NHStri and Ben Greenfield Announce Webcast for Youth Triathletes

Feb. 19, 2011 - PRLog -- The National High School Triathlon Association (NHStri) was launched in January 2011 as a way to bring together young triathletes from all over the United States. The organization has expanded to membership in 29 states and 2 countries. Founded by 70.3 high school triathlete Caitlin Begg, the organization strives to serve as a source of information and inspiration for young triathletes. Visit NHStri at nhstri.com.

Ben Greenfield is NHStri's official coach and sports nutritionist. NHStri members enjoy a generous discount of 50% to his training plans, in addition to monthly webinars, training articles and Q&A. Head Coach Ben Greenfield is based out of Spokane, WA, and is recognized as one of the top fitness, triathlon and nutrition experts in the nation. Ben coaches and trains individuals for weight loss, lean muscle gain  and sports performance from the website Pacific Elite Fitness. He was voted in 2008 as the Personal Trainer of the Year, by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, an internationally recognized and respected certifying agency.

Ben hosts the popular fitness, nutrition and wellness website at bengreenfieldfitness.com which features blogs, podcasts, and product reviews from Ben. He also is the head coach at the Rock Star Triathlete Academy (rockstartriathlete.com) and manages the Endurance Planet sports podcast website at enduranceplanet.com. Finally Ben is the voice of the Get-Fit Guy, the #1 ranked health and fitness podcast on iTunes. As a triathlon coach and sports nutritionist, Ben competes at Ironman and Half-Ironman World Championships, holds a ranking as of USAT's top ranked age group triathletes, and competes in 15-20 triathlons each year, both nationally and internationally.

On March 9th at 9PM EST, NHStri members and others interested will have the opportunity to connect with Ben and NHStri through an interactive webcast. It will allow young triathletes to connect, ask questions, and learn from a true expert in the triathlon field. RSVP here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=201827719832358

The webcast will take place on ustream: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/national-high-school-triath.... The password will be sent out to all RSVP'd guests.

The upcoming webcast is the first in a series of many NHStri/Ben Greenfield broadcasts.

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NHStri was founded by Caitlin Begg in October 2010 as a way for young triathletes to connect, share stories, and learn about relevant products and races. The site was launched in January 2011. NHStri currently has members from 29 states and two countries. Members communicate through an exclusive Facebook group, further solidifying the community aspect of the organization. NHStri's influnce on the youth triathlon community is growing each day.

For sponsorship inquiries, visit http://www.nhstri.com/become-a-sponsor.html.