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2017 Open Water Swims

March 18, 2017 by Admin

For 2017 Summit Steps Multisport will again be hosting free open water swims at Jones Island Beach in Grayslake, IL.

Swims will be Friday mornings at:

Jones Island Beach
159 N Alleghany Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030

First swim is June 2nd @ 5:15 am until 6:30.

Arrive 15 mins early so we can start promptly at 5:15 am.

For more info and to sign up for free click the link below

Whether a seasoned open water swimmer or first timer come on out.

Open water swimming will improve race times, increases competence and brings a change of pace to the boring endless laps in the pool.

All levels of athletes will experience improved confidence and race results if they add this to their training plans.

Visit our events page @ http://summitstepsmultisport.com/ to learn about more training opportunities.

If you have any questions feel free to contact me 224-800-1406

Coach Sam

Open Water Swim Starts May 27th 2016

April 29, 2016 by Admin

For 2016 Summit Steps Multisport will again be hosting free open water swims at Jones Island Beach in Grayslake, IL.

Swims will be Friday mornings at:

Jones Island Beach
159 N Alleghany Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030

First swim is May 27th @ 5:30 am until 6:30.

Arrive 15 mins early so we can start promptly at 5:30 am.

For more info and to sign up for free click the link below

Whether a seasoned open water swimmer or first timer come on out.

Open water swimming will improve race times, increases competence and brings a change of pace to the boring endless laps in the pool.

All levels of athletes will experience improved confidence and race results if they add this to their training plans.

Visit our events page @ http://summitstepsmultisport.com/ to learn about more training opportunities.

If you have any questions feel free to contact me 224-800-1406

Coach Sam

Wisconsin Ironman Course Rides 2016

April 15, 2016 by Admin

Summit Steps Coaching has four rides planned this year and would love for you to join us.

In order to train for the Wisconsin Ironman bike course you need to ride it.

This years rides will be:

Saturday May 14th @ 8:00 am – 1 loop (40 miles)
Saturday June 4th @ 8:00 am – 1 to 2 loops (40 to 80 miles)
Wednesday June 22nd @ 8:00 am – 1 to 2 loops (40 to 80 miles)
Saturday July 30th @ 8:00 am – 1 to 3 loops (40 to 120 miles)

Location: Fireman’s Park (Park On Street)
570 Bruce Street
Verona, WI 53593

Time: 8:00 am sharp. Please arrive early to be ready.

For more info and to sign up for free click the appropriate link below

Ride #1

Ride #2

Ride #3

Ride #4

The Wisconsin Ironman course has been said to be the most challenging course out of the U.S. Ironmans. For that reason it is highly recommended that you train on it before race day.

Visit our events page @ http://summitstepsmultisport.com/ to learn about more training opportunities.

If you have any questions feel free to contact me 224-800-1406

Coach Sam

Open Water Swim – New Start Time

August 12, 2015 by Admin

As the sun comes up a little later each day we are going to move the start of the open water swims to 6:00 am for the final three. Which will be August 14th, 21st, and 28th.

For more details and to sign up for free click here.

It has been a great season and looking forward to seeing you at the last few swims.

PS – My first and final triathlon of the year will be Tri Rock Olympic in Lake Geneva if anyone is interested in joining me.

Coach Sam

Phone: 224-800-140.6

Wisconsin Ironman 2015 Course Rides

May 9, 2015 by Admin

In order to train for the Wisconsin Ironman bike course you need to ride it. Summit Steps Coaching has three rides planned this year and would love for you to join us.

This years rides will be:

June 6th @ 8:00 am – 2 loops (80 miles)
August 8th @ 8:00 am – 2 -3 loops (80 – 120 miles)
August 22nd @ 8:00 am – 2 – 3 loops (80 – 120 miles)

Location: Fireman’s Park (Park On Street)
570 Bruce Street
Verona, WI 53593

Time: 8:00 am sharp. Please arrive early to be ready.

For more info and to sign up for free click the appropriate link below

Ride #1

Ride #2

Ride #3

The Wisconsin Ironman course has been said to be the most challenging course out of the U.S. Ironmans. For that reason it is highly recommended that you train on it before race day.

