Who: All are welcome
What: A special memorial workout
Teams of 2 Complete the Following:
72 Burpees
126 Wall Balls (20/14)
34 Deadlifts (225/155)
49 Box Jumps (30/24) (24/20 fully geared)
23 Down and Back (50ft) Single-Arm Farmer’s Carry (2/1.5 pood) (switch hands at end of down carry)
1 person working at a time. Workout must be completed in order.
Why: Please read below
Where: CFC
When: Noon will be the main workout (ie our CFD guys working out in gear…) but the workout will be the workout of the day for Friday.
CFD Memorial Workout
-Brian Clark
The smell of smoke loomed heavy as Engine 72,Engine 126, Tower Ladder 34, Truck 49 and Battalion 23 were dispatched on the cold morning of December 22, 2010 at 06:48. 1744 E. 75th street was a blaze, and when the first companies arrived on the scene they found a small fire in a abandoned building. Without hesitation, all companies went to work extinguishing the fire and searching out victims. The fire was quickly contained.
At 07:07 during routine overhaul operations the building suddenly collapsed trapping multiple Firefighters. A mayday was called and the scene quickly turned chaotic as all available firefighters started searching the rubble for their trapped brothers. In all 14 firefighters were injured and two died in the line of duty: Edward Stringer, a 12-year veteran, and Cory Ankum, a member of the department for two years died.
The Chicago Tribune reports that Ankum was a former Chicago cop who joined the Chicago Fire Department’s Engine 72 a year ago and was described as a favorite at the firehouse at 79th and South Chicago.The father of three children under 12 years old including a 1 year old.
Stringer had 2 grown children and lived alone. He was the best neighbor we’ve ever had in the 50 years we’re living here,” said an elderly woman who lived down the block from his brick Cape Cod home on the West Side.
“For those that wish to make a donation, please visit Ignite the Spirit.”
Click here for another link with the full dispatch audio of that day.
Anyone (especially firefighters) that is doing this workout anywhere other than CFC please take pics or video and send them to me via email at rudy@crossfitchicago.com. Thanks for the support from afar!
Look forward to seeing this one in action today.
If you ever want to feel unfit watch Rich Froning do a wod on video – case in point today’s main site wod of 10 muscle ups + 100 push press (75#) + 1000m row – http://media.crossfit.com/cf-video/WOD111223_FroningMUPPRow.wmv
Yup unbroken….
@Alex, that video is absolutely sick. He looks entirely too comfortable throughout.
Hopped into the 6am before the haul back to Ohio today. Was part of a 3-some with Cheng and Angela–we were pretty much BAMFs obviously. Worked for the most part simultaneously with Cheng to keep things simple–but timing got a little hokey every now and again.
19:57
WBs were at 10# (felt super-light finally)
DLs were at 115# (again, really light)
All else Rx’d.
See everyone in a week–have a great holiday :D
Metcon Rx’d w/ 6AM (again) Glen
18:45
Great last workout before the Holidays.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Honored to do this one for the firefighters. Steadfast Tina and I finished in 23:12 with a pretty even split in reps. 8# WB and 100# DL for me; Tina went higher.
Headed to Packerland for the holiday. Cheers to all.
May not have time to make it in today, but hope the noon and night class represent well! Sad story but a great way to honor the memory of those that have fallen in the line of duty.
Happy Holidays everyone!
Plymouth CF
didnt get the memorial WOD in
4×8 DL/ Push Jerk
kept DL at 135
Push Jerk 65, 75×3
Metcon rx (45)
500m row/50 push press/400m row/40…..
13:36
Did this with my brother at a local tennis center here in houston. Equipment was limited but we made due:
72 burpees
126 thrusters (15# db per hand)
34 DLs with 65# db per hand
49 24″ box jumps
23 down and backs ~40ft with 55# db
19:14
RIP Ankum and Stringer
CFD Memorial WOD @ 6 a.m.
partnered w/Jean
23:12
wallball’s at 10#
dl’s @ 125#
rx’d everything else
maybe should’ve done at least 12# wb’s, but the glutes and quads were still sore from Wed. so I was afraid I wouldn’t last through them
Happy Holidays everyone!!
