Fellow Texans we have something to prove! 

Men’s Health named five Texas Cities among the top ten fattest cities in the nation: http://www.mensfitness.com/rankings/200

It was recently reported that obesity is about to overtake smoking as the number on death factor: http://www.cnn.com/2004/HEALTH/diet.fitness/03/09/obesity.ap/index.html

So you ask what can I do about this?  Join the Texas Round-Up.  This is a way that we can show we are serious about turning the tide here in Texas.  If you can come to Austin on April 17th sign up today at: www.texasrounduporg  to be a part of the first annual Texas Round-Up Health &Fitness Festival on Saturday, April 17, 2004, at the Capitol in Austin. This event is being co-hosted by Governor Rick Perry and RunTex Founder and Owner, Paul Carrozza. Tens of thousands of Texans will convene on the Capitol grounds as the culmination of a program initiated by Governor Perry to get Texans fit. The Texas-sized event will feature:

*   A 10K Walk/Run
*   A Kid's Mile
*   A Health and Fitness Expo with free health screening booths
*   Nationally recognized speakers - U.S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona, Dr. Kenneth Cooper, and Tri-Athlete Susan Dell

*    High energy and fun fitness demonstrations
*    Innovative activity zones including Sports Challenges sponsored by professional sports' teams, Obstacle Course, Climbing Wall, Outstanding Music &Art, Skateboarding and Tenacious Tykes to name a few

*    Kids' kick-off parade and well-known athlete personalities
*    Texas-style celebration concert and street party

Proceeds from this first annual Governor's Texas Round-Up will benefit the American Diabetes Association.  Prior to the 10K Run/Walk, American Diabetes Association National Spokesperson and Miss America 1999, Nicole Johnson, will be on stage when Governor Rick Perry presents the Challenge Award to the fittest City/Region in Texas.


For more information or for race registration, volunteer and/or sponsorship opportunities, go to www.texasroundup.org or call 800-959-RUNTEX.

Come join us at the State Capitol for this historic event on April 17th!   Other than a $10 race registration fee (before April 1st), all festival activities are free and it will be fun and informative for people of all ages!

PS - Please forward this email to others...we want to spread the word to all Texans!