06/23/2026
Dan had a (crazy) idea earlier this spring:
650 burpees for his 65th birthday
Worth noting, this is very on-brand. Dan usually comes up with a diabolical birthday workout for himself to celebrate his health and to enjoy all the benefits he gets to reap from maintaining excellent fitness.
Sunday Open Gym, Dan would set an EMOM or E:90 clock and get to work building his tolerance for volume. And the whole gym would watch in awe, most saying “I’d never do that” while offering their support.
Even when work/life threw a wrench in Dan’s training for his birthday, he kept his goal in mind. He stayed dedicated and smart: he had a backup plan in case his body said “not today”, but knew what he wanted to do.
Dan did 10 burpees on an interval clock, holding him to just the right pace, and did 650 burpees in about 90 minutes!
Happy belated birthday, and congrats! Dan continues to demonstrate how to balance work, life, fitness, and knowing how to push your limits while listening to your body.
Now: who wants to do Dan’s 65th birthday WOD?
