{"id":22798,"date":"2018-10-03T18:03:56","date_gmt":"2018-10-03T16:03:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=22798"},"modified":"2018-10-03T18:03:56","modified_gmt":"2018-10-03T16:03:56","slug":"gnc-welcomed-as-nutrition-partner-of-fedhealth-impi-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/press-release\/gnc-welcomed-as-nutrition-partner-of-fedhealth-impi-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"GNC welcomed as nutrition partner of Fedhealth IMPI Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Fedhealth IMPI Challenge has welcomed GNC, a leading Health and Wellness brand, as the event\u2019s nutrition partner in 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Established in 1935, GNC has over 80 years of expert knowledge in Health and Wellness and is a leading provider of products, information and customer service in the self-care and personal health enhancement market.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur science based supplement solutions are designed, tested and proven effective by doctors, scientists and nutritionists,\u201d says Chad Backstrom, Senior Brand Manager \u2013 CLICKS Healthcare.\u00a0 \u201cWe use only the highest quality ingredients, manufactured under the strictest GMP quality controls. All GNC products undergo as many as 150 quality and safety checks to ensure maximum Quality, Potency and Purity.\u00a0 GNC is passionately creating a world of health, wellness and performance solutions inspiring everyone, everywhere, every day to LIVE WELL. In South Africa, GNC is exclusively available at over 450 CLICKS stores.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re excited to team up with an event that encourages healthy living and getting outdoors,\u201d continues Backstrom.\u00a0 \u201cThe Fedhealth IMPI Challenge gives us the perfect opportunity to speak to likeminded individuals who strive to Live Well.\u00a0 The event is about good and clean (but muddy) fun for the entire family.\u00a0 This is something that GNC can really buy into as these customers embody our brand values.\u00a0 IMPI Warriors can look forward to enjoying pre and post-race recovery drinks (including pre-workout protein and branched-chain amino acid\/BCAAs), water point activations, free recovery massages and exciting giveaways including GNC prize hampers. We look forward to being part of the Fedhealth IMPI Challenge experience in October and November.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong><strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>Fedhealth IMPI Challenge #3 <strong>(North West Province)<\/strong> and Fedhealth IMPI Challenge #4 <strong>(Stellenbosch)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A trail run with a twist, the Fedhealth IMPI Challenge encourages family involvement, healthy living and getting outdoors.\u00a0 Entrants can expect an adrenaline pumping experience that will test fitness levels, challenge fears, but most importantly celebrate accomplishments.\u00a0<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"716\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"196\"><strong><u>Date:<\/u><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"189\"><strong><u>IMPI Challenge:<\/u><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"331\"><strong><u>Venues:<\/u><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"196\">Saturday, 06 October 2018<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">Fedhealth IMPI Challenge #3<\/td>\n<td width=\"331\">Van Gaalens Kaasmakerij (North West Province)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"196\">Saturday, 17 November 2018<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">Fedhealth IMPI Challenge #4<\/td>\n<td width=\"331\">Wiesenhof Wildlife Park, Stellenbosch (Cape Town)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong><u>Categories<\/u><\/strong><u> to choose from when entering the Fedhealth IMPI Challenge<\/u>:<\/p>\n<table width=\"581\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"517\"><strong>Categories:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"64\"><strong>Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"517\"><strong>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>IMPI Elite:\u00a0 <\/strong>18-20km with 26 tough obstacles (age 18+ years); timed event with prize money \u2013 <strong><em>Cape Town Only (<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Fedhealth IMPI Challenge #4)<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"64\"><strong>R550.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"517\"><strong>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>IMPI Corporate:<\/strong> the 10km Challenge distance with extra benefits (age 16+ years)<\/td>\n<td width=\"64\"><strong>R500.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"517\"><strong>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>IMPI Challenge<\/strong>:\u00a0 10 &#8211; 12km with 18 obstacles (age 16+ years)<\/td>\n<td width=\"64\"><strong>R400.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"517\"><strong>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>IMPI Dash<\/strong>:\u00a0 5km with 11 obstacles (ages 10+, all adults welcome)<\/td>\n<td width=\"64\"><strong>R300.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"517\"><strong>5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>IMPI Mini:\u00a0 <\/strong>1km with 8 smaller supervised obstacles (ages 6 \u2013 10 years)<\/td>\n<td width=\"64\"><strong>R100.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong><u>CHARITY SUPPORT<\/u><\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0 When entering online Fedhealth IMPI Challenge Warriors can choose to either support one or all six event charities:\u00a0 1. <strong>CANSA Active<\/strong>, 2. <strong>Prochorus Community Development Centre<\/strong>, 3. <strong>Woodside Special Care Centre<\/strong>, 4. <strong>Cape of Good Hope SPCA<\/strong>, 5. <strong>the SPCA Rustenburg<\/strong> and\/or 6. <strong>NSRI<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>TEAM BUILDING MADE FUN<\/u><\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0 Although the IMPI Challenge can be entered individually or as part of a team, to ensure that the most fun is had on the day, teamwork is encouraged!\u00a0 The Fedhealth IMPI Challenge is the ideal team building exercise!<\/p>\n<p>Each finisher (individual and\/or team) will receive an official Fedhealth IMPI Challenge finisher photograph.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Like our Facebook page:\u00a0 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FedhealthMedicalAid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fedhealth Medical Aid<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/impichallenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Impi Challenge<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow us on Twitter:\u00a0 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fedhealthmed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Fedhealthmed\u00a0<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/impichallenge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@impichallenge <\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hash Tag:<\/strong>\u00a0 #toughenough #ImpiMoment<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the Fedhealth IMPI Challenge email <a href=\"mailto:info@impichallenge.co.za\">info@impichallenge.co.za<\/a> or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.impichallenge.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.impichallenge.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ENDS<\/p>\n<p>ISSUED BY:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/newsportmediatv\/?ref=bookmarks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NEWSPORT MEDIA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ON BEHALF OF: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/impichallenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IMPI Challenge<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Fedhealth IMPI Challenge has welcomed GNC, a leading Health and Wellness brand, as the event\u2019s nutrition partner in 2018. Established in 1935, GNC has over 80 years of expert knowledge in Health and Wellness and is a leading provider of products, information and customer service in the self-care and personal health enhancement market. \u201cOur [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":58746,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1206],"tags":[2726,3325,2963,3548],"class_list":["post-22798","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-press-release","tag-fedhealth","tag-fedhealth-impi-challenge","tag-impi-challenge","tag-impi-warriors"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22798","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22798"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22798\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22798"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22798"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22798"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}