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Gidget
Member
07-28-2002
| Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 6:31 pm
I guess they weren't satisfied with destroying Laura's hip. Even Jillian thought this was a foolish idea. Running on pavement is hard on the body. I think if someone chooses to train and run distances that is their choice. No one should be made to feel they have to do it. Ron seems to be sitting in a water station. And they have sandwiches on hand. So I think there was support out there. I think Shannon did lose some based on the week one pictures. But I agree with Kookliebird, she didn't seem all that into it when she was on the ranch.
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Angelicfairies2
Member
07-19-2004
| Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 6:37 pm
Oh wow I'm actually in tears over the ending of this Marathon.
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 6:41 pm
wonder if Ron finishing will keep him another week? I'm over Ron - its ok - its my problem - but the whole sum of Ron isnt my cup of tea (could be because I love the one I'm married to!) AMERICA VOTES - I vote off Ron!! *beg
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Gidget
Member
07-28-2002
| Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 6:45 pm
I'm happy Ron was able to finally finish something. But it has not done enough to redeem him in my eyes. You can count on my votes against Ron.
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Lardbrick
Member
01-16-2006
| Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 6:57 pm
Heba was there. Do you think she is trying to redeem her image?
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Gidget
Member
07-28-2002
| Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 6:57 pm
Oops I may have spoken too soon
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Gidget
Member
07-28-2002
| Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 6:59 pm
Honestly Lardbrick, I suspect they asked the players who have maintained the most loss. I dislike Heba but I am happy to see she was serious about losing weight and more importantly maintaining it.
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Neko
Member
08-03-2001
| Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 7:04 pm
So I definitely bawled this episode. LOL Watching Ron finishing the entire marathon, when I'm sure the pain from his knee was enough to put him into the hospital. And his confessional pleading for people to vote for Mike. It'd make for a better finale anyway,for Mike to be the 3rd finalist, which is why I'm assuming Ron wouldn't get it anyway, but it was still really sweet.
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Neko
Member
08-03-2001
| Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 7:05 pm
Oh and did anyone else notice they gave away who the bottom two were like halfway through the show?? One of the commercials was promoting the website, and it showed the voting page for Mike and Ron. LOL Kinda ruined the surprise. Hahaha
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Cindye
Member
09-20-2008
| Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 7:09 pm
I want Tara to win, so I will be voting for Ron to be in the final 3 (as much as I hate to do so!)
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Lardbrick
Member
01-16-2006
| Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 7:09 pm
I definitely want Mike in the final. I don't think Ron has a problem with that. He might be a manipulator but he did it for his son.
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Neko
Member
08-03-2001
| Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 7:10 pm
Oh and ya'll need to vote Mike for me since I can't because I'm prejudiced against for being Canadian 
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Boberg
Member
10-04-2002
| Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 8:40 pm
Neko you weren't the only one....I started crying when Helen called out to the people...hey look at me, I'm a marathon runner (or something like that)....then I was really crying watching Ron be so determined to finish and watching his sons be so proud of him.....great show! I even loved seeing Heba, she looked great and was very supportive. It was fun seeing all the old contestants there. I have been a Tara fan since the beginning ....her or Mike, I don't care which one wins now...they both have done terrific. I really hope Bob tries to continue to encourage and help Mike's brother...there really seemed to be a connection there and I hope we get to see some positive results for him at the finale or maybe next season! Even tho Ron turned many off with his strong game play...he seems to be what a father is all about...totally supporting and trying to set an example for his sons. He is sincere in his caring and love for them. Ron really amazed me finishing that marathon...he had a dozen reasons to quit but he did not...YEA for him!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 11:50 pm
