It's become a tradition in the world wide Crossfit community to honor fallen men and women that gave their lives to help protect ours. The list of "Hero" WOD's can be found here. But, there are thousands upon thousands we will remember this memorial day. From honoring our great grandfathers who fought in the world wars, to our brothers and sisters who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. This workout is for them. These workouts are tough. It embodies the spirit of the men and women who didn't give up when the going got tough. Who kept on fighting, because they believed that what they were doing meant something and would make a change. Then there's the walking wounded. The men and women that will live the rest of their lives with scars from battle. This workouts for them. The families that lost their husbands, wife's, brothers, sisters, sons, and daughters. This workouts for them.
Log into Zenplanner and join us today to honor these hero's. The 10am and 11am classes are full, so we opened another at 12. If you'd like to have some breathing room in there, please cancel your reservation in Zenplanner and reschedule to noon. Either that, or we share pullup bars.
Today, we're doing a workout in honor of Michael P. Murphy, Medal of Honor recipient. Here is his story.
"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as the leader of a special reconnaissance element with Naval Special Warfare Task Unit Afghanistan on 27 and 28 June 2005. While leading a mission to locate a high-level anti-coalition militia leader, Lieutenant Murphy demonstrated extraordinary heroism in the face of grave danger in the vicinity of Asadabad, Konar Province, Afghanistan. On 28 June 2005, operating in an extremely rugged enemy-controlled area, Lieutenant Murphy's team was discovered by anti-coalition militia sympathizers, who revealed their position to Taliban fighters. As a result, between 30 and 40 enemy fighters besieged his four-member team. Demonstrating exceptional resolve, Lieutenant Murphy valiantly led his men in engaging the large enemy force. The ensuing fierce firefight resulted in numerous enemy casualties, as well as the wounding of all four members of the team. Ignoring his own wounds and demonstrating exceptional composure, Lieutenant Murphy continued to lead and encourage his men. When the primary communicator fell mortally wounded, Lieutenant Murphy repeatedly attempted to call for assistance for his beleaguered teammates. Realizing the impossibility of communicating in the extreme terrain, and in the face of almost certain death, he fought his way into open terrain to gain a better position to transmit a call. This deliberate, heroic act deprived him of cover, exposing him to direct enemy fire. Finally achieving contact with his Headquarters, Lieutenant Murphy maintained his exposed position while he provided his location and requested immediate support for his team. In his final act of bravery, he continued to engage the enemy until he was mortally wounded, gallantly giving his life for his country and for the cause of freedom. By his selfless leadership, courageous actions, and extraordinary devotion to duty, Lieutenant Murphy reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
For more information, read his summary of action, or the book "Lone Survivor", by his Seal teammate, Marcus Luttrell, who was the only Seal that survived that day.
WOD
For time:
1 mile run
100 Pullups
200 Pushups
300 Squats
1 mile run
*Partition the pull-ups, push-ups, and squats as needed. Start and finish with a mile run. If you've got a twenty pound vest or body armor, wear it.
*hint: most partition the movements into a 20 round "cindy". If you don't know what I mean, look up "cindy".
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