Each participant is given an EASY RUNNER to help them burn calories, get in shape and learn how to run injury-free over the next 11 weeks.  The training consists of running 4 times a week, gradually increasing their times and distance. The challenge will end July 23rd at the Ohio-Michigan 4 mile run / walk at Pacesetters Park in Sylvania, Ohio. The top female and male winner, based on weight lost, best completed training log and testimonial, will receive 6-1 hour massages or training sessions or combination of both.

Group 1		Group 2
Participant Age Occupation Running Experience WOMEN CHRISTA 29 Office Manager None LINDA 43 Asst. Finance Director None KATE 42 Store Owner Not since 1999 except on treadmills GINA 46 Teacher Not recently, ran a lot many years ago MICHELLE 34 Financial Analyst Some E. JAY 49 Engineer Moderate CRYSTAL 45 Associate Director 2X per week on a treadmill MEN MICHAL 35 Student 3 Years CHAD 30 Sales Very Little STEVEN 47 Associate Director YMCA Jr. High Track & Cross Country RICK 59 Auto Body Repair Some JEFF 37 Martial Arts Instructor High School Track RICH 42 Business Owner Some KEVIN 48 Teacher / Actor On and off over the years