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Murph Challenge: Celebs Conquer Grueling Hero WOD
7 Jun
Summary
- Hero WODs honor fallen first responders and military personnel.
- The 'Murph' workout involves a 1-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 300 squats, 1-mile run.
- Celebrities like Mark Zuckerberg, Chris Pratt, and Dwayne Johnson participate annually.
CrossFit Hero WODs are special workouts dedicated to honoring fallen military personnel, firefighters, and law enforcement officers. These workouts are typically more intense than standard CrossFit routines. Among them, the 'Murph' is the most recognized, named after US Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy.
This Memorial Day tradition involves a challenging sequence: run one mile, perform 100 pull-ups, 300 squats, and conclude with another one-mile run. The event also serves as a fundraiser for the Lt. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation.
Many celebrities have embraced the 'Murph' challenge. Actor Mark Zuckerberg completed the workout in an impressive 39 minutes and 58 seconds while wearing a 20-pound vest. He makes it a family tradition, with his daughters also participating.
Other well-known figures who have tackled the 'Murph' include Chris Pratt and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. John Krasinski has also been a vocal advocate, aiming to popularize the challenge beyond the CrossFit community.
