LT. Michael P. Murphy
United States Navy (SEAL)
May 7, 1976 – June 28, 2005

“LT. Michael P. Murphy (SEAL) was the officer-in-charge of a four-man SEAL element in support of Operation Red Wings, tasked with finding a key anti-coalition militia commander near Asadabad, Afghanistan. Shortly after inserting into the objective area, the SEALs were spotted by three goat herders who were initially detained and then released. It is believed the goat herders immediately reported the SEALs’ presence to Taliban fighters.

A fierce gun battle ensued on the steep face of the mountain between the SEALs and a much larger enemy force. Despite the intensity of the firefight and suffering grave gunshot wounds himself, Murphy is credited with risking his own life to save the lives of his teammates. Murphy, intent on making contact with headquarters, but realizing this would be impossible in the extreme terrain where they were fighting, unhesitatingly and with complete disregard for his own life moved into the open, where he could gain a better position to transmit a call to get help for his men.

Moving away from the protective mountain rocks, he knowingly exposed himself to increased enemy gunfire. This deliberate and heroic act deprived him of cover and made him a target for the enemy. While continuing to be fired upon, Murphy made contact with the SOF Quick Reaction Force at Bagram Air Base and requested assistance. He calmly provided his unit’s location and the size of the enemy force while requesting immediate support for his team. At one point, he was shot in the back causing him to drop the transmitter. Murphy picked it back up, completed the call and continued firing at the enemy who was closing in. Severely wounded, LT. Murphy returned to his cover position with his men and continued the battle.

LT. Murphy fought on, allowing one member of his team (Marcus Luttrell) to escape, before he was killed. For his selfless actions, LT. Michael Murphy was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor on October 27, 2007. We honor his sacrifice and memory through The Murph Challenge. Find out more about Michael Murphy at the Memorial Foundation created in his name.”

Today we will be completing Hero WOD MURPH- also known as “Body Armor”. Wear a weighted vest if you have one to simulate battling this workout as he fought for this country trekking his equipment.

Doors will open at 4:30pm, national anthem and a few words at 5:00pm with immediate start right after. If this is your first time completing Murph we highly suggest cutting it down to HALF.

We will have pull up/ ring row spots already set up as a first come first serve basis. There will be plenty of room for everyone. We have been keeping an eye on the weather and there is a chance of rain. We are still on rain or shine!

Feel free to hang around while everyone finishes up, crack open an adult beverage or fitaid while socializing. This is such an incredible time of year where we can all come together to endure the same tribute.

Hero WOD Murph- “Body Armor” For Time

1 mile run
100 Pull ups
200 Push ups
300 Squats
1 mile run