Obese to World Record Holder!
Dreams Really Do Come True!
Featured in the 2014 Guinness World Records Gamer's Book
Just Danced over 76 hours to Fight Childhood Obesity!
Dreams Really Do Come True!
Featured in the 2014 Guinness World Records Gamer's Book
Just Danced over 76 hours to Fight Childhood Obesity!
Dancing Like Carrie Swidecki
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Interviewed for the documentary film:
The NES Club
September 29, 2013
http://www.nesclubmovie.com/
IMDb.com
Carrie Swidecki
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4860435/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Bakersfield Woman aims to break World Records while promoting fitness
Promoting Fitness Through Video Games
Unusual Athlete shoots for an Unusual Athletic Record
Hoka One One Australia
From Obesity to World Record Holder
KBAK/KBFX EyeWitness News
June 12, 2013
California Teacher Drops 75 Pounds en route to setting Dance Video Game Records
Exergaming Teacher
Wikipedia
Carrie Swidecki
CSUB 12 Hour Dance Marathon to benefit the Children Miracle Network using Just Dance
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Presidential Fitness Program
using Just Dance 4
2013 Nuun Ambassdor for Exergaming
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Gamers Education Day 2013
California State Univerisity, Bakersfield
March 1, 2013
March 1, 2013
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President's Challenge:
Fitness is Fun Newsletter
December 2012
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2013 Guinness Book of World Records Gamer's Edition
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Guinness Has Made it Official!
I Set 2 World Records at the same time by dancing
24 hours 2 minutes 44 seconds on Dance Central 2 on June 16-17, 2012!
Longest Marathon on a Motion-Sensing Dance Game
http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/1/longest-videogame-marathon-on-a-motion-sensing-dance-game
Longest Marathon on a Dance/Rhythm Game
http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/6000/longest-video-games-marathon-on-a-dance-rhythm-game
24 hours 2 minutes 44 seconds on Dance Central 2 on June 16-17, 2012!
Longest Marathon on a Motion-Sensing Dance Game
http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/1/longest-videogame-marathon-on-a-motion-sensing-dance-game
Longest Marathon on a Dance/Rhythm Game
http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/6000/longest-video-games-marathon-on-a-dance-rhythm-game
For up to date information follow me at:
Just Dance 2014 World Cup Paris, France
I never realized how much impact my World Records had on a global level until I went to the 1st Just Dance World Cup in Paris, France. I was dubbed the World Record Teacher and interviewed by numerous media sources about my World Records that I dedicate to the fight against childhood obesity. I was asked if I would like to work directly with Ubisoft and Michelle Obama in the future to fight childhood obesity in schools in America. I would be honored to work with larger organizations to fight childhood obesity on a National Level. I currently run 3 Presidential Fitness Programs using Just Dance at my school to fight childhood obesity: a lunch time program, 2nd grade program, and the after school program. Fellow qualifiers in the Just Dance World Cup told me I was their Just Dance celebrity and I inspired them to chase their Just Dance dreams! Last I was requested by children to be featured in an European Publication about interesting people from around the world that will come out in 2015. I also did an exclusive interview with TRACKS ARTE about surviving obesity, Just Dancing in the schools, and my World Records I dedicate to fighting childhood obesity. It aired on French and German Television on December 13, 2014! It was amazing and completely unexpected.
Although I didn't advance pass group qualifiers in the World Cup, I won on so many different levels. At 38 years old I was the oldest and the only person in the 30s at the Just Dance World Cup. It was an honor and a dream come true to be in Paris after Exergaming for 15 years, losing 75 pounds, going down 10 sizes, an advocate to fight childhood obesity, and a multi World Record Holder. I didn't think I would qualify for Paris, so I'm truly honored to be apart of the 1st Just Dance World Cup and history. This is the 1st time in history that Exergaming has been included in Esports which is incredible and I feel privileged to be apart of. Seeing the overwhelming positive response of my World Records, fight against childhood obesity, and meeting incredible Just Dancers from around the world has inspired me to keep chasing my World Record dreams in the summer of 2015!
