On May 27th, I am going to be taking the Murph Challenge at FVT – Lee’s Summit, and this is your official invitation to join me!
If you’re interested in participating, reply to this message with the words “MURPH CHALLENGE”.
The Murph Challenge is the Official annual fundraiser of the LT. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation, presented by Forged®. It is also one of the primary means of funding for the Foundation on an annual basis.
Once you register, you will not only be pledging to participate in the Hero WOD ‘MURPH’, joining a unique group of participants who pay tribute to LT. Michael P. Murphy, but you will also be contributing to a prestigious organization founded by the Murphy family.
Here is the Challenge (there are three different versions / levels to pick from):
RX’D
For time:
1-mile run
100 pull-ups
200 push-ups
300 air squats
1-mile run
- Partition the pull-ups, push-ups, and squats as needed.
- If you’ve got a 14/20-lb vest or body armor, wear it.
INTERMEDIATE
For time:
1-mile run
50 pull-ups
100 push-ups
150 air squats
1-mile run
- Partition reps as desired.
- Start the second run no later than 25:00.
BEGINNER
For time:
800-meter run
Then, 10 rounds of:
5 ring rows
10 push-ups (from knees or with hands elevated on a box)
15 air squats
Then, 800-meter run
- Start the second run no later than 20:00.
More details are coming soon. For now, mark your calendars for Monday, May 27th, 2024 (Memorial Day). We’ll start promptly at 8am. Address is 300 NW Victoria Drive – Lee’s Summit, MO 64086. If you can’t make it in person, we’ll also have options to participate virtually.
If you’re interested in participating, reply to this message with the words “MURPH CHALLENGE”.
Hope to see you there!
-Forest