Here are the official events (in no particular order) of the IC Couples Decathlon:

1. Erging 2000 meters: time
2. Sit-ups (1 minute): reps
3. Push-ups (1 minute): reps
4. BOSU Squats (2 minutes): reps
5. To the Bridal Store and back: time
6. Seated Medicine Ball Throw: distance
7. 1 Mile Run: time
8. Tire Sled Pull ( 50% of body weight /1 lap around the track): time
9. Agility Obstacle Course : time
10. Wrist Roller (7 rounds): time

Couples are required to compete in 5 unique events each. The official scoring system will be announced shortly. The couple with the highest combined score will be crowned the winners of the IC Couples Decathlon.

Dates: Sept. 18 to Oct. 18

Awards Ceremony: Oct. 18, 2008
Time: 10am

Food and Drinks will be provided for participants and all IC members.

Please register online so we can have a headcount: www.icechamber.com/decathlon.html

Congratulations to Samin, Leslie, and Julie B. for graduating to the blue bell (26.4 lbs.) tonight! These fine ladies have been working the pink bell (17.6 lbs.) hardcore every Wednesday night in order to improve technique before increasing load. Patience and determination were central to their advancement. To celebrate their awesome achievement, Kristin (pictured right) suggested the class go 20 minutes without dropping the bell. Needless to say, everyone succeeded! …and they even still love Kristin.

Perhaps the ladies will be willing to share a few highlights from their “first time” experience…

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The IC’s Fall Kettlebell Meet

Kristin, Leslie, Julie, Rob, Doug, and Shari have been designated as the first group of “Team Captains.” They will be responsible for selecting (recruiting) and training you for this incredible event!

Don’t worry, we will be making time for team members to train for this.

The Challenge: One 20 minute set, which comprises of Snatch (10 minutes) then followed immediately by One Arm Long Cycle (10 minutes). You can switch hands anytime, however the bell must not touch the ground.

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards will be given in each division: 8kg, 12kg, 16kg, 20kg, 24kg, 32kg

Results will be entered into a National Database administered by Master of Sport Catherine Imes.
Official date: November 22nd

In the meantime, gather up the troops as each Team Captain is only allowed 4 team members.

The Core crew enjoying last night’s gorgeous sunset.

Based on the “bio-feedback” from Saturday’s Core workout, the tire sled is definitely in the Decathlon. We will announce the official rules for this event shortly. Here are some details: moving backwards, pull a percentage of your bodyweight (TBD) and cover as much distance as possible within a given time frame.

The idea is similar to the “deadman’s drag” as used in physical standards testing by fire departments and SWAT teams.

Inspired by Jeremy Steinkoler’s vision of a challenge for all of the IC couples, we are in the early phases of organizing the official IC Couples Decathlon. We’ve already received confirmation from many of our IC All-Stars (Renee & Rune, Loredie & Ross, Lisa & Tim, Michelle & Jeremy, to name a few). We suspect that there will be more than twenty couples competing.

At this point, we need your help to decide what ten events would make for a good challenge. Please enter your submissions to the comments section. Once we have enough submissions for the events, we will devise a formula to calculate the winning factors.

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On another note, Jeremy will be playing with Mo’Fone at Yoshi’s next week! Be sure to check out this amazing group of musicians:

Mo’Fone
Yoshi’s Oakland
Monday, 9/8
8 & 10 pm
$14
Tix: www.yoshis.com or 510-238-9200

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The women of 0700 have been making some serious plans lately. Here’s a quick video to keep you updated… In it you’ll see Becky, Julie, and Lori training diligently for their big wedding day while super-mamas Angie and Sharon spearhead their second postpartum comeback. You will also see Ms. Wendy M. strutting her stuff as one of our top performers since her 30 pound weight loss. Enjoy!
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Congratulations to Julie and Becky who both tied the knot this Labor Day weekend!