Posts tagged "Robbie Ventura"
A Taste of Vision Quest- A Review
If you’re not familiar with Vision Quest Coaching, let me catch you up. Vision Quest or VQ is owned and operated by former pro cyclist Robbie Ventura. VQ provides expert training programs for endurance athletes of all levels, kids and beginners to elite-level, Tour de France champions, literally. To say Ventura has an impressive resume... Read more »
Big Foot Triathlon Sets A New Standard.
RAM (Running Away Multisport) events have always been known to have great goodie bags, fun events and big purses. Though they are not new to triathlon, they are making their mark in the triathlon space using the upcoming Big Foot Triathlon as the launching pad. The June 26th event is one of the only races... Read more »
Deal of the Day at Trek
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have passed, however Terrific Tuesday comes courtesy of the folks at the Trek Store, in Highland Park. For about 9 more hours(as of 2:34 PM) you can go to wedeal.com ( think Groupon) and get a great deal on either Trek stuff or a Performance Fitness Assessment from Robbie Ventura... Read more »
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How to Avoid Panic In The Water.
The Lifetime Chicago Triathlon is less than two weeks away. All over the Midwest athletes are getting ready for the big race on the big lake. For many this is their first triathlon and for others, it’s a yearly event. There are plenty of people in a complete panic about the swim portion of the... Read more »
Exclusive Tour de France Update from Robbie Ventura!
The hardest working man in cycling, Robbie Ventura checks in with a special Pace of Chicago look at the Tour. Ventura is everywhere, Versus TV Reporter, Former USPS Rider and owner of Vision Quest Coaching Services, he is in the mix and has this exclusive report for The Pace of Chicago. To follow Robbie, check... Read more »
Goodbye Old Friend.
I spend a lot of time in Michigan, training and visiting family. Maybe they were always there, but lately I have noticed more and more going out of business signs for various businesses. They have sales and signs that say “thank you for 30 great years, we will miss you and thanks to all our... Read more »
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World Class, Swim Class Open to Everyone!
Living in Chicago we are lucky to have certain experts living right in our back yards. Cycling- World class cyclist and coach Robbie Ventura.Running- Olympian Jenny Spangler.Swimming- Mary Bradbury, our September Athlete of the Month, 8th at the Triathlon World Championships and hammer in the water (2nd over all at Worlds). The girl can s-w-i-m... Read more »
Tour de France at Vision Quest
Indoor racing season is heating up and Vision Quest has added an indoor time trial race on March 6th at their Highland Park location that will challenge you on a Tour de France course. Riders will virtually race a 30-minute time trial on the 2008 Tour de France Stage 4 time trial course held in... Read more »
What makes a coach a "coach?"
After I finished the Ironman, I was gathering up all of my stuff from the transition area, and a man approached me and asked me my time. When I told him, he handed me a business card, and told me “ I can make you faster.” My response was “duh! After schlepping my body around the... Read more »
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Why shovel snow when you can play in it? Or better yet train in it?
One of the best things about living in Chicago is the Fall, one of the worst things about Fall is that Winter quickly follows. However, that’s just another opportunity to get out an train. Cross country skiing is a great way to get in a workout, enjoy the season and stay in shape. Cross-country skiing... Read more »
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