I want to personally thank Ubisoft and Electronic Sports World Cup for making my dreams come true! 15 years ago I never imagined any of this. I was 210 pounds, plus size 18-20, and dreamed of taking 3rd place in a local Dance Dance Revolution arcade tournament, but never thought I could achieve it. While chasing that dream it changed my life. It's been an incredible 15 year journey that has taken from obesity to a multi World Record Holder. I never imagined I would be redesigning physical education with Exergaming. Everyday I see the impact my World Records have on a local level and now a global level. Everytime I set a World Record it opens the door for more schools to include Exergaming in their physical education programs to fight childhood obesity and inspires adults to get fit.
Never give up on your dreams. When you find something you love, work hard, then you can achieve anything in this world. The impossible is possible if you have passion, determination, and courage to chase your dreams! See you in the summer of 2015!
Never Stop Dreaming!
Carrie Swidecki
Although I didn't advance pass group qualifiers in the World Cup, I won on so many different levels. At 38 years old I was the oldest and the only person in the 30s at the Just Dance World Cup. It was an honor and a dream come true to be in Paris after Exergaming for 15 years, losing 75 pounds, going down 10 sizes, an advocate to fight childhood obesity, and a multi World Record Holder. I didn't think I would qualify for Paris, so I'm truly honored to be apart of the 1st Just Dance World Cup and history. This is the 1st time in history that Exergaming has been included in Esports which is incredible and I feel privileged to be apart of. Seeing the overwhelming positive response of my World Records, fight against childhood obesity, and meeting incredible Just Dancers from around the world has inspired me to keep chasing my World Record dreams in the summer of 2015!
I want to personally thank Ubisoft and Electronic Sports World Cup for making my dreams come true! 15 years ago I never imagined any of this. I was 210 pounds, plus size 18-20, and dreamed of taking 3rd place in a local Dance Dance Revolution arcade tournament, but never thought I could achieve it. While chasing that dream it changed my life. It's been an incredible 15 year journey that has taken from obesity to a multi World Record Holder. I never imagined I would be redesigning physical education with Exergaming. Everyday I see the impact my World Records have on a local level and now a global level. Everytime I set a World Record it opens the door for more schools to include Exergaming in their physical education programs to fight childhood obesity and inspires adults to get fit.
Never give up on your dreams. When you find something you love, work hard, then you can achieve anything in this world. The impossible is possible if you have passion, determination, and courage to chase your dreams! See you in the summer of 2015!
Never Stop Dreaming!
Carrie Swidecki
The Impossible is Possible: Summer 2015
Incredible! I made the 60th Anniversary Guinness World Records Diamond Anniversary Book! Gamers never make the main book! I've been setting Exergaming marathon World Records since 2011 and this is my 1st time making the main Guinness World Record Book. It's an honor to represent the world of video gaming and inspire others to never give up on their dreams. I never want to wake up from this dream! I can't imagine my life without Exergaming in it. Exergaming is why I wake up in the morning for a chance to chase my dance video game dreams. I feel like I'm living in a modern day fairy tale where dance video games are the theme, but best of all it's my fairy tale!
I"m officially in training for my summer of 2015 World Records. I'll be celebrating my 15th year of Exergaming and chasing a dream that changed my life. I lost 75 pounds and went down 10 sizes trying to take 3rd place in a local Dance Dance Revolution arcade tournament. It took me 9 years to achieve that dream! It's been a magical journey that has to pushed me where I needed to be by setting World Records to bring awareness to using Exergaming in the schools to fight childhood obesity and a 7 time Guinness World Record Holder. I"m a 2nd grade teacher at Sandrini Elementary School where I'm in my 5th year running the Presidential Fitness Program using Just Dance with the after school program to get students excited about physical education. I dedicate all my World Records to fighting childhood obesity and inspiring adults to get fit. Every time I set a World Record, it opens the door for more schools to include exergaming in their physical education programs as a way to fight childhood obesity. Video games are the language of today, so let's introduce the students to the healthy side of gaming!
