JAMBAR Inks Sponsorship Deal With Neely Spence Gracey, Stroller Mile World Record Holder and 4x Olympic Trials Qualifier
Organic Energy Bar Created by PowerBar Founder Helps Fuel Gracey’s Active Lifestyle
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (July 18, 2023) – Organic energy bar maker JAMBAR announced today that it has signed distance runner and four-time Olympic Trials qualifier Neely Spence Gracey as a sponsored athlete. Three weeks ago, Gracey shattered the Stroller Mile World Record by more than 30 seconds, coming in at 5 minutes, 24 seconds while pushing her 2-year-old son. On Team JAMBAR, Gracey joins athletes including Olympic Gold Medalist Jonny Moseley, pro cyclist and Gravel Hall of Famer Ali Tetrick and pro freestyle skier Ryan McElmon.
“JAMBAR was created by someone like me – a lifelong runner and a mom,” said Gracey. “It’s my go-to energy bar, and since JAMBAR has only clean ingredients, I can also feel good about giving them to my kids.”
Neely Spence Gracey
Gracey is currently training for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in the marathon, which will be held in February 2024. She has represented Team USA five times, including at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships and at the Pan American Games. In college, she was an eight-time NCAA DII National Champion. In 2016, she was the top American woman at the Boston Marathon. Gracey serves as head of running for Guava Family, the stroller brand she used to set the stroller mile world record.
She is the founder of Get Running Coaching and is celebrating 10 years as a coach for her business. She recently co-authored Breakthrough Women’s Running: Dream Big and Train Smart.
“Neely is an inspiring example of how motherhood and elite athletic performance aren’t mutually exclusive,” said Jennifer Maxwell, creator and CEO of JAMBAR and co-founder of the original PowerBar. “We’re so excited to be working with her and cheering her on as she trains for the Olympic Trials.”
Gracey said she was drawn to JAMBAR due to its commitment to organic nutrition and the fact that the company gives back. JAMBAR donates 50% of after-tax profits to organizations that support active living and music. The name is inspired by Maxwell's passion for music, and the bars are crafted in a dedicated, state-of-the-art production facility in San Rafael, California. Each certified organic JAMBAR packs 10 grams of protein, natural sweeteners and premium ingredients. JAMBARs include vegan and gluten-free options and come in four flavors: Malt Nut Melody, Chocolate Cha Cha, Musical Mango and Jammin’ Jazzleberry. “My favorite JAMBAR flavor? It’s chocolate,” said Gracey. “But my kids are all about the peanut butter taste of Malt Nut.”
About JAMBAR
In late 2021, Jennifer Maxwell founded JAMBAR with the goal of helping people feel good about the ingredients they put in their bodies, and about the positive impact they can have on their local communities. Made from only premium organic ingredients, the bars feature ancient grains, authentic natural sweeteners and high-quality proteins.The company donates 50% of after-tax profits to organizations that support the transformative pursuits of music and sports. Runner’s World named JAMBAR the Best Protein Bar for runners in 2022 and also gave JAMBAR a 2023 Fitness Nutrition Award. JAMBAR is the official energy bar of the Collegiate Running Association and is proud to sponsor hundreds of races and events. JAMBARs are available at jambar.com, on Amazon.com and at select grocery, running and sports specialty stores. Learn more at www.jambar.com and follow JAMBAR on Facebook and Instagram.
Media Contacts
Steven Hoffman, Compass Natural, steve@compassnatural.com, tel: 303.807.1042
Debbie Pfeifer, JAMBAR, debbie@jambar.com, tel: 206.669.3580
