W.O.D.3.21.14

Today the 8th Annual MALTZ CHALLENGE will be held by DEA Offices around the world to honor the Marines, soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Coast Guard personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our freedom. CrossFit King of Prussia is honored to be hosting this special event for the 5th year running. 

The Maltz Challenge is named after Air Force Master Sergeant Michael Maltz, brother of SOD Special Agent in Charge Derek Maltz. MSgt Maltz was a para-rescue jumper who was killed in action, along with five colleagues, during a medical evacuation of sick Afghani children in March 2003.  Since 2007, DEA has paid tribute to fallen heroes from all branches of the military through the Maltz Challenge. 

The WOD is:

· 400 meter run
· 50 pull ups
· 100m fireman's carry or 200 meter farmer's walk with 50#/25# dumbbells
· 50 dips
· 100 push ups
· 50 knees to elbows
· 100 sit-ups
· 400 meter run

Scaling option: 
½ MALTZ:
200 meter run
25 pull-ups
50 meter fireman’s carry or 100 meter farmer’s walk 50#/25# dumbbells
25 dips
50 pushups
25 knees-to-elbows
50 sit-ups
200 meter run  

Notes:
If you want to come out and support the Maltz Challenge we will also offer a partner option.

PS...It's Coach Steph's Birthday ---ask her if she wants to do some burpees!
Happy Birthday!

Quote:

“Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently.”

― Maya Angelou

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