05/12/2026
You're all Rockstars with the training we've done these past few weeks! We are finished with Murph prep and we will continue enjoying our fun workouts, rest, and mentally prepare for The Memorial Day Murph!
We've been strategizing and planning for a while. If you are still thinking about what you want the Murph to look for you - let's chat - we can help you brainstorm!
A reminder of what the Murph is and why we participate every year:
In memory of Navy Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy, 29, of Patchogue, NY, who was killed in Afghanistan June 28, 2005. A United States Navy SEAL officer, Murphy was awarded the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the War in Afghanistan. His other posthumous awards include the Silver Star Medal (which was later upgraded to the Medal of Honor) and the Purple Heart.
The "Murph" Hero WOD was originally posted on the CrossFit Main Site as the workout of the day for Thursday August 18, 2005, where the post said "This workout was one of Mike's favorites and he'd named it 'Body Armor.' From here on it will be 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."
No matter how you do it, The Murph will definitely test your will and your overall fitness. And when you do knock it out, take some time to think about the brave man this fitness challenge was named for, as well as all the other brave men and women who have given so much for our freedoms! 💪🏻🇺🇸
