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Nuun-Blueseventy Triathlon Team

introducing: the team nuun-blueseventy tri project!
		it's about time-there may be lots of tri teams out there using nuun but we've decided to create our very own. so we got together with the leading triathlon wetsuit company, blueseventy, and we're on the hunt for some guys and gals who are uber-serious about their tri training to join our team (but we're not excluding those hardest-working weekend warriors we can find out there, either)! in exchange for your dedication and to ensure you go as fast as possible, we've partnered up with some of the top companies in the industry to get you, our athletes, just about everything you need to be successful in the upcoming season. each athlete will receive a smart gear package at a fraction of the cost of the real deal. excited yet? tell us about yourself! to be considered, please fill out the application found here and we'll get back to you shortly with some more details. look forward to hearing from you! send any questions along to sponsorship@nuun.com

NYC Laurel's Triathlon Training Center

Calling All Triathletes

The Laurel's Triathlon Training Center on the Upper East Side Offers Residents the Most Advanced Private Triathlon Training Facilities in NYC

NEW YORK, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Triathletes or those interested in triathlon training and access to the most advanced sports facilities in New York City have the unique opportunity to live in a building that meets the needs of their athletic lifestyle.

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Located at 400 East 67th Street, The Laurel's state-of-the-art Triathlon Training Center is available exclusively for residents at the luxury condominium building interested in challenging themselves on an uninterrupted running, swimming and biking circuit. In addition to a custom designed resistance pool with adjustable current levels, the center offers the most up-to-date equipment including Woodway "The Force" treadmills, which have a magnetic brake that provides resistance; CycleOps pro indoor cycles that reproduce the fit of a road bike; and SCIFIT ergo-meters designed for ultimate cardio and strength training.

Professional trainer Anthony Bagnetto of Iowa Sports Management is one of two skilled trainers on staff available to work privately with residents at The Laurel. Bagnetto, a triathlete since 2006 who will compete in the New York City Triathlon in July 2010, said triathletes couldn't find a better place in New York City to call home.

"There is a strong triathlete population here in New York City, so it's fantastic that there is a residential building available that caters to their sport," Bagnetto said. "I first heard about The Laurel and its Triathlon Training Center long before it opened. As a triathlete, I was so impressed with the concept. Everything in it is all top of the line."

The Triathlon Training Center is part of the Laurel's Trophy Club, an 8,000 square feet bi-level fitness and spa-like facility. Other offerings at the private amenity space on the Upper East Side of Manhattan include a 50-foot infinity edge lap pool with a glass mosaic tile interior and a botticino marble deck; a fitness center with state-of-the-art apparatus including Life Fitness cardiovascular training equipment, free-weights; custom-designed Atlantis strength equipment; a steam room; and a sauna.

The Trophy Club was designed by prominent New York fitness specialist John Sitaras and is run by Iowa Sports Management. The space elegantly combines beauty and function, outfitted with marble, limestone and frosted glass walls and custom designed poolside cabanas with Wenge wood paneling and upholstered seating.

"The Trophy Club is the most cutting-edge fitness center available today and only The Laurel can offer it exclusively to our residents," said Joanie Schumacher, Director of Sales for The Laurel.

The Laurel's foundation is built upon environmentally conscious principles from the construction, energy efficiency, building materials, and indoor air quality, to the active and healthy lifestyle it provides to its residents. There are 129 condominium residences in The Laurel, designed by award-winning architects Costas Kondylis and Brian Callahan, which range in size from studios to four bedrooms.

About Alexico Group

Development partners Izak Senbahar and Simon Elias collectively have over 50 years of experience in the fields of development, construction, property ownership, and management of Manhattan residential real estate. Their portfolio has included some of New York's most prestigious properties, establishing them as leaders in their field with a commitment to design excellence, as evidenced in such acclaimed developments as The Mark by Jacques Grange, 165 Charles Street by Richard Meier and Grand Beekman. The partners are also active on a broader national and international stage, with properties in Great Britain and Israel as well as Washington, D.C.

About The Sunshine Group, Ltd.

The Sunshine Group, Ltd. is a division of Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group. With over 20 years of experience in marketing and collective sales in excess of $20 billion, Corcoran Sunshine is the recognized industry leader in the predevelopment planning, marketing, and sales of luxury residential development. Representing properties throughout the United States and in select international locations, Corcoran Sunshine's portfolio contains a curated collection of the world's most desirable new addresses.

