Welcome to Dave Polkow coaching

I have been competing in triathlons for over ten years and have participated in about all of the Chicago / Southern Wisconsin events, at sprint to Ironman levels. I have completed Ironman Wisconsin, Ironman Canada and Ironman Lake Placid. I am training for Ironman Arizona in spring 2008.

I've done the Chicago Marathon and numerous other running events and am actively involved with the Elmhurst Running Club. I also lead a 35-40 mile ride for the Elmhurst Bicycling Club every Sunday. (That's right - *every* Sunday - we haven't missed a week since March 2003!)

I am a USAT certified triathlon coach. In addition to private coaching, I am currently teaching an adult stroke class for the Elmhurst YMCA. I have held swim clinics for various local triathlon clubs and groups. I am one of the founding members and current president of the Elmhurst Triathlon Club.

I have a strong interest in helping others to pursue and further their goals in multisports. I enjoy both helping the first-timer prepare to compete their first open water swim with minimal anxiety as well as help the experienced triathlete sharpen their skills.