Posted: December 13, 2007

Triathlon: USA Triathlon and Spinervals Cycling Announce Partnership

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (December 13, 2007) -- USA Triathlon is pleased to announce the addition of Spinervals Cycling to it lists of corporate partners. As an Official Training DVD Supplier to USA Triathlon, Spinervals will support Team USA, USAT coaches and clubs, and the Haul to the Great Wall elite race series. "Troy Jacobson is one of the top fitness coaches in the business and he has refined the Spinervals concept specifically to fuel your multisport lifestyle," said USAT Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications Tim Yount. "We are pleased to partner with Coach Jacobson and Spinervals and are excited to offer the best in indoor training to so many of our constituents." Created by Troy Jacobson, a triathlon coach since 1992, member of the original USAT Coaches Committee (1996) and former professional triathlete, the Spinervals Cycling series has evolved and grown to meet the needs of the modern day triathlete. Designed with the concept of periodization in mind, the workouts in the Spinervals Cycling series can be integrated into the various phases of an annual training progression. Workouts feature age group athletes as well as professionals and range in duration from a 30 minute 'time saver' format to an endurance building 5.5 hour workout. The Original Indoor Cycling Video Series for competitive triathletes and cyclists since 1997, the Spinervals Cycling Series contains over 30 DVDs ranging from lower intensity 'aerobic base builder' workout sessions to anaerobic threshold building time trial workouts. It is estimated that over 500,000 cyclists from around the world have used Spinervals at one time or another to enhance their cycling fitness over the winter months. Recently, Jacobson's production company released a new series of 'virtual reality' indoor cycling DVDs called 'On the Road'. This new series includes workouts that allow the rider to feel as if they're riding on the road at scenic venues including Lake Placid, New York and Tucson, Arizona. On-screen graphics and Troy's coaching keeps the rider focused and motivated for optimal indoor training results. For more information about the Spinervals Cycling DVD Series including order information, sample video clips and Coach Troy's DVD of the Month Club, visit www.Spinervals.co m or call Toll Free 1-888-288-0503. About USA Triathlon USA Triathlon is the national governing body for triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and winter triathlon in the United States. USAT sanctions more than 2,000 races and connects with more than 100,000 members each year, making it the largest multisport organization in the world. Website: USATriathlon.org. Subscribe to the Runner's Web Weekly Digest