Texas Round Up - Fit Texan Challenge

FIT TEXAN CHALLENGE

Texas Round-Up is searching for the 2010 Fit Texan, Fit Family and Fit Kid. The Fit Texan challenge encourages adults and children who have overcome health and weight challenges through lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise, to submit their personal success stories to become the next Fit Texan. The 2010 Fit Texan winners will be recognized at the 6th annual Texas Round-Up race and fitness festival on April 24, 2010 in Austin, Texas. In addition to being a Texas Round-Up spokesperson, the Fit Texans will receive a VIP weekend to attend the 7th annual Texas Round-Up 10K-5K-Family Mile and fitness festival on April 23-24, 2010 in Austin. All adults and children who have made healthy improvements are invited to enter the contest.

Deadline for entry into the Fit Texan Challenge is February 28, 2010.

Steps to enter the Fit Texan Challenge:

Step 1: If you do not already have a profile on Texas Round-Up’s free online tool GetFitTexas!, visit www.texasroundup.org to sign up.
Step 2: Take some current photos of yourself. These can be great motivators to help you see and document your progression.
Step 3: Log your activity and track your progress in GetFitTexas!
Step 4: Optional Keep a small diary of what your goals are, how you are progressing, what you are eating, how you feel, etc.
Step 5: Take “after” photos. These can be taken every 4 or 6 weeks to monitor progress.
Step 6: Submit your Fit Texan, Fit Family or Fit Kid entry no later than February 28, 2010.
Step 7: Never give up on your goals! Good health is life-long.

Is February 2010 too soon to reach your personal health goals? You can submit your progress to us no matter where you are! Be sure to keep up the commitment to good health and be ready to enter the next Fit Texan Challenge!

What your submission should include:

Before and after photos
Personal essay detailing your health challenges, successes and why you believe you should be the next Fit Texan
Signed contest rules
Preferred: 6 weeks of activity entry on GetFitTexas! online tool

What the Fit Texan, Fit Kid, and Fit Family will receive:

Travel and accommodations for two to Austin, Texas to attend and participate in the Texas Round-Up race weekend on April 23-24, 2010
Official Texas Round-Up apparel
Complimentary invitation for two for the VIP Party on April 23, 2010
Complimentary VIP Tent passes for two on race day, April 24, 2010
Complimentary race registration for two for the 10K, 5K or Family Mile
Recognition as the official Texas Round-Up Fit Texan

Download the official Fit Texan Challenge Rules and Eligibility Requirements.

View past years' Fit Texans and success stories.

2009 Fit Texan: Denny Martin - Before
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2009 Fit Texan: Denny Martin - After

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