Chris SweetChris started racing kids triathlons and sprint races in the early 90's while he was still in Junior High. He ran cross country and track and swam for Augustana College. At Augie he was Captain of the swim team and a member of a school record setting relay. Around 2001, Chris started getting serious about triathlon. A multi-time USAT All-American, he has finished 5 Ironman races and qualified for Kona for the first time last Fall at Ironman Wisconsin. Last year he also qualified for the 70.3 World Championships and the Best of the US amateur race series.
A little more about Chris's racing background can be found HERE.
Chris was fortunate enough to be coached by two different Hall of Fame Cross Country coaches. He also has personal experience coaching swimming and cross country. Always passionate about the sport, Chris has been giving back to the tri community as president of the Tri-Shark triathlon club for 3+ years.
Chris also keeps a triathlon-related blog: The Goal is the Journey.
Chris Daniels
Chris Daniels (CD) was very active as a young pup, competing as a swimmer and water polo player. In high school athletics he competed in basketball, football, baseball, and track & field. But it took until he was in his 30’s to find the Holy Grail. CD has been competing in triathlon for 10 years now, beginning his illustrious tri career at the Champaign Mini-Tri!
Hard work and perseverance over the years allowed him to compete successfully and achieving USAT Honorable Mention in ‘06 and All-American status in ‘07. CD has competed in three Ironman races and recently qualified for Kona at IM Wisconsin with a time of 10:23 (9th in his AG).
CD is also a member of the Tri-Shark club and very active in the cycling and running scene in and around Bloomington-Normal. A little more about Chris’s racing background can be found HERE
Chris also keeps a blog: Get Fast or Quit
Stan Watkins
Stan Watkins is a Level 3 USA Cycling coach. He is a coach for Robbie Ventura's Vision Quest Coaching. Stan is a devout roadie, and will be sharing his bike expertise with campers.
Hard work and perseverance over the years allowed him to compete successfully and achieving USAT Honorable Mention in ‘06 and All-American status in ‘07. CD has competed in three Ironman races and recently qualified for Kona at IM Wisconsin with a time of 10:23 (9th in his AG).
CD is also a member of the Tri-Shark club and very active in the cycling and running scene in and around Bloomington-Normal. A little more about Chris’s racing background can be found HERE
Chris also keeps a blog: Get Fast or Quit
Stan WatkinsStan Watkins is a Level 3 USA Cycling coach. He is a coach for Robbie Ventura's Vision Quest Coaching. Stan is a devout roadie, and will be sharing his bike expertise with campers.
Sloan Daniels, L.M.T, C.N.A.
After graduating from massage therapy school with honors, Sloan developed the massage therapy program for Lincoln College where she was also the director and a teacher for 6 years. Since then she has developed an independent career, and has focused on Therapeutic Massage. She has numerous continuing education hours in: C.N.A., Reiki, Polarity, Reflexology, and Shiatsu (under world –renowned master, Ohashi).
Sloan’s goals are to educate her clients about the positive effects and healing qualities of massage along with the true enjoyment of compassionate touch. She is dedicated to creating a positive environment where her clients feel relaxed, involved, and cared for.
Andy Sweet
Andy is a guru for all things bike. A certified bicycle fitter, he will be available for bike fit consultations throughout the course of the weekend.
