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Lead Stories: Monday, October 6, 2008

Quote of the Day: 3/15/08

Posted March 15th, 2008 at 7:00 AM by Martha Jones

Section: Motivation, Famous Quotes

“The thing about Pre is that he ran as hard as he could every race, and if you were going to beat him, you were going to have to run harder than he did.”

- Bob Kennedy

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Quote of the Day: 11/20/07

Posted November 20th, 2007 at 7:00 AM by Jeanie Rebb

Section: Motivation, Famous Quotes

“If I can’t win, I won’t run!”

“If you don’t run, you can’t win.”

- Chariots of Fire

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Quote of the Day: 10/01/07

Posted October 1st, 2007 at 6:00 AM by Jimmie R. Markham

Section: Motivation, Famous Quotes

Coming off the last turn, my thoughts changed from: “One more try, one more try, one more try”, to: “I can win! I can win! I can win!”

- Billy Mills, first and only American to win a 10,000m Olympic medal

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Quote of the Day: 9/30/07

Posted September 30th, 2007 at 6:00 AM by Jimmie R. Markham

Section: Motivation, Famous Quotes

If you can’t win, make the fellow ahead of you break the record.

- Unknown

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USATF: Fans can win with AT&T text promotion

Posted June 22nd, 2007 at 5:42 PM by Jamal Walker

Section: News & Results, Track & Field

Thanks to AT&T Wireless, fans can take part in the most anticipated event of the 2007 AT&T USA Outdoor Championships this weekend, the AT&T men’s 200 meters. That race is expected to feature four of the six fastest men in the history of the event - Xavier Carter (#2), Wallace Spearmon (#3), Tyson Gay (#5) and Walter Dix (#6) - as well as the 2004 Olympic gold medalist, Shawn Crawford, and 400-meter gold medalist Jeremy Wariner.

Now fans have a chance to win great prizes. Just text the word RUN to 8833 on your AT&T wireless phone and you will be entered for chance to win a technology upgrade that includes a 52″ Plasma HDTV, a laptop computer, an AT&T wireless cell phone and an Xbox 360. Also, you will be assigned a lane in the final of the men’s 200 meters on Sunday.Be sure to tune in on Sunday on NBC from 1pm to 3pm EST time to see if your lane is the winner. For official rules visit: www.attblueroom.com/teamusa
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Athletes Overcome Wind, Rain and Cold at Boston Marathon

Posted April 17th, 2007 at 11:44 AM by David Monti

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Special Features, Live Race Coverage

The weather was bad and the times were slow, but the Boston Marathon was nonetheless an exciting race which, for a short time last night, was on the brink of being canceled.

“I’m relieved that it worked out so well,” said Guy Morse, Executive Director of the Boston Athletic Association, which organizes the event. Morse said the high winds, heavy rain and flooding at the starting area in Hopkinton were so severe last night that canceling became a possibility. But the rain tapered throughout the morning and, although conditions were still very windy, wet and cold, the world’s oldest annually contested marathon was able to be run for the 111th time.

CAUTIOUS WOMEN’S RACE DELIVERS EXCITING FINISH

The women’s field was one of the best assembled at Boston, led by defending champion, Rita Jeptoo of Kenya; two-time ING New York City Marathon champion, Jelena Prokopcuka of Latvia; and last year’s fastest marathoner, Deena Kastor of Mammoth Lakes, Calif. It was Kastor’s Boston debut and expectations were high.
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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

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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