4 STAR ENDURANCE is now an official USA TRIATHLON (USAT) GOLD CLUB!
Make sure to join and become a USAT ANNUAL MEMBER to save on races and enjoy a wide variety of DISCOUNT CODES and perks with a constantly growing list of USAT sponsors and now select partner races too!   You get a special discount to renew your USAT membership simply for being part of our community of athletes and alumni - so both new members and any friends & alumni are welcome to use code "JANUARY23" to renew your USAT memberships and save a whopping 20% if you sign up in JANUARY!  Please feel welcome to associate to our official USAT GOLD CLUB (4 STAR ENDURANCE) as your club affiliation and use this link to join or renew: https://member.usatriathlon.org/rb/ALFKY8LZLGVPXPCD 

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4 STAR CLUB = INVITE YOUR FRIENDS TO JOIN US!
Don't forget to invite your friends to join and become part of our triathlon community through our 4 STAR CLUB for additional perks and discounts including TrainingPeaks Premium ($240/yr value!) and 20% off TriDot Premium when they join at http://www.4starendurance.com/club 

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USAT FOUNDATION = RAISE MONEY FOR A GREAT CAUSE & EARN USAT TEAM JERSEYS & GEAR!
Every year, we put a team together to help raise money for the USAT FOUNDATION.  Joining this team can help you earn USAT Foundation team kit and gear, plus enjoy great perks like VIP tent access at national championships!   Donate or join our USAT FOUNDATION team today at http://www.4starendurance.com/charity 

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USAT-sanctioned PARTNER RACES = NEW RACE DISCOUNTS!
As a member of a USAT CLUB, you now also get to enjoy DISCOUNT CODES to dozens of races across the country!  This is a little known perk, so make sure you take advantage of this offer since it can save you a bundle the more you race!  As new discounts become available, simply check under the CLUBS-> CLUB HUB page of the USAT website at USAtriathlon.org and then email clubs@usatriathlon.org to request a discount for a specific race.  See 2022 race discounts here: https://www.teamusa.org/-/media/USA_Triathlon/PDF/Clubs/Club-Hub-2022/race-guide-benefits.pdf 

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TEAM USA "AGE GROUP" WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS = WEAR THE STARS & STRIPES WITH US!
Coach Chris has helped a wide range of athletes of all ages & ability levels qualify for and compete at the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS for triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon, and other "multisport" disciplines!  Want to see if you can "earn the stars & stripes" jersey and travel to race in a world championships?  Typically requiring a 2-year plan to QUALIFY or RACE at a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS, and then finish near the top of your age group (or simply finish in some cases!), it just takes a little bit of structured planning and execution to "live the dream" in our own little mini "age group" version of the representing your country just like the professionals do at the Olympics! 

Learn more at https://www.teamusa.org/usa-triathlon/usat-for-me/team-usa and plan to register for the MULTISPORT & CLUB NATIONALS (TEXAS IN APRIL) or SPRINT & OLMYPIC NATIONALS (MILWAUKEE IN AUGUST) for a wide range of qualifying opportunities every year!   

FYI - Several of us plan to race these events in 2023 for multiple opportunities to try and qualify for the 2024 WORLDS in TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA!  Read more here: https://www.triathlon.org/news/article/world_triathlon_multisport_championships_to_be_held_in_townsville_in_2024 

RACE HERE TO TRY AND QUALIFY FOR TEAM USA:

1. MULTISPORT NATIONALS & CLUB NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (April 2023):
https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/Events/National-Championships/Multisport-National-Championships-Festival  

2. SPRINT & OLYMPIC NATIONALS (Milwaukee, August 2023):
https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/Events/National-Championships/USA-Triathlon-Nationals 

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RACE WITH USAT "NATIONALS" AND "STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS" + NEW MULTISPORT FESTIVAL & "CLUB NATIONALS"!
As a team, we always have athletes racing at various USAT NATIONALS and STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS every year, so be sure to review the list and join us at these races: 
- NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-triathlon/events/national-championships 
- MULTISPORT NATIONALS & CLUB NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/Events/National-Championships/Multisport-National-Championships-Festival 
- STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/Events/State-Championships 

A few examples of races we'll usually target:

Multisport National Championships Festival#USATMultisportFest - April 19-23 - Irving, Texas
Standard Duathlon Nationals
Draft-Legal Sprint Duathlon Nationals
Draft-Legal Sprint Triathlon Nationals
Aquathlon Nationals
Standard Aquabike Nationals
Age Group Draft-Legal Mixed Relay Triathlon Nationals
Age Group Draft-Legal Mixed Relay Duathlon Nationals
Super Sprint Time Trial Triathlon Nationals
Super Sprint Time Trial Duathlon Nationals
Club National Championships
Open Water Swim Competition (non-championship)

Illinois - June 3
Tri-Shark Classic Triathlon and Duathlon
Hudson, Ill.

Indiana - June 4
Leon's Triathlon
Hammond, Ind. 

Wisconsin -June 25
Pleasant Prairie Triathlon
Pleasant Prairie, Wis.

USA Triathlon Nationals - #USATNationals - Aug.4-6 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sprint & Olympic-Distance National Championships
Youth and Junior Nationals

Ultra-Distance National Championships - #USATUltra - Aug. 13
Grand Rapids, Michigan