Hero Workouts

Hero WODs are dedicated to fallen military service members, first responders, and public servants who gave their lives in the line of duty. These workouts honor their memory and sacrifice.

JT

In honor of Petty Officer 1st Class Jeff Taylor Navy

For Time
21-15-9 reps for time of:
Handstand push-ups
Ring dips
Push-ups

Killed while conducting combat operations in the vicinity of Asadabad, Afghanistan, in Kumar Province

Age: 30 From: Midway, West Virginia Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Survived by: father: John, mother: Carrie, wife: Erin
First posted: Wednesday, July 6, 2005 View on CrossFit.com

Michael

In honor of Lieutenant Michael McGreevy Navy

Rounds For Time
3 rounds for time of:
Run 800 meters
50 back extensions
50 sit-ups

Killed in Afghanistan

Age: 30 From: Portville, NY Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Survived by: wife: Laura, daughter: Molly (14-month-old)
First posted: Friday, July 15, 2005 View on CrossFit.com

Murph

In honor of Lieutenant Michael Murphy Navy

For Time
For time:
1-mile run
100 pull-ups
200 push-ups
300 squats
1-mile run

Partition the pull-ups, push-ups, and squats as needed. Start and finish with a mile run. If you've got a 20-lb vest or body armor, wear it.

Men: 20-lb vest
Women: 14-lb vest

Killed in Afghanistan

Age: 29 From: Patchogue, N.Y. Tuesday, June 28, 2005
First posted: Thursday, August 18, 2005 View on CrossFit.com

Daniel

In honor of Sgt 1st Class Daniel Crabtree Army

For Time
For time:
50 pull-ups
400-meter run
21 thrusters
800-meter run
21 thrusters
400-meter run
50 pull-ups
Men: 95 lb
Women: 65 lb

Killed in Al Kut, Iraq

Thursday, June 8, 2006
Survived by: wife: Kathy, daughter: Mallory
First posted: Thursday, June 15, 2006 View on CrossFit.com

Josh

In honor of Staff Sgt. Joshua Hager Army

For Time
For time:
21 overhead squats
42 pull-ups
15 overhead squats
30 pull-ups
9 overhead squats
18 pull-ups
Men: 95 lb
Women: 65 lb

Killed when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq

Age: 29 From: Broomfield, Colorado Thursday, February 22, 2007
Survived by: wife: Heather, son: Bayley, mother: Lois Knight, father: Kris, stepbrother: Ensign Aaron Jozsef
First posted: Monday, February 26, 2007 View on CrossFit.com

Jason

In honor of S01 (SEAL) Jason Dale Lewis Navy

For Time
For time:
100 squats
5 muscle-ups
75 squats
10 muscle-ups
50 squats
15 muscle-ups
25 squats
20 muscle-ups

Killed by an IED while conducting combat operations in Southern Baghdad

Friday, July 6, 2007
Survived by: wife: Donna, children: Jack, Max, Grace
First posted: Thursday, August 2, 2007 View on CrossFit.com

Badger

In honor of Chief Petty Officer Mark Carter Navy

Rounds For Time
3 rounds for time of:
30 squat cleans
30 pull-ups
Run 800 meters
Men: 95 lb
Women: 65 lb

Killed during combat operations in Iraq

Age: 27 From: Fallbrook, California Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Survived by: father: Tom, mother: Cindy, three brothers, four sisters
First posted: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 View on CrossFit.com

Joshie

In honor of Staff Sgt. Joshua Whitaker Army

Rounds For Time
3 rounds for time of:
21 dumbbell snatches, right arm
21 L pull-ups
21 dumbbell snatches, left arm
21 L pull-ups
Men: 40 lb
Women: 25 lb

Died of wounds sustained in small-arms fire in Afghanistan

Age: 23 From: Long Beach, California Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Survived by: mother: Catherine, uncle: Robb, father: Frank Dougherty, aunt: Debra, cousins: Rachel and Laura
First posted: Saturday, December 22, 2007 View on CrossFit.com

Nate

In honor of Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Nate Hardy Navy

Amrap
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
2 muscle-ups
4 handstand push-ups
8 kettlebell swings

1.5-pood for women, 2-pood for men

Men: 70 lb
Women: 53 lb

Killed during combat operations in Iraq

Monday, February 4, 2008
Survived by: wife: Mindi, son: Parker (infant)
First posted: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 View on CrossFit.com

Randy

In honor of SWAT team member Randy Simmons LAPD

For Time
For time:
75 power snatches
Men: 75 lb
Women: 55 lb

Killed in the line of duty (27-year LAPD veteran)

Age: 51 Thursday, February 7, 2008
Survived by: wife: Lisa, son: Matthew, daughter: Gabrielle
First posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 View on CrossFit.com

Tommy V

In honor of Senior Chief Petty Officer Thomas J. Valentine Navy

For Time
For time:
21 thrusters
12 rope climbs
15 thrusters
9 rope climbs
9 thrusters
6 rope climbs

15-foot rope

Men: 115 lb
Women: 75 lb

Died in a training accident in Arizona

Age: 37 From: Ham Lake, Minnesota Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Survived by: wife: Christina, son: John, daughter: Meghan
First posted: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 View on CrossFit.com

Griff

In honor of Staff Sgt. Travis L. Griffin Air Force

For Time
For time:
Run 800 meters
Run 400 meters backwards
Run 800 meters
Run 400 meters backwards

