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4th Annual Maltz Challenge to be held at CrossFit King of Prussia


On March 23, 2003, Master Sergeant Michael Maltz, a U.S. Air Force PJ (Para-rescue) was killed in action in a helicopter crash along with 5 of his brother PJ's while attempting a rescue mission of injured/sick children in the mountains of Afghanistan. MSGT Maltz is the late brother of Derrick Maltz, Special Agent in Charge of SOD.

On Friday, March 26, 2010 the 4th Annual MALTZ CHALLENGE will be held by DEA Offices around the world in honor of MSGT Maltz and others who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country, we at CrossFit King of Prussia will honor Master Sergeant Michael Maltz by completing this WOD in his honor.

According to those who were close to him, MSGT Maltz possessed an enormous amount of strength and stamina. Bearing this in mind, a workout was specifically developed that would be particularly challenging in honor of him.

· 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

This Hero workout will be performed at the 6AM, 12PM, 4:30PM, 5:30PM and 6:30PM classes at CrossFit King of Prussia on Friday March 26th. A Social Gathering will follow the WOD. We can scale the WOD to level and ability for all participants; please bring your friends and or relatives to watch you complete this challenge or take part in it for themselves.

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