Proud to do this one! Carina and I finished in 2021. We chalked ourselves by using a 24 inch box! Great job to the 9am class!
AMAZING turn-out at the NOON class!
FireFighters from all around, Police officers, Military guys and a FREAKIN’ Bag Piper!
What a way to honor the fallen.
PS: We’ll be on WGN news at 5 :)
Peter B and Jared B from CrossFit NapTown.
Thank you for all the continued support. We will be performing this WOD in dedication tomorrow in all classes.
Have a safe and Happy Holidays!!!
TIME: 21:26 rx’ed w/ 25# weight vest (switching weight vests through the entire workout. Must have vest on to perform movements)
Me and AdamB (he in gear) – All Rx’d
25:48
Awesome to see so many in gear, it was an honor to work out with you guys!
Great to do this with Caitlin-
10# WB (Caitlin did 14#)
110# DL
16″ box (Caitlin did 20″)
1.5 pood
Did everything in sets of 10, except for the farmer carries….those were singles. Saw Meg Raz running with her KB (such a badass), which made me try to run too but it was no go.
time: 22:33
Rx with Josh…great pace!
17:24
Correction on the time for Sara and I.
17:48. 25:48 minus the 8 mon staggered start.
Great WOD! And it was an honor to support the Chicago Fitefighters and all first responders!!
Wish I could have been there to do this WOD in honor of the CFD fallen.
The Ambassador and I went to crossfit atp in Dania Beach, Florida today, did their WOD. Interesting thing they do with warmup then metcon. The warmup is a mini-metcon
Warmup- 10 tabata rounds- air squats, hand release pushups (10 of each)
WOD- 3 rounds- run 800m, 15 power clean #125 (scaled to #115), 15 pullups. 29:04 for me, ambassador finished in about 22min, but subbed ring rows for pullups & went light on the power cleans because she’s nursing a shoulder/back thing. Those 800m runs are a bear by the time the 3rd one comes around! Sure is nice to run outside though, it’s about 80 degrees here today.
Yesterday I went alone, did the warmup of 10 rounds of 10 snatch balance every minute (bar only). Then metcon 50 DU, 15 snatch (did #75), can’t remember my time. Also worked on the snatch skill between, so I was damn sore by the time the metcon came around!
Thanks everyone that made it out this afternoon (even if only in spirit) it was an honor to host the CFD memorial WOD. Big thanks out to BrianC for spear-heading the effort to make such a great thing happen.
Everyone put in a truly honoring effort into today’s workout. Thank you!
Way to go all! So inspired today watching you guys WOD in honor of such a great cause.
I have to say that this cause is near and dear to me, as I specialize in Burn Care.
Unfortunately, I am hurt right now, but am pledging to do this WOD in a few weeks once I am healthy, so that I can honor these two brave souls, and all of you that continuously put yourselves at risk for all of us. Thank you for your service.
@Brian…Thanks…Was an honor to be part of it.
@Jamison…Awesome job, thats 2 team WODs down.
@Rudy…Amazing place to be a member of.
Great noon work out to honor those who have fallen. Met a lot of new people today and great to see so many new faces come in just to support! Good work everyone.
21:50 all Rx’ed
http://www.wgntv.com/blogs/leshock-value/wgntv-watch-chicago-firefighters-participate-in-crossfit-workout-to-honor-fallen-brothers-20111223,0,849541.story
If you have any pics from today please email them to me! Here are some from the noon class:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25578700@N08/sets/72157628542879229/
WOW WOW WOW
What a great event. I would like to start by thanking Rudy, Jonny, Bryce, Kelly, Sara and the rest of the CFC staff for all the work they put in to making the event a success. Next I would like to thank all the brothers and sisters that showed up and did the WOD the their gear Gabe, Lou, Nay, Patrick, Mike K, Noah, TK, Doug, Chris Z, Sal V and Alfredo . If I am forgetting anyone I am truly sorry. Doug C strong work on the pipes. The kick ass noon class was well represented and as always kicked major ass. I am very lucky to be a member of the Chicago Fire Dept and a member of Crossfit Chicago. Today was a very special day for me.
