The Tri312 Triathlon Training Community is Chicago's premier First Timer Program (FTP) and beginner-friendly multisport community built specifically around helping endurance athletes become stronger multisport athletes!  We have several different membership levels, including a basic SKYLINE SWIM club for those who just want to join our open water swimming community for a single day or month, as well as options that include ongoing access to all of our endurance sports classes and programs hosted at facility partners including BFF BIKES and LAKESHORE SPORT & FITNESS and NORTHSIDE FITNESS AND PERFORMANCE (NFP). 

You can also join our official CHICAGO TRIATHLON charity partner program through TEAM TO END AIDS (T2) at www.t2ea.org for only $59/yr (+ fundraising) to receive full TRI TRAINING program access as well as a free triathlon jersey, race day support, and a race entry to the CHICAGO TRIATHLON included for free through your fundraising efforts! 

We support a growing community of athletes and triathlon clubs that train together for everything from our first super-sprint, sprint, or indoor triathlon, up to full Iron distance 140.6 races... and we support several charity partners including TEAM TO END AIDS (T2) and the USA TRIATHLON (USAT) FOUNDATION.   Our athletes come from a wide variety of local triathlon clubs and communities that we proudly partner and sponsor, including:

- LAKESHORE LANDSHARKS - www.LandsharkTriathlon.com 
- BFF BIKES - www.BFFbikes.com 
- TEAM TO END AIDS (T2) - www.T2ea.org 
- CHICAGO TRI CLUB - www.ChicagoTriClub.com 
- xXx Racing Athletico - www.xXxRacing.org 
- 4 STAR CLUB - www.4StarEndurance.com/club 
- RunDot - www.RunDot.com  
- TriDot Triathlon Training - www.TriDot.com 
- USAT Foundation - www.usatfoundation.org 

With our community powers combined, we serve as both a RUNNING CLUB, CYCLING CLUB, OPEN WATER SWIMMING CLUB, and TRIATHLON CLUB community all in one for the greater Chicago are... we "Tri in the Chi" together!  Our community is open to anyone and everyone looking to enjoy the multisport lifestyle!  Whether you train with us year round and want to sign up for our full TRAINING program membership, or just join us on race days by joining our RACING club community membership - anyone is welcome to join the Tri312 "TRI IN THE CHI" community! 

IRONMAN TRI CLUB option: TRI312 CHICAGO IRONMONSTERS powered by 4 STAR ENDURANCE
Our Iron-distance athletes may be part of other triathlon clubs, or join and race with us as part of our "CHICAGO IRONMONSTERS powered by 4 STAR ENDURANCE" official IRONMAN TRI CLUB program!  Simply log into your Ironman.com athlete accounts and select us as your TRI CLUB AFFILIATION! 

USA TRIATHLON CLUB option:  4 STAR ENDURANCE
Powered and supported by coaches from 4 STAR ENDURANCE, the Tri312 community is also an official USA Triathlon (USAT) club under our parent club "4 STAR ENDURANCE", meaning you get to enjoy a wide variety of "4 STAR CLUB" team benefits, perks, and discounts by joining our Tri312 community!

✶ JOIN USAT: https://member.usatriathlon.org/rb/ALFKY8LZLGVPXPCD
✶ JOIN THE "4 STAR ENDURANCE" USAT CLUB - https://member.usatriathlon.org/club/4528
✶ ENJOY USAT CLUB DISCOUNTS - https://member.usatriathlon.org/exclusive-partner-discounts
✶ VIEW RACE DISCOUNTS - https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/USAT-for-Me/Clubs/Club-Hub

Some like to call us a "swimming club for runners" or a "running club for swimmers" - while others think of us as an "indoor triathlon training club" that helps athletes train for big local races like LEONS TRIATHLON and the CHICAGO TRIATHLON.  Whether you're a single sport or multisport athlete, consider joining if you like to Swim, Bike, Run... or just have fun!   