People ask me all the time, why marathon World Records on dance games? I know the power of exergaming, because it changed my life. Obesity has been one of the hardest things for me to overcome. I started gaining weight when I was 18 years old and now I'm 38. That's half my life I've been battling my weight. I love using my passion for exergaming and my story to inspire anyone who is struggling with obesity and to bring awareness to using exergaming in the schools to fight childhood obesity. I truly believe that one person can make a difference in this world and I live my life by this. I hope to show that when you find something you love, work hard, then you can achieve anything in this world. Never give up on your dreams and the fight to overcome obesity!
Never stop dreaming!
Carrie Swidecki
I"m officially in training for my summer of 2015 World Records. I'll be celebrating my 15th year of Exergaming and chasing a dream that changed my life. I lost 75 pounds and went down 10 sizes trying to take 3rd place in a local Dance Dance Revolution arcade tournament. It took me 9 years to achieve that dream! It's been a magical journey that has to pushed me where I needed to be by setting World Records to bring awareness to using Exergaming in the schools to fight childhood obesity and a 7 time Guinness World Record Holder. I"m a 2nd grade teacher at Sandrini Elementary School where I'm in my 5th year running the Presidential Fitness Program using Just Dance with the after school program to get students excited about physical education. I dedicate all my World Records to fighting childhood obesity and inspiring adults to get fit. Every time I set a World Record, it opens the door for more schools to include exergaming in their physical education programs as a way to fight childhood obesity. Video games are the language of today, so let's introduce the students to the healthy side of gaming!
People ask me all the time, why marathon World Records on dance games? I know the power of exergaming, because it changed my life. Obesity has been one of the hardest things for me to overcome. I started gaining weight when I was 18 years old and now I'm 38. That's half my life I've been battling my weight. I love using my passion for exergaming and my story to inspire anyone who is struggling with obesity and to bring awareness to using exergaming in the schools to fight childhood obesity. I truly believe that one person can make a difference in this world and I live my life by this. I hope to show that when you find something you love, work hard, then you can achieve anything in this world. Never give up on your dreams and the fight to overcome obesity!
Never stop dreaming!
Carrie Swidecki
76 hours 4 minutes 52 seconds
Never give up on your dreams! On July 11-14, 2014, I Just Danced 76 hours 4 minutes 52 seconds at Otto's Video Games and More in Bakersfield, CA to fight childhood obesity. I set the Guinness Book of World Records for both the Longest Marathon on a Motion-Sensing Dance Game and Longest Marathon on a Dance/Rhythm Game. I dedicate every world record to bringing awareness to using Exergaming in the schools to fight childhood obesity and inspire adults to get fit. It's insane! I never want to wake up from this dream! It seems like yesterday I was 210 pounds, plus size 18-20, and chasing my dream of 3rd place in a local Dance Dance Revolution tournament. I've been chasing that dream for 14 years that I never slowed down to realize I've exceeded my own expectations. Gaming is very personal for me, it changed my life. While chasing that dream I lost 75 pounds, went down 10 sizes, became an advocate to fight childhood obesity, and a 7 time Guinness World Record Holder. I feel like I'm living in a modern day fairy tale where dance video games are the theme, but best of all it's my fairy tale!! Thank you everyone!
Carrie Swidecki
Carrie Swidecki
I never want to wake up from this dream! 14 years ago I was 210 pounds, plus size 18-20, and living my life in the past until I discovered exergaming. I lost 75 pounds, went down 10 sizes, set 5 World Records, and have become an advocate to fight childhood obesity in the schools!
On July 11-14, 2014 I'll be Just Dancing 72 hours to fight childhood obesity at Otto's Video Games in More in Bakersfield, CA. I'll be setting the Guinness Book of World Records for both the Longest Marathon on a Motion-Sensing Dance Game and Longest Marathon on a Dance/Rhythm Game at the same time ,by Just Dancing 72 hours on Just Dance 2014 using the Xbox 360 with Kinect. I won long before I set my 1st World Record, I won when I got my life back after surviving obesity. I dedicate every World Record to fighting childhood obesity and inspiring adults to get fit.
