The 13.1 Atlanta is getting closer every day and the anticipation is building. Whether you are running this half marathon, another half marathon, or even a full marathon or beyond this fall, you are well into your training by now and probably have been both enjoying it and dreading it.There are many of you that have been out there training and putting many miles in, but are still waiting to see if you are the lucky winner of the race entry giveaway for the October 2nd stop of the 13.1 Marathon Series in Atlanta. Your wait is over as the winner has been chosen.I took all the entries and entered them into the custom 26.2 Quest random number generator (powered by Random.org. After the single, all powerful, much anticipated click - the number 12 was displayed in the result box. A quick count of the comments on the giveaway post reveals Robert Hammett as the one that will be lacing up his shoes with his race entry securely tucked away in his email.Robert, please contact me at info@262quest.com and I will forward over the code so you can get registered.If you were not the lucky winner, never fear! You can still register yourself, or I have one more race entry to give away in early September. Make sure you know as soon as the next giveaway goes live by “liking” the 26.2 Quest Fanpage, following @262quest on Twitter, or you can always subscribe via RSS. I have been quiet lately as I have been working a lot of hours, but I still get out on the Fanpage every once in a while and would love to have some running related discussions. Time to update your feed reader to something that says 26.2 Quest even more - http://feeds.262quest.com/262quest read more..
Thursday, 1 March 2012
Random Number Generator-Marathon Series-Half Marathon-Race Entry
Monday, 27 February 2012
Random Number Generator-Publix Georgia Marathon-Half Marathon-Winner
The Publix Georgia Marathon is quickly approaching and the winner best be already training. The giveaway started just before Christmas, but the gift of being able to put yourself through torture for 26.2 miles is being given away now.March 18th will be here before you know it, and those running will be heading through the streets of Atlanta to once again claim victory in the battle against the hilly marathon and half marathon courses. If you have not yet registered there is plenty of time and you can secure your spot for $10 less than the current rate by using the discount code 262QUEST when signing up.Too many people were thinking of others during the Christmas holidays (or were wondering how they could possibly run that far given the way they were currently eating) and so the entries stayed a bit lower with just 37 total entries.With 37 in the Random number generator the button was pushed and the lucky number 20 revealed double_jogger as the winner. double_jogger is looking to run the Publix Georgia Marathon to get back into shape post baby, let’s all congratulate her!Please contact me at info@262quest.com by Friday to claim your entry or I will need to pick a new winner.For those of you that didn’t win, thank you for reading & entering…………… and stay tuned!Happy Running! Time to update your feed reader to something that says 26.2 Quest even more - http://feeds.262quest.com/262quest read more..
Saturday, 25 February 2012
Publix Georgia Marathon
The fourth and final race entry giveaway for the Publix Georgia Marathon has finished and it is time to pick the winner. This one drew the most entries so it could really be anyone’s entry. If you are not the lucky winner there is still time to get registered with a $10 discount using the code: 262QUEST when checking out.With 113 entries there is obviously a lot of interest in running the 13.1 or 26.2 course this coming March 18th. If you have not taken the time to read through the comments like I have, there are some good stories in there once again, and who knows you may even find yourself a new running friend.I plugged 113 in the random.org number generator and the number 25 was returned. The number 25 means that Russell Brown’s persistence paid off in these last two giveaways and his sharing on Pinterest will mean that he will run the Publix Georgia Marathon for free this year thanks to the US Road Sports Group.Russell, please contact me at info@262quest.com so I can send you the code you will need for the Publix Georgia Marathon Registration checkout page.On a completely unrelated note, if you are one of the 360 people that follow this blog with Google Friend Connect, can I please ask you to follow using one of the other options? You can subscribe to the RSS Feed which would be the closest to the way you are following now, but the 26.2 Quest Fanpage, @262quest Twitter feed, or the 26.2 Quest Google Plus Page are also available options. Russell’s winning post reminds me that I need to find out how to get involved with Pinterest. If you have suggestions let me know. Time to update your feed reader to something that says 26.2 Quest even more - http://feeds.262quest.com/262quest read more..
