After much research and a myriad of suggestions, we’re down to two flavors: coffee and banana.

We’re headed down to SXSW Interactive this weekend and we need your interactive help to decide what that next ... Read more »]]> Great news!! We’re in the process of finalizing our next Core Power flavor and we’ve reached the championship round!

After much research and a myriad of suggestions, we’re down to two flavors: coffee and banana.

We’re headed down to SXSW Interactive this weekend and we need your interactive help to decide what that next Core Power flavor will be.

So all you have to do is this:

1. Follow @CorePower on Twitter
2. Once a day during SXSWi, tweet the following using these hashtags: “Hey, @CorePower… I want #CoffeePower because… #SXSW #SXSWi“
3. Bonus entry? Feel free to post your message on our Facebook wall as well!

Make sure to swap #CoffeePower with #BananaPower if that’s your choice of flavor, but that’s it… that’s all you have to do! We’ll give away three cases per day and winners will be chosen based on tweet creativity and will be contacted via direct message on Twitter.

Yeah, yeah, we know we make great tasting, high in protein, simple ingredient protein shakes, but we also like to stay up to date with the latest advances in social media technology and interact with our “fans.” That’s why we’re headed down to Austin this weekend and we want you guys to feel like you’re a part of it.

We know that many of you who follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook will be out there, but we also know that many of you won’t be able to make it and will follow our exploits via our various social media channels. We’ll be posting our social media findings during SXSWi, so stay tuned for our updates.

We know you like free stuff, so this is your chance to get the hottest protein shake on the market, for free!! You can’t beat that!!

So… what’s it going to be?

During the first week of November, the Fair Oaks Farms Brands jury made the selections for the winners of the Read more »]]>

During the first week of November, the Fair Oaks Farms Brands jury made the selections for the winners of the Chicago Marathon Core Power Wristband Contest - and we’ve been reaching out to the lucky ten winners to let them know that they’ve one and will be receiving a YEAR’S SUPPLY OF CORE POWER as we head into 2013! We’ve heard back from nearly all of the selected winners, but are still waiting to hera from a few. NEVERTHELESS, we want to introduce you to the winners we’ve heard from so far! To see ALL the great shots of the contestants, please check out the entire Facebook album HERE.

To recap the way the contest worked, we gave out Core Power wristbands at the Chicago Marathon Expo the two days leading up to the race. Contestants were asked to show their Core Power Spirit as they passed our headquarters at Morgan and Adams in Chicago, which is roughly the 14 mile mark. We had two cameramen who were set up there – and they recorded great shots of those wearing the wristbands. A jury of Fair Oaks Farms employees then chose the winners based on: enthusiasm, energy, fun/humor and that overall Core Power POWER! So, without further ado… here they are!

Tracy K.

Hometown: Rockford, IL

Current City: Lake in the Hills, IL

Favorite Sports / Physical Activities: Running, softball, swimming, biking, yoga

How many marathons was Chicago for you? Chicago was my 3rd full marathon
Are you running another one soon? Rock N Roll in Arizona in January and hopefully another one on the calendar for fall again
Why do you run? OR Why did you run this marathon? I run to de-stress, I brainstorm my best ideas, and find some “me” time. I love being physically active and love the high I get after a good run. I wanted to run another marathon after having a second child and getting strong again with running wanted to set a challenge to run a faster marathon.

Have you tried Core Power before, if so where? Ive tried Core Power before- first time was after a race I tried the Chocolate 26g. Loved it and surprised it tasted that good, and the protein it had. At the next expo I was at I stopped and tried the other flavors.

Which flavor(s) do you like best? I like the chocolates the best. Probably vanilla next.

Gregory S.

Hometown:  Akron, Ohio

Current City:  Long Grove, IL

Favorite Sports / Physical Activities:  Running (enjoy watching football, basketball)

How many marathons was Chicago for you?  Chicago was my 20th.  I’ve also run about 10 Ultra Marathons  I run over 20 races a year.  In 2012, I’ve run 2 marathon distances, 2 50k’s, and 1 50 miler.

Are you running another one soon?  Plan on running Ice Age 50 miler next spring.  May do another marathon next fall

Why do you run? OR Why did you run this marathon?  Enjoy the health benefits and friends.  I run for Dick Pond Fast Track, and love the team atmosphere and the people.  I also run with my 8 year old son, and we enjoy running 5k’s and 10k’s together.  I love how I can run almost at any time, but still have a team atmosphere and enjoy friends.

Have you tried Core Power before, if so where?  Yes — and I love it!  Great recovery drink.

Which flavor(s) do you like best?  I like Chocolate the most. I also like Honey.

Michelle N.

Hometown:   Chicago, IL

Current City:   Chicago, IL

Favorite Sports / Physical Activities:   Running and biking are my two favorite activities.  I enjoy them year round…outside! I find it ironic that I cannot run 2 miles on a treadmill, but I ran 26.2 miles outside.  Fresh air invigorates me and being surrounded by nature really motivates me to keep going,  I started running 1.5 years ago, at the urging of a professor from graduate school.  He introduced me to the group I run with now and I adore them all.  They have become my family and dearest friends.

