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Hero WOD Hotshots 19: Honoring the Granite Mountain Crew
Honoring the Granite Mountain Hotshots
On June 30, 2013, tragedy struck Yarnell, Arizona, as the Yarnell Hill Fire claimed the lives of 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, an elite crew of wildland firefighters. These men represented courage, grit, and brotherhood, standing on the frontlines to protect their community.
Hero WOD Holleyman: How to Conquer This 30-Round Challenge
The Holleyman Hero WOD pays tribute to U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Aaron N. Holleyman, age 27, of Glasgow, Montana. Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group, based in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, he was killed in action on August 30, 2004, when his military vehicle struck an improvised explosive device in Khutayiah, Iraq.
Hero WOD Luke: How to Tackle This Grueling Tribute Workout
Hero WOD “Luke” is dedicated to Marine Staff Sgt. Leon H. Lucas Jr., who made the ultimate sacrifice on August 1, 2011, in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. He was killed by an enemy grenade during combat operations in the upper Gereshk Valley while serving with the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment. Lucas was 32 years old, from Wilson, North Carolina, and is survived by his wife Mary and three sons.
Honor the Fallen with the Murph Workout in Fulshear
Why We Do Murph Every Memorial Day
At Blue Eagle Fitness & Nutrition, Memorial Day means more than just a day off. It’s a chance to honor those who gave everything by pushing ourselves to do something hard, together.
On Monday, May 26 at 9 AM, we’ll host our annual Murph Hero WOD. Whether it’s your first time or your tenth, we invite you to join us for this powerful community event. Friends, family, and neighbors are welcome.
CrossFit Hero Workout: Murph
Honor Navy Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy with the Murph Hero WOD. Learn how to perform the workout with scaling options for RX, intermediate, and beginner levels.
Hero Workout: Daniel
"Daniel" is a powerful Hero WOD that pays tribute to Army Sergeant 1st Class Daniel Crabtree, who tragically lost his life in Iraq. The workout is a combination of endurance and strength, with a mix of bodyweight exercises, running, and weightlifting, designed to challenge both your mental and physical limits.
CrossFit Programming in February
Discover the "Secret Sauce to Real Fitness" in this podcast episode, where we reveal the two key ingredients to losing weight, building muscle, getting toned, and living longer. Check out February’s CrossFit programming at Blue Eagle, featuring strength tests, VO2 max challenges, Hero WODs, and the classic "Fran" workout.
Hero Workout: Zachary Tellier
The Hero WOD "Zachary Tellier" is a challenging tribute workout dedicated to U.S. Sgt. Zachary D. Tellier, who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving his country. This workout is structured as an escalating ladder of bodyweight movements, testing your stamina, strength, and mental toughness while honoring Tellier's heroism.
CrossFit Hero WOD: Larry
Hero WOD "Larry" is a grueling workout that tests your stamina, mental toughness, and overall fitness. Dedicated to U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Larry D. Harris, Jr., this workout reflects his bravery and selflessness. It's a task-priority workout with descending reps of front squats and lateral burpees, with a 200-meter sandbag carry (or plate carry) after each round. The workout is capped at 30 minutes.
CrossFit Hero WOD: Andy
Break Up Reps Strategically: For the thrusters and deadlifts, break the reps into manageable sets from the start. Avoid burnout in the early stages to keep energy for the long haul. For instance, try breaking thrusters into 5 sets of 5, and deadlifts into sets of 10-15.
Pace Yourself on the Run: The 1.5-mile run falls in the middle, so don’t go all-out. Find a steady pace to conserve energy for the second half of the workout. This run is about keeping your heart rate manageable rather than sprinting.
CrossFit Hero WOD: Nate
In honor of Chief Petty Officer Nate Hardy, who was killed Sunday February 4, 2008 during combat operations in Iraq. Nate is survived by his wife, Mindi, and his infant son Parker.