Marathon Weight Loss Challenge

Heather and I before the 26.2 challenge!

Do you have 26.2 pounds to lose?  Join me this summer in making it happen!!  My friend Heather is running her first marathon this fall and is determined to be 26.2 pounds lighter on race day. In support of her goal (and because I need it too!), the Marathon Weight Loss Challenge has been born.

If you're anything like me, I succeed at weight loss when I have someone to report into and hold me accountable for my weekly actions.  Summer is not an easy time.  Cookouts, beer and lots of social activities typically result in me packing on the pounds.  This summer, I vow to do just the opposite... and I need YOU to keep me honest!

What is the Challenge?
The Marathon Weight Loss Challenge runs 13 weeks over the course of the summer. This time frame is simply MY goal, averaging 2 pounds a week in weight loss.  During this time frame, I will track participants' weight loss, offer tips, recipes, a weekly newsletter, mini challenges, success stories and prize giveaways!  You may have a goal larger or smaller than 26.2 pounds... and you may not even run. That's okay - you can still join for the motivation and prizes. The whole point of this challenge is to encourage one another and hold ourselves responsible in summer workouts and food choices.

START - Monday, June 18, 2012

FINISH - Monday, Sept. 17, 2012

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Registration is now CLOSED. 

I'm sorry if you didn't get registered in time. For administrative purposes, I need to end sign-up, as the challenge has reached nearly 1000 participants!! Of course, I'll be sharing a lot of tips and recipes throughout the summer on runwithjess.com, so be sure to follow along and chart your own weekly progress.

Starting weight will be recorded at sign-up. The official weigh-in day is every MONDAY.  Why Mondays? I find it helps to keep me more accountable over the weekend knowing that I have to face the scale on Monday. Report back your weigh-in to me (via email) before midnight each Monday. Be sure to include your full name and weight. I will keep a spreadsheet of every participant's progress.  I will never share your weight with anyone, although I may share success stories like "Carly lost 3.5% this week!"  I also suggest posting comments and pictures on my FB page or the Group Discussion page to encourage one another - specifically me! Sorry, only active participants will be approved into the Group Discussion page.

How do I win Prizes?!

Throughout the challenge, I will be drawing randomly for prizes... some big, some small, but all targeted at helping you on your weight loss journey.  Each week that you report back your weigh-in, you will earn an entry into the prize pool. You can also score 1 entry per week by sharing a photo and healthy recipe. Only active challenge contestants are eligible for prizes.  If you miss 3 or more weigh-in dates, I will assume you are no longer participating, remove you from the list and you'll no longer be in the prize pool. There is absolutely no benefit to cheating your weigh-in as prizes are not awarded on results, but rather weekly consistency. The only one to cheat is yourself... At the end of the 13 week challenge, there will be a special recognition for anyone who achieves a loss of 26.2 or greater!  I dare you to LOSE a Marathon!

CHALLENGE NEWSLETTERS
Week 1 (June 18) here
Week 2 (June 25) here
Week 3 (July 2) here
Week 4 (July 9) here
Week 5 (July 16) here
Week 6 (July 23) here
Week 7 (July 30) here
Week 9 (Aug. 13) here
Week 10 (Aug. 20) here

If the newsletter is not hitting your email box, please open the newsletter by clicking the link above, click the "Subscribe" button in the top left corner to make sure your correct email address in on the list. (Sorry, there were a lot of addresses with typos and syntax errors from sign up)  You also may want to check your spam/junk box.

HEALTHY RECIPES

Edition 1 here
Edition 2 here (healthy drinks)

Each week challenge participants submit a healthy recipe to me, they'll earn 1 entry into prize pool. I'll pick a variety of my favorites and share on runwithjess.com for everyone to cook a new meal.

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GOOD LUCK!

DISCLAIMER

The Marathon Weight Loss Challenge is intended only to assist participants in their personal weight loss efforts. You are urged to seek the advice of a physician before beginning any weight loss program. Runwithjess.com is intended for use only by healthy adult individuals. The site is not intended for use by minors, pregnant women, or individuals with any type of health condition. If you have pre-exiting medical condition(s) or are taking prescribed medications, you are responsible for consulting with a medical professional.  Such individuals are specifically warned to seek professional medical advice prior to initiating any form of weight loss program.  By joining this challenge, you agree to these terms and you take full responsibility for your health and choices you make during this challenge. All contents provided by Runwithjess.com in the Marathon Weight Loss Challenge (i.e. newsletters, posts, recipes, challenges, etc) are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided.  All events, materials, and publications are designed to provide general information or support and not intended for anything else. Any third party website, including services provided by team members are the sole responsibility of those individuals or websites.  Marathon Weight Loss Challenge accepts no liability for any claims, errors, or any omissions of injury to persons or property arising out of services provided by those parties. All participants hereby release Runwithjess.com and all participants from any claims for loss, damage, or injury sustained while participating in the Marathon Weight Loss Challenge.