PORTLAND, ME – February 8, 2010 – Dr. Christine E. Maguire, of Portland’s Innate Chiropractic, will be coming to Apothecary by Design on Tuesday, February 23rd to share strategies on preventing illness and achieving optimal health.

Her talk, entitled “The Three Strategies to Avoiding Illness and Improving Health,” will focus on how the lifestyle choices we make impact our health and how making the right choices can decrease chances of developing the top three killers in the United States: heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.

The event will follow a reception at 6:30 p.m. at the Apothecary by Design store. It is free and open to the public and participants may register online at www.apothecarybydesign.com or by calling 207-899-0663 x 3.

Dr. Maguire has been a practicing chiropractor for over nine years and a member of Innate Chiropractic since 2003. She has been awarded Business Woman of the Year and been President of the Business and Professional Women’s Organization. In addition, she was recently featured in the new Chicken Soup for the Chiropractic Soul.

“As an independent pharmacy committed to helping our patients get – and stay – healthy, we feel educational programs aimed at enhancing an understanding of the factors that can effect health—like that of Dr. Maguire’s—play a critical role in achieving that goal,” says Apothecary by Design partner Catherine Cloudman.

Apothecary by Design is Portland’s locally owned, independent pharmacy and Dr. Maguire’s presentation is part of the company’s larger mission to serve as the leading health and wellness resource in the city.

For more information on the event, please contact 207-899-0663 Extension 3.

About Apothecary by Design
Apothecary by Design is locally owned pharmacy offering expert pharmacy services, combined with advanced clinical experience and cutting-edge pharmacology. The company specializes in retail prescription services, prescription compounding, disease management, and nutritional well-being. With a unique approach to the traditional pharmacy, Apothecary by Design’s skilled staff of pharmacists, nurses and patient coordinators work closely with healthcare providers to offer comprehensive patient care, educational support and nutritional and wellness programs to empower patients to be active participants in their health care. To learn more, visit www.apothecarybydesign.com.

PORTLAND, ME – November 6, 2009 – Bob Seebohar, one of the foremost sports nutritionists in the country, will be coming to Apothecary by Design on Tuesday, November 10th to share his expertise with local coaches, athletes, and trainers. His talk, entitled “Taking Sports Nutrition to the Next Level,” will follow a reception at 6:30 p.m. at the Apothecary by Design store.

Seebohar is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics and the former Director of Sports Nutrition for the University of Florida. He has worked with athletes of all levels and abilities—from juniors to Olympic medalists—and all disciplines including triathletes, football players, marathon and ultra runners, weightlifters, and cyclists. Most recently, he served as a sport dietitian for the 2008 US Olympic Team and the personal sport dietitian for the Olympic Triathlon Team.

His talk on Tuesday will focus on his work as a nutrition coach. Seebohar specializes in enhancing health and improving performance by improving metabolic efficiency and using nutrition periodization.

Apothecary by Design is Portland’s locally owned, independent pharmacy and Seebohar’s presentation is part of the company’s larger mission to serve as the leading health and wellness resource in the city.

“We’re thrilled to host such an influential nutritionist here in Portland,” says Apothecary by Design partner Catherine Cloudman. “It is part of our ongoing commitment to providing educational opportunities that empower people to make positive changes for their overall health and well being.”

The presentation is also part of a collaboration between Apothecary by Design and Zone Labs Inc.–a leading functional foods and nutraceutical company based on the vision of Dr. Barry Sears, author of the best-selling Zone Diet book. The two companies have teamed up as an official performance and nutrition sponsor of the Portland Pirates as well.

For more information on the event and interview opportunities, please contact Amy VanHaren at 651-303-8777.

About Apothecary by Design
Apothecary by Design is locally owned pharmacy offering expert pharmacy services, combined with advanced clinical experience and cutting-edge pharmacology. The company specializes in retail prescription services, prescription compounding, disease management, and nutritional well-being. With a unique approach to the traditional pharmacy, Apothecary by Design’s skilled staff of pharmacists, nurses and patient coordinators work closely with healthcare providers to offer comprehensive patient care, educational support and nutritional and wellness programs to empower patients to be active participants in their health care. To learn more, visit www.apothecarybydesign.com.

Contact:
Amy VanHaren
Warehouse Creative PR
651-303-8777
amy@warehouse-creative.com

Zone Diet and Apothecary by Design to Provide Product and Player Wellness Support

PORTLAND, ME – November 2, 2009 – Apothecary by Design and Zone Labs Inc. announced their first-ever team partnership with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League today. As an official performance and nutrition sponsor, Zone Labs and Apothecary by Design will work together to supply players and team trainers with educational resources, food, and supplement products, including Dr. Sears’ Zone Nutrition Bars, Dr. Sears’ Zone Nutrition Shakes, OmegaRx and Polyphenol Plus.

