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Recruiting Founding Athletes for 2027

Your Race.Your Goals.Our Team.

A New England endurance community for triathletes, runners, cyclists, and everyone chasing their next finish line.

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Restraint. Perseverance. Endurance.

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EZ Striders Endurance team logo: a cyan trident above the EZ Striders Endurance wordmark with yellow, coral and turquoise racing stripes

About the Team

Built on the start line, not the podium.

EZ Striders Endurance is a welcoming community of athletes of every ability — united by training, racing, perseverance, and genuine support for one another.

We’re based in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, and growing throughout New England. Whether you’re lining up for your first 5K or your next Ironman, there’s a place for you here.

The team was founded by Ian Swett and Brooks Robinson. In 2027 our focus is simple: recruit a founding group of athletes and build a supportive endurance racing community together.

  1. Restraint.

    Patience in training. Smart pacing on race day. Showing up for the long game.

  2. Perseverance.

    Every finish line is earned. We keep going — and we help each other keep going.

  3. Endurance.

    Triathlon, running, cycling and beyond. The distance is yours to choose.

Who Can Join

Every pace. Every distance.

No minimum pace. No minimum race distance. If you’re chasing a finish line, you belong.

  • First-time racers
  • Recreational runners
  • Experienced triathletes
  • Cyclists
  • Marathoners
  • Ironman athletes
No minimum paceNo minimum race distance

Membership

Free to Join

Register free

What you get

  • Access to the EZ Striders team community
  • Opportunities to connect with athletes for training and races
  • Optional team-branded apparel available for purchase
  • Recognition and encouragement for your accomplishments
  • Access to potential partner and sponsorship discounts and benefits as they become available

What we ask

  • Support and encourage fellow athletes
  • Respect athletes of every ability
  • Represent EZ Striders Endurance — and our partners and sponsors — positively when wearing team apparel
  • Participate as much or as little as your schedule allows

What’s never required

  • Not required: Required workouts
  • Not required: Membership fees
  • Not required: Minimum race distances
  • Not required: Apparel purchases
Front and back renderings of the EZ Striders "Sunrise Pastel" tri-suit concept: white chest with the team logo, yellow, coral and turquoise stripes, black shorts, and trident-pattern sleeves
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Team Apparel

The founding kit

Sunrise Pastel tri-suit concept

Our first kit concept pairs a clean white chest and the EZ Striders trident with the team’s yellow, coral and turquoise racing stripes. Apparel is completely optional — wear it if you love it.

  • Optional purchase — never required for membership
  • Registered members receive apparel updates first
  • Additional pieces may follow

Ordering details: Coming Soon

Pricing, sizing and order windows will be announced once confirmed with our apparel supplier.

Meet the Founders

Started by athletes, for athletes.

  • Ian Swett smiling at the Boston Triathlon, wearing a white Boston Triathlon t-shirt and the finisher medal

    Ian Swett

    Co-Founder

    I grew up in the small New England town of Sutton, New Hampshire, and I’ve always been an athlete. I played high school football, then semi-pro football in Arizona, and five years in the Marine Corps made long, hard runs part of everyday life.

    When my father passed away five years ago, he left me his old Cannondale Lefty gravel bike. It sat in my garage until the summer I broke my big toe and couldn’t run. Restless and not sure what to do with myself, I took the bike out for a ride, and then I rode it every day after that.

    Last summer I took up swimming and signed up for my first triathlon, the Boston Triathlon. After a season of hard training, I was just hoping to finish. I pushed, and I crossed the line third in my age group. Ever since, I’ve wanted to find out how far this sport can take me, and that’s a big part of why we started EZ Striders.

    Away from training, I’m a husband and a father of two.

  • Brooks Robinson smiling at the Boston Triathlon finish in a yellow-green tri suit, wearing the finisher medal

    Brooks Robinson

    Co-Founder

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Race Schedule

2027 races

Races EZ Striders athletes are targeting this season. Racing is always optional — join us for one, all, or none.

  1. Jun122027

    Patriot Half — USA Triathlon Long Course National Championships

    East Freetown, MA (Long Pond / Cathedral Camp) · Triathlon · Duathlon · Aquabike · Half distance (70.3)

    National titles + qualifying for 2028 Age Group Team USA · Ian racing

    Race info for Patriot Half — USA Triathlon Long Course National Championships (opens in a new tab)
  2. Jul252027

    IRONMAN Lake Placid

    Lake Placid, NY · Triathlon · Full IRONMAN (140.6) — 2.4 mi swim, 112 mi bike, 26.2 mi run

    Ian racing

    Race info for IRONMAN Lake Placid (opens in a new tab)

Partners & Member Benefits

Fueling the founding season

We’re building relationships with brands that serve endurance athletes. Confirmed partners and member benefits will be announced here — nothing is promised until it’s official.

Team partners

  • Partner announcements coming soon.

Member benefits

Member benefits will be listed here once confirmed. Registered athletes hear about them first.

Benefits are for registered athletes and may change. We never share member details with partners.

Partnership inquiries (contact coming soon)

Community

Facebook Group vs. official registration

They work together, but they do different jobs. Most athletes do both.

Facebook Group

Discussion & community

  • Day-to-day discussion and community
  • Share training, races and questions
  • Find people to train or travel with

Joining the group does not add you to the official roster.

Join the Facebook Group (link coming soon)

Official Registration

The official 2027 roster

  • Places you on the official 2027 athlete roster
  • Apparel communications and order announcements
  • Eligibility for potential partner benefits, if and when confirmed

Takes about two minutes. Free.

Register now

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Is it free?

Yes. There are no membership fees.

Do I have to race?

No. Race as much or as little as you like — or not at all.

Do I need to live in New England?

New England is our initial focus, but interested athletes outside the region are welcome to inquire. Register and mention where you’re based in the goals field.

Do I have to buy a kit?

No. Team apparel is entirely optional.

Do I need to leave my current club?

No. You’re welcome to stay part of any other club or team.

Are discounts guaranteed?

No. Potential partner benefits will be announced only once they are confirmed.

Are workouts organized?

Members can connect to train together, but no recurring organized workouts are currently promised.

Join the Team

Join EZ Striders Endurance — 2027

Free to join. Two minutes to register. Fields marked * are required.

  • Free — no fees, ever required
  • No minimum pace or distance
  • Your details are never sold or handed to sponsors
Primary sports (required)

Choose all that apply.

e.g. first sprint tri, Boston qualifier, 70.3. Outside New England? Tell us where you’re based.

Interested in team apparel? (optional)

Privacy: we use your details only to run the team roster and send the communications you choose above. Registrations are never published, sold, or shared with sponsors. Read our privacy policy.