Join Coach Chris (and Race Director) as she discusses why racing local matters! 

She discusses how:

• Local race fees support small race directors, vendors, volunteers, and sometimes charitable causes like Girls on the Run
• Racing locally eliminates the logistical complexities of travel, shipping bikes, and hotel stays
• Local events help you build community by connecting with potential training partners
• Use local races to test nutrition, pacing strategies, and transition skills for bigger events
• The relaxed atmosphere of community races means less pressure and more fun
• North Carolina offers diverse racing companies including Setup Events, Jones Racing Company, She Tris, FS Series, Brick Endurance, Trivium Racing, OBX Triathlon, and Whitewater Center
• Our Humans of Steel Triathlon (August 3rd, 2025) features a unique reverse format (run-bike-swim) and supports Girls on the Run of the Triangle. 

Join us at humansofsteelracing.com for our next event, or check out one of the many other fantastic local racing companies in North Carolina!

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