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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: 2/15/08

Posted February 15th, 2008 at 9:00 AM by Hariz Siddiqui

Section: Motivation, Famous Quotes

“How you respond to the challenge in the second half of the race will determine what you become after the race, whether you are a winner or a loser.”

- Anonymous

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Quote of the Day: 2/4/08

Posted February 4th, 2008 at 9:00 AM by Hariz Siddiqui

Section: Motivation, Famous Quotes

“If you can’t accept losing, you can’t win.”

- Vince Lombardi

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Quote of the Day: 1/31/08

Posted January 31st, 2008 at 8:45 AM by Hariz Siddiqui

Section: Motivation, Famous Quotes

“All right Mister, let me tell you what winning means you’re willing to go longer, work harder, give more than anyone else.”

- Vince Lombardi

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Quote of the Day: 1/29/08

Posted January 29th, 2008 at 9:00 AM by Martin Kennedy

Section: Motivation, Famous Quotes

“The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel are the things that endure. These qualities are so much more important than the events that occur.”

- Vince Lombardi

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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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TFS News Briefs
Frank Shorter Picks Culpepper for Trials Win
The legendary Olympic marathon gold medalist Frank Shorter has picked Alan Culpepper as the favorite to win the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials this November in New York if he is “fit and healthy.” Shorter also said that “we are going to send a very strong team.” Read more at: [Boulder Daily Camera]

Cross Country More Than Just About Winning
An article in the Star Tribune illuminates other reasons for running cross-country than just winning. For those plodders out there who will never take home the ribbons or trophies, this article may offer some inspiration. Read more at: [Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune]

2009 European X-C Championships Belong to Dublin
Dublin, Ireland will host the 2009 European Cross Country Championships, according to the European Athletics Council. The event will take place on the Santry Demesne course in north Dublin on December 13th, 2009. Read more at: [The Irish Times]
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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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