You can never be too prepared

Date: 2026-03-28
AO: The Sandlot
Q: Gherkin ,
PAX: Hops, Baywatch, Lazlo, The Tulip, citrus, Hard Knox, Tariff, Gherkin, DoorDash FNGs: None
COUNT: 10
WARM UP
SSH, Hillbillies, M. Phelps, arm circles, cherry twist, WMH, Downdog, World’s Greatest stretch THE THANG
Murph Prep
1. Run 1 mile
2. AMRAP of
1. 5 pullups
2. 10 pushups
3. 15 squats
MARY
American Hammer
Flutter Kicks
LBC
ANNOUNCEMENTS
– New McLean AO, The Agency, starting – this Thursday, April 2 at Linway Park Terrace – CSAUPs coming up: The Murph May 25, Boneathon, May 30 and Convergence June 6 COT
The Murph exercise routine that we do as a CSAUP on Memorial Day was the standard daily workout of Lt. Michael Murphy (although he also wore a weighted vest and didn’t break it up into sets).
He was killed in action in 2007 in Afghanistan and was awarded the Medal of Honor by President George W. Bush. Below is the Medal of Honor citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life and above and beyond the call of duty as the leader of a special reconnaissance element with Naval Special Warfare task unit Afghanistan on 27 and 28 June 2005.
While leading a mission to locate a high-level anti-coalition militia leader, Lieutenant Murphy demonstrated extraordinary heroism in the face of grave danger in the vicinity of Asadabad, Kunar Province, Afghanistan. On 28 June 2005, operating in an extremely rugged enemy-controlled area, Lieutenant Murphy’s team was discovered by anti-coalition militia sympathizers, who revealed their position to Taliban fighters. As a result, between 30 and 40 enemy fighters besieged his four member team. Demonstrating exceptional resolve, Lieutenant Murphy valiantly led his men in engaging the large enemy force. The ensuing fierce firefight resulted in numerous enemy casualties, as well as the wounding of all four members of the team. Ignoring his own wounds and demonstrating exceptional composure, Lieutenant Murphy continued to lead and encourage his men. When the primary communicator fell mortally wounded, Lieutenant Murphy repeatedly attempted to call for assistance for his beleaguered teammates. Realizing the impossibility of communicating in the extreme terrain, and in the face of almost certain death, he fought his way into open terrain to gain a better position to transmit a call. This deliberate, heroic act deprived him of cover, exposing him to direct enemy fire. Finally achieving contact with his headquarters, Lieutenant Murphy maintained his exposed position while he provided his location and requested immediate support for his team. In his final act of bravery, he continued to engage the enemy until he was mortally wounded, gallantly giving his life for his country and for the cause of freedom. By his selfless leadership, Lieutenant Murphy reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.