ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – On Memorial Day, people in the CrossFit community around the country are taking part in the “Murph Challenge,” which is an intense workout all in memory of Lieutenant Michael ...
A Minnesota bodybuilder ended up in the hospital after his arms "blew up" attempting the Murph Challenge, which he claims nearly cost him his life. Michael Congdon, 32, was a top finisher in the World ...
(He also forwent the traditional 20-pound vest that CrossFit athletes usually wear during the Murph.) Day 1 was exhausting, which was to be expected. "Somewhere along the way I started thinking maybe ...
The Murph consists of a 1-mile run, 300 squats, 200 pushups, 100 pullups, and another 1-mile run. On Memorial Day, a number of participants opted for the Hero Murph WOD, where the entire thing is done ...
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — While many Rockford-area residents spent Memorial Day at parades and barbecues, CrossFit athletes at CrossFit Supercell in Rockford dedicated their holiday to honoring fallen ...