Lt. Michael P. Murphy “Murph”

Memorial Day is a great holiday where everyone can BBQ, enjoy the weather, kick off Summer and have a couple extra days off from work. But be sure to remember the true purpose of the holiday, to remember the actions and ultimate sacrifices of the men and women of our armed forces, like Lt. Michael Murphy. By participating in Memorial Day Murph, it gives us the opportunity to come together as a community, remember the fallen and enjoy the freedoms we have.

This is important to think about when you hear your coach say “3…2…1…GO!”. ‘Murph’ is a tough workout and it’s easy to complain about how long it’ll take or if you’ll be able to PR this year. Maybe you’re questioning if you even want to do it.

I challenge you to most importantly, show up. Lift those up around you with positive talk. Help others around you complete the workout. Help others struggling with the anxiety of the workout. Help them see the reason why we put ourselves through this workout. It’s more than just how long the run is, how many reps you need to complete or how long it takes you to finish. It’s about putting in the blood, sweat, and tears to be able to enjoy a day like Memorial Day when many don’t have that privilege.

’MURPH’ is more than just a workout, it is a tradition that helps push us, humble us, and dedicate a bit of pain and sweat to honor a man who gave everything he had. Come out Monday May 28th at 9am and put in some work.

If you’d like to donate and register for the “Murph Challenge”, Please visit the website https://themurphchallenge.com/