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Memorial Day

Murph

May 31, 2021 By admin

Join us on Monday, May 31 at 9am for our annual Memorial Day workout, Murph!

“Murph”
– Run 1 Mile
– 100 Pull-ups
– 200 Push-ups
– 300 Air Squats
– Run 1 Mile
*Perform in a 20/14# vest.
**Coaches will be on hand to help modify the workouts as needed.

“Murph” was written in honor of Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy who was killed in action on June 28, 2005 during Operation Red Wing in Afghanistan. Lt. Murphy was part of a 4 man Seal team performing a reconnaissance mission when their location was compromised to the Taliban. The two sides engaged in an intense firefight in which the SEAL’s were severely outnumbered. In an effort to make contact with Headquarters to request assistance and provide the location of the team, Lt. Murphy moved into the open to make a call while exposing himself to enemy gunfire. His effort was successful, however, he was severely wounded in the process.

Over the next two hours, the 4 man team fought valiantly but, in the end, only one of the SEAL’s survived. Lt. Murphy’s ability to relay the position of their team ultimately led to the rescue of lone survivor, Marcus Luttrell.

Each Memorial Day, we perform this workout in honor of the brave men and women who serve our country. Whether you do the workout as written or modify in some capacity, we encourage to remember WHY you’re doing it and the sacrifices our servicemen, women, and their families make so we can enjoy the freedoms we do.

 

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Memorial Day Murph

May 25, 2020 By admin

Join us on Monday, 5/25 at 9am on ZOOM for our annual Memorial Day Murph workout. We look forward to honoring those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom and celebrating our gym community. Click the link below to access the link for the workout. See you on the web!

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Memorial Day: 5/27/19 – Monday

May 26, 2019 By admin

  • Multiple modifications are available to make “Murph” doable by anyone and everyone; including 1/2 Murph, 1/4 Murph, Partner Murph, and countless movement modifications and/or substitutions!
  • Come join us in remembering and honoring an American hero.

Relevant: The Murph Challenge 2019

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Memorial Day: 5/27/19 – Monday

May 26, 2019 By admin

A. “Murph“
– 1 Mile Run
– 100 Pull Ups
– 200 Push Ups
– 300 Air Squats
– 1 Mile Run

* Partition the Pull Ups, Push Ups, and Air Squats as needed.
* Optional: Weight Vest (20/14).

Filed Under: fitness, wod Tagged With: Hero, Memorial Day, Murph

Memorial Day Murph

May 29, 2017 By admin

Murph 1

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.

Notes:
– No regular gym hours on this day.
– Our Memorial Day Murph is open to anyone, members and non-members. Non-members simply fill out a brief waiver.
– 3x/Week members, attending MDM DOES NOT count towards your 3 visits for the week.

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