Week 18: Previouslies.. We look back at the final four from the beginning. We see each returning home, happy, then having doubts, then finding out that they will have to run (or walk) a full marathon. We see that Tara gave her prize of the kitchen makeover to her mom.. nice makeover. We see various struggles at home. Jillian goes to check on Mike (and Max is there too) and encourages Mike not to concentrate so much on Max guilt but to realize that he sees his old self in Max. They do a workout. Jillian checks in with Tara. She realizes Tara may be over training and freaked about eating.. too strict. She gives Tara a good workout but then takes her to lunch where they do have a glass of wine and dessert. Bob visits with Ron and Max.. more with Max, actually. Jillian goes to see Helen.. she is worried that Helen wants to be superwoman.. at the house she urges Helen to relax, have a glass of wine (uh.. I thought Helen was an addict?? Hmm) Helen is freaked. Helen vents. Jillian counsels. We see them all prepping for the marathon. Ron walking, the other sjogging/running.. Mike certainly seems to be running faster in his training. Then we see Mike running and having pain.. he says his hip gave out, painful. All have doubts. Malibu.. time for the race Alli welcomes them. Race of a lifetime.. if they finish, they get $10,000 for their charity. Ron smiles. He has on support hose... good idea. Mike says he cannot run. Off they go. We see Helen and Tara running.. Mike and Ron walking. Ron also has a cane. We see Ron ad Mile 2.. he is determined to finish. Mile 4, Tara sees her friend Michael from home. Helen sees her husband. They join in running. Max is there at mile 4 and a friend will walk with Ron too. Mile 8, Helen says running uphill is difficult, asks he husband to save himself tor later. Mile and Max at mile marker 8 and Max is still going. Mike can tell Max is in pain. Max has to tell Mike he'll meet up later. We see Helen funning alone past mile marker 11. She doesn't want to be alone, looking for Russell, Mike says he worried about his Dad for most of the time. Ron says his knees gave out at mile 5. Dr Huizenga is examining him. Ron can make it in his mind, but not sure. Dr H tapes Ron up and he keeps going. Tara sees Alli Vincent, former winner and she runs with Tara. Alli tells Tara she's an inspiration. Into second half of marathon. Mile 12, we see Helen After Mile 13, she sees Michelle, former winner. Mile 21, Tara is amazed.. running with her guy friend. Mile 22 Mile 13.. Mike is miserable and pissed off, really disappointed. Walking the whole thing. Mile 13, Mike sees Bernie from season 5 and Bernie joins him. Feels better. Says he won't tell anyone he ran a marathon, or completed. Bernie tells him if you crawl and finish, take credit for it. Mile 25, we see Tara, almost done.. there is Jillian to run in with her. Mile 19, we see Helen, Mile 17, Mike, Mile 12, Ron.. Mile 26, Tara finishing on the beach. Tara: 4:55:11 (or.. hard to say.. they showed her looking up but it was ticking on) Tara doesn't even seem winded. We see Helen at Mile 25, Jillian is with her and her husband too.. She finishes Helen 5:49:00 Helen is SO happy. She also seems in good shape. Now Jillian brings Mike across the line Mike: 8:58:03 Helen greets him, Tara too. Mike is able to say I completed this marathon. Ron still out on the course. We see Ron sitting in a chair at Mile 16, medic says circulation to his hand is bad.. hand is cold. Ron is really shaking, they take blood sugar, BP elevated. They call the doctor. Ron says it happened pretty quick.. BP 202/90. They are taking him to the hospital. OK, now they are asking us to vote to shield Mike or Ron? What about Tara or Helen? Pfft! Dr H with Ron, tells him not to be a superhero.. but Mike does say he'll finish Mile 17 and Jim (at home winner for his season) is there and Michelle, Heba, Alli, Bernie Mile 19 (not getting a good look at Heba, so far.. all five still walking with Ron. Mile 21 Bob and