There is no better event for Memorial Day than the Murph. Join Modern Dad Topics as we remember all of those that have given everything for this country and do the MDT Murph Challenge this Memorial Dad. Details and past results are here.
What is the Murph?
The Murph is a crossfit workout that consists of a 1 mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats, and finally another 1 mile run. High performing athletes do the Murph with a flak jacket or weight vest. The Murph is always done on the clock. Individuals try to complete the Murph in the least amount of time possible.
The truly hard core do the Murph exactly as laid out above with no deviations. For us typical folks, we break it up into pieces and parts, perhaps 20 sets of 5 pullups, 10 pushups and 15 squats or a combination that works for you. No wrong way to do it, as long as you complete the runs as bookend it!
No matter how you do it, if you complete the Murph – you are feeling it and have accomplished something on Memorial Day Weekend to remember!
History of the Murph
The Murph is a CrossFit Hero workout named after Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy, a Navy SEAL who was killed in action on June 28, 2005 in Afghanistan. His actions earned him the Congressional Medal of Honor. The workout was not called the Murph originally, but “Body Armor” and was said to be one of Murphy’s favorites. Today, Cross Fit Gyms and individuals do the “Murph” around Memorial Day to Honor a fallen American Hero.
Why do the Murph?
The Murph is a physical challenge, a social event, and an opportunity to remember those who gave everything for our freedom. You will be sore after completing it, but it is always worth it. If you have not decided if the Murph is for you – give it a go or do a modified version. If you are going to do the Murph this year anyway, how about taking the MDT Challenge and connect with some friends.
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