Rules: * A runner's time will be based on how many times he/she can bench press the weight for their gender and age category. * There are four lifting divisions * Runners not competing for prize money, may scale their weight
Men 39 and under - Contestants will bench press 145lbs
Men 40-54 - Contestants will bench press 115lbs
Men 55 and over - Contestants will bench press 95lbs
Women 39 and under - Contestants will bench press 65lbs
Women 40-54 - Contestants will bench press 45lbs
Women 55 and over - Contestants will bench press 35lbs
Those participating in the 5k only will not be competing in the above divisions.
Time Deduction
20 seconds per rep will be deducted from the competitor's final 5k times for the Pump and Run Division. The maximum deduction is 15 minutes (or 45 total reps)
Lifting Technique
Lift starts with the bar in the extended position. Feet must remain in contact with the floor throughout the lift (no hooking bench support with feet/legs). Bar must touch the chest and be fully extended on each press - stopping terminates the lift. No bouncing bar off chest. Shoulder and rear must stay in contact with the bench during lifts. If necessary, plates may be placed under lifters' feet. No baggy clothing, belts, wraps or lifting suits. Decisions of our judges are final.
Lifting Time
Participants will begin by completing their max rep bench press. Registration will begin at 10:00am and Bench Press will begin at 10:30 AM. Race will commence after all racers have completed their lift (approximately 11:30 AM)
The event will take place rain or shine. If the forecast, calls for rain, then the lifting portion will take place at Crossfit Hoboken at 38 Jackson Street Hoboken, NJ 07030.