Apothecary by Design—Portland’s locally owned pharmacy—and Zone Labs Inc. –a leading functional foods and nutraceutical company based on the vision of Dr. Barry Sears, author of the best-selling Zone Diet book—have teamed up to serve as the leading nutraceutical and wellness resource in Portland: the Pirates sponsorship comes as part of the companies larger collaboration.

“Zone Labs is highly respected among top athletes and health professionals, and we are thrilled to complement and enhance our approach to player nutrition with both the science behind Zone Living products and the support of Apothecary by Design,” said Robert Frost, athletic trainer for the Portland Pirates.

The sponsorship of the Portland Pirates also extends Zone Diet’s nutrition and diet programs to the sports community and continues its growth in the elite performance category. In addition to a partnership with USA Triathlon, earlier this year, Zone Labs launched ZoneCompete.com – an interactive resource featuring instructional videos and health tips, athlete testimonials and high-quality foods and supplements. Zone Labs international sponsorships include the Garmin/Chipotle Pro-Cycling team, Stanford’s Mens Swim Team, and a variety of professional and endurance athletes including marathoner Dean Karnazes, triathletes Karen Smyers and Becky Lavelle, and cyclist Christian Vande Velde.

“Proper nutrition and hormonal balance are critical factors for athletes to perform at an optimal level,” said Jim Buchanan, chairman and CEO of Zone Labs Inc. “We are excited to support the Portland Pirates with high quality Zone products to help them reach the ultimate goal of an AHL championship.”

As a Pirates nutrition and performance sponsor, and the exclusive Portland retailer for Zone Labs, Apothecary by Design also furthers its work in the Portland community as a leader in comprehensive pharmacy services and wellness education.

“As an integrated pharmacy, we endeavor to be a resource in our community for both conventional and complementary therapies,” says Catherine Cloudman, Apothecary by Design principal. “We offer very extensive support for nutrition, not only for health and weight loss, but also for enhanced athletic performance. Zone’s commitment to clinical support of their high quality products fits perfectly within our model, and we’re thrilled to partner together in supporting both the Pirates and our larger Portland community.”

About Apothecary by Design
Apothecary by Design is locally owned pharmacy offering expert pharmacy services, combined with advanced clinical experience and cutting-edge pharmacology. The company specializes in retail prescription services, prescription compounding, disease management, and nutritional well-being. With a unique approach to the traditional pharmacy, Apothecary by Design’s skilled staff of pharmacists, nurses and patient coordinators work closely with healthcare providers to offer comprehensive patient care, educational support and nutritional and wellness programs to empower patients to be active participants in their health care. To learn more, visit www.apothecarybydesign.com.

About Zone Labs Inc.
Established in 2002, Zone Labs Inc. is an industry leader in the development and sales of innovative, patented nutraceutical products. The company, located in Danvers, MA, is based on the vision of Barry Sears, Ph.D., author of the best-selling Zone Diet books and a leading authority on the dietary control of hormonal response. Zone Labs combine cutting-edge technology with the latest scientific research to develop a wide range of evidence-based wellness products including foods, dietary supplements and a skin care line. Every product produced and sold by the company adheres to Dr. Sears’ research on the battle against silent inflammation, which is recognized as a primary factor in the development of a wide number of chronic disease conditions. Zone Labs is a privately held company. For additional information, please visit www.ZoneDiet.com.

About The Portland Pirates
The Portland Pirates are currently in the midst of their 17th season of competition in the American Hockey League and continuing a tradition that has delivered AHL action to the community for more than 30 years. In fact, only five other teams (Hershey, Rochester, Providence, Springfield and Cleveland) have had an American Hockey League franchise in their city longer than Portland. The Pirates, the National Hockey League affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres, attract close to 5,000 fans per game to the Cumberland County Civic Center and have served as the training ground for numerous players who have gone onto stardom in the NHL. For additional information, please visit www.portlandpirates.com.

Contact:
Amy VanHaren
Warehouse Creative PR
651-303-8777
amy.vanharen@gmail.com

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PORTLAND, ME – October 14, 2009 – Over 200 people will gather on the Maine State Pier on Saturday morning to take part in The Wine Flight 5k—a different kind of running event. Like a traditional 5k, participants will still run or walk a 3.1-mile route. Unlike a traditional 5k, there will be no chip timers strapped around ankles, and no time clock ticking above the finish chute. There won’t even be a prize for the individual who comes in first.

Instead, there will be food, costumes, wine, and an atmosphere that proves being active can be really fun.

The second annual Wine Flight 5k will take place in downtown Portland on October 17th at 9:30 a.m. The race will start with a ceremonial sabrage—the opening of a champagne bottle with a sword—by Maine’s Ambassadors of Food and Drink founder Margo Mallar (instead of the usual gun). Participants will start and finish on the Maine State Pier, embarking on a 3.1-mile scenic course around the East End and along the Eastern Promenade.