Are you running another one soon?   My future races include the Palos park turkey trot (4 miles), the George Cheung 50k in march 2013 and the marathon in Lowell, IN, in April 2013.  I plan on running those with my same running friends from the marathon.

Why do you run? OR Why did you run this marathon?   Running, for me, has become a place of focus and clarity for me.  I always make better, more grounded, decisions after a good solid run.  I think better, my attitude is better, my outlook is more clear after a run.  I look forward to each run because I know I will feel so great during it and after.  There is no better feeling than hearing your feet hit the pavement and you just keep going.  Now, I run because I can.

Have you tried Core Power before, if so where? Which flavor(s) do you like best? The Chicago marathon expo was my first opportunity to taste core power drink…and I really loved it! Honey and chocolate were my favorites…and I loved the staff at the expo.  They were incredibly friendly, upbeat, professional, and really seemed to believe in the product themselves! My daughter, who is ten years old, also loved it!

Kevin N.

Hometown:    Darien, IL

Current City:   Chicago, IL

Favorite Sports / Physical Activities:    Running

How many marathons was Chicago for you?  My third full one

Are you running another one soon?    Yes, Running the Big Sur in April

Why do you run? OR Why did you run this marathon?    When I ran my first marathon, I just wanted to check it off my “life’s to do list.” I’ve continued to do it because it gives me a goal to keep in shape

Have you tried Core Power before, if so where? The Chicago marathon expo was my first opportunity to try Core Power

Which flavor(s) do you like best? Vanilla & Chocolate

Tim F.

Hometown:     Mundelein, Illinois

Current City:    Mundelein, Illinois

Favorite Sports / Physical Activities:     Running. I was a triathlete before we had kids (6). I work out daily and teach Physical Education. My children are all competitive swimmers. I am a USA Swimming Official.

How many marathons was Chicago for you?   Chicago was my 16th marathon.

Are you running another one soon?     I intend to run the Chicago Marathon as long as I can. I will also run smaller local races, but the marathon will keep me “honest” and force me to train more throughout the year.

Why do you run? OR Why did you run this marathon?     I have been a competitive runner for 45 years. I love running and working out, the marathon  keeps me working out year round and I need some incentive to train at a higher rate.

Have you tried Core Power before, if so where?  Coincidentally, we had Core Power come to our school and help sponsor a Fun Run this fall. Since then I have  been a loyal customer.

Which flavor(s) do you like best? My favorite flavors are Strawberry/ Banana and Vanilla. I was excited  when I found out I could win a years supply in the marathon. It was great when I found I won.

Temilola S.

Hometown:     Gary, IN

Current City:    Atlanta, GA

Favorite Sports / Physical Activities:      Running, Working Out, Football, Basketball

How many marathons was Chicago for you?   Chicago was my 1st marathon!

Are you running another one soon?      I will do one marathon per year.  So next fall will be the next one.

Why do you run? OR Why did you run this marathon?      I love the personal challenge that distance running presents.  I love to be around my running buddies and share in our victories.  We chose Chicago because of its reputation for being well supported, flat, organized and fun.  It is also the closest marathon to my hometown.

Have you tried Core Power before, if so where?   I tried core power at the Chicago Marathon expo.  I will enjoy trying out all of the flavors.

Scott B.

Hometown:      San Antonio, Texas

Current City:     Austin, Texas for the past 12 years

Favorite Sports / Physical Activities:     Running.

How many marathons was Chicago for you?   Chicago was my 4th marathon.

Are you running another one soon?      Was in NYC recently to run their marathon but it was cancelled; have not registered for any marathons for 2013 but will likely run Chicago, NYC and one other

Why do you run? OR Why did you run this marathon?      I initially started running to lose weight; I have lost 70 lbs since I started running. I ran this marathon because I wanted to run a big city marathon (one of the majors).

Have you tried Core Power before, if so where?   Yes, I have been drinking it for about 2 years (I started drinking Athletes HoneyMilk).

Which flavor(s) do you like best?  My favorite flavor is Chocolate Light.

But there are still a few people we haven’t heard back from yet, so we don’t have much more information about them than what we can see in their awesome photos!. Their pics are below – if YOU know any of these winners, please send them the link to this blog post and tell them to make a comment with their contact information!

Daniela S.

Scott H.

Daniel S.

Read more »]]> Congratulations to Christine J who entered our Gear Bag Photo Contest and has been selected by our judges as this week’s winner! Here’s Christine powering out of Lake Michigan as she emerges from beneath the Chicago skyline after an open water swim training session. Inspirational!

Christine, please send an email to infoATcorepowerDOTcom to find out when you can swing by the office and pick up your bag!

DO YOU want a chance to be next week’s winner? All you have to do is submit a photo of you or your family celebrating your active lifestyles, and you’ll be entered! Our judges will select a new winner each week through November 30.*

Congratulations again, Christine! When you get your bag, we’d love it if you posted a picture of it on our FB wall!

