The Life Time Chicago Triathlon First-Timers’ Program is a special athlete development program designed to alleviate traditional intimidation, build athletic confidence and provide a calm racing environment for aspiring triathletes. The program launched in 2014, reaching sell-out capacity every season and achieving a near-perfect finisher rate.
The program is limited to only 150 Sprint and 150 International distance registrants. First Timers’ Program participants receive a myriad of educational opportunities and virtual and in-person training sessions included with their race registration fee. Participants also receive special race weekend services including dedicated Transition staff and separate wave starts.
Program Schedule:
Session #1: Triathlon 101 – May 4, 2022
Session #2: Swim – May 25, 2022
Session #3: Bike – June 15, 2022
Session #4: Run – July 6, 2022
Session #5: Transition – July 27, 2022
Session #6: Race-day Prep – August 17, 2022
Requirements
The First Timers’ Program is available first-come, first-serve to ONLY those who will complete their first-ever outdoor triathlon on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Participants must register specifically for this program during event registration. Unqualified individuals will default to their standard Age Group division.
Note: Due to the special race weekend amenities, program participants are not eligible for Age Group Awards.
Those official enrolled in the program receive the following perks:
The program includes six stand-alone, in-person or video, educational sessions — each focusing on a variety of tri-specific topics (swim, bike, run, transition, gear, etc).
All sessions will be held either via video or in-person once it is safe to do so, with exact in-person locations released within a private email. The educational sessions will feature a handful of retail partners and sponsors, offering exclusive swag and promotions for program participants.
- A written training program
- Live coaching support during educational sessions
- Various social runs and happy hours once it is deemed safe per local authorities
- Private Facebook group for ongoing support and guidance. Click the link below to join and learn more.
- Private, Pre-Race Athlete Briefing
- Dedicated race weekend Transition support
- Private Transition racks
- Private swim start
To ensure placement in the First-Timers’ Program, participants must register themselves for individual Sprint or International entry. On the “Select Your Division,” question, choose the “First-Timers’ Program” option from the menu.
Questions? Email us at chicagotri@ltevents.zendesk.com