I have a bone to pick with the organizers of the Phoenix Rock n' Roll Marathon. I registered for the race this spring. The event isn't until January. I showed commitment. I decided I wanted to do it and went for it. Since then, I have received a series of emails from the marathon organizers with teaser topics like "Win a free Garmin!" or "Ultimate VIP Escape." Yes, they are offering a free Garmin:
Garmin Giveaway
Need a little extra motivation to get in shape or surpass your fitness goals? Garmin will help you keep track of your time, distance and speed throughout your training.
Now through August 31, Garmin is offering you a chance to win a top of the line Garmin 405 Forerunner!
Yes, they are offering a VIP escape to a fancy spa:
One lucky person will win the “Ultimate VIP Escape” prize package for two that includes 3-nights accommodations at The Arizona Biltmore, a $100 Gift Card to P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, New Balance Running Shoes, Race Week VIP Perks
and more!
Now here's the lousy catch....if you read the "rules," if you registered before July 7th, you can only get the Garmin if you refer a friend to register for the race. You can't get the spa escape if you registered before September 1st...but you can get a chance if you get a friend to register.
SERIOUSLY!!!??!??! Where's the logic? Where's the love for the early bird?!?! Sure, you show automatic love to my late registering friends, but I have to be your little recruiter to reap the rewards?* Please feel free to tell me if I'm being a whiny baby about this....
*Yes, after I stop stomping my feet and pouting** for a few minutes, I will realize that I will reap lovely intrinsic rewards like a sense of accomplishment, continued perseverance, increased strength, endurance, new friendships, etc., etc., etc., for running the race. I know we don't run for the tangible rewards, but for the love of the sport.
**Sniff, sniff...waahh...but, but, but IT'S NOT FAIR!!!
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5 comments:
I felt the same way when Starbucks offered to pay half of the entry fee for the Nike Human Race. Of course, since I registered as soon as they announced the race, I didn't paid an additional $17.50.
I realize you already knew this, but you gave me the opportunity to vent more. And, let's face it, I tell stories multiple times.
It sucks to hear all the stipulations put on those giveaways. Sounds an awfully lot like life nowadays. Think about how often we do the same things at school to get kids to do the right thing...
Ugh...that sucks. I think they need a new organizing committee on board for phoenix rnr marathon. We had issues with that race too.
Send a harshly worded email to the race directors and just seem if something shakes loose. If it doesn't, send another with more profanity. I find more things get accomplished with the more profanity I use.
If I sign up, I'll use you as my referral :)
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