Date: April 10th 2008

 
Follow this link for the web page confirmation:
http://team-magic.com/pma_confirmation.htm

The following link has basic pages from the race booklet you will receive at packet pick up: race timeline, maps, rules, parking info, etc...

http://www.team-magic.com/pma08_racer_confirmation.pdf

Read below for text version of basic race info:
 
 
Hello from Team Magic – 

Welcome to the Powerman Alabama and Whistlestop Duathlons!




Read below for important info...thanks for racing with Team Magic!



THE BASICS:



1. You must present a photo i.d. and your USAT membership card (if you are a member) to receive your race packet. If you have lost your USAT card, please go to www.usatriathlon.org to print a temporary card.

If you do not have your USAT card, you will be required to pay the $10 one day fee. If you do not have a photo id, you will not be able to race.

If you are not a USAT member, you likely paid your $10 fee with your registration fee, if not, you will be asked to pay at packet pick up.



2. Parking: please review the map provided in your race booklet. Do not park in areas not designated or you may be towed at your own expense.



3. Biking before and after the event: the local police ask that you please obey traffic laws and wear a helmet when riding your bike before and after the event. They reported bikers running traffic lights and stop signs on Saturday and after the race time on Sunday last year.



4. Portable Toilets: There are plenty, please use them! This race is located in a very residential area. We continue to receive complaints of racers “relieving themselves” publicly.



5. Timing: All racers must wear the provided IPICO timing chip to be scored. You will pick up your timing chip on race morning inside the Irondale Gym where you pick up your race packet then return it at the finish line when you complete the race. If you cannot complete the race, please turn your chip in at this location.

6. Volunteers: If you would like to help with the PowerKids race on Saturday or have someone traveling with you that would like to volunteer on Sunday, you can sign up online at: http://team-magic.rd20.com/Volunteers/RegistertoHelp/tabid/144/EventID/34/Default.aspx

7. Directions:  Irondale is located off of I-20 just a few miles east of downtown Birmingham and just 10 minutes from the Birmingham International Airport. The Birmingham International Airport is approximately 5 miles east of downtown Birmingham on I-20. The Atlanta International Airport is approximately 160 miles east of Irondale. Hotels listed are in Irondale and the City of Birmingham. From I-20 exit 132 Montevallo Road. Go south off of the exit to Hwy. 78 / Crestwood Boulevard. Go east (left) on Crestwood Boulevard to 16th Street. Take a left on 16th street. The Irondale Community School will be on your right.

8. Hotels:  There are rooms left at our two host hotels near the race site

Holiday Inn Express Irondale: 811 Old Grants Mill Road, Irondale, AL 35210 Call for reservations at 1-800-Holiday or visit us online.

Rime Garden Inn & Suites: 5320 Beacon Drive Birmingham, AL 35210 Phone: (205) 951-1200 Toll-Free: (888) 828-1768 http://www.rimehotel.com/

9. From our sponsor Birmingham Bike Link:
Bike Link will offer great deals at the Expo at Irondale Elementary school Sat and Sun.

Group Road Ride 
Sat April 12 
Hoover Bike Link 
8:00 am pedal 
40-50 miles 
Hilly Ride
Contact Todd 205-213-9698 
Check out the new interactive calendar for any team green ride at www.bikelinkbham.com
 

10.  FITNESS WAVE EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT OFFER:

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We assess VO2 Max, Hydrostatic Body Composition, and Metabolic Rate, giving you heart rate training zones, anaerobic threshold, peak VO2, lean body mass, and daily caloric needs.

We’re currently taking appointments for the Powerman/Whistlestop Weekend. We’ll be there Friday through Sunday. Call Today to schedule your appointment at 866.391.9283 and receive a 10% discount. Whether you’re a race participant, volunteer, friend or family member, let us give you the answers you need to succeed. See you in Birmingham!

See you this weekend!


Faye Yates and Therese Bynum  

races@team-magic.com
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www.team-magic.com