Racing Local: Why It Matters (plus NC multisport racing companies) Ep 102

Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes · Jul 23, 2025 · 13m · transcript

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…