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Four alive in $1 million Golden League Jackpot chase

Posted July 9th, 2007 at 10:15 AM by Bob Ramsak

Section: News & Results, Track & Field

Following their victories in Paris on Friday night, four athletes remained alive in the chase for the $1 million IAAF Golden League Jackpot.

Pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia, Americans Sanya Richards (400m) and Michelle Perry (100m hurdles) and javelin thrower Tero Pitkamaki of Finland are still in the hunt for a share of the $1 million prize pot, with continues on Friday night at the Golden Gala Kinder+Sport meeting in Rome.
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VEGA’s “Real Food. Fast” Sweepstakes: Win a signed book by IRONMAN triathlete Brendan Brazier, meal replacement shakes and more!

Posted March 21st, 2007 at 3:00 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Supplements, Special Features, Sweepstakes

Thanks to everyone who entered the first of three “Real Food. Fast” Sweepstakes , presented by VEGA.

Wasn’t selected? … Don’t worry! … There are still two more chances to win so make sure you re-enter this week and next!

This week we’ll be giving away a prize pack (retail value = $170.90) that includes:

An autographed copy of IRONMAN triathlete championBrendan Brazier’s book (Thrive: A guide to optimal health & performance through plant-based whole foods”)
Two large, 1013g containers of Vega’s Whole Food Meal Replacement(one each of the chocolate and berry flavors)
A VEGA deluxe water bottle

TO ENTER: All you have to do is comment on this post with an explanation of what you look for in a meal replacement (protein/carbohydrate shake, etc.) and why. If you already entered last week’s contest, you MUST RE-ENTER for a chance to win!
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VEGA’s “Real Food. Fast” Sweepstakes: You could win energy bars and more!

Posted March 14th, 2007 at 12:49 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Supplements, Special Features, Sweepstakes

March is beginning to fly by; hopefully signaling the end of bitter cold temperatures and snow storms.

It also means that our mileage is on the rise, spring marathons are drawing near and proper nutrition is more important than ever. However, with time at a premium it can be a real challenge to properly fuel our bodies.

That’s why we’ve teamed up with VEGA to keep you going strong with “Real Food. Fast” . During this three week sweepstakes you’ll have a chance each week to win high quality nutritional products and other items from Vega.

This week we’ll be giving away: a box of VEGA’s berry flavored Whole Food Energy Bars, the VEGA deluxe water bottle and a copy of IRONMAN triathlete (and VEGA formulator) Brendan Brazier’s book: “Thrive: A guide to optimal health & performance through plant-based whole foods” .

TO ENTER: All you have to do is comment on this post with an explanation of what you look for in an energy bar and why. Please remember to also enter your name and email address in the appropriate boxes.
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Thanks for participating in our Gatorade Endurance Formula Sweepstakes!

Posted March 6th, 2007 at 5:00 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Special Features, Sweepstakes

The Final Sprint and I would like to thank the thousands of people who took the time to enter our Gatorade Endurance Formula Sweepstakes!

We also sincerely appreciate all of the support from our friends at Gatorade and thank them for generously awarding our lucky winners with four-month supplies of Gatorade Endurance Formula!

Speaking of our winners … check out the pictures of Andrew and Tom, two of the four randomly selected grand prize recipients, showin’ some love to their new and beloved training companions.

Thanks again … and stay tuned … because we’ll be announcing another exciting sweepstakes in just a few days!

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Gatorade Endurance Formula Sweepstakes: You still have three more chances to win!

Posted February 8th, 2007 at 8:00 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Special Features, Sweepstakes

gatorade_endurance_formula_3 The Final Sprint and I would like to thank the hundreds of people who have already taken the time to enter our Gatorade Endurance Formula Sweepstakes.

We would also like to announce that our first grand prize winner is . . .
Tom from Apple Valley, MN!

Tom was randomly selected on February 6th in the first of four weekly drawings and will be receiving six 50.2 oz canisters of Gatorade Endurance Formula Powder (retail value = $140.32) to help power him through his spring marathon training!

Wasn’t selected? … Don’t worry! … There are still three more chances to win!

So what are you waiting for? Hurry up and enter … because like they say - You’ve got to be in it, to win it!” All entries must be received by February 27, 2007 at 11:59pm EST.
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Gatorade Endurance Formula Sweepstakes: Enter for your chance to win 174 servings!

Posted January 31st, 2007 at 7:00 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Nutrition, Hydration, Race Prep & Recov, Special Features, Sweepstakes

Marathon running can be challenging. No scratch that, marathon running can be down right grueling. But that doesn’t stop us from charging ahead; nor does it stop you!

Everyone has heard the stories of professional athletes who have worked through the most arduous portions of marathons and training runs to reach their goals. But now . . . it’s YOUR turn!

The Final Sprint has teamed up with Gatorade to find out if IT is in YOU and to give away Six 50.2 oz canisters of Gatorade Endurance Formula Powder (retail value = $140.32) to four lucky winners (See Official Rules for further details).

What keeps you going when your legs are aching and feel heavier than lead? Where does your drive come from to stick with an intense and exhausting training regimen?

Enter our sweepstakes, and if you want to - share with us what keeps you going, and you could win enough Gatorade Endurance Formula to fuel that inner fire throughout your spring training and help you Finish Strong in your upcoming races!

TO ENTER: Please provide your full name and email address in the form below. If you like, you can also share your thoughts on what keeps you going when the going gets tough. Winners are chosen at random, so even if you don’t share any of your reflections, you will have an equal chance of winning. The contest will end on February 27, 2007 at 11:59pm EST with one winner being chosen at random at 11:59pm on each Tuesday night of the contest.

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