Team JAMBAR keeps getting faster! JAMBAR is thrilled to announce we are the official energy bar partner of pro runners Joe Klecker and Sage Hurta-Klecker. The married couple ran track together at CU Boulder and are currently teammates and pro runners for On Athletics Club.
“Joe and Sage both had incredible collegiate careers. It’s been really exciting to watch them now competing at international events, and we are thrilled to help fuel their journey to the Olympic Trials,” said JAMBAR Founder Jennifer Maxwell.
Joe is the son of an Olympian and a record-breaking ultramarathoner. He and his five siblings all grew up as competitive runners. Joe advanced to the 10,000m finals at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, and in 2022, won the US Championships at that distance. He is currently preparing for the indoor track season and has his sights on the Olympic Team Trials in June. Joe’s favorite JAMBAR flavor is Chocolate Cha Cha, and he uses the bars to keep his energy up between training sessions.
"Coming from a running family myself, I really connect with the history and authenticity that Jennifer brings to JAMBAR,” said Joe. “You can tell this was a product created by an athlete - it's digestible, has a great nutritional profile, but doesn't sacrifice taste.”
Sage Hurta-Klecker was also born into a family of runners and was a four-time All-American NCAA Champion in cross-country, and won the indoor NCAA Mile in 2021. Her current focus is to build momentum going into 2024, with a goal of qualifying for the US Olympic Team. When it comes to JAMBARs, Sage’s favorite flavor is Malt Nut Melody. Her nutritional philosophy focuses on adequate fueling and quality ingredients, and she says “it’s invaluable to have a high-quality energy bar on hand to keep me fueled for training and competition.”
"I spend a lot of time traveling to races around the world, and love that JAMBARs are so easy to pack - they don't melt or crumble. These bars have become an important part of my training routine both at home and on the road,” Sage continued.