Memorial Day CrossFit Workout Honors Lives Lost in Combat
Memorial Day is a time to honor the brave men and women who died protecting our freedom and you have two opportunities this weekend to honor their memory.
The Murph workout, also known as the Murph Challenge, is a CrossFit workout that honors the life of Lt. Michael “Murph” Murphy, a Navy SEAL who lost his life during his service to the military in 2005.
From 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, May 24 you can join CrossFit Kokomo and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 25, you can join CrossFit Never Forget to honor the memory of “Murph” and other military personnel who lost their lives during their service.
“Everybody is there for the same reason, to pay respects to any service men or women who died for our rights and our freedoms. It’s cool to see a community come together for something bigger than just a workout,” said Kevin Jewell, owner of CrossFit Kokomo.
Murph in the ‘Mo will be held at Kokomo Municipal Stadium, located at 400 S. Union St., Kokomo, Sign-ups are welcome until the day of the event, so for just $35 you will receive a t-shirt (while supplies last), a meal voucher from Love Bug Food Truck and a free drink.
There will be three heats to choose from, starting at 6, 7:15 and 8:30 p.m.
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You can also join the annual Memorial Day Murph at CrossFit Never Forget located at 111 W. Southway Boulevard in Kokomo. This event will start with the workout and then a gathering with a community cookout and tie-dye will follow. This event is free and open to the public to join and participate.
Other neighboring cities hosting Memorial Day - “Murph” workouts:
6 p.m. Friday, May 24 - CrossFit Solar Flare, 1755 W. State Road 28, Frankfort.
10 a.m. from 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25 - The Murph Challenge at Lawman Tactical 4209 US 41 North, Evansville.
7 a.m., 8 a.m. or 9 a.m., Monday, May 27 - CrossFit High Bar, 301 N Stockwell Road, Evansville.
9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27 at Memorial Stadium, 3300 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute with CrossFit Terre Haute
9 a.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27 at 513 Incentive Drive, Fort Wayne at Afforest Fitness.
9 a.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27 at Impact Zone Training Center 2781 Klondike Road, West Lafayette.