What is Veteran’s Day?
We celebrate veterans day because, the date November 11, originally celebrated the anniversary of the official end of World War I on that date in 1918 (commemoration of the armistice that ended World War I). In 1954 it was renamed from Armistice Day to Veteran’s Day, honoring both fallen and living military servicemen and servicewomen.
With that in mind we are going to celebrate this Veteran’s day with a Hero wod. After we complete our strength workout we will do the “Griff” hero workout of the day.
Shoulder Press – 3×5 Warm-up Sets
1×5 40% (of working weight)
1×5 50% (of working weight)
1×5 60% (of working weight)
Shoulder Press – 3×5 Work Sets
1X5 75% (of working weight)
1X3 85% (of working weight)
1X1 95% (of working weight)
wod: “Griff”
For time:
Run 800 meters
Run 400 meters backwards
Run 800 meters
Run 400 meters backwards
In honor of USAF SSgt Travis L. Griffin, 28, who was killed April 3, 2008 in the Rasheed district of Baghdad by an IED strike to his vehicle. Travis is survived by his son Elijah.
Thanks to Chris Jones: For those who were asking, there is a way to donate to the family. My unit received him here in Ohio when he was flown back from overseas. We have established an account for his son if interested in donating. Checks and money orders can be sent to the following: “Sergeant Travis Griffin Family Fund” Wright-Patt Credit Union Building 1224 WPAFB, OH 45433
Running backwards in the dark……that will be an interesting sight.
You can’t see behind you anyways…:-)
Happy Veterans Day to all the veterans (and family and friends) of CFC.
My favorite part of this WOD, besides its surprise ability to be harder than I expect and the fact that we’re honoring a fallen soldier – is the double-takes from casual spectators. Groups of 10 running backward never fails to deliver plenty of confused stares.
Can I do this if I come at 7:30 during the on-ramp class?? I don’t wanna miss it!
Can’t wait to test out the Vibrams on this one!
Just a quick note of thanks to all of you at our gym who have served or are currently serving in the Armed Forces! I appreciate what you have done for our country! God Bless!