Join us for our Murph Challenge this Memorial Day, dedicated to Lt. Michael P. Murphy of the United States Navy.
This Memorial Day tradition will take place on 05.28.22. We invite YOU to join countless other participants worldwide, and your fellow members of the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh as we work out and complete the challenge ‘together’.
The Murph Challenge is more than just a workout. It is a tradition that helps push us, humble us, and allows us the opportunity to dedicate a bit of pain and sweat to honor, LT. Michael P. Murphy, a man who sacrificed everything he had for our freedom.
Participating Locations
| Allegheny YMCA 600 W North Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (412) 321-8594 |
Baierl Family YMCA 2565 Nicholson Rd Sewickley, PA 15143 (724) 934-9622 |
Sampson Family YMCA 2200 Golden Mile Hwy Plum, PA 15239 (724) 327-4667 |
Spencer Family YMCA 305 Church Rd Bethel Park, PA 15102 (412) 833-5600 |
Thelma Lovette YMCA 6304, 2114 Centre Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 315-0990 |
Not Registered? Join the Challenge
JOIN THE CHALLENGE
MURPH CHALLENGE
| Run | 1 Mile |
| Pull Ups | 100 |
| Push Ups | 200 |
| Air Squats | 300 |
| Run | 1 Mile |
HALF-MURPH CHALLENGE
| Run | 1/2 Mile |
| Pull Ups | 50 |
| Push Ups | 100 |
| Air Squats | 150 |
| Run | 1/2 Mile |
Alternates:
Can substitute the following for the 1 Mile/0.5 Mile Run
Rower: 2000M/ 1000M
Air Bike: 120/60 Calories
Bike: 4 Miles/2 Miles
Jump Rope: 8:00/4:00
Jumping Jacks: 500/250
CHALLENGE ALTERATIONS
ABOUT LT. MICHAEL P. MURPHY
LT. Michael P. Murphy
United States Navy (SEAL)
May 7, 1976 – June 28, 2005
LT. Michael P. Murphy (SEAL) was the officer-in-charge of a four-man SEAL element in support of Operation Red Wings, tasked with finding a key anti-coalition militia commander near Asadabad, Afghanistan. Shortly after inserting into the objective area, the SEALs were spotted by three goat herders who were initially detained and then released. It is believed the goat herders immediately reported the SEALs’ presence to Taliban fighters.
A fierce gun battle ensued on the steep face of the mountain between the SEALs and a much larger enemy force. Despite the intensity of the firefight and suffering grave gunshot wounds himself, Murphy is credited with risking his own life to save the lives of his teammates. Murphy, intent on making contact with headquarters, but realizing this would be impossible in the extreme terrain where they were fighting, unhesitatingly and with complete disregard for his own life moved into the open, where he could gain a better position to transmit a call to get help for his men.
Moving away from the protective mountain rocks, he knowingly exposed himself to increased enemy gunfire. This deliberate and heroic act deprived him of cover and made him a target for the enemy. While continuing to be fired upon, Murphy made contact with the SOF Quick Reaction Force at Bagram Air Base and requested assistance. He calmly provided his unit’s location and the size of the enemy force while requesting immediate support for his team. At one point, he was shot in the back causing him to drop the transmitter. Murphy picked it back up, completed the call and continued firing at the enemy who was closing in. Severely wounded, LT. Murphy returned to his cover position with his men and continued the battle.
LT. Murphy fought on, allowing one member of his team (Marcus Luttrell) to escape, before he was killed. For his selfless actions, LT. Michael Murphy was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor on October 27, 2007. We honor his sacrifice and memory through The Murph Challenge. Find out more about Michael Murphy at the Memorial Foundation created in his name.
(From themurphchallenge.com)