And that’s a wrap! Memorial Day Murph 2012 came and went this year with a bang. What better way to spend your day off from work sweating your butt off through 2 miles of running, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, and 300 squats? You guys are crazy but I am thankful for it. We had 23 (24 counting myself) people total do Murph yesterday which was MUCH more than expected. We even had a couple people from the Master’s class come and join in. With all that said, let’s take a minute to remember why we did it. A big thanks goes out to all those who have served and who are going to serve, especially members John and Scott on their upcoming deployments. Thanks guys!

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New Elements Class starts Monday June 4th.

Contact us if you want to join in. Spaces are limited.

Announcements

Memorial Day Murph Update:

Meet up at the gym on Monday morning at 9am to tackle “Murph”. There will be a scaled version of Murph with only half the number of reps for those who think Murph as rx’d is a little much. Everyone, including nonmembers, is welcome. This workout is not for the newbie though!

Europa $10,000 Challenge:

On the weekend of August 17-18th, the fitness expo known as “Europa” will be holding a big CrossFit team competition. There will be both intermediate and advanced divisions. I am expecting us to have at least a couple of teams participating. If you don’t think you can participate, you can still help out and get hooked up with some cool gear. Check out the event here.

Michael Patrick Murphy (May 7, 1976 – June 28, 2005) was a United States Navy SEAL posthumously awarded the United States military’s highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in 2005 during the War in Afghanistan. He was the first person to be awarded the medal for actions in Afghanistan; and the first member of the U.S. Navy to receive the award since the Vietnam War. He also received other awards including the Silver Star and Purple Heart.

LT Murphy was killed June 28, 2005 after exposing himself to enemy fire and knowingly leaving his position of cover to get a clear signal in order to communicate with his headquarters. He provided his unit’s location and requested immediate support for his element and then returned to his position to continue fighting until he died from his wounds.

This Memorial Day, Monday May 28th, East Dallas CrossFit will celebrate LT Murphy’s life by hosting the CrossFit hero workout known as “Murph”. As you might know, the hero workouts are created to honor a person who has given their life in service for our country. Murph was created in honor of Lt. Michael Murphy.

“Murph” for time:

– 1 mile run

– 100 pull-ups

– 200 push-ups

– 300 squats

– 1mile run

* partition pull-ups, push-ups and squats however you like

* if you have a weight vest, wear it

This was a workout that Michael liked to do in preparation for his deployment. Being that we have several military at EDCF, this should be a good one. If you are not going to participate in this event then please still come out and count/cheer for everyone who is. Start time is at 9am.

A BBQ is in the works for post Murph. Details to come soon.

There WILL NOT be regular classes on Monday in observation of Memorial Day.

A congrats goes out to Ben O. for receiving his CrossFit Level-1 certification this past weekend!

Memorial Day Murph Update:

MDM 2012 will kick off at 9am on Memorial Day. It has been moved up an hour in an effort to avoid the heat. Everyone is encouraged to attend whether you plan on doing it or just to watch.

A big shout-out goes out to Chase and his wife Molly. They welcomed their baby boy, Hudson, into the world this evening and are happy to announce that he is healthy and doing well! Congratulations you two. We are expecting Hudson in our first CrossFit Kids class!

Our first ever event at EDCF, this past weekend’s 300 Challenge, was a great success! The participation and turnout of those who didn’t participate really showed how our community is coming together. Despite coming away with a lot of sweat loss, some battered shins, and mild lightheadedness, you guys also should feel good about the cause we were able to help out. As of right now we have over 50 pairs of shoes as well as more than enough money in donations to cover the cost of shipping! A big thanks goes out to everyone to contributed!

I would also like to give a shout to the winners of the each division:

Advanced men: Adam Hauser

Advanced women: Kimberly White

Intermediate men: Matt Hatcher

Intermediate women: Emily Hetrick

Beginner men: Sam Copeland

Beginner women: Marcia Savard

A big thanks also goes out to Heather Nice for helping with the shoe drive, Kristen Lucas for taking some awesome pictures found here, Reebok for supplying the kicks, and Dr. Nick and his massage therapist Gabby for working on all the athletes.

We are looking forward to doing this every year as well as some other events too! Next up on the list is Memorial Day Murph!

So some of you guys were asking about the scaling for the 300 challenge in order to make a decision about signing up. Well here ya go!

via YouTube by soles4souls

As part of the 300 Challenge, we’ve teamed up with Soles 4 Souls charity and will be hosting a shoe drive for the remainder of May. Soles 4 Souls is a great organization that has helped raise over 17 million pairs of shoes for those in need, and distributed them to 127 countries. To learn more, visit their website: http://www.soles4souls.org/about/

How to Donate? 3 Ways!

1) Bring your shoes to the gym during the 300 Challenge on May 12th from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. You’re welcome to stick around and watch the competitors, or grab a bite to eat.

2) If you live near the gym, you may receive a bag /flier on your door this coming weekend. If you have shoes to donate, leave them out on your front porch on Saturday May 19th. We will be by sometime between 10:00 – 2:00 to pick them up.
 

3) If you can’t make either of these days, please feel free to bring your shoes by the gym anytime between now and the end of May. We will have a donation box inside the gym. Be sure to check the class schedule to make sure someone is there. We’re only open during class times.

What to Donate? 

Shoes – Both used and new. Soles 4 Souls accepts anything – Tennis Shoes, Heels, Sandals, etc.

Money – We will also be taking monetary donations to help offset the cost of shipping. We are responsible for shipping the shoes we collect directly to the nearest Soles 4 Souls warehouse. $1/ pair of shoes is our goal.

FAQs from Soles4Souls.org

What types of shoes do you accept? 

Soles4Souls accepts all types of shoes: athletic, running, dress, sandals, pumps, heels, work boots, cleats, dance, flip flops, just as long as they are new or gently worn.

How do I obtain a tax receipt? 

You can fill out the form here: http://www.soles4souls.org/get_involved/tax_receipt.html and they will send you one from the corporate office.

Other questions? Visit http://www.soles4souls.org/