It was another successful week for the nearly 1,500 local residents participating in Hays Medical Center's annual Pound Plunge competition.

Plungers dropped 1,229.2 pounds this week, bringing total weight loss to 8,287.9 pounds since the event began Jan. 7. The goal is for the 350 teams to drop 12,500 pounds before the challenge ends April 1.

Be sure to try this week's challenge: Complete one long, slow distance cardiovascular workout and two interval style cardiovascular workouts.