5 rounds, each for time, of:
Run 800 meters
Rest 3 minutes
Post time for each interval to comments.
Compare to 181123.
Scaling:
Newer athletes should reduce the distance to ensure they complete each round in about 5 minutes. Intermediate athletes can perform this workout as prescribed.
Beginner Option:
4 rounds, each for time, of:
Run 600 meters
Rest 3 minutes
5 rounds, each for time, of:
Run 800 meters
Rest 3 minutes
Post time for each interval to comments.
Compare to 221119.
Scaling:
In today’s workout, we are going to tackle 5 half-mile runs. The half-mile is arguably one of the most challenging events in track. The goal is to run each interval as quickly as possible. With a significant amount of rest, aim to perform each run in a similar time. Newer athletes should reduce the distance to ensure they complete each interval in less than 5 minutes. Intermediate athletes can perform this workout as prescribed. Have fun!
Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d
Beginner option:
4 rounds, each for time, of:
Run 600 meters
Rest 3 minutes
Resources:
Running Fundamentals With Doug Katona
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Featured photo:
Taken by Roarke Bouffe of Semifinal athlete Jessica Ubisse at the 2024 Renegade Games in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa.
Perform this workout like the "12 Days of Christmas" song. In round 1, perform 1 wall walk. In round 2, perform 2 candlestick rocks and then 1 wall walk. In round 3, perform 3 burpees, then 2 candlestick rocks, then 1 wall walk. Continue adding a new exercise each round.
Post time to comments.
Scaling:
Scale the difficulty of each element so you can keep moving — more moving and less hook-gripping your shorts.
Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d
Beginner option:
12 rounds for time, starting with 1 and adding an exercise each round:
Perform the workout like the "12 Days of Christmas" song. In round 1, perform 1 inchworm. In round 2, perform 2 candlesticks and then 1 inchworm. In round 3, perform 3 burpees, then 2 candlesticks, then 1 inchworm. Continue adding a new exercise each round.
Resources:
The Wall Walk
Candlestick Conditioning Drills
The Burpee
The Push-Up
The Walking Lunge
The Air Squat
The AbMat Sit-Up
The Handstand Push-Up
The Single-Leg Squat
The Box Step-Up
The Dumbbell Press
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Featured photo:
Photo by James Irwin at Crooked Lake CrossFit in Newry, Ireland.
For time:
Run 1 mile
100 pull-ups
200 push-ups
300 air squats
Run 1 mile
*Partition the pull-ups, push-ups, and squats as needed.
*If you’ve got a 14/20-lb vest or body armor, wear it.
Or:
Hero workout of your choice
Review the list of Hero workouts and honor someone with an all-out effort.
Post your choice of workout and result to comments.
If you perform Murph, don’t forget to log your score in the Progress tab in the CrossFit app.
You can also support the Murph Challenge by officially registering at themurphchallenge.com or by donating directly to the LT Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation at murphfoundation.org.
Today’s workout was created in 2005 in memory of Navy Lt. Michael Murphy, 29, of Patchogue, New York, who was killed in Afghanistan on June 28, 2005. This workout was one of Mike’s favorites, and he’d named it “Body Armor.” It is now 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.
Compare to 230529.
Scaling:
By design, most Hero workouts are meant to be extremely grueling, arduous, and mentally challenging. Many contain a very high volume of reps. Keep in mind that “challenging” is a relative term and athletes should adjust workouts to align with their physical and psychological tolerances. If you are performing Murph, partition the pull-ups, push-ups, and squats as needed. Consider 20 sets of 5 pull-ups, 10 push-ups, and 15 air squats or 10 rounds of 10 pull-ups, 20 push-ups, and 30 air squats. If you have completed Murph previously, consider performing the pull-ups, push-ups, and air squats unpartitioned. Beginner athletes should reduce the work to a level that is attainable yet still challenging.
Intermediate option:
For time:
Run 1 mile
50 pull-ups
100 push-ups
150 air squats
Run 1 mile
*Partition the pull-ups, push-ups, and squats as needed. Head out for the second run no later than 25 minutes into your workout.
Or:
Hero workout of your choice.
Review the list of Hero workouts and honor someone with an all-out effort.
Beginner option:
For time:
Run 800 meters
Then, 10 rounds of:
5 ring rows
10 push-ups with hands elevated on a box
15 air squats
Then, run 800 meters
*Partition the pull-ups, push-ups, and squats as needed. Head out for the second run no later than 20 minutes into your workout.
Or:
Hero workout of your choice.
Review the list of Hero workouts and honor someone with an all-out effort.
Resources:
The Kipping Pull-up
The Push-up
The Air Squat
Murph Hero Workout
Memorial Day Murph: An Origin Story
Fallen But Not Forgotten: How CrossFit’s Hero Workouts Honor Fallen Service Members
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4 rounds, each for time of:
Row 1,000 meters
Rest 2 minutes
Post times to comments.
Scaling:
Newer athletes should reduce the distance to ensure they complete each round in under 5 minutes. Intermediate athletes can perform this workout as prescribed.
Beginner Option:
3 rounds, each for time of:
Row 800 meters
Rest 2 minutes