Thanks and Results!

Last night, the gym flooded while I was attending a friend's wedding and unavailable. I wanted to do a public shout-out to those who came to the rescue. Not being there, I'm sure I will miss someone, but here is a huge thank you to Ali, Suzanne, Chad, Dan K, Dan P, and anyone else that helped keep the worst from happening. Floor panels were lifted, hoses and vacuums run to siphon the water, and trenches dug. It sounded epic.

Now, on to Our First Speed Dating Comp. There were no categories, no way to pick partners, and I think it went well. The only request I received was to add one more workout at the next event so there would be less chance of a tie, and more mixed teams.

The competition came down to a three-way tie for 1st place between Josh, Josie and Heath. Josie bowed out of the tie-breaker; Josh wanted to back out also (his third year in a tie-breaker!) but I wouldn't let him (just kidding, sorta). Josie hopped into the gym to do the Open in Feb / Mar and only just started back up at the gym this month. Everyone was impressed with her athleticism and heart … there were lots of comments to her credit afterwards.

The tie breaker:
15 - 12 - 9
Ski Erg Calories
75# Thrusters

Josh ended up taking 1st place, but both he and Heath finished in under 5 minutes.

Overall results were as follows:
WOD 1
1: Ryan & Dan K
2: Josh & Heath
3: Anneke & Henry
4: Adam & Josie
5: Heather & Brandon
6: Sam & Chad

WOD 2
1: Brandon & Josie
2: Heath & Chad
3: Ryan & Josh
4: Henry & Adam
5: Dan K & Sam
6: Heather & Anneke

WOD 3
1: Josh & Josie
2: Heath & Brandon
3: Henry & Chad
4: Ryan & Anneke
4: Heather & Sam
5: Dan K & Adam

It was a great time, and we raised almost $1,000. Having the most votes, we will be purchasing an individual rig to go next to the power racks. Let me know when you would like to do it all over again. I would be down for a quarterly comp if there is enough interest and volunteers.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated, helped out and spectated. There was a great vibe in the air even after the flooding!