As a follow up to the questions regarding wetsuits and water temps for the June 15 th events here is what we know. Water temp today was 65 degrees with good visibility. What it will be on race day in unknown. The chances of being able to wear wetsuits are good but dependent on many… [Continue Reading]

Triathletes, just a quick reminder that on Father’s Day weekend we will be hosting the June 15th Stovepipe Sprint and Railsplitter Olympic Triathlons at Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site. Based on racer input we moved the races from August to June so the heat should not be an issue. Still the same unique venue… [Continue Reading]

Triathletes, just a quick clarification about the open water swims at Bloomington. They are supported by the Tri Sharks Triathlon Club. This is a club that is based in Bloomington Normal and has lots of energy and expertise in its ranks. We are members of their club and of course the SPI TRI Club in… [Continue Reading]

Triathletes, please click on the Grim Reaper Fitness Triathlon Coaching link on any of our race pages to visit the site of our partner coaching team. Over the years we have met, raced and learned from Erik and Dave and now their expertise is available to you. As with all Tri Harder Sponsors these guys… [Continue Reading]

As a reminder, your club discount code is R-TRIHP (non case-sensitive), valid for 60% off select suits (see here).  XTERRA WETSUITS provides the most flexible wetsuits on the market; their products are backed with the best return policy and warranty in the business.  Try any suit out and take it for a swim; if you… [Continue Reading]

The discount code for the XTERRA wetsuits is R-TRIHP Please use the above code to get the best deal. Thnx.

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Thanks to Todd and crew from R&M Cyclery any last minute bike repairs will be handled promptly race day morning. They will have tubes and tires for sale and other last minute bike needs but please try to come prepared so they are not overwhelmed. R&M will be set up right outside transition for your… [Continue Reading]

Attention Triathletes, On line registration will close today at 4pm. However, you can still register at Friday night packet pickup at Sportscare and on race day inside the school. Weather will cooperate with sunny skies and feels like temp. of mid sixties. Actually a very nice day for a triathlon. Check out the website for… [Continue Reading]

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