparted was so valuable. You presented it in a concise, clear way and really answered all the questions I had concerning the upcoming Trek Triathlon and you conveyed information I heretofore hadn't known of.
Again, many thanks. Worth every penny - would have paid more!
K.M., 2009 Race Overview clinic
I want to thank you for your Open Water Swim Clinic. It really helped me feel more comfortable in the water and I was able to shave off about 2.30 minutes on my swim time.
I really appreciate all the time and effort that you put into your courses, with the handouts, and the checklist and the laminated course maps. It shows a lot of attention to detail and I want you to know that it is noticed and appreciated
P.M., 2009 Semi-Private Open Water Swim Training
I just did the Danskin for the first time yesterday and had a wonderful experience. I took your open water swim class and also did the bike run a week before the race and can not thank you enough for preparing me for this event!!! Everything you talked about happened. I was so much better prepared for the race because of attending your classes. The two things that helped me the most during the swim were sighting and not standing up until I hit sand three times. I just can not thank you enough. Those are two things that I had never even heard of or thought about until you taught us. I am very proud of my swim time at 15:32 and definitely owe a lot of that to you! I just stayed focused on the tree!!!
A.D., 2009 Open Water Swim clinic & Race Overview clinic
WOW!!! Thank you Ken, this is great stuff. I just read it at work, but will go over it again at home while I'm packing. Thank you!! I'm REALLY looking forward to Sunday.
V.W., 2009 Semi-Private Open Water Swim Training
I just wanted to let you know I was pretty happy with my swim being the first triathlon I have ever done. Your class was definitely a big help. The day I took your class I was struggling to get from buoy to buoy. With your tips and a little practice, I finished the swim in 19:21. I didn't even have to stop. The part I was most worried about -swimming - was actually the easiest for me, big surprise to myself there.
J.C., 2009 Private Open Water Swim Training
Hi, Ken - thanks for a good clinic yesterday. It really helps me visualize the race.
K.L., 2009 Race Overview clinic
Thank you for all your training help for the TREK. It was a great day for my 1st Tri. Now on to Pleasant Prairie.
M.A., 2009 Open Water Swim clinic
It was amazing!! Your bike clinic was soooooo helpful. And I saw and cheered on your athletes everywhere I saw them. I feel GREAT!!! Will definitely do next year, and am in better shape for Chicago Triathlon.
J.A., 2009 Race Overview clinic particpant
Thank you SO much for yesterday. It was well worth the ride up and back! I got a lot out of it, and feel more confident about sighting. Also, the analogy of “11 and 1 o’clock” really helped me as well. Last, I love your humor, so it’s always fun to see you.
P.M., 2009 Open Water Swim clinic & Race Overview clinic
I just wanted to send you a short email and thank you for helping me prepare for my first triathlon. I participated in one of your clinics about a month ago. I swam well in the Danskin on Sunday, and it had a lot to do with knowing what to expect, feeling comfortable swimming in such a large group, and feeling comfortable bumping into others and being bumped into – I barely broke my stride. Having just learned the front crawl 2 months ago, the fact that I felt so comfortable in the water was a huge benefit.
Many, many thanks!
J.R., 2009 Open Water Swim clinic
First, let me thank you for a very valuable, professionally done clinic. I was so impressed at all the information you imparted and all your good advice. And, the fact that we got back right at 10:00 really impressed me. Thanks for the laminated map, the very valuable handouts and your concern for our safety.
Thanks again. I really appreciate your time and compassion.
P.M., 2009 Race Overview clinic
