Never Forget

Never Forget

Where were you 9 years ago today?

Most people remember where they were on September 11th, 2001, because it was the day that changed everything. It was this generation’s Pearl Harbor, with the exception that we were able to see it in color and in real time.

This morning I went out to CrossFit Fort Vancouver, as I have many times before to put on a workout. Usually I do a Full Mission Profile, but today was different. Today I wanted to remember what happened on 9/11/2001 and honor the heroes who courageously risked everything in the aftermath of the disaster, and those who still do.

The 9/11 Tribute is comprised of 3 workouts, each dedicated to the memory of one aspect of the honor, courage, and commitment of American’s who gave, or continue to give, their all.

Workout #1

“TWO TOWERS”

Moments after a fully loaded plane ran into the first tower, members of New York’s emergency response were called to the scene to assist in getting as many people out as possible. These men and women exemplified the term “Hero” as they ran into the buildings everyone was running out of, in order to give aid to those that could not get out on their own.

As Many Rounds As Possible in 20 Minutes of:

10 Walking Lunge (R + L = 1)
10 Box Jumps (24′ / 20″)
Fireman’s Carry 25 Yards
Bear Crawl 25 Yards

Workout #2

“THE SEARCH”

In the aftermath of the attack, the place that became known as Ground Zero, was picked through by hundreds of specialists and volunteers around the clock. Their objective – to find any trapped survivors buried beneath the burning rubble.

5 Rounds of: