Monday, June 2, 2008

Independence Weight Loss Challenge CLOSED

The challenge is now officially closed to new participants. I like to sound so official by saying officially often throughout the challenge. Thank you to everyone for joining. Remember, weekly weigh in's are due on Sunday to my official e-mail address. If you have a special circumstance such as a race or something just email me. I am officially flexible. The participants are listed below. If you sent me an e-mail and do not see your name listed, then e-mail me again since you are not officially in the challenge. I am happy to report another new official sponsor. Look below to see sponsor list.
76 Participants
AB
Al
Allison
Amy
Andrew
Andria
Anna
Arin
Audrey
Beth
Bev
Bob
Calyx
Carly
Che
Christy
Chrisy
Dan
DBH
Delane
Eileen
Elysia
Emily
Eric
Erin
Greg
Helen
Hot Nerd
Java
Jenn
Jenny
Jess (FL)
Jess (PA)
Jessica (ME)
Jodie
Kari
Kathy
Kathy(kiwi)
Kevin
Kristen
Lana
Laurel
Leana
Leslie
Liz (HI)
Margo
Mel
Melinda
Melissa B
Mendy
Michelle
Nanc
Nat
Nicole
Paige
Pokey
Robin
S L B
Sam
Sarah
Stacy
Sub6
Suba
Susan
Swimfan13
Tammy
Tans
Taryn
Tommy
Toni
Viv
Wine Dog
Xenia
Yas

Huge THANK YOU to the sponsors:


The wonderful Meridith from Brooks Running will be sponsoring a complete outfit of one of the winners choice. That's right a top and a mathcy matchy bottom! Brooks® Sports, Inc. is a leading running company that designs and markets a line of high-performance men's and women's running shoes, apparel and accessories in more than 40 countries. Run Happy!

Robert, has been very generous by sponsoring $50,$30,$15 gift certificates to his store. If you have never visited RunJunk.com head over there. They have everything us runners/triathletes need. I have purchased from them before, and he always throws in some great samples of other products. Robert, has also been so supportive by giving a 5% discount to all participants through the month of June using this promo link in addition to a free hat or visor on purchases over $100.

Wigwam will be sponsoring 6 pairs of their fabulous Ironman Pro line socks. I love and use these socks on every run. The Wigwam® Ironman Pro running socks feature the pro-rated and patented moisture control system that helps keep your feet cool, dry and protected from blisters during your run.


Running Knitter, has lovingly offered to knit some custom made cozy socks for lounging in after a long run.

31 comments:

Running Knitter said...

Wow that's a lot of participants!!! Good luck to everyone!

Kevin said...

Great to see so many participants. It should be a good challenge. Good luck to all

Timmy said...

good luck to everyone!

J~Mom said...

WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!! Look at all those names!! Awesome!!

Great job on your race this weekend!!

teacherwoman said...

Good luck to all! I think this is a great idea Viv!

Yasmin said...

hmm... that looks like some stiff competition.

Maybe I should step away from the potato chips now...

Andrew is getting fit said...

And we're off!

Nat said...

Wow, that's impressive... I am now willing the fat away. :)
(I can just be Nat from now on. OK.)

Carly said...

the race is on!!!! Wow viv thanks for being the organizer and great prizes. i am so motivated to win one!

Running To Stand Still said...

Wow!! That is A LOT of people!!! This is going to be great!

Jess said...

Officially, you have put together an awesome list of participants!

Dan Seifring said...

I am so pumped. I gave myself off today after doing a tri yesterday, but I look forward to hitting the pavement tomorrow.

Good luck to everyone in the challenge.

Delane said...

Its on People..I mean really on. I weighed an APPLE and counted the ravoli that I ate. I just put 8 nuts in my lunch...Its on People!!!

LOL

Non-Runner Nancy said...

NICE WORK!!! Now, not to embarass myself...

Xenia said...

Good luck everyone!

Marcy said...

WHOOO HOOOO!! That's a sweet group right there!

Melissa said...

Wow...good luck everyone!! I guess its officially on.

chia said...

I'd like to propose a preliminary toast to our awesome event coordinator... Here's to Viv!

Cheers!

It would be really super cool to see how much collectively we've lost after the challenge is over.

Thanks for doing this!

Runner Leana said...

Excellent job on the sponsors there Viv!

Good luck to everyone! I officially started the challenge with a rest day and a dinner of sausages and copious amounts of wine.

Wes said...

This is huge! Go Viv!!!

triguyjt said...

Viv..you are Amazing!!!!

great job.. Good luck to everyone!!!!!

Diario de Elysia said...

When you put on a challenge, you do it up Vivi! No Doubt!

Tammy said...

Wow! That's a lot of participants. I better get in gear if I'm gonna win one of those awesome prizes!

Lily on the Road said...

OMG, this is huge! I went out yesterday and bought a Weight Watchers scale....it's lying to me already!!! hahahaha!

Thanks for organising all of this and GOOD LUCK everyone!

Amy said...

Viv, thanks for putting this together, I am all pumped up to get those pounds shifted! Good luck to everyone - it is so motivating to know we are all in this together!

P.O.M. said...

Wow - you are the professional challenge organizer! You better still have time to blog :) ha ha (I'm selfish like that)

Bev said...

Awesome participation! Great rewards as well. Go get 'em everyone!

The Young Family said...

See what happens when I don't check blogs for a few days... I miss out! Darn next one I will get it on!

Em

Mendy said...

Wow! Didn't realize there were so many of US trying to loose weight!

Good luck everyone!!!!!

Nicole said...

Darn it...I found your blog just a little too late for this! Maybe you'll do another sometime soon :)

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