Mike appear.. Hmm.. Heba looks a big hefty but that might just be a baby bump I see... bob says he has never seen Ron so determined and finally he is showing it. Getting dark, now. Mile 22 Bob, Heba asking Ron if he is sure he's ok.. his knees really hurt, needless to say. Now joined by Max (who isn't looking too good, Alli Sweeney, Helen, Tara Mile 26.. Mike has tears.. people are holding Ron's hand.. Mike now at finish line crying as Ron finishes the marathon Ron: 13:15:19 Pretty inspirational. They each get $10,000 for charity of their choice. Alli says one final weigh in.. see you back at the ranch. Back at the Ranch: Weigh in Final night on BL campus. Tara set the record for most weight lost by a woman on campus. Mike you have set the all time record for most weight lost by anyone on campus. Ron and Helen, you stand here the oldest man and oldest woman to ever make it this far on campus. Tonight they weigh in as individuals. Two with highest % of lost guarantee themselves a spot in finals. Last two fall below the yellow line. Determined by final vote, but no one in this room will get to decide. America will decide. Ron, lost 141 pounds; let's see how you did in 30 days at home. He loses another 10 pounds 3.46% Mike has lost 164 pounds and now will see what 30 days had brought. Ron says the 30 days were rough as heck; hopes he is above the yellow line. He needs more than 7 pounds to beat his dad. He loses 10 pounds, too. Helen had lost 103 pounds, needs to have lost more than 6 pounds to be safe. She loses 7 pounds. She is in the final three. 4.55% Ron definitely in danger of elimination. Tara is last up. She has lost 125 pounds. Tara worries if she lost enough. She must lose more than 7 pounds. And she lost 10 pounds. Helen claps. Mike looks crestfallen. Ron looks upset. Tara cries. Tara has best % tonight and best % overall. She is safe with Helen and Ron and Mike are below the line. Mike pleads to be in final three. Ron pleads for Mike to be in final three. Phone number busy for me at 11:20 pm pst. Bob's Black team: Ron. Jillian's Blue team: Helen, Mike, and Tara.
Trainer color | Name | Age | Height | Starting Weight | Previous Weight | Current Weight | New Loss | % | *Total* Loss | Week 18 | J grn (blk) (grn) | TaraR | 23 | 5'9" | 294 | 169 | 159 | -10 | 5.92 | -135 | final 3 marathon 4:55:11 | J pnk (blk) (pnk) | Helen | 47 | 5'6" | 257 | 154 | 147 | -7 | 4.55 | -110 | final 3 marathon 5:49:00 | J brn (blk) (brn) | MikeR | 18 | 5'11" | 388 | 224 | 214 | -10 | 4.46 | -174 | below line marathon 8:58:03 | B brn (blu) {brn) | Ron | 54 | 6'0" | 430 | 289 | 279 | -10 | 3.46 | -151 | below line marathon 13:15:19 | JB blu (blk) (blu) | Filipe | 26 | 5'11" | 364 | 234 | (221) | | | (-143) | eliminated week 17 | B prp (blu) (prp) | KristinR | 28 | 5'6" | 360 | 244 | (228) | | | (-132) | eliminated week 16 | J grn (blk) (grn) | Laura | 24 | 5'9" | 285 | 205 | (208) | | | (-77) | eliminated week 15 | JB blu (blk) (blu) | Sione | 28 | 6'0" | 372 | 256 | (235) | | | (-137) | eliminated week 14 | B red | Nicole | 37 | 5'8" | 269 | 187 | (164) | | | (-105) | eliminated week13 won 2nd chance wk 13 eliminated week 3 | B ylw (blu) (ylw) | Aubrey | 28 | 5'5" | 249 | 191 | (181) | | | -68 | eliminated week 12 | B blu (prp) | Cathy | 48 | 5'8" | 293 | 241 | (215) | | | (-78) | eliminated week 11 | B blu (ylw) | Mandi | 30 | 5'9" | 263 | 197 | (179) | | | (-84) | eliminated week 10 | B blu (blk) | Dane | 27 | 6'4" | 412 | 312 | | | | -100 | eliminated week 8 | B pnk | Shanon | 29 | 5'5" | 283 | 238 | (198) | | | (-85) | eliminated week 7 | J blk | Blaine | 27 | 6'8" | 365 | 299 | (279) | | | (-86) | eliminated week 6 | B sil | Joelle | 41 | 5'8" | 309 | 278 | (252) | | | (-57) | eliminated week 5 | B sil | Carla | 36 | 5'8" | 379 | 339 | (292) | | | (-87) | eliminated week 5 | J org | Daniel | 19 | 5'8" | 454 | 394 | (353) | | | (-101) | eliminated week 4 | J org | David | 23 | 6'0" | 393 | 377 | 34713 | | 11.7013 | -4613 | Home eliminated week 4 2nd chance wk 13 | B red | Damien | 31 | 5'11" | 381 | 351 | (307) | | | (-74) | eliminated week 3 | J wht | Estella | 63 | 5'8" | 242 | 233 | 19913 | | 18.6013 | -4513 | Home eliminated week 2 2nd chance wk 13 | J wht | Jerry | 63 | 6'3" | 369 | 343 | (285) | | | (-84) | eliminated week 2 | Numbers in () are as reported when eliminated teams are shown and a number is given) R Record. Kristin first woman to lose 100 pounds or more while on campus R Record. Mike sets record for most weight lost on campus, beating Roger's record in the same week on campus R Record. Tara sets record for most weight lost by a woman on campus, though she may have done this with a longer time on campus than any past participant. 13 Special return for week 13 weigh in
