OMFG this is awesome!!!
ok a little backround: k well I
entered this contest to be sponsored by Saucony for the marathon, and
you had to write like an article on why you run and stuff, and like
thousands of people enter but only 26 people are picked (one person for
each mile of the marathon). An um...yeah I won. Apparently it's like
world famous and I get to be in a magazine and stuff. I also got a
phone call from this guy who's going to be my "press manager :D "
throughout the whole thing.... Here's the letter I got!
December 21, 2004
Dear Marathoner,
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Thank you for applying to be a member of the Saucony 26
Team.
Congratulations! You have been chosen as only one of 26 people to run
on the LA Marathon Saucony 26 Team!
There have been 26 people selected to be highlighted at this years LA
Marathon. You will be shown on one of 26 "museum-like" panels at the
entrance to this year's expo, profiled in this March's Competitor
Magazine, and you may be asked to be interviewed by the local media.
Your story will be told on the Saucony web site as well as through
issued press releases. In return you will receive a cash stipend, team
uniform, and of course Saucony shoes!
If you agree to participate you will receive:
* An apparel kit including a performance jacket, running shorts, a pair
of Saucony technical running shoes, a high quality fabric TEAM shirt and
socks to be worn on marathon day and for press activities. Individuals
must commit to compete in Saucony footwear and Saucony provided apparel.
* $10 for each mile you complete of the marathon (maximum $260)
* Access to an all day special family reception area for your family to
meet you after your race to enjoy food and drink.
* A 3"x 6" professionally photographed poster of yourself.
In return, we ask that participants be:
* Be available for a photo shoot prior to the marathon (this will be
scheduled between January 2nd and January 6th) We will call/e-mail you
to arrange the details with you shortly.
* Be available to attend a shoe fitting (Schedule TBA)
* Be open to media interviews
* Attend a press session at the LA Marathon expo
* Be open to participate in promotional activity around the expo hall
and Saucony booth
* Agree to have your picture and story to be included in an exhibit,
book and Saucony, Inc web site.
* Allow inclusion of your story in press releases leading up to the
event
Saucony applauds all runners of the LA Marathon and are happy to work
with you as we celebrate the people and communities that make up the LA
Marathon. Our hope is that the Saucony 26 becomes an annual display and
celebration of runners in LA.
I AM SO HAPPY I can not wait.....
December 21, 2004
Dear Marathoner,
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Thank you for applying to be a member of the Saucony 26
Team.
Congratulations! You have been chosen as only one of 26 people to run
on the LA Marathon Saucony 26 Team!
There have been 26 people selected to be highlighted at this years LA
Marathon. You will be shown on one of 26 "museum-like" panels at the
entrance to this year's expo, profiled in this March's Competitor
Magazine, and you may be asked to be interviewed by the local media.
Your story will be told on the Saucony web site as well as through
issued press releases. In return you will receive a cash stipend, team
uniform, and of course Saucony shoes!
If you agree to participate you will receive:
* An apparel kit including a performance jacket, running shorts, a pair
of Saucony technical running shoes, a high quality fabric TEAM shirt and
socks to be worn on marathon day and for press activities. Individuals
must commit to compete in Saucony footwear and Saucony provided apparel.
* $10 for each mile you complete of the marathon (maximum $260)
* Access to an all day special family reception area for your family to
meet you after your race to enjoy food and drink.
* A 3"x 6" professionally photographed poster of yourself.
In return, we ask that participants be:
* Be available for a photo shoot prior to the marathon (this will be
scheduled between January 2nd and January 6th) We will call/e-mail you
to arrange the details with you shortly.
* Be available to attend a shoe fitting (Schedule TBA)
* Be open to media interviews
* Attend a press session at the LA Marathon expo
* Be open to participate in promotional activity around the expo hall
and Saucony booth
* Agree to have your picture and story to be included in an exhibit,
book and Saucony, Inc web site.
* Allow inclusion of your story in press releases leading up to the
event
Saucony applauds all runners of the LA Marathon and are happy to work
with you as we celebrate the people and communities that make up the LA
Marathon. Our hope is that the Saucony 26 becomes an annual display and
celebration of runners in LA.
I AM SO HAPPY I can not wait.....