Memorial Day Murph

PLEASE NOTE: THE DATE OF THIS EVENT CHANGED FROM MAY 27 TO JUNE 3

Compete in this functional fitness event aimed at remembering and celebrating the life of Lt. Michael Murphy who was killed during a mission in Afghanistan. 

The Memorial Day Murph event will include a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats, another one-mile run -- all while wearing a 20-pound vest or body armor.

The workout can be modified for a variety of fitness levels, and athletes can participate in partners or on teams. Individuals will be able to partition the pull-ups, push-ups and squats as needed (i.e. 5-10-15 reps for 20 rounds). On the start of "3-2-1-Go" individuals will start and finish with a mile run. If athletes choose to wear a 20-pound vest or body armor they can; however, this will not be provided by MWR Sports and Recreation. Scaled versions of the "Murph" will be available for individual participants who cannot perform the prescribed rep scheme.

The official host for this event is http://themurphchallenge.com.

This is a STRONG B.A.N.D.S. campaign event.