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Kids Swim Bike Run

Get Ready to Toe the Start Line!
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Performance Ready, in partnership with the City of St. Louis Park, will host the Kids Swim Bike Run at the St. Louis Park Aquatic Park and Rec Center Parking Lot.
​Click here for SLP 2025 Pre-Event Information
***Contact Krisie@PerformanceReadyMN.com for scholarship information***
Coming in 2026, Performance Ready, in partnership with the City of Edina, will host the Kids Swim Bike Run at the Edina Aquatic Center and Rosland Park parking lot.
This event is recommended for kids ages 3-15. 

Kids can participate in one of three divisions (Cheetah, Ostrich, or Zebra), with each division entailing a different duration of swimming, biking, and running.  The swim will take place in the pool with the bike and run taking place throughout the parking lot.  Lifejackets or swim noodles can be used during the swim, and scooters or striders are welcome for the bike.  Parents/guardians and fans can watch all of their participants at once making this a fun, family event!​

Get ready to “toe the start line!" 
Cheetah
Swim: 3 minutes
Bike: 10 minutes
Run: 5 minutes
Ostrich
Swim: 5 minutes
Bike: 15 minutes
Run: 10 minutes
Zebra
Swim: 10 minutes
Bike: 20 minutes
Run: 15 minutes
**Zebras will have 10 minutes to transition from swim to bike, Ostriches and Cheetahs will have 8 minutes.
Participants can take longer than the transition time allotted but not less.
Timeline
6:00-6:30 pm - Participant check-in and transition setup
6:30-6:45 pm - Event announcements (near the pool)
6:45-7:00 pm - Pool open for warm-ups (tentative)
7:00-7:55 pm - Kids' Swim Bike Run
7:00 pm - Zebras start swim, 7:12 pm - Ostriches start swim, 7:19 pm - Cheetahs start swim
8:00-8:30 pm - Post event pictures, snacks, social
St. Louis Park Sponsors 2025
Our Kids Swim Bike Run event is all about fun, fitness, and community!  A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for making this event possible.  Their support helps us provide scholarships and ensure every child has a great experience.  To learn more about each sponsor, click on the logos below.

Performance Warriors

2025 Performance Warriors
Performance Warriors is a community-driven event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for Parkinson’s disease. Through movement, connection, and purpose, we come together to support the Davis Phinney Foundation, which helps individuals live well with Parkinson’s.

Our 2025 goals are: 
  • Raise $5,000 for Davis Phinney Foundation, which will enable us to provide 300 copies of the Every Victory Counts manual - the Davis Phinney Foundation's comprehensive guidebook for living well with Parkinson's. ​​
  • Engage 50+ donors, making this our most impactful year yet.
Please consider donating on one of our team member's pages or creating your own page as part of the Performance Warriors team.
Performance Warriors 2025 Coaches
Thank you to Minnetonka Aquatics for donating the use of their facility for this event!

IRON(WO)MAN Q&A 

You are invited to join Performance Ready and IRONMAN Tri Club on Thursday, March 27 at 6:30 pm for a lively Q&A session tailored for women gearing up for their first IRONMAN race. 

While this event is designed with first-timers in mind, everyone is welcome, regardless of gender or experience level. 

Feel free to drop by without an RSVP, though letting us know you're coming would be a big help for our planning. 

A big thank you to our panelists for their willingness to share their insight and their time.  Let's dive into the excitement of toeing that starting line together!​​
Current Panelists
  • Alyssa – A two-time IRONMAN Wisconsin finisher who completed both races as a college student. Now a full-time engineer and mom to an almost 5-year-old, she will offer perspective on training solo vs. training within a community.
  • Chris - Physical Therapist helping athletes stay strong and pain-free throughout training.
  • Elizabeth – Went from triathlon rookie to 70.3 finisher in just over a year and is now preparing for Des Moines 70.3. A pharmacist and avid traveler, she will share how to successfully train for an IRONMAN without letting it take over your life.
  • Mike – A dedicated triathlete with countless races under his belt, including multiple 70.3s and IRONMAN Wisconsin 2022 (the one with all-day rain!). With Des Moines 70.3 on the horizon, he brings insight into balancing training with a demanding career as a pilot.

Minnesota's Best

2025 MN Best
Vote for Performance Ready and Revolution Performance PT everyday between Sunday, February 16 and Wednesday, March 12.
Beauty and Fitness -> Fitness Center -> **VOTE** Performance Ready
​Beauty and Fitness -> Personal Training -> **VOTE** Performance Ready
​Beauty and Fitness -> Training Gym -> **VOTE** Performance Ready
Health and Wellness -> Physical Therapy -> **VOTE** Revolution Performance PT
Health and Wellness -> Sports Medicine -> **VOTE** Revolution Performance PT
Because of your support, for the 4th consecutive year, Performance Ready was named a 2024 MN Best Alternative Fitness Class/Center winning silver!
Congrats to all winners including Revolution Performance for 2024 Gold Best Sports Medicine and Silver Best Physical Therapy.  

