Olympian Kristin Armstrong signed photo – Give-away!

Kristin Armstrong jokes that she is NOT related to cyclist Lance Armstrong or to his first wife of the same name (she’s really not), but she and Lance does have something in common – cycling and winning. Kristin won gold medal in Women’s Timed Trial in cycling at Beijing Olympics. She’s also known for suffering from osteoarthritis, while under training!

Osteoarthritis (OA) has major genetic component, but it is complex and not completely understood. A large, multi-center genetic study of generalized osteoarthritis has recently started. There was suggestion of association between short height and osteoarthritis, and mutation in the collagen gene, but clearly, lifestyle is a major factor in developing the disease.

Kristin is a huge advocate of the importance and benefits of dairy, especially for developing children. A native of Idaho, She has worked closely with the United Dairymen of Idaho to promote dairy throughout the state and has seen great success using her athletic achievements as a springboard for a message about the nutritional benefits of dairy in the diet. Kristin is especially passionate about chocolate milk as a recovery drink after exercise (now she and I have something in common, haha.)

AND, I have a signed picture of the Olympic Gold Medalist Kristin Armstrong to give-away! You maybe receiving a photo different from the above (Image credit: Newscom). Here’s how to join –

For a chance to win an autographed picture of Kristin Armstrong, just comment below!

• One entry per person per day.
• It’s open to residents of the US only.
• Contest ends 11:59 midnight EST on November 23, 2008 (Sunday).
• One winner will be randomly chosen and announced via blog and email the week after.
• If the winner does not reply within 3 days, he/she forfeits her winnings and an alternate entry will be chosen.
• REMINDER #1 : In previous contests, I have had several winners forfeited for failure to reply to my emails.  Please make sure your settings don’t put my email into the junk folder, otherwise you’ll have no idea you won. Better yet, please check this blog for the winners’ list after the contest ends. Best bet, come back often and stay a reader!