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SKYLINE SWIM CLUB - and the LANDSHARKS & LADYBUGS: our official OHIO STREET BEACH OPEN WATER SWIMMING CLUB!
Whether you train indoors or outdoors, with us or by yourself, you can join our RACING CLUB simply to be part of our #LadybugProject #SwimSafe open water swimming community that swims regularly with unofficial meetups at Ohio Street Beach in downtown Chicago.  As a "social club for open water swimmers" we love to eat and drink at Caffe Oliva after a good swim workout almost every day of the week!  So whatever multisport motivation or training goals you have, we embrace everyone in a fun and open community for all ages and ability levels by offering free open water swim buoys to those who join us at open water swims!  Learn more about our "LANDSHARK" and "LADYBUG" free swim buoy initiative at   www.4StarEndurance.com/Ladybug

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FIRST TIMER PROGRAM (FTP) BEGINNER-TO-ELITE FRIENDLY!
Our training program supports athletes participating in the CHICAGO TRIATHLON including thei FIRST TIMER PROGRAM (FTP) powered by TRIDOT!  We are 100% beginner-friendly, but cater workouts to support intermediate and advanced athletes as well!  Over the years, our coaches have led programs that have even been featured on WGN Channel 9 "Around Town" and recognized as "Best Club to Train for a Triathlon" (Examiner) as a great club for beginners.   But we've also won the USA TRIATHLON (USAT) CLUB NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS and helped train an ITU WORLD TRIATHLON AGE GROUP WORLD CHAMPION, so we truly serve athletes of all ages and ability levels, from beginner to professional!

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MULTISPORT DISCIPLINES: Swim, Bike, Run, Tri, and more!!!
We live and breathe the "multisport lifestyle" to encourage and INSPIRE others to get into endurance sports that include Swimming, Running, Aquathlon, SwimRun, Cycling, Duathlon, and Triathlon - and all while promoting #SwimSafe initiatives on the side!   We are an open social and "racing club" community that anyone can join - whether you are a first-timer looking to join our www.Tri312.com Indoor Triathlon Series, or an experienced 70.3 or 140.6 athlete looking for a group to join for social swims and meetups at Ohio St. Beach! 


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OPEN WATER BONUS: LADYBUG PROJECT #SWIMSAFE BUOY!
As a Tri312 community member, you'll also be eligible to receive a FREE OPEN WATER SWIMMING BUOY and your annual Tri312 membership fee will actually support us providing a second free swim buoy to another athlete as part of our #LADYBUGPROJECT #SWIMSAFE initiative to encourage new swimmers to get into the sport through open water swim safety.  You can even have us gift that second buoy to another friend, or we'll simply #PassItOn to another random athlete!  www.4StarEndurance.com/Ladybug

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CHARITY PARTNERS
Our team also provides training support and conducts fundraising for a growing list of multisport related charity partners including TEAM TO END AIDS (T2) and the USA TRIATHLON FOUNDATION - as well as several others!  Learn more at www.t2ea.org and www.usatfoundation.org 

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OVER $1,000 IN VALUE!
Including team perks and discounts, you'll receive and save up to over $1,000 per year in value by joining the Tri312 Community - all while supporting a great cause in promoting open water swimming safety! 

Learn more at 4starendurance.com/landsharks and join today!!!

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TRIDOT TRIATHLON TRAINING PLANS:  FREE 2-MONTH TRAINING PLAN!
Consider upgrading to our TRIDOT TRIATHLON TRAINING plans if you're training towards multiple events, an IRONMAN 70.3, or a full IRONMAN event - and take advantage of the official triathlon training program of IRONMAN!  You'll also receive a private 1on1 consult with head coach CHRIS NAVIN to optimize setting up your training season!  Learn more and get a free 2-month trial of TriDot @ http://www.4starendurance.com/tridot 

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OFFICIAL COACH & TRAINING PROGRAM PARTNER:  4 STAR ENDURANCE
Consider upgrading to add on the 4 STAR CLUB and/or PRIVATE COACHING THROUGH TRIDOT if you'd like to enjoy an upgrade to TrainingPeaks PREMIUM, unlimited training plans, and a private 1on1 consult with head coach CHRIS NAVIN... www.4starendurance.com/club