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Source: Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group

CONTACT: Yejin Kim, Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group, +1-212-634-6530,
ykim@corcoransunshine.com

Run for the Memory Marathon Team

The Run for the Memory Marathon Team Getting in Shape and Fighting Alzheimer's

WATERTOWN, Mass., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Research shows that what's good for the heart and cardiovascular system is also good for the brain, according to the Alzheimer's Association. The "Run for the Memory" team has been braving cold temperatures to get in shape for the Boston Marathon(R) on April 19, and team organizers are encouraging others to keep in shape as well.

"There's no question that keeping physically, mentally and socially active may help delay the onset of Alzheimer's symptoms," said James Wessler, President & CEO Alzheimer's Association Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter. "The runners on our official Run for the Memory team not only raise money to fight this disease, they are also setting high standards for a healthy lifestyle."

The Run for the Memory team, coached by experienced marathoner Rich Schilder of Belmont, holds training runs and informational seminars year 'round. They invite the public to join them on a Saturday run, or attend a seminar to learn more about nutrition and fitness issues. The team's schedule and information can be found at www.alz.org/MANH.

Alzheimer's strikes every 70 seconds, with some 5.3 million Americans now living with the fatal disease. Although most prevalent with those over age 65, the disease can occur significantly younger. There are limited treatments and no cure. The Alzheimer's Association is the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research - with the help of programs like Run for the Memory. Since its inception, the Run for the Memory Team has raised more than $1.1 million. Members compete in marathons in New York City, Chicago and Boston, half-marathons, triathlons, and relay races. The program is growing. Run for the Memory is adding two new races to the existing calendar this year, including the Run 2 Remember on May 30, 2010 and participation in the Max Performance triathlon series.

The Alzheimer's Association, MA/NH provides support groups, professional training, educational programs for families, care consultation and 24/7 Helpline at 1.800.272.3900 as well as research funding. Information on the Run for the Memory Team and other programs is at www.alz.org/MANH.

 Team Members for Boston:
 Erin Alcott: Upton, MA
 Jon Ashner: Waban, MA
 Jennifer Beale: Littleton, MA
 Michael Bonfonti: Londonderry, NH
 Ed Cederholm: Weymouth, MA
 Louise Corliss: Wayland, MA
 Paul Crocetti: Watertown, MA
 Vincent Devoe: Pompano Beach, FL
 Anne Donohue-Rolfe: Somerville, MA
 Jessica Dunn: Jamaica Plain, MA
 Dale Granger Eckert: Newburyport, MA
 Dale Eckert: Newburyport, MA
 Judith Flynn: Hingham, MA
 Leslie Garrett: Boston, MA
 Brian Hsia: New York, NY
 Peter Jarvis: Milton, MA
 Maureen Lamie: Quincy, MA
 Jane Lizotte: Shrewsbury, MA
 Michael McGrail: Mashpee, MA
 Kelly Mullen: Tampa, FL
 Erika Mullen: Somerville, MA
 Brenna Newfell: Brookline, MA
 Matthew O'Connor: Hopkinton, MA
 Michael O'Connor: Melrose, MA
 Patricia Reske: Westborough, MA
 Cathleen Roughan: Pepperell, MA
 Emilie Schwager: San Diego, CA
 Edmund Taglieri: Arlington, MA
 Charlie Vanasse: Westfield, MA
 John Yahres: East Longmeadow, MA

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Source: Alzheimer's Association MA/NH Chapter

CONTACT: Betsy Fitzgerald-Campbell, VP, Communications & Public Affairs
of Alzheimer's Association MA/NH Chapter, +1-617-868-6718,
betsy.fitzgerald-campbell@alz.org

Web Site: http://www.alz.org/MANH

Champion Athleticwear Innovation Lab

"Perfect 17" Walt Disney® World Marathon Weekend Athletes

Recognized and Outfitted Like a Champion®

 

Champion Innovation Lab Tests Athleticwear on Marathon Athletes for Third Year

 

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., January 7, 2010 – Champion® Athleticwear, the official performance apparel of Disney’s Wide World of Sports®, announces the continuation of the Champion Innovation Lab at the Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend presented by CIGNA January 7 – 10, 2010. 

 

The Champion Innovation Lab underscores the brand’s heritage in competitive sports while bringing to life its "How You Play" mantra through the experiences of real, everyday athletes.  This year, the 2010 Innovation Lab works with nearly half of the "Perfect 17," those who have participated in the Disney Marathon Weekend since its inception 17 years ago, as well as runners, race-walkers and wheelchair athletes from all skill levels, to test Champion Athleticwear.