I personally know how important it is to have a strong physical education program in the schools, I used to be obese. This World Record attempt will also be a fundraiser through Donorschoose.org to get more Exergaming equipment for the Presidential Fitness Program I currently run with the after school program and 100 2nd grade students at my school exclusively using Just Dance to fight childhood obesity. I would love to expand the Presidential Fitness Program to be a school wide program and pilot an Intramural Just Dance lunch Program, but we need more equipment to make this a reality. Click link up above to donate!
I love being a World Record Holder, because I directly see the impact my actions have on my community. Every time I set a World Record, it opens the door for more schools to include exergaming in their physical education programs as a way to fight childhood obesity. It also brings awareness to the public to use exergaming as a fun and effective way to stay fit. Video games are the language of today and every household has accessibility to a console. Let's introduce the students to the healthy side of gaming, so they can go home and get fit as a family.
People ask me all the time, why marathon World Records on dance games? I know the power of exergaming, because it changed my life. Obesity has been one of the hardest things for me to overcome. I started gaining weight when I was 18 years old and now I'm 37. That's half my life I've been battling my weight. I love using my passion for exergaming and my story to inspire anyone who is struggling with obesity and to bring awareness to using exergaming in the schools to fight childhood obesity. I truly believe that one person can make a difference in this world and I live my life by this. I hope to send a strong message, that when you find something you love, work hard, then you can achieve anything in this world. Never give up on your dreams and the fight to overcome obesity.
Carrie Swidecki
On July 11-14, 2014 I'll be Just Dancing 72 hours to fight childhood obesity at Otto's Video Games in More in Bakersfield, CA. I'll be setting the Guinness Book of World Records for both the Longest Marathon on a Motion-Sensing Dance Game and Longest Marathon on a Dance/Rhythm Game at the same time ,by Just Dancing 72 hours on Just Dance 2014 using the Xbox 360 with Kinect. I won long before I set my 1st World Record, I won when I got my life back after surviving obesity. I dedicate every World Record to fighting childhood obesity and inspiring adults to get fit.
I personally know how important it is to have a strong physical education program in the schools, I used to be obese. This World Record attempt will also be a fundraiser through Donorschoose.org to get more Exergaming equipment for the Presidential Fitness Program I currently run with the after school program and 100 2nd grade students at my school exclusively using Just Dance to fight childhood obesity. I would love to expand the Presidential Fitness Program to be a school wide program and pilot an Intramural Just Dance lunch Program, but we need more equipment to make this a reality. Click link up above to donate!
I love being a World Record Holder, because I directly see the impact my actions have on my community. Every time I set a World Record, it opens the door for more schools to include exergaming in their physical education programs as a way to fight childhood obesity. It also brings awareness to the public to use exergaming as a fun and effective way to stay fit. Video games are the language of today and every household has accessibility to a console. Let's introduce the students to the healthy side of gaming, so they can go home and get fit as a family.
People ask me all the time, why marathon World Records on dance games? I know the power of exergaming, because it changed my life. Obesity has been one of the hardest things for me to overcome. I started gaining weight when I was 18 years old and now I'm 37. That's half my life I've been battling my weight. I love using my passion for exergaming and my story to inspire anyone who is struggling with obesity and to bring awareness to using exergaming in the schools to fight childhood obesity. I truly believe that one person can make a difference in this world and I live my life by this. I hope to send a strong message, that when you find something you love, work hard, then you can achieve anything in this world. Never give up on your dreams and the fight to overcome obesity.
Carrie Swidecki
Never Give Up On Your Dreams!
