March 14, 2019
Today is HERO WOD Day. Remember to wear your RED, WHITE, and/or BLUE in honor of those who have served for us. Today, we HONOR you Chris Kyle.
Metcon:
HERO WOD – “Chris Kyle”
Individual Version
3 Rounds of:
40 Kettlebell Swings (53/35)
40 Box Jumps (24″/20″)
40 Thrusters (65/45)
40 Elevated Push ups (feet on box)
*DO NOT DROP THE THRUSTERS FROM THE TOP!
Or, for those looking to take this day as more of a recovery day to get ready for Saturday’s Open 19.4, complete as a Partner WOD.
Partner Version
1 Partner must be on the Rower and complete 300m before switching places.
3 Rounds of:
40 Kettlebell Swings (53/35)
40 Box Jumps (24″/20″)
40 Thrusters (65/45)
40 Elevated Push ups (feet on box)
Core/Midline:
2 Rounds (Not for time)
50ft Single Arm OH Walk
100ft Double KB Front Rack Carry
200ft Farmers Carry
Christopher Scott “Chris” Kyle (April 8, 1974 − February 2, 2013) was a United States Navy SEAL and the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history. Kyle served four tours in the Iraq War and was awarded several commendations for acts of heroism and meritorious service in combat. He received two Silver Star Medals, five Bronze Star Medals, one Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals and numerous other unit and personal awards. Kyle was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 2009 and published his bestselling autobiography, American Sniper, in 2012. An eponymous film adaptation of Kyle’s book, directed by Clint Eastwood, was released two years later. Chris was a devoted son, brother, husband and father in North Texas, as well as continuing his efforts to helping Veterans re-acclimate to civilian life and combat stress carried home. Kyle was shot dead at a shooting range near Chalk Mountain, Texas. His friend, Chad Littlefield, age 35, was also killed.
The three rounds represent his wife and two children left behind. The 4 movements represent Chris’s 4 tours in Iraq. The total reps for each round equaling to 160 repetitions represent his total confirmed kills.