Crossfit Murph Challenge in Vaalpark
CrossFit athletes in gyms across the world annually perform the Hero Workout known as ‘Murph’. It is a workout that has become synonymous with CrossFit, not just for its toughness, but for what it represents.
Hero WOD’s are programmed by CrossFit to honour the men and women that have fallen in the line of duty.
This workout is specifically to honour Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy, who was killed in Afghanistan on 28 June 2005.
(His heroics were depicted in the movie Lone Survivor with Mark Wahlberg). You can also read more about him on www.murphfoundation.org
Crossfit Forged and Fitness Infurno will for the first time be co-hosting the Murph Challenge on Saturday 27 May in Vaalpark. The workout in the US is traditionally performed on Memorial Day.
The workout requires athletes to run one mile (1.6km), do 100 pull-ups, 200, push-ups, 300 bodyweight squats, and then run another mile all while wearing a 20lb (9kg) vest.
This is the prescribed way of performing the workout however anyone can participate with multiple scaling options available.
The workout starts at 9:30 at CrossFit Forged in Vaalpark (1 Brandberg Street) with an entry fee of R50 per person applies. Proceeds made from this event will be donated to charity with loads of giveaways, prizes, and entertainment planned for the day.
If you are interested in participating or want more information on the event please contact Jordaan at 074 106 4323/ 016 971 1675 or Edwin at 083 480 1675.