Obese to World Record Holder
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Just Dancing for Charity
April 18, 2014
It's an honor to be Just Dancing "For The Kids"! On April 18, 2014, I'll be setting 101 High Score World Records on Just Dance 2014 to benefit the Children's Miracle Network. All proceeds from CSUB Dance Marathon event will be used to get life saving equipment for Lauren Small Children's Medical Center at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. This is a community event! I thank CSUB Campus Gamers and Dance Marathon team for inviting me to be apart of this wonderful event. Thank you Ubisoft 's Just Dance Game, Subway, Sole 2 Soul Sports, Otto's Video Games and More, and Henley's Photo for supporting this charity event. I love using my passion for exergaming and story to inspire adults to get fit, fight childhood obesity, and to help charities like the Children's Miracle Network that give back to my community. Never give up on your dreams and the fight against obesity!
Carrie Swidecki
Carrie Swidecki
Dreams Really Do Come True!
Every Gamer Dreams of being in the Guinness Book of World Records Gamer's Edition and on January 3, 2014 my dream came true. This is my greatest moment of my life. I want to thank Guinness World Records for allowing me to have this moment after surviving obesity. It is an honor to represent the healthy side of gaming, exergaming!
I never want to wake up from this dream! 13 years ago I was 210 pounds, plus size 18-20, and living my life in the past until I discovered exergaming. I lost 75 pounds, went down 10 sizes, set 5 World Records, and have become an advocate to fight childhood obesity in the schools!
On June 15-17, 2013 at Otto's Video Games and More in Bakersfield, CA, I set two Guinness World Records at the same time by Just Dancing 49 hours 3 minutes 22 seconds for both the Longest Marathon on a Motion-Sensing Dance Game and the Longest Marathon on a Dance/Rhythm Game. I made history by becoming the only person in the world to hold a world record for marathon play on all three major dance games: Just Dance, Dance Central, and Dance Dance Revolution as well as the 1st female to set them. All to bring National awareness to using motion sensing dance games like Just Dance in Physical Education Programs in the schools as a way to fight childhood obesity.I truly believe that one person can make a difference in this world and I live my life by this. I hope to send a strong message, that when you find something you love, work hard, then you can achieve anything in this world. Never give up on your dreams and the fight to overcome obesity.
Carrie Swidecki
I never want to wake up from this dream! 13 years ago I was 210 pounds, plus size 18-20, and living my life in the past until I discovered exergaming. I lost 75 pounds, went down 10 sizes, set 5 World Records, and have become an advocate to fight childhood obesity in the schools!
On June 15-17, 2013 at Otto's Video Games and More in Bakersfield, CA, I set two Guinness World Records at the same time by Just Dancing 49 hours 3 minutes 22 seconds for both the Longest Marathon on a Motion-Sensing Dance Game and the Longest Marathon on a Dance/Rhythm Game. I made history by becoming the only person in the world to hold a world record for marathon play on all three major dance games: Just Dance, Dance Central, and Dance Dance Revolution as well as the 1st female to set them. All to bring National awareness to using motion sensing dance games like Just Dance in Physical Education Programs in the schools as a way to fight childhood obesity.I truly believe that one person can make a difference in this world and I live my life by this. I hope to send a strong message, that when you find something you love, work hard, then you can achieve anything in this world. Never give up on your dreams and the fight to overcome obesity.
Carrie Swidecki
49 hours 3 minutes 22 seconds
I never want to wake up from this dream! 13 years ago I was 210 pounds, plus size 18-20, and living my life in the past until I discovered exergaming. I lost 75 pounds, went down 10 sizes, set 5 World Records, and have become an advocate to fight childhood obesity in the schools!
On June 15-17, 2013 at Otto's Video Games and More in Bakersfield, CA, I set two Guinness World Records at the same time by Just Dancing 49 hours 3 minutes 22 seconds for both the Longest Marathon on a Motion-Sensing Dance Game and the Longest Marathon on a Dance/Rhythm Game. I made history by becoming the only person in the world to hold a world record for marathon play on all three major dance games: Just Dance, Dance Central, and Dance Dance Revolution as well as the 1st female to set them. All to bring National awareness to using motion sensing dance games like Just Dance in Physical Education Programs in the schools as a way to fight childhood obesity.