Killed in the Rasheed District of Baghdad by an improvised explosive device strike to his vehicle

Age: 28 Thursday, April 3, 2008
Survived by: son: Elijah
First posted: Monday, June 9, 2008 View on CrossFit.com

Ryan

In honor of Firefighter Ryan Hummert Fire Department

Rounds For Time
5 rounds for time of:
7 muscle-ups
21 burpees

Killed by sniper fire when he stepped off his fire truck responding to a call

Age: 22 From: Maplewood, Missouri Monday, July 21, 2008
Survived by: parents: Andrew and Jackie
First posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2008 View on CrossFit.com

Erin

In honor of Master Cpl. Erin Doyle Canadian Army

Rounds For Time
5 rounds for time of:
15 dumbbell split cleans
21 pull-ups
Men: 40 lb
Women: 30 lb

Killed in a firefight in the Panjwaii District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan

Age: 32 Monday, August 11, 2008
Survived by: wife: Nicole, daughter: Zarine
First posted: Thursday, October 9, 2008 View on CrossFit.com

Mr. Joshua

In honor of Special Warfare Operator 1st Class (SEAL) Joshua Thomas Harris Navy

Rounds For Time
5 rounds for time of:
Run 400 meters
30 GHD sit-ups
15 deadlifts
Men: 250 lb
Women: 175 lb

Drowned during combat operations in Afghanistan

Age: 36 Saturday, August 30, 2008
Survived by: parents: Dr. Sam and Evelyn, brother: Ranchor, twin sister: Kiki
First posted: Friday, October 10, 2008 View on CrossFit.com

DT

In honor of Staff Sgt. Timothy P. Davis Air Force

Rounds For Time
5 rounds for time of:
12 deadlifts
9 hang power cleans
6 push jerks
Men: 155 lb
Women: 105 lb

Killed while supporting operations in OEF when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device

Age: 28 Friday, February 20, 2009
Survived by: wife: Megan, son: T.J. (1-year-old)
First posted: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 View on CrossFit.com

Danny

In honor of Sgt. Daniel Sakai SWAT

Amrap
Complete as many rounds in 20 minutes as you can of:
30 box jumps
20 push presses
30 pull-ups
Men: 115-lb barbell, 24-inch box
Women: 75-lb barbell, 20-inch box

Killed in the line of duty along with fellow officers Sgt. Ervin Romans, Sgt. Mark Dunakin and Officer John Hege

Age: 35 From: Oakland Saturday, March 21, 2009
Survived by: wife: Jenni, daughter: Jojiye
First posted: Thursday, April 16, 2009 View on CrossFit.com

Hansen

In honor of Staff Sgt. Daniel Hansen Marine

Rounds For Time
5 rounds for time of:
30 kettlebell swings
30 burpees
30 GHD sit-ups
Men: 70 lb
Women: 53 lb

Killed in Farah Province, Afghanistan, when an improvised explosive device he was working on detonated

Saturday, February 14, 2009
Survived by: mother: Sheryll, father: Delbert, sister: Katie, twin brother: Matthew (also a Marine)
First posted: Saturday, May 2, 2009 View on CrossFit.com

Tyler

In honor of 1st Lt. Tyler E. Parten Army

Rounds For Time
5 rounds for time of:
7 muscle-ups
21 sumo deadlift high pulls
Men: 95 lb
Women: 65 lb

Died in Konar Province, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using rocket-propelled grenades and small-arms fire

Age: 24 From: Arkansas Thursday, September 10, 2009
Survived by: mother: Lona, brother: Daniel
First posted: Saturday, October 17, 2009 View on CrossFit.com

Lumberjack 20

In honor of Spc./Pfc. Frederick Greene, Aaron Thomas Nemelka, Michael Pearson, Kham Xiong Army

For Time
For time:
20 deadlifts
Run 400 meters
20 kettlebell swings
Run 400 meters
20 overhead squats
Run 400 meters
20 burpees
Run 400 meters
20 chest-to-bar pull-ups
Run 400 meters
20 box jumps
Run 400 meters
20 dumbbell squat cleans
Run 400 meters
Men: 275-lb deadlifts, 70-lb kettlebell, 115-lb overhead squats, 24-inch box, 45-lb dumbbells
Women: 185-lb deadlifts, 53-lb kettlebell, 75-lb overhead squats, 20-inch box, 30-lb dumbbells

Killed at Fort Hood terrorist attack by Major Nidal Hasan; 12 soldiers and one civilian killed, 43 wounded. Four fallen and 11 wounded were active CrossFit athletes in the 20th Engineer Battalion, home to Lumberjack CrossFit

From: Fort Hood, Texas Thursday, November 5, 2009
First posted: Saturday, December 5, 2009 View on CrossFit.com

Stephen

In honor of Cpl. Stephen Bouzane Canadian Army

For Time
30-25-20-15-10-5 reps of:
GHD sit-ups
Back extensions
Knees-to-elbows
Stiff-legged deadlift
Men: 95 lb
Women: 65 lb

Killed by an improvised explosive device in the Panjwaii District in Afghanistan

Age: 26 Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Survived by: parents: Fred and Moureen, sister: Kelly
First posted: Sunday, February 7, 2010 View on CrossFit.com

Garrett

Rounds For Time
3 rounds for time of:
75 squats
25 ring handstand push-ups
25 L pull-ups