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*Entries will be judged and winners will be chosen based on photographic quality and attention paid to the theme of celebrating active lifestyles. Entries from the entire collective pool of entrants for the entire contest period will be judged weekly, which means that while each contestant can only submit one photo, that photo will remain in the judging through the end of the contest period. Only previous winners will be excluded from the judged pool of entries. For the entire list of official rules, please click here.

Want a ... Read more »]]> Congratulations to Jeremy C who entered our Gear Bag Photo Contest and has been selected by our judges as this week’s winner! Jeremy submitted this pretty awesome shot of a recent climb up Mt. Whitney. Great shot, Jeremy – congratulations!

Want a chance to be next week’s winner? All you have to do is submit a photo of you or your family celebrating your active lifestyles, and you’ll be entered! Our judges will select a new winner each week through November 30.*

Congratulations again, Jeremy! Your bag is on its way today – when you get it, we’d love it if you posted a picture of it on our FB wall!

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*Entries will be judged and winners will be chosen based on photographic quality and attention paid to the theme of celebrating active lifestyles. Entries from the entire collective pool of entrants for the entire contest period will be judged weekly, which means that while each contestant can only submit one photo, that photo will remain in the judging through the end of the contest period. Only previous winners will be excluded from the judged pool of entries. For the entire list of official rules, please click here.

Craig Alexander and LA Clipper Bobby Simmons, at the Core Power Launch Party

Thanks to EVERYONE who came by our Chicago HQ on Monday evening to hang out with Craig “Crowie” Alexander and to get a taste of Core Power! A Core Power user for ... Read more »]]>

Craig Alexander and LA Clipper Bobby Simmons, at the Core Power Launch Party

Thanks to EVERYONE who came by our Chicago HQ on Monday evening to hang out with Craig “Crowie” Alexander and to get a taste of Core Power! A Core Power user for the past two years, Crowie has become a true member of the Core Power family and it was great to have him at home base for the day and then spend some time at a meet n greet with fans in the evening.

The launch party gets started in the Milk Bar

The evening started off with a selection of snacks and drinks, the highlight of which were perhaps the dessert plates that featured chocolate and blackberry gelatos (floating on a bed of creme anglaise, of course) – all of which were made with Core Power by our in-house culinary genius and ingredients specialist Scott Backinoff!

After people had a chance to mingle, meet & take pictures with Crowie, and snack on some awesome snacks, Crowie was interviewed by Fair Oaks Farms Brands CEO Steve Jones in front of a captivated audience of triathletes, local fitness enthusiasts and community leaders like Chef Art Smith and NBA star Bobby Simmons. Crowie talked about winning and not winning, how he got into the sport of triathlon, his road back to Kona, why Core Power is his high protein recovery drink of choice, and his new book “As the Crow Flies: My Journey to Ironman World Champion,” which you can click here to preorder on Amazon.com.

5X World Champion Triathlete Craig Alexander and Fair Oaks Farms Brands CEO Steve Jones

At the end of the interview, we gave away a signed Crowie poster, a $50 gift card (donated by Running Away Multisport – THANKS GUYS!) and a 10 minute SPEED TRAINING SESSION with Crowie! Congrats to prize package winner Eliot Rosado – here he is showing Crowie his best stuff!

Core Power fan Eliot Rosado, prize package winner of the evening

Core Power fan Eliot Rosado, on the bike!

If you were at the event, all of the pics that were taken by our photographer that night were uploaded to our Facebook page, here. Please go in and *like* our page (if you haven’t already!), then *tag* yourself in the photos you appear in, so everyone can see you hanging out with Crowie.

A special thanks to Crowie for taking the time out of his busy schedule to be here with us. It was an awesome experience and a great way to introduce Core Power to an enthusiastic Chicago crowd! Stay tuned to this blog and to our Facebook page as we follow Crowie back to Kona to defend his Ironman Championship!

For all the pictures from the event, please check out the event’s Facebook album!

Core Power Field Marketing Manager Sarah Lichtenberg with guests Dave Schaefers and Mark Przybyla

Good news! We’re going to be at the Dirty Girl Mud Run this coming weekend, June 30 and July 1, 2012 in Chicagoland at the Lake County Fair Grounds. We have four pairs of entries that we would LOVE to give away so you and your BFF can go play ... Read more »]]>

Good news! We’re going to be at the Dirty Girl Mud Run this coming weekend, June 30 and July 1, 2012 in Chicagoland at the Lake County Fair Grounds. We have four pairs of entries that we would LOVE to give away so you and your BFF can go play in the mud for free.

To enter, we just need you to give us your favorite motivational quote. Just post it on our Facebook wall or tweet it at us, and if you want to tell us why it’s significant to you, that’d be great as well. We’ll pick our favorite four quotes on Thursday June 28, 2012 at 5:00pm CST and each winner will receive two entry codes to use on the Dirty Girl website.

Gentlemen in the audience, if you want to enter to win these for your special lady, that is 100% acceptable! So feel free to play along.

Best of luck!

Craig “Crowie” Alexander not only won it, he did it in under eight hours.

Our hats are off to the world champion triathlete for yet another impressive victory!