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PRIME DRIVER CHOSEN FOR USA TRIATHLON TEAM

2011-08-22 19:33:42

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(Springfield, Mo.) - Endurance Films, USA Triathlon's official film production supplier, recently announced the selection of 11 members for its inaugural sponsored triathlon racing team - including Prime inc.'s own driver Siphiwe Baleka. The team will make its debut at the 2011 USA Triathlon Age Group National Triathlon Championship on Saturday, August 20, in Burlington, Vt.

"I'm honored to be chosen," said Baleka, who was selected out of over 100 applicants. "Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined something like this."Inspired by his work at Prime and his passion for fitness, Baleka is working with Prime to create a series of nutrition and exercise videos on DVD specifically for professional truck drivers.  As a part of the fitness program, Baleka swam competitively this year and won two National Championships in Masters Swimming.

 "Every week now I am driving about 3,000 miles, cycling 110 miles, running 24 miles and swimming five miles," said Baleka. "I just want to show other truck drivers that you can stay fit even while on the road and compete at a high level if you have the desire to do so."Each athlete will have a six-month contract with the Endurance Films Racing Team, which includes cash stipends, team apparel provided by Champion System, athletes' inclusion in national multimedia public relations campaigns and industry-leading training resources from Endurance Films.

During the 2011 Age Group Nationals, the team will also receive technical bicycle support from team sponsor Jack Kane Custom Racing Bicycles and premium memberships to Training Peaks, which provides fully customizable training plans and coaching. In addition to the support given to drivers in both their personal and professional lives,

Prime also offers drivers substantial pay and benefits including high miles, state-of-the-art equipment and generous home time. For more information about the driving opportunities at Prime inc., please visit www.primeinc.com or call 1-877-PRIME-JOB.  A

About Prime inc.Founded in 1970 by Robert Low, Prime inc. is North America's most successful refrigerated, flatbed, tanker and logistics trucking company. Headquartered in Springfield, Mo., Prime's personnel, equipment and technology remains on the cutting edge of the transportation industry, and the company's growth remains steady and well managed. For more information about Prime, please visit www.primeinc.com.