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 11:54 pm
Cannot comment much.. they were all amazing in that marathon run and it was great to have the supporters there for them. I sort of thought maybe Heba was sporting a beginning Baby Bump.. I sort of want Mike to not be final three, so he and Tara can each win. It was such a shame that he was injured before the marathon, though I was quite happy with the outcome of the marathon and glad they each completed and got the donation money.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 12:33 am
The number doesn't work for me.. just get a busy signal.
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Lotsofkids
Member
08-11-2007
| Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 6:54 am
I cried through this entire episode, to see how this has really impacted their lives. I thought it gave great perspective into how they really feel when they get home, they've never done that before. Interesting how Tara became disorganized in her room, and Helen with those black pants, she really seemed almost like an amnesiac, not remembering she was that big. I am not a big Ron fan, but his walking 13 hours, was awesome and all the support they gave them! Bernie looked awesome. and Sea, I also thought Heba was pregnant! Tara for the win! that girl is amazing...
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Rissa
Member
03-20-2006
| Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 7:50 am
First time this year I have to admit to sobbing during a TV show. LOL I am on the telephone outs as well, which frees me up to root for both the guys. If I was Tara and/or Helen a part of me would always question, just a bit, a win against Ron... could I have beaten Mike? On the other hand, I am this close to winning all that money and am I really going to feel guilty however America votes? I am hoping for a Tara win but they all deserve to be in the final and I wouldn't begrudge any of them winning. ETA: That was Heba? I was trying to figure out who the tall woman with the big mouth was. LOL Guess I was sniffling my way through her appearance. They (the past contestants) all looked great.
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 8:21 am
Okay, call me crazy, but did anyone else notice that the clock time when Ron finished was later than the clock time when they handed out the checks???
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Vsmart
Member
02-10-2003
| Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 8:41 am
I had never done more than 10 miles when I did a marathon in 1980. You just pace yourself by run/walk slower than your normal pace & stopping for water every mile. You just tell your self I'll do one more mile every mile. Then you discover that you did it & it isn't so far. And it is okay to walk after you hit the wall. Finishing rather than time is the goal especially after getting shin splints doing the Dipsea Race the week before. 4:30 Great that the women were holding Ron's hands & encouraging him. He is still carrying alot of weight while walking.
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Seattlemom
Member
05-10-2005
| Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 9:11 am
I just went to the CBS page link and the only choice it gave was do you want save Ron or Mike, Did I miss something and the 2 girls are safe? Not that it makes a dif. I don't want Ron in the final anyway. But just wondered. Thanks
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 9:16 am
Yes Tara and Helen are safe. Mike and Ron fell below the yellow line and America will choose which one goes to the final with Tara and Helen.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 10:23 am
Go Tara!!! I could not believe she was running that marathon and talking at the same time. I am so envious! Good for all of them! 
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 11:06 am
I agree. Tara is nothing short of amazing. I am a fan.
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Sportygirl
Member
06-14-2005
| Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 11:50 am
I have to wonder if Mike had been able to run all or part of the marathon if he would have dropped a few more pounds. Do you think that might have helped?
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