I love being a World Record Holder, because I directly see the impact my actions have on my community. Every time I set a World Record, it opens the door for more schools to include exergaming in their physical education programs as a way to fight childhood obesity. It also brings awareness to the public to use exergaming as a fun and effective way to stay fit. Video games are the language of today and every household has accessibility to a console. Let's introduce the students to the healthy side of gaming, so they can go home and get fit as a family. I won long before I set my 1st World Record, I won when I got my life back. I'm achieving things I never imagined I could do, thanks to exergaming.
People ask me all the time, why marathon World Records on dance games? I know the power of exergaming, because it changed my life. Obesity has been one of the hardest things for me to overcome. I started gaining weight when I was 18 years old and now I'm 37. That's half my life I've been battling my weight. I love using my passion for exergaming and my story to inspire anyone who is struggling with obesity and to bring awareness to using exergaming in the schools to fight childhood obesity. I truly believe that one person can make a difference in this world and I live my life by this. I hope to send a strong message, that when you find something you love, work hard, then you can achieve anything in this world. Never give up on your dreams and the fight to overcome obesity.
Carrie Swidecki
On June 15-17, 2013 at Otto's Video Games and More in Bakersfield, CA, I set two Guinness World Records at the same time by Just Dancing 49 hours 3 minutes 22 seconds for both the Longest Marathon on a Motion-Sensing Dance Game and the Longest Marathon on a Dance/Rhythm Game. I made history by becoming the only person in the world to hold a world record for marathon play on all three major dance games: Just Dance, Dance Central, and Dance Dance Revolution as well as the 1st female to set them. All to bring National awareness to using motion sensing dance games like Just Dance in Physical Education Programs in the schools as a way to fight childhood obesity.
I love being a World Record Holder, because I directly see the impact my actions have on my community. Every time I set a World Record, it opens the door for more schools to include exergaming in their physical education programs as a way to fight childhood obesity. It also brings awareness to the public to use exergaming as a fun and effective way to stay fit. Video games are the language of today and every household has accessibility to a console. Let's introduce the students to the healthy side of gaming, so they can go home and get fit as a family. I won long before I set my 1st World Record, I won when I got my life back. I'm achieving things I never imagined I could do, thanks to exergaming.
People ask me all the time, why marathon World Records on dance games? I know the power of exergaming, because it changed my life. Obesity has been one of the hardest things for me to overcome. I started gaining weight when I was 18 years old and now I'm 37. That's half my life I've been battling my weight. I love using my passion for exergaming and my story to inspire anyone who is struggling with obesity and to bring awareness to using exergaming in the schools to fight childhood obesity. I truly believe that one person can make a difference in this world and I live my life by this. I hope to send a strong message, that when you find something you love, work hard, then you can achieve anything in this world. Never give up on your dreams and the fight to overcome obesity.
Carrie Swidecki
In 2013, Will Set 4th & 5th World Record
I'm waiting for someone to wake me up from this dream! 13 years ago, I was 210 pounds, plus size 18- 20, and living my life in the past. I discovered exergaming, lost 75 pounds, and set 3 World Records! It's simply amazing!
Hi my name is Carrie Swidecki and I'm a 36 year old 2nd grade teacher from Bakersfield, CA. On June 15, 2013 at Otto's Video Games and More in Bakersfield, CA, I'll be setting the Guinness Book of World Records for both the Longest Marathon on a Motion-Sensing Dance Game and Longest Marathon on a Dance/Rhtymn Game at the same time ,by dancing 48 hours on Just Dance 4 using the Xbox Kinect. I'll make history by becoming the only person in the World to set a World Record for marathon play on all three major dance games Just Dance, Dance Central, and Dance Dance Revolution, all to bring awareness to a fun and effective way to fight obesity for all ages! I am the only female to have held any dance video game marathon records, as well as the only person to hold both sub categories for dance video game marathon World Records at the same time: The Longest Marathon on a Motion-Sensing Dance Game and Longest Marathon on a Dance/Rhtymn Game.
