About the Challenge

Congratulations on your decision to join the Lt. Governor's Challenge! Regular physical activity can boost your mood, help you to lose weight and reduce your risk for chronic illness.

Because too few Delawareans get the recommended amount of physical activity, former Lt. Governor John C. Carney teamed up in 2002 with the Division of Public Health, the American Cancer Society, Christiana Care Health Systems, the University of Delaware, YMCAs, and the DE State Chamber of Commerce to develop and promote this free program. The goal is to get Delawareans started toward a more active lifestyle. Matt Denn, the current Lt. Governor, has embraced this program, and will continue to promote it to Delawareans during his term.

Over a 12-week period, you choose what activities to perform. There's no need to invest in expensive equipment or join a gym. Points are earned for every 30 minutes of movement, based on what activities you choose. The more intense the activity, the higher the point value. Participants keep track of their activities, and based on how many points are earned over the 3 months, they may be eligible for a gold, silver or bronze medal.

Two versions of the program are available. This online version allows you to input all of your activities, and have your point totals tallied automatically. After 12 weeks, you can enter your total points, and if you are eligible for a medal, one will be sent to you through the mail.

For those who do not have computer access, a logbook is available by calling the Lt. Governor's Office at 302-577-8787, or the University of Delaware at 302-831-6176.

Ready to get started? The next step is to register, and create a user name and password...