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Wednesday night Core group practices for The Official Ice Chamber Biathlon that will take place approximately two months from today.

Event 1) Row for 2.5 minutes (1 calorie = 1 point)

Event 2) Kettlebell Snatch for 2.5 minutes (1 snatch = 2 points)

Participants have 30 seconds to prepare for the KB snatch event immediately after rowing. Once you begin the snatch, you must not let the KB touch the floor. If the KB touches the floor before the end of the 2.5 minute period, you must stop.

Winner is determined based on the highest combined score of the two events.  Note: IC training staff will determine the appropriate KB for your level of experience.

From Shari:

10. Imagine your IC trainers are omniscient – the evilness of the next workout will be directly proportional to how much junk you ate today. Ask yourself, “Is this really worth 10 extra burpees?”

9. If it’s marketed to children, has a cartoon character on the front, or comes in “fun shapes,” JUST DON’T.

8. Vente, Grande, Large, Triple, Double,…if you don’t want these words to define you, then don’t let them describe what you consume.

7. Make sure 75% of your food is as close to its natural form as possible. Mmmmm…I bet your homemade Bolognese sauce will completely transform those wheat stalks.

6. Your (choose one) unsupportive, hyper-critical, cake-baking, coffee and pastry wielding, nacho-craving, chocolate proffering, frappuccino drinking friend/relative? You’re busy. Indefinitely.

5. No matter how much aioli accompanies your fancy shmancy Pomme Frittes they’re still deep fried.

4. Snap Pea Crisps, Taro Chips Veggie Sticks, Carrot Chips, Kettlecorn. Are not vegetables.

3. Never. ever. consume. anything. you. don’t. have. to get. out. of. the. car. to. order. EVER.

2. Donuts = deep fried rings of white flour and sugar. ‘Nuff said.

1. They don’t call it a Big Gulp for nothin’!

Foreste won the Topolino Shootout in Jackson, Wyoming today!

She will be the female representative for the United States at the top youth ski race in the world next month. The Trofeo Topolino in Italy is where many Olympic medalists and World Champions made their first mark.

The evening Core classes have gotten quite a reputation among some bootcampers. When asked if they’d be interested in checking out a Core workout, a few people have gotten an incredulous expression, as though they were asked to jump in on the women’s Olympic gymnastics team. But really, Core isn’t as scary as all that. The people are sweet and friendly; the workout is only 15 minutes longer; and we get to do stuff like you see in the photo from tonight’s class.

Some of your bootcamp comrades have even dropped in and lived to tell the tale, and a few have started showing up regularly. So, any questions about the hard Core? You should totally stop by and see what all the talk is about.

the new year! The fabulous new crew of bootcampers made their grand entrance. Welcome Team 1000!

…and our Wednesday night Core group just lit the house on fire. Nearly everyone set new deadlifting PRs; some for the first time. It was magical. A coach’s dream come true. Was it the collective energy of each pod? Steve’s diagram? Dr. E’s new weightlifting shoes? Rune’s lack of sleep?

Record breakers and title defenders: Renee, Doug, Eric F., Gordon, Eric L., Rudi, Rune, Shari, Piera, and Serena… and what’s up with Erin and Nick stepping on the scene and stealing the show?

More to come next week.

How did you spend your time away from the IC?

Liz spent a few days exploring the Great Wall with her son. (Check out that cool t-shirt.)

Mary spent some precious time with her two adorable nieces.