Polar Plunge

2025 Polar Plunge
Polar Plunge Recap - February 1, 2025:
  • Celebrated National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day in the coldest way possible!
  • Eight brave participants took the plunge into the icy water.
  • Raised nearly $700 to support Special Olympics Minnesota!
  • Rocked fun inflatables and PR sunglasses while making unforgettable memories.
  • A huge thank you to everyone who participated, donated, and cheered us on!​

Human Powered Health

Human Powered Health believes you deserve accurate information about your body. They offer state-of-the-art physical health and performance testing for everyone.
Recommended Assessments
Performance Fall/Winter:
  • Gait analysis (running recommended)
  • Resting metabolic rate
  • Lactate profile
  • VO2max
  • DXA body comp scan
  • Force plates
  • **can do bike fit here or spring​
Performance Spring:
  • Gait analysis (running recommended)
  • Sweat and hydration testing
  • Lactate profile
  • Bike fitting
  • Wingate
  • Force plates
  • **can do bike fit here or fall/winter​
Performance 4+/- Weeks Before A race:
  • Bike fit – follow up (comes with a bike fit – 1 hr)
  • VO2max
  • Force plates​
General fitness (Health Baseline assessment):
  • Grip
  • Resting metabolic rate
  • VO2max test
  • DXA body comp scan
  • **this is Human Powered Health’s Health Baseline assessment – can add on gait (walking or running)

Services

Try Masters Swimming

Join the Adult Cardio Swim group for a trial workout
This group is great for current and former competitive swimmers, triathletes, and fitness swimmers
Workouts are organized in lanes based on ability
The Performance Ready Adult Cardio Swim group swims in Hopkins:
9:00-10:00 am on Wednesday, and Friday, and
​6:00-7:00 am on Tuesday, and Thursday, (and Friday Oct.-May)​
Hope you will join us!​
Register for a trial day with the Performance Ready Adult Cardio Swim group then contact Krisie with the day and time you would like to join the group for a trial workout​
Learn more about United States Masters Swimming's "Try Masters Swimming" initiative and find other participating clubs

Recommended Swim Equipment

10% off equipment using the link below

Events

2024 Fall Reset Challenge

RESET Bingo
The RESET Bingo Challenge was a 12-week journey from October 7-December 29, 2024 that encouraged participants to prioritize recovery, try new activities, and stay active while pushing themselves out of their comfort zones. 
Highlights of this engaging and impactful challenge:
  • Participation: Dozens of participants worked on their Bingo cards, focusing on recovery, strength, cardio, and more.
  • Biggest Challenges:
    • 8 nights with 8 hours of sleep was the most difficult for many.
    • Spending 5 hours outdoors weekly was another square that pushed participants.
  • Lasting Changes:
    • Many participants shared that incorporating weekly strength training is a habit they plan to continue into 2025.
  • Prize Winners:
    • $50 Gift Card to Elsmore: Alison (completed the entire card!)
    • $25 Gift Card to Munkabeans: Luke and Stephanie.
Thank you to everyone who participated and embraced the challenge. Your dedication inspires us, and we’re excited to bring you more opportunities to grow and stay motivated in the future!
Stay tuned for upcoming challenges and events! 🎉

Thanksgiving Charity Event

On Sunday, November 24, this year’s Thanksgiving Charity Swim was our biggest and best yet! Together, we made a meaningful impact for the ICA Food Shelf while building community and having fun in the pool.​
Highlights from the 2024 event:
  • 90 swimmers participated, setting a new attendance record.
  • Swimmers completed 100 swims on 1:30 intervals, covering a total of approximately 364 miles—the distance across Minnesota!
  • Donations totaled $2,948.60 and 38 pounds of food for the ICA Food Shelf, our most successful year yet.
  • A huge thank-you to the U of M Jean K Freeman Aquatic Center, Genesis Aquatics, and all who made this event possible.​​
Thank you to everyone who participated, donated, or supported this event. We can’t wait to see you in 2025!
Mark your calendars for next year! The tentative date for the 2025 Thanksgiving Charity Swim is Sunday, November 23.
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Thank you to all who participated and contributed!

UCAN

10% off UCAN using the link below
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​UCAN For Daily Nutrition
3 Reasons Why Runners Love UCAN

Nutritional Supplements and Testing

Email Krisie to receive a link for 15% off supplements and free shipping
Protein 101 - Consider the Quality As Well As the Source​

Strategic Business Partners

Apparel

Limited inventory of Performance Ready swim caps, hats, and beanies currently available.  Other apparel will be available again spring of 2025.

Performance gear will be available for order spring 2025

Functional Dryland for Swim and Dive Teams​

Most dryland programs designed for swimmers and divers typically based on the personal experience of coaches during their own athletic careers or on generalized strength training methods employed in other sports.  After 2 years of working with the Girls' Swimming and Diving teams at Orono High School and Wayzata High School, utilizing a program catered to the needs of swimmers and divers, we are now offering a program for all teams.
  • Developed in collaboration with Chris Meyer, a Sports Physical Therapist 
  • Specialized approach that caters to the needs of swimmers and divers
  • Goal is to optimize movement and improve overall strength
  • 14-week periodized program that includes 3 workouts per week
  • Recommended for high school and club teams​​
What components should a swimming dryland program include?  Check out this article that we wrote for Minnesota Swim and Vibe: Components of a Swimming Dryland Program
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