Monday, 20 February 2012
Publix Georgia Marathon
It has been a few days since the entries closed and so it is time to select a winner for the free Publix Georgia Marathon race entry. March 18th, aka Race Day, will be here before we know it and thousands of people will be warming up along the streets of Atlanta, ready to take that 26.2 mile journey from being just a goal to a completed reality.There is still time if you have not yet registered to run either the full or the half marathon. If you are just now registering don’t forget to use the discount code 262QUEST to take $10 off the current registration price at the Publix Georgia Marathon Registration page.A total of 82 entries into this Publix Georgia Marathon giveaway and it is obvious there are many runners that really want to take on this race. If you have not taken the time to read through the comments there are some great stories that are well worth your time to read them.The random number generator gave the lucky number 48 which means the lucky winner is Christine Krauth for her comment about posting it to Facebook. Congratulations Christine! Please send me an email at info@262quest.com so I can get you the information you need to register.If you weren’t today’s winner, you will want to make sure you Circle 26.2 Quest on Google+, Like the 26.2 Quest Fanpage, follow on twitter at @262quest, and subscribe to the RSS Feed to make sure you are one of the first to find out about the next race entry giveaway.... yes, I said the NEXT race entry giveaway. Time to update your feed reader to something that says 26.2 Quest even more - http://feeds.262quest.com/262quest read more..
Sunday, 19 February 2012
Publix Georgia Marathon-Half Marathon
The much anticipated winner of the Publix Georgia Marathon race entry is about to be announced. Thank you to everyone who read, entered, and helped by promoting this giveaway.Keep in mind, that if you are not the winner, you can still walk away a winner by using the $10 discount code: 262QUEST. This code is good for $10 off either the full marathon or the half marathon and can be used online up until the online registration closes.We had plenty of runners entering for their chance at running the Publix Georgia Marathon for free, but some took it to a level well beyond everyone else. Whether it was Terry who tried to promote it nearly every day, or Rachel who took her promotion attempts well beyond where most people would draw the line. A picture is off to the right in case it inspires you in future giveaways.Counting the entries took some time. I am sorry if I missed an entry, but I can’t be held responsible for missing one of your entries if you put more than one entry per comment.We had a total of 56 entries. I took that total and entered it in random.org and the magic number 35 was revealed. Counting back through the entries this number landed on Terry’s comment from the 9th, making Terry Higgins aka Planet3rry the lucky runner who will be running the Publix Georgia Marathon or Half Marathon on March 18th paying only with sweat and countless hours of training.Terry, please send me an email at info@262quest.com to claim your entry code. I will give plenty of time for you to respond given the holiday, but if I don’t hear back by December 1st I will need to pick an alternate runner.If you weren’t today’s winner, you will want to make sure you Circle 26.2 Quest on Google+, Like the 26.2 Quest Fanpage, follow on twitter at @262quest, and subscribe to the RSS Feed to make sure you are one of the first to find out about the next race entry giveaway.... yes, I said the NEXT race entry giveaway.Thanks for reading, now make sure you congratulate Terry! Time to update your feed reader to something that says 26.2 Quest even more - http://feeds.262quest.com/262quest read more..
Elite Runners-Finish Line
In every race there are so many different types of runners, and many different types of winners. Of course there are the ones we all hear about, the ones that cross the finish line first. The ones we don’t hear about as much are those that are completing a new distance, or crossing the finish line for the first time. Some have overcome insurmountable odds, and others are out running as part of their commitment to take their health and fitness serious for the first time in their life.These are just a few of the winners that will lace up their shoes on the first Sunday morning in October if you ask me, but today we are talking about yet another type of winner for the Atlanta stop of the 13.1 Marathon Series. Last week we announced the second free race entry giveaway for the quickly approaching 13.1 Atlanta. The entries rolled in throughout the week and it is now time to randomly pick the runner who will be attaching the bib courtesy of US Road Sports.Speaking of winners and the 13.1 Atlanta, the field of Elite Runners were just announced yesterday and contain the likes of Reuben Mwei, Emmanuel Ngatunyi, Jynocel Basweti, Cory Baumann, Martin Hernandez, and Daniel Kirwa for the men while Tamara Karrh, Lilian Mariita, and Risper Geswaba will be battling it out amongst the other women. You can read the complete Elite Runner Press Release for more information on the individual runners.And the winner is……And now on to the reason at least a few of you are reading. There was a total of 27 entries which I put into the handy random.org number generator shown to the left. After the quick click of the button the number 7 appeared revealing Pam Burrus from Moms RUN This Town on Facebook as the round two winner of the 13.1 Atlanta race entry. Pam, please contact me at info@262quest.com so I can send you the code so you or a friend can get registered. I need to hear from you by Sunday night or I will need to pick a new winner so we can make sure the free entry gets put to good use.If you are not the winner and still need to register, you can still register online up until the 28th and make sure you use the discount code: BROOKHAVEN131 to get $13.10 off of your race entry. While you are registering don’t forget to register for the ATL Challenge.Don’t forget to connect with 13.1 Marathon for more information about this and many other races. You can connect with 13.1 Marathon on Facebook and on Twitter at @131marathon. You can also connect with 26.2 Quest on Facebook and on Twitter at @262quest. Time to update your feed reader to something that says 26.2 Quest even more - http://feeds.262quest.com/262quest read more..