{"id":197,"date":"2008-03-05T06:08:32","date_gmt":"2008-03-05T14:08:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.teamcrossworld.com\/running\/?p=197"},"modified":"2008-03-04T16:08:49","modified_gmt":"2008-03-05T00:08:49","slug":"usatf-minnesota-member","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teamcrossworld.com\/running\/2008\/usatf-minnesota-member\/","title":{"rendered":"USATF – Minnesota Member"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’m a card carrying member of the USATF now. Well at least once I get the card in the mail!!<\/p>\n

I had never thought about being a member of the USATF until now since I’m not fast enough to be in the track and field circuit and don’t really need another distraction.<\/p>\n

So Why Sign-up?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I was prompted to sign up by one of the MDRA members to be a part of their racing team – Bad News Bears. The main purpose for signing up is to be a part of the Team Circuit<\/a>. The circuit is a series of “championship” races where teams are scored cross-country style. The race distances go from 1 mile all the way up to a 25K (15.5 miles). The half-marathon I’m racing is part of the circuit and so are other local races hosted by the MDRA – so why not! It is $30 a year to be a member but there are some good benefits.<\/p>\n

Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have actually already used one – discounts at races! I just saved $5 when I signed up for an upcoming 8K. There is a long list of discounted items, many of which I’ll never use. However, if you travel for a lot of races there are discounts for rental cars and hotels. There are discounts on running gear, other merchandise, magazine subscriptions, books and movies, and running stores. You also get a membership decal and a copy of the Fast Forward<\/em> magazine. I think you could easily “earn back” your $30 membership if you were planning on getting some of discounted items! I’m also supposed to get a team jersey which must be worn during all races I’m competing in as part of the team!<\/p>\n

You should see if there are any local USATF chapters or competitions to be a part of.<\/p>\n

[tags] USATF, Minnesota, MDRA [\/tags]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I’m a card carrying member of the USATF now. Well at least once I get the card in the mail!! I had never thought about being a member of the USATF until now since I’m not fast enough to be in the track and field circuit and don’t really need another distraction. So Why Sign-up? 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