Visit our events page @ http://summitstepsmultisport.com/ to learn about more training opportunities.

If you have any questions feel free to contact me 224-800-1406

Coach Sam

Brick Workouts – New This Year

May 4, 2015 by Admin

Give your races a breakthrough this year with Summit Steps Multisport’s Saturday morning brick workouts.

Brick workout will be Saturday morning at:

Singing Hills Forest Preserve
30813 S Fish Lake Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073

Time: 7:00 am sharp. Please arrive early to be ready.

First brick workout is May 30th.

For more info and to sign up for free click the link below

The bike is an out and back. We will all ride the same route for 30 minutes and then turnaround so that everyone arrives back at approximately the same time to start the run.

The run will start at approx 8:10 am.

Those wanting to only participate in the run just arrive around 8:00 am.

Visit our events page @ http://summitstepsmultisport.com/ to learn about more training opportunities.

If you have any questions feel free to contact me 224-800-1406

Coach Sam

Free Open Water Swimming Starts May 29th

May 1, 2015 by Admin

Are you tired of staring at the blue line on the bottom of the pool? If so then get ready because open water swimming in Grayslake is fast approaching.

Swims will be Friday mornings at:

Jones Island Beach
159 N Alleghany Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030

First swim is May 29th @ 5:30 am.

For more info and to sign up for free click the link below

Whether a seasoned open water swimmer or first timer come on out.

Open water swimming will improve race times, increases competence and brings a change of pace to the boring endless laps in the pool.

All levels of athletes will experience improved confidence and race results if they add this to their training plans.

Visit our events page @ http://summitstepsmultisport.com/ to learn about more training opportunities.

If you have any questions feel free to contact me 224-800-1406

Coach Sam

Do-It-Yourself Winter Running Spikes

January 27, 2015 by Admin

Winter brings on many challenges when it comes to running; short daylight, freezing temperatures, and dangerous ice. However all of these challenges can be overcome and running can be very enjoyable in the winter.

To help with one of the challenges each year I take an old pair of running shoes from the previous summer and create my own winter running cleats. Now of course you could go out an purchase the many makes and models like; Yaktrax, Stabilicers, NanoSpikes, ICETrekkers, etc. Or you could decide to create your own and save a little money in the process.

My personal opinion is the ones you create will work better then purchased ice cleats.

Here is the DIY.

Purchase about 20 slotted hex washer head sheet metal screws. I usually use #6 x 3/8″ long for the toe area and #8 x 1/2″ for the rear of the shoe. The cost will most likely be only a few dollars.
Then using a powered screwdriver screw them right into the bottom of your sole. When doing so pick the highest spot or thickest spot of the sole to insure great contact with the pavement.
Go out and run with confidence on icy roads. When your done post some pictures letting your friends know that the weather didn’t hold you back today.

Thanks everyone and enjoy your running.

Christmas Gift Idea – Black Diamonds …

December 6, 2014 by Admin

Black Diamond Sprinter (Titanium) Headlamp 635 x 360

Black Friday has come and gone and maybe you didn’t find just the right gift for your multi-sport athlete at Kohl’s this year. If that is the case I thought I might offer the idea of Black Diamonds.

Yes the Black Diamond Sprinter Headlamp.

As an athlete myself running this time of the year can be hard because of the reduced daylight. However since I got my Black Diamond Sprinter Headlamp a couple of years ago I have loved running in the early mornings of winter. Especially when its snowing out.

Now this blog is not a affiliate plug it’s just me pointing out a great piece of equipment for runners, triathletes, and hikers.

Now of course there are other bands out in the market but this is the brand and model I picked when I researched them years ago. This model list for about $69. Currently at REI they have it for $51.93 with free shipping.

Give the gift of light to your running friend this year.

If you have a headlamp please share your comments about your experience. Let us know what make and model you like?

And if you liked this post please share it with someone.

First Open Water Swim Update

May 30, 2014 by Admin

Thank you to all who came out this morning to make

2014 first open water swim a success.

We had a total of 13 people ranging from first timers to Ironman finishers.

We will be having them every Friday morning until late August.

See our open water swim page for more details Click here

Any questions feel free to call or email:

Coach Sam

(224) 800-140.6

samstella@summitstepscoaching.com