 

“True to the Champion brand, we are able to develop great performance apparel by getting real feedback from everyday athletes who participate in our Innovation Lab,” said Claire Powell, Director Champion Brand Marketing.  “We are excited to bring the program back to the Disney Marathon Weekend for a third year to see how the athletes have responded to our products.” 

 

Disney Sports Area Manager, Kathleen Duran returns the sentiment.  “The Disney Marathon Weekend is comprised of events that are defined by fun competition, much like the Champion brand.  We are thrilled to have some of the “Perfect 17” runners participate in the Champion Innovation Lab program during the Disney Marathon weekend.”

 

Participants are given a variety of Champion performance apparel and, starting in September 2009, asked to catalogue their experiences in a Training Log and share real-time insights with the Champion New York Design Team and Champion Athleticwear Consumer Research.  The runners receive apparel from the brand’s popular Double Dry® line featuring wicking technology, compression tanks and briefs and athleticwear from the Seamless product line.  Questions include pace, weather, route (e.g., trail, street, treadmill), comfort, fit and washing machine care. Runners will also be outfitted in Champion apparel for the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend events and will be announced as Champion Innovation Lab participants when crossing the finish line.

 

 “I look forward to the Disney Marathon Weekend every year as well as participating in the Champion Innovation Lab.  It's exciting to test out their new products and important to me as an athlete that they are listening to the feedback I have to share,” said Dee Dean, marathon runner and ChIL participant.

         

                “Perfect 17” runner and Champion Innovation Lab participant Seth Elsheimer agrees.  “It's refreshing to see a brand that has stayed focused on regular, everyday athletes who are competitive as well as those who just want to have a good time and be active.”

 

The two-way dialogue generated by the Champion Innovation Lab has proved to be a critical in keeping the brand grounded in its roots of delivering top performance athleticwear for the everyday athlete. 

 

See the Champion Innovation Lab athletes take on the Walt Disney World Half Marathon on Saturday, January 9^th and the full marathon on Sunday, January 10^th which will take runners through all four Walt Disney World® Theme Parks starting at Epcot®, continuing on to the Magic Kingdom® Park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ and then back to Epcot® for an exhilarating finish.  Visit www.championusa.com and www.disneysports.com more information.

 

Champion®
Since 1919 Champion athleticwear has offered a full line of innovative athletic apparel for men and women including sport bras, activewear, team uniforms, sweats and accessories. Champion athleticwear can be purchased at most sporting goods and department stores. For more information please contact us at 1-800-999-2249 or visit www.championusa.com. Champion is a brand of Hanesbrands Inc.

 

About Hanesbrands Inc.
Hanesbrands Inc. (NYSE:HBI) is a leading marketer of innerwear, outerwear and hosiery apparel under strong consumer brands, including Hanes, Champion, Playtex, Bali, Just My Size, barely there and Wonderbra. The company designs, manufactures, sources and sells T-shirts, bras, panties, men’s underwear, children’s underwear, socks, hosiery, casual wear and active wear. Hanesbrands has approximately 45,000 employees in more than 25 countries. More information about Hanesbrands Inc. may be found on the Internet at www.Hanesbrands.com.

 

Disney Endurance Series

The Endurance Series at Walt Disney World Resort gives recreational athletes of all ages and abilities the chance to walk, jog, run, bike and swim their way “around the world.”  From marathons to road races to triathlons, athletes from across the country and around the world compete to stay in shape, achieve personal best times and raise donations for charitable causes. Popular Endurance Series events are the Walt Disney World Marathon and Half Marathon (Jan. 6-9, 2011), Champion 5k at ESPN the Weekend (Feb. 27, 2010), Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend (March 5-7, 2010), Expedition Everest Challenge (June 12, 2010) and the inaugural Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend (Oct. 1-2, 2010).

 

About Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex

Opened in 1997 at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex is the leading multi-sport venue for amateur and professional sports in the United States.  The sprawling 220-acre state-of-the-art complex features The Milk House, a 165,000-square-foot field house which seats 5,500 for basketball; the 9,500-seat Champion Stadium ballpark; Hess Sports Fields, which include multiple baseball, softball and soccer fields; and Jostens Center, an 80,000-square-foot multi-sport field house.  In addition, the complex has 11 tennis courts, including a stadium court, and a track & field complex.  The complex is home to more than 250 amateur and professional sports and entertainment events each year, including the Major League Baseball Atlanta Braves spring training, Pop Warner Super Bowl, Chelsea Football Club events, the Special Olympics Florida Summer Games and AAU National Championship events.  Please visit www.disneysports.com for more information.