Memorial Day! Box Closed

Broken Bow, Ok - long weekend with the family. Thankful for all the service men and women past and present that help make our lives possible. Awesome weather and great outdoor (and functional) activities. Two hard 1 hour mountain bike trail rides first two days through the hilly woods of Oklahoma (incredibly beautiful), water skiing yesterday, and a 5k run today. First time to run more than 1/2 mile continuously since knee surgery over a year ago. Had to get over my apprehension and just do it - 24:40. Knee felt good but the course had several very steep grade hills that really ate up my time. Happy with it though for a first run. Hope everyone has a great holiday!

CFFTW WOD: 7 rounds and two pull-ups ..... really gonna work on those pull-ups while I'm out here.

Weighted Cindy - 11 rds even, rx, except did all pull-ups vest to bar. Trying out our new weighted vests, sweet! Push-ups most challenging. Then had family over and Miles decided to kick me in the face, by accident, possibly breaking my nose. Cool battle scar! See how the WOD goes yesterday. D

Sorry, confused, "see how the WOD goes tomorrow."

Memorial day WOD. "Murph". A touching moment running by the lake and stopped at a huge flag to salute and reflect on Michael Murphy's life and all the other fallen soldiers. If you have a chance read the book "Lone Survivor" - it's written by the only guy alive from the SEAL fireteam Murphy was on. A blessing poured out on those past and present for your selfless lives and sacrifices made for our country. Oh, and the time? It was sweet and really long.

@ Big Gunn- Murph/Micheal are my favorite herod WODs. Ironic when Todd said they were on the same team that didn't make it. I aspire to do MURPH R'xd as a tribute to him. Must have been sweet to do that mile run outdoors - not sure how you managed the pull ups..... Will definitely read the book

I'd like to echo Elisabeth's and Brady's comments. If you haven't taken the time to read the Berger link above, I encourage you to do so. The WODs "Murph","Micheal", and "JT" all originated from a single SEAL/ Nightstalker mission. Men far tougher than I'll ever be, but I can honor their sacrifice in a small way by giving my best in their memory. Thank you SEALs and all protect us in ways we'll never know~

Following up my previous comment, Marcus Luttrell, the only SEAL who survived the above mentioned operation and author of the book, has started a foundation for returning wounded warriors and their families, "The Lone Survivor Foundation", for those who might want to give a bit more...