06/04/2025
‘JOHN’ – Hero WOD Submission
In memory of my father.
U.S. Navy Veteran. Fighter. Father. Endurer.
I originally created this WOD to be introduced on Father’s Day as a tribute to my dad, who passed away from leukemia. But in order for to even consider it for recognition, it first has to be posted publicly. So today, I’m sharing it with the world, and hopefully on Father’s Day, it’s shared even further via
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🕊 ‘JOHN’
CrossFit Hero WOD
In honor of John, U.S. Navy Veteran and loving father, who fought bravely against leukemia and endured a lifetime of battles most will never understand.
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For Time
🔥 100 Calories on each machine:
• Air Bike
• Rower
• SkiErg
You choose where to start.
Do 2 minutes on any machine, then immediately:
• Record your calories
• Do 5 Burpees
Jump back on a machine (same or different) and repeat.
Cycle continues until you’ve hit 100 calories on each of the 3 machines.
Score = Total time to complete 300 calories.
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This WOD reflects the life my dad lived, relentless, gritty, full of pain, full of fight.
He endured more than anyone should ever have to. And when life finally started to soften… it hit him with the hardest challenge of all: leukemia.
Even then, he didn’t complain. He endured. If it were just about toughness, he would’ve beaten it.
This WOD is for him and for every quiet warrior who keeps showing up.
I hope CrossFit shares this on Father’s Day, where it belongs.