In honor of Veteran’s Day tomorrow, November 11,
choose one of the following Hero WOD’s:
Corporal Ryan C. McGhee, 21, was killed in action on May 13, 2009 by small arms fire during combat in central Iraq. He served with 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment of Fort Benning, Ga. This was his fourth deployment, his first to Iraq. Ryan was engaged to Ashleigh Mitchell of Fredericksburg, VA. He is survived by his father Steven McGhee of Myrtle Beach S.C., his mother Sherrie Battle McGhee, and his brother Zachary.
Patrick Daniel Tillman (11/6/76–4/22/04) was a professional football player who left the National Football League and enlisted in the United States Army in May 2002. He joined the Army Rangers and served multiple tours in combat before he was killed in the mountains of Afghanistan. He was a recipient of the Silver Star, the third highest honor in the military, and a Purple Heart. Pat is survived by his wife Marie. He is also remembered through the foundation named in his honor.
Hero WOD “McGee”
As many rounds as possible in 30 minutes of:
5 Deadlifts (275/185)
13 Push-ups
9 Box Jumps (30/24″)
For score
Hero WOD “Tillman”
7 rounds of:
7 Deadlifts (315/205)
200m Sprint
15 Pull-ups
45 seconds rest
For time
Post results and experiences to comments
McGhee
15 RD w/85# DL
total 405
I chose Tillman
I only made it through 5 rounds before my lower back told me to stop.
Started at 205 and PLUs dropped to 195 and ring rows after two rounds
I’ll visit this one again. It was good but my low back was not having it after sand volleyball playoffs last night.
Tillman
24:52 modified
75# DL, 100m walk (limp), 15 PLU Rx
I look forward to doing this one once my leg gets back to 100%! It did feel good to do a “normal” WOD!!
Tillman 25:37 scaled with 165#
Brandon: 24:46 with 63# and 500m bike
Tillman
25:35 103# DL and green band PLU
McGhee
268 93# DL, 14 inch box, hit muscle failure on PU
Tillman completed on 11-12
30:04 Rx