Thanks
BC
Noon class was way too cool today. I’m so glad I was able to be there. We had a bagpiper! Kelly did a great job leading a massive group of people. The heats ran smoothly. Glenn’s demos were top notch. Well done peeps! Thanks Brian for initiating this great event. It was lots of fun.
(I’m writing this as I watch the WGN 5pm news. I can’t wait to see the footage!!)
Partnered with my sister Angela today.
22:42
DL’s @ 125#
WB/Box jumps: Me Rx; Ang did 8#/20″ step ups
Farmer’s carry: Rx
Happy Holidays everyone!!!! Safe travels if you are on the road!
The WGN footage is great. So proud to be a member of this box.
awesome wod… tough, but awesome … me tery, turtle slow, but totally loved this
yeah, i hosh podged and not feeling one bit guilty ;)
Had a serious blast today! Had the super nervous feeling driving in today. Partnered with Amy A. 12# wall ball, 135# DL,24″ BJ, 1 pood.
20:16
I was determined to beat 21 min so I ran all the down and backs. I’d like to give this a go RX.
Thanks Brian and to all that serve!
@Patrick, I’m still wondering if you were actually wearing anything under that coat.
Great day at crossfit chicago and truly an honor to be there. Thank you CFD for all you do–
Correction 1.5 pood on the kb.
You guys looked amazing on WGN!! Such a great idea and tribute. Wish I could have been there but so proud to be a member of a box that holds such meaningful and motivating events.
WOD at Pandora’s Box in Colorado Springs
2 attempts at best 500 meter row, 1:56 and 1:53.3
Deadlift: 5-125#, 3-175#, 1-195#, 1-215# and 1-245#
Shoulder Press: 5-85#, 3-95#, 1-95#, 1-95# and 1-95#
WOW. What a great turn out at noon the WGN video was so awesome! I did this WOD at 9am and it was a lot of new faces but really fun.
My younger brother is a current fireman!!!
Worked out with Parker. Not sure of time. 20:.
Thanks to all the dedicated men and woman!!
Happy Holidays and a blessed New Year to all.
Sorry to have missed the special wod today. Based on all these posts it sounds amazing!
I worked out at Crossfit Champions in Houston Texas.
Did the 12 days of Christmas WOD
1 100M Sprint
2 deadlifts 135#
3 burpees
4 FB push press 25#
5 knees to elbows
6 push ups
7 cal on tower
8 ball slams 15#
9 pull ups
10 wall balls 10#
11 K
Oops
11 KB swings
12 box jumps
All like the song so Sprint then dead lift then Sprint then burpees then deadlifts then Sprint etc…..
38:37
Great group at the box.
Loved seeing the noon class on the 5pm news. Really wished I could have been there in person! Had fun doing this one tonight with Eric (6am). Didn’t know if I could pull off the farmer’s carry with 1.5 pood, but it ended up being all right, except the very end when my grip was just slipping – combo of sweat, fatigue, and small hands. Pre-slipping, my trick was to let the KB rest on the outside of my hip/thigh. I did WB 8#, deadlifts 105#, and box jumps 20#. We had an “intermission” because of some confusion on required reps for the farmer’s carry and ended up at 26: something. Nice meeting some new faces tonight.
23 Down and Back (50ft) Single-Arm Farmer’s Carry (2/1.5 pood) (switch hands at end of down carry)
Sloppy copy/paste – ignore the last paragraph of my post above
Matt (last name unknown) and myself 23:30…
Great Event to be apart of. Would do it again in a heartbeat!!