Press Release: Biggest Losers Ed and Heba Head to West Coast for San Francisco Triathlon

San Francisco, CA (June 30, 2010) -- Ed Brantley and Heba Salama, weight loss winners from the reality TV show The Biggest Loser, will be participating in the San Francisco Triathlon at Treasure Island July 9th-11th.  

“We’re excited to continue promoting the need for maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle with a triathlon on the west coast,” said Heba. “Ed and I are ready for the challenge, and the beautiful backdrop of San Francisco will definitely help push us to the finish line.”

Ed and Heba specifically will take part in the Olympic Distance Triathlon along with many other participants and winners from past seasons of The Biggest Loser. The Olympic Distance Triathlon includes a 1.5k swim, 40k bike ride and 10k run.

The San Francisco Triathlon is part of the couple’s “10 in 2010” fitness campaign. Ed and Heba will participate in 10 or more races and triathlons throughout 2010 to motivate others to get in shape and stay fit, a goal they believe is accessible to everyone of every fitness level.

Ed and Heba’s “10 in 2010” is supported by partnerships with Performance Bicycle (http://www.performancebike.com) and Raleigh Running Outfitters (http://www.raleighrunning.com).

 For a complete schedule of Ed and Heba’s events and appearances, please visit http://www.edandheba.com.

For more information about the San Francisco Triathlon, please visit http://www.tricalifornia.com/index.cfm/SF2010-main.htm. 

About Ed & Heba

Ed and Heba shot to fame as weight loss winners on TV's The Biggest Loser by losing a combined total of 277 pounds. On the show, Heba became the first woman to win the "at home" prize of $100,000 for the highest percentage of weight lost overall. Her husband, Ed, finished the season in second place. Since then, the couple has been busy writing a cookbook of healthy recipes, working with non-profit organizations to prevent childhood obesity and promote fitness, as well as appearing regularly as guest speakers.

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