Times to Beat in order to set 2 World Records:
Longest Marathon on a Motion-Sensing Dance Game: 24 hours 2 minutes 44 seconds
Longest Marathon on a Dance/Rhythm Game: 38 hours 23 minutes 30 seconds
In one year, I have set 3 World Records for marathon play on dance video games, ran 10 5k races, 6 half marathons, and 1 full marathon. I have no idea how I got here. I've been chasing a dream for 13 years that I've never slowed down to realize that I've exceeded my own expectations. 13 years ago, I was 210 pounds and living my life in the past. Within 6 years from graduating from high school, I went from being a 120 pound athlete to gaining 90 pounds and being obese. In the summer of 2000, I discovered Dance Dance Revolution and fell in love with the arcade community. The dream of placing 3rd in a local Dance Dance Revolution tournament, gave me something to aspire to. It took me 9 years to achieve my 1st dream of taking 3rd place in a
tournament. Little did I know that those first 10 steps I took on Dance Dance Revolution 13 years ago, would change my life. I would lose 75 pounds, set 3 World Records, and become an advocate to fight childhood obesity in the school systems. All while breaking boundaries for women in the gaming community which is dominated by men and the youth!
My greatest accomplishment is being able to integrate my love for exergaming into my 2nd grade classroom to fight childhood obesity in the school systems. The last 2 years I have used exergaming in my classroom for PE. I wrote 4 grants through Donorschoose.org to get the equipment. I have also had the pleasure of setting my 1st World Record at the US Obesity Prevention Summit in West Virginia in July of 2011. Starting December 2012, I began piloting the President's Challenge program at my school site for the after school program, exclusively using Just Dance 4 which has 95 2nd-6th grade students. I'm dedicating my 2013 World Record attempt on Just Dance 4 to the students, parents, and staff at Sandrini Elementary School who encouraged me to buy the xbox 360 and kinect last Christmas. In the past, I introduced my students to Dance Dance Revolution and in return they introduced me to Just Dance. Dance games have evolved to incorperate your full body giving you and an incredible workout. The soundtrack consist of popular music and dance choreograpy that everyone can relate to.
Everytime I set a World Record, it opens the door for more schools to include exergaming in their physical education programs as a way to fight childhood obesity. It also brings awareness to the public to use exergaming as a fun and effective way to stay fit. Video games are the language of today and every household has accessibility to a console. Let's introduce the students to the healthy side of gaming, so they can go home and get fit with their family.
I have made the transition from being a gamer to being an endurance athlete who's platform is on videogames. Over time, I have beat the odds of being a female gamer, obese, and aging in the process to set 3 World Records. All of this just shows that when you find something you love and work hard, you can achieve anything in this world. Never give up on your dreams and the fight to overcome obesity!
Carrie Swidecki
Hi my name is Carrie Swidecki and I'm a 36 year old 2nd grade teacher from Bakersfield, CA. On June 15, 2013 at Otto's Video Games and More in Bakersfield, CA, I'll be setting the Guinness Book of World Records for both the Longest Marathon on a Motion-Sensing Dance Game and Longest Marathon on a Dance/Rhtymn Game at the same time ,by dancing 48 hours on Just Dance 4 using the Xbox Kinect. I'll make history by becoming the only person in the World to set a World Record for marathon play on all three major dance games Just Dance, Dance Central, and Dance Dance Revolution, all to bring awareness to a fun and effective way to fight obesity for all ages! I am the only female to have held any dance video game marathon records, as well as the only person to hold both sub categories for dance video game marathon World Records at the same time: The Longest Marathon on a Motion-Sensing Dance Game and Longest Marathon on a Dance/Rhtymn Game.
