Brett/Robinson Becomes Title Sponsor of
Alabama Coastal Triathlon
New $4,990 Cash Purse

Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, AL—The Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission proudly announces that Brett/Robinson Vacation Rentals has become the title sponsor of the Alabama Coastal Triathlon, scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2008.
“The Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission is excited to have Brett/Robinson as the title sponsor for the triathlon,” said Michelle Russ, Sports and Events Sales Manager for the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission. “We are expecting over 500 athletes from across the country to participate in this second year event. Team Magic has an excellent reputation in the triathlon world and we are excited to be partnering with them once again in 2008.

Likewise, Marie Curren, Director of Marketing and Reservations for Brett/Robinson Vacation Rentals, shares the same sentiment.
“We are delighted to be part of this great sporting event,” Curren said. “There is no better place to enjoy the scenic beauty offered by the Alabama Gulf Coast.”

Returning to Gulf Shores for the second year, the triathlon will include a 1,000 yard swim in the gulf followed by 19.5 mile bike and then a 4.6 mile run to the finish line. In 2006, 226 athletes participated in this event, which is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event and serves as the organization’s Intermediate Distance Alabama State Championships.

The Brett/Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon is a production of the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission and Team Magic, a race management team with over 30 years of experience.

Athletes may participate by registering at www.team-magic.com while volunteers may sign-up at www.alabamabeachsports.com/volunteers


To become a sponsor of this event or others Sports Commission events, contact Michelle Russ at 251-974-4631 or at mruss@gulfshores.com.


With the finish line in sight for this athlete, Brett/Robinson Vacation Rentals
has become the title sponsor of the Alabama Coastal Triathlon on May 3, 2008.


 

Stephen Taylor, official multisport coach for Team Magic, will be hosting Vanderbilt Triathlon Boot Camp this weekend, Jan 18-20. The event--scheduled from Friday night to Sunday noon--consists of classroom sessions and workouts in all three sports. The Vandy Tri club will be kicking their training into high gear to get ready for Collegiate Nationals, but community members can participate in this hardcore training as well. More details are available at http://sttrainer.com/vandibootcamp.html


Coach Stephen Taylor (2nd from left) with some of the Vanderbilt Triathlon Team 2007

In three short weeks Stephen will be hosting a clinic of special interest to intermediate-advanced triathletes, long course racers, and long distance runners. Training with Heart Rate Cycling and Running clinic will be Feb 9 from 8-12. Presenters will include Bruce Gennari, national triathlon champion and masters triathlete of the year; Jamie Dial, elite ultramarathoner; and Stephen Taylor. Expect to learn training strategies from all three of these athlete/coaches. http://sttrainer.com/heartrate.html

Stephen has been very busy designing training groups and events for athletes in Nashville and middle TN. Big Spin, Tri Levels I and II, Navy Seals, and TriathlonDVD.com are a few of his projects to help you get ready for Team Magic Races in 2008. Check them out on www.STtrainer.com.
 

TEAM MAGIC IS PROUD TO BE ONE OF THE SPONSORS FOR THE UPCOMING 2008 SOUTHEAST TRIATHLON EXPO - SATURDAY, JANUARY 26TH

  
2008 Southeast Triathlon Expo Welcomes Triathletes
Michael Lovato and Sara McLarty and Nutrition Expert Bob Seebohar
brought to you in part by title sponsor


Mark you calendars now for the return of the most talked about multisport event in the Southeast Region. The USAT-SE Region is again partnering with the Tennessee Chapter of Team In Training to host the 2008 Southeast Triathlon Expo on Saturday January 26, 2008. The event will feature a wide variety of local and national multisport vendors and organizations as well as informative clinics and an exciting multisport fashion show showcasing the latest styles from Pearl Izumi, Sugoi, Louis Garneau, Splish and others. The highlight of the Expo will be guest appearances by Ironman specialist Michael Lovato, 2008 Olympic contender Sara McLarty and USOC sports nutrition expert Bob Seebohar. Michael will deliver an entertaining presentation of what it takes to win an Ironman Triathlon, while Sara will talk about her journey from IronKids National Champion to USAT resident team athlete, Aquathlon World Champion and Olympic hopeful. Bob will present cutting edge information on nutrition periodization for triathletes. You will not want to miss this opportunity to pick up training tips from a top nutritionist and the best long course and shorts course triathletes in the USA! Michael, Sara and Bob will also participate in a panel discussion with top USAT-SE regional athletes and be available to answer questions and sign autographs at various booths at the Expo.

The 2008 Southeast Triathlon Expo will be held at the state-of-the-art Curb Event Center on the Belmont University Campus in Nashville from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday January 26. For directions to the venue and to see an event schedule you can check the expo website http://www.southeasttriexpo.com. There will be exciting door prizes offered, including a complete Orbea Ora Ultegra bike, plenty of swag and a free lunch provided by Jim ‘N Nick’s BBQ for all attendees. The 2007 USAT-SE Regional awards will also be presented at the expo. The expo and clinics are free and open to anyone with an interest in learning more about a multisport lifestyle. Limited vendor space is still available and can be reserved by contacting Melissa Hudson-Gant at 615-331-2980 or melissa.hudsongant@lls.org.

The USAT-SE Region is excited to be partnering with Team In Training to educate the local and regional sports community about the resources that these organizations can offer to new and experienced athletes. Mark the date, spread the word and plan to be in Music City USA on January 26 for an incredible kick-off to the 2008 Southeast region multisport season.
 

     

KICK OFF YOUR SEASON WITH TEAM MAGIC AT POWERMAN ALABAMA WEEKEND
also including the PowerKids Duathlon and PowerMile Kids One Mile Competitive and Fun Run

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY - APRIL 12TH AND 13TH

NEW FOR 2008 - CASH PURSE ADDED FOR THE WHISTLESTOP DUATHLON
$4990 CASH PURSE FOR POWERMAN AND WHISTLESTOP DUATHLON!!!!!!!!
Thousands of dollars in merchandise to all racers and great product awards for all race categories

presented by the City of Irondale


supported by Jefferson County and the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitor's Bureau