“It’s not like World War II when there were sacrifices on a daily basis in terms of collecting clothes and rationing, so it’s not as immediate for people now. So we rely on the press and families like mine to remind them that there are people out there who put their lives on the line to defend us.” – Daniel Murphy
On Saturday April 27th CrossFit 609 will remind everyone of the sacrifice heroes like Lt. Michael P. Murphy have been made for our great country. The turnout is expected to be huge. They will be collecting a $20 donation from all athletes that will be having a go at the “Murph” and they can do it either as an individual or with a partner. 100% of the donations will go directly to the Navy SEAL Foundation One Team One Fight via sponsorship through StandUP4SEALs! The gym will cut a check from CrossFit 609 that day as soon as everyone has completed the workout. Owner and trainer Joe Pappano has completed the Murph every Memorial Day weekend for the past 3 years and it looks as if this year will have the largest turnout. Sign up today, GET IN THE FIGHT!
The workout:
“Murph”
For time:
1 mile Run
100 Pull-ups
200 Push-ups
300 Squats
1 mile Run
In memory of Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy, 29, of Patchogue, N.Y., who was killed in Afghanistan June 28th, 2005.
This workout was one of Mike’s favorites and he’d named it “Body Armor”. From here on it will be referred to as “Murph” in honor of the focused warrior and great American who wanted nothing more in life than to serve this great country and the beautiful people who make it what it is.
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……Courtesy of CrossFit.com
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