Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Silver linings.

So, it's Tuesday. Sometimes, a Tuesday is just a Tuesday. No need to get worked up about it, because it's just a Tuesday.

Tuesday. Not the first day of the week like Monday. Not the middle like Wednesday. Not almost Friday like Thursday. And certainly not TGIF-ish like Friday, or weekend-y like Saturday and Sunday. Just Tuesday.

Gray and dreary, yet warm enough for another shorts run.

Certainly, a silver lining.

And you know what else could constitute a silver lining, like if you were really desperate for one and you really stretched the definition? Well, I'll tell you. Team Strands is seeking athletes to sponsor. As in, runners. Runners that they can give money to. So those runners can run.

Who's in???

Before you start spending that money, check out what you need to do. They sent me a press release about it so I figured I would share the info. Here it is:

Corvallis, OR, November 9, 2009— Team Strands is accepting applications for athlete sponsorship for the 2010 calendar year. Interested athletes should submit a running resume with a one-page sponsorship proposal.
The resume should include, but is not limited to:
  • Running Background
  • Personal Bests
  • Race Highlights
  • Tentative 2010 Race Schedule
The proposal should highlight why you believe you would be a good brand advocate for Strands.com. It would be helpful to include information about your level of involvement in the running community, and your “reach” online with social networking sites and blogs. Preference will be given to athletes willing to relocate to Corvallis. Please indicate whether you would be willing to move in your sponsorship proposal.

You must be willing to share your training and interact with the Strands.com online community, so familiarity with Strands.com is a must. If you would like to apply for sponsorship and haven’t set up a free Strands profile at http://www.strands.com, please do so before applying.

When you have completed your running resume and one-page proposal, please send an email with both documents attached to teamstrands@strands.com by December 15, 2009. We will begin notifying athletes starting January 1, 2010.

ABOUT - Strands.com is an online training log and social networking site where athletes share their training, connect with friends and teammates, and streamline their online activities. The site is operated by Strands Labs, Inc. For more information on Strands Labs, Inc, visit http://corp.strands.com/.
-END-
So there you have it. A Tuesday silver lining. Kinda. Sure, they say preference will be given to people who relocate to Oregon. That doesn't mean they are only going to sponsor runners who move there. So, even if you don't want to relocate, you might want to give it a shot!

Just don't forget about me when you're all kinds of famous.

~ Felice

16 comments:

Ms. V. said...

Dang ....that's cool...

Unknown said...

I got that email too! I like silver linings...

Anonymous said...

Wow- that sounds really awesome! And something anyone can do. :)

Mel -Tall Mom on the Run said...

DArn wish I could move to Corvallis,

Silver lining I introduced my best friend and brother-in-law and they are going on a DATE.. So weird but so COOL!!

I Run for Fun said...

That is really neat info. Thanks, Felice. I sent it to a running buddy, who I am sure will be really interested.

Oz Runner said...

i like Tuesdays, they are my least busy day of the week...

i think the panel would laugh off their chairs if i filled out that app...

Lindsay said...

i got that email too. hmm, probably can't move to oregon - kind of weird that that's a preference? still, kinda interesting. don't know if i will do it, but i'll let you know ;)

J said...

Yeah moving to Oregon...prolly not going to happen! I wish they had stuff in NY!

Jen Feeny said...

I think we all must have been on the same memo... Def a silver lining but me thinks the chances of me moving to Oregon are about as slim as my getting the sponsership. LOL! I'm glad you got a run in girl! Keep on running!

Marlene said...

Sponsorship, I can only dream!

RunToTheFinish said...

hmm what an interesting idea...let's see kc to miami to oregon...nahh too much in a 6 month span

Teamarcia said...

Hmmm cool opportunity! Now if it was relocating to Hawaii...

Aron said...

i got that too... sounds pretty fun. i would love to relocate to oregon, but would it actually happen? probably not :)

Mel-2nd Chances said...

wow, how cool would that be!

joyRuN said...

Silver linings indeed! I'm LOVING the shorts weather :)

Heather said...

I would move to Oregon . . . but my husband? Probably not. :)

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