ABBEVILLE, SC - The Axioma Fitness Fall Classic Pump and Run, one of the few pump and runs held in South Carolina, will be held at Axioma Fitness in Abbeville, SC, on Highway 28 By-Pass on Saturday, November 3. The combination bench press/5K will start with the weightlifting portion at 8 a.m. Early registration ends October 26.

Rules

• A runner’s time will be based on how many times he/she can bench press their bodyweight.
• Weigh-in with shoes, shirt and shorts. (Bench press weight will be rounded to the next higher 5 lb. increment. Example: If you weigh 187, then you bench 190.)
• 30 seconds per rep will be deducted from the competitor’s final 5k time.

Divisions

• Men 29 and under: Contestants will bench 100% of bodyweight
• Men 39 and under: Contestants will bench 100% of bodyweight
• Men 49 and under: Contestants will bench 90% of bodyweight
• Men 50 and older: Contestants will bench 80% of bodyweight
• Women 29 and under: Contestants will bench 70% of bodyweight
• Women 39 and under: Contestants will bench 70% of bodyweight
• Women 49 and under: Contestants will bench 60% of bodyweight
• Women 50 and older: Contestants will bench 50% of bodyweight
• Couple: Male and female: % depends on age category.

Lifting Technique Rules
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 chest and be fully extended on each press-stopping terminates the lift. NO bouncing bar off chest. Shoulders and rear must stay in contact with bench during lift. If necessary, plates may be placed under the lifter’s feet. No baggy clothing, belts, wraps or lifting suits. Decisions of judges are final. Additional rules may be added as needed.

5K Run
The course will be certified. Terrain is moderately hilly and fast. Support will be at intersections with water at halfway point. There will be a mass start after all competitors complete bench press.

Awards
Trophies will be awarded to top three finishers in each division. All contestants will receive custom COMPETITOR ONLY t-shirts. All contestants who are registered prior to race day will be eligible for prize drawings.

Entry Fee
Before October 27, 2007: $20 per entrant, $35 per couple. Late: $25 single, $45 per couple.

For more information and entry packet contact: Axioma Fitness of Abbeville: 864-366-2946 or Matt Helton, matt@axiomafitness.com.