Independence Weight Loss Challenge Updates

This just in...another sponsor has stepped up to help out with the Independence Weight Loss Challenge. Overton Fitness , will be sponsoring a wonderful Spibelt! Small Personal Items Belt is sleek, expandable, secure and does not bounce. Can hold an iPod™, Blackberry™, cell, keys, up to five GU™ packs, and other small personal items. The SPIbelt does not bounce, ride or shift while running or doing other activities. They also sell hooks on their site to double as race number belt. I purchased my SPIbelt at the Cleveland Marathon Expo, and love it!

We have another prize sponsored by our friends, Amy & Tom at Runners Lounge. They will be donating three Runners Lounge tee shirts! We all love Amy & Tom! If you have never stopped by the lounge please make time to do so. There is plenty of great runners tips and wonderful people with inspiring, motivating stories.

I have also created a forum lounge at the Runners Lounge website. We can chat with other participants, and exchange health tips, recipes, general questions, butt kicking for those slacking, and even boasting on how awesome you are doing.

Click here for the Independence Weight Loss Challenge Forum

Here are answers for some issues addressed thus far:

1- Is it too late to join the challenge? Yes, it is I am sorry.

2- When do we e-mail you our next weigh in? On Sunday June 8. I will not chase you down for your weight. I will cut off all weigh in's on Monday June 9 at NOON(CST). No weight, no challenge for you. I have things to do as a SAHM like watching Maury, yelling at kids all day, and most importantly going to Wal-Mart barefoot to stock up on the cartons of Marlboro's. Catch my drift, I am busy sometimes.

3- Can you change my name on the challenge so my first name is not out on the World Wide Web? This is a popular one. Please e-mail me and tell me your www name, and how I have you listed in addition to how you would like to be addressed. The trick is always sign your weight e-mail with your web name. For example, if your name is Vladamir Smirnoff, and you like to go by "Racing Russian", when you e-mail me and your from name on the e-mail is Vladamir Smirnoff please sign the e-mail: With Love, "Racing Russian".

Again, big thanks to all of you for joining the challenge! I hope everyone is doing well. It is only day 4 so ya better be...

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.

Ms. Overton, at Overton Fitness will be sponsoring a SPIbelt which is a sleek, expandable, secure and does not bounce. Can hold an iPod™, BlackBerry™, cell, keys, up to five GU™ packs, and other small personal items. The SPIbelt does not bounce, ride or shift while running or doing other activities. Racers SPIbelt doubles as a race number belt. Just add the hooks to your order on the checkout page
Runners Lounge will be sponsoring 3 groovy Runners Lounge tee shirts. Runners' Lounge is a friendly meet-up space for runners to connect with other runners, talk about running, and share running resources. Create your own profile, form groups, share your running and race stories, pick up some tips, and leave some advice and encouragement for other runners.


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