Between each mile-long loop, participants will pass through “Aid Stations” stocked with sample bites and tastes from local Maine vendors and markets. Each station will mimic the course of a meal and include foods such as cheese from Pineland Farms Creamery, cookies from Two Fat Cats Bakery, and pastries from Fit to Eat.

Just past the finish line, the run/walk will conclude with a Bordeaux wine tasting celebration hosted by the Pine Street Beverage Company. Along with an “awards ceremony” consisting of prizes given to those participants wearing the best food and wine-inspired costumes.

“The whole goal of the Wine Flight is to offer a fun alternative to the usual 5k,” says Tri-Maine’s Director Will Thomas. “We started with the run component and added in the food and wine features to make the event more relaxed. Then we removed the time element to eliminate pressure and create something that allows people in the community to come out and be active, social, and engaged.”

To add to the local food and wine spirit of the event, Ms. Mallar and the Maine Ambassadors of Food and Wine led a series of Wine Flight Training Runs on Tuesday nights in the months before the 5k. Participants met in Monument Square and ran or walked a 3-mile route around town before ending at a different Portland establishment to sample food and learn about wine.

Volunteers are still needed to help with the event. To sign up, contact info@tri-maine.com.

Sponsor support for the Wine Flight 5k comes from The Maine Running Company.  Mensk—a non-profit Portland organization whose mission is to inspire and support personal, local, and regional action for the development of creative and sustainable communities—is the event beneficiary.

To learn more about the Maine Ambassadors of Food and Drink, please visit www.maineambassadors.com.

For more information on the Wine Flight event, please contact Amy VanHaren or visit www.tri-maine.com/races/wineflight.

About Tri-Maine:
Tri-Maine Productions is Maine’s premier multisport event management company. Providing high quality, competitive races in dynamic New England locations, Tri-Maine serves more than 3,000 athletes, 5,000 spectators, and 800 volunteers annually. Tri-Maine partners with first-rate local and national sponsors to provide an athletic experience like no other. Fusing arts, music, environmental consciousness, health, and community together with the active lifestyle, Tri-Maine delivers specialized events that transcend the traditional. Visit www.tri-maine.com for more information.

Contact:
Amy VanHaren, Public Relations Coordinator
Tri-Maine Productions
207.221.5420 x 5
amy@tri-maine.com
www.tri-maine.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

PORTLAND, ME – October 8, 2009 – On Sunday morning, October 11th, one hundred athletes will gather at Sunday River to race in the second annual Mountain Epic. The 2009 event will take place at the height of the fall foliage season and showcase two new, challenging long-distance courses and a return to the infamous Mud Pit.

Athletes will compete in one of three courses of varying levels of degree. The 4-mile short course scales one peak; the middle-distance course spans 8-miles and crosses up and over five peaks; and the long course sends athletes on a grueling, 12-mile route, traversing eight peaks and ascending over 3,500 feet.

All three courses begin and end at Sunday River’s South Peak Lodge and offer some of the most spectacular and technical trail running in New England. Course terrain varies, moving from smooth dirt roads to rocky Jeep trails, grassy ski trails to bald-face rock, and gnarly single track to man-made mountain bike embankments. The finish chute includes a 200-yard obstacle course containing hurdles and the Mud Pit.

A post-race BBQ and celebration with live music from Worlds Collide follows the completion of the race. Spectators will also have the opportunity to hike and ride chair lifts, viewing the race, and the mountain vistas, from high North Peak points.

Mountain Epic runs in conjunction with Sunday River’s Fall Festival Weekend featuring outdoor concerts, horse wagon rides, hiking and mountain biking, wine and spirit tasting, fireworks, and the renowned Wife Carrying Competition. Full schedule and information can be found at sundayriver.com.

“This year’s Mountain Epic will offer something for everyone – from first-time trail runners to devoted adventure racers,” says Erik Boucher, Mountain Epic’s logistics coordinator. “The event not only showcases Sunday River’s rugged terrain, great fall scenery, and spirited mountain culture, but it also offers an unbelievable mountain running challenge that you can’t find anywhere else in Maine.”

Awards will be given to top three fastest overall individuals and age groupers in each race. Creative prizes will also be given out for the best Mud Pit entrances.

For more information, contact Amy VanHaren or visit mountain-epic.com.

About Tri-Maine:
Tri-Maine Productions is Maine’s premier multisport event management company. Providing high quality, competitive races in dynamic New England locations, Tri-Maine serves more than 3,000 athletes, 5,000 spectators, and 800 volunteers annually. Tri-Maine partners with first-rate local and national sponsors to provide an athletic experience like no other. Fusing arts, music, environmental consciousness, health, and community together with the active lifestyle, Tri-Maine delivers specialized events that transcend the traditional. Visit www.tri-maine.com for more information.

Contact:
Amy VanHaren, Public Relations Director
Tri-Maine Productions
207.221.5420 x 5 Office
amy@tri-maine.com
www.tri-maine.com

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