Times to Beat in order to set 2 World Records:
Longest Marathon on a Motion-Sensing Dance Game: 24 hours 2 minutes 44 seconds
Longest Marathon on a Dance/Rhythm Game: 38 hours 23 minutes 30 seconds
In one year, I have set 3 World Records for marathon play on dance video games, ran 10 5k races, 6 half marathons, and 1 full marathon. I have no idea how I got here. I've been chasing a dream for 13 years that I've never slowed down to realize that I've exceeded my own expectations. 13 years ago, I was 210 pounds and living my life in the past. Within 6 years from graduating from high school, I went from being a 120 pound athlete to gaining 90 pounds and being obese. In the summer of 2000, I discovered Dance Dance Revolution and fell in love with the arcade community. The dream of placing 3rd in a local Dance Dance Revolution tournament, gave me something to aspire to. It took me 9 years to achieve my 1st dream of taking 3rd place in a
tournament. Little did I know that those first 10 steps I took on Dance Dance Revolution 13 years ago, would change my life. I would lose 75 pounds, set 3 World Records, and become an advocate to fight childhood obesity in the school systems. All while breaking boundaries for women in the gaming community which is dominated by men and the youth!
My greatest accomplishment is being able to integrate my love for exergaming into my 2nd grade classroom to fight childhood obesity in the school systems. The last 2 years I have used exergaming in my classroom for PE. I wrote 4 grants through Donorschoose.org to get the equipment. I have also had the pleasure of setting my 1st World Record at the US Obesity Prevention Summit in West Virginia in July of 2011. Starting December 2012, I began piloting the President's Challenge program at my school site for the after school program, exclusively using Just Dance 4 which has 95 2nd-6th grade students. I'm dedicating my 2013 World Record attempt on Just Dance 4 to the students, parents, and staff at Sandrini Elementary School who encouraged me to buy the xbox 360 and kinect last Christmas. In the past, I introduced my students to Dance Dance Revolution and in return they introduced me to Just Dance. Dance games have evolved to incorperate your full body giving you and an incredible workout. The soundtrack consist of popular music and dance choreograpy that everyone can relate to.
Everytime I set a World Record, it opens the door for more schools to include exergaming in their physical education programs as a way to fight childhood obesity. It also brings awareness to the public to use exergaming as a fun and effective way to stay fit. Video games are the language of today and every household has accessibility to a console. Let's introduce the students to the healthy side of gaming, so they can go home and get fit with their family.
I have made the transition from being a gamer to being an endurance athlete who's platform is on videogames. Over time, I have beat the odds of being a female gamer, obese, and aging in the process to set 3 World Records. All of this just shows that when you find something you love and work hard, you can achieve anything in this world. Never give up on your dreams and the fight to overcome obesity!
Carrie Swidecki
Current World Records Held
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Longest Marathon on a Dance/Rhythm Game using Just Dance 4
49 hours 3 minutes 22 seconds Otto's Video Games and More Bakersfield, CA June 15 - 17, 2013 |
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Longest Marathon on a Motion-Sensing Dance Game using Just Dance 4
49 hours 3 minutes 22 seconds Otto's Video Games and More Bakersfield, CA June 15 - 17, 2013 |
Past World Records Held
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Longest Marathon on a Dance/Rhythm Game using Dance Central 2
24 hours 2 minutes 44 seconds Otto's Video Games and More Bakersfield, CA June 16 - 17, 2012 |
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Longest Marathon on a Motion-Sensing Dance Game using Dance Central 2
24 hours 2 minutes 44 seconds Otto's Video Games and More Bakersfield, CA June 16 - 17, 2012 |
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Longest Marathon on a Dance/Rhythm Game using
Dance Dance Revolution Supernova 2 16 hours 9 minutes US Obesity Prevention Summit Charleston, WV July 27 -28, 2011 |
Thank you for your Support!
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Thank you Otto's Video Games for sponsoring this Guinness Attempt!!
Otto's Video Game and More 7701 White Lane Bakersfield, CA |
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Thank you Henley's Photo for donating camera equipment, battery adaptor, remote control, and tripod!
Henley's Photo 2000 H Street Bakersfield, CA Thank you Subway for donating sandwiches for me to eat while I'm Just Dancing 48 hours!
Subway 5153 Ming Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93309 Thank you Nuun for supporting my Guinness World Record attempt!
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Thank you Ubisoft for supporting for this 48 hour Guinness World Record Attempt on Just Dance 4! Thank you Walgreens Bakersfield for donating soda, water, and chips for this World Record Attempt!
Walgreens 4100 White Lane Bakersfield, CA 93309 |
