AMES- (SPECIAL) – Are you ready to Burst Your Thirst? Team up with your friends, family and/or co-workers and help hydrate the state.

In an effort to keep Iowans active and hydrated this summer, Live Healthy Iowa is introducing Burst Your Thirst – A 6-week challenge to Hydrate the State.

From July 8t-Aug.19, teams (2-10 people) will track water and other beverage consumption, as well as, minutes of physical activity and record weekly on the Live Healthy Iowa website – www.livehealthyiowa.org

For $8, participants receive a 28-ounce water bottle, weekly email tips, access to a personal tracking page and healthy resources, and the opportunity to win incentive prizes – including a 7-day Caribbean Vacation.

Registration is now open at www.livehealthyiowa.org

Since 2002, Live Healthy Iowa (LHI) has helped over 169,000 participants increase physical activity and lose weight through the 100 Day Wellness Challenge. Live Healthy Iowa is a program of the Iowa Sports Foundation and brought to you through collaboration with the Iowa Department of Public Health and Iowa State University Extension.