Tactical Strength Challenge

The next international Tactical Strength Challenge is coming up soon - September 8th 2007.

Time: Weigh-in at 11:30 AM sharp; lifting begins at noon.

Location: Alchemy CrossFit, Hamilton Ontario www.alchemycrossfit.com

Contact: Adam Morden info@alchemycrossfit.com Tel: (289) 389-3595

What is the TSC?

The Tactical Strength Challenge (TSC) is a strength competition consisting of three events:

• A three-attempt powerlifting deadlift
• Pullups for max reps
• Kettlebell snatches for max reps in a 5:00 time period

The winner is determined by combined placement in the three events. For example, if Lifter A finishes third in the deadlift, fifth in pullups, and second in snatches, his score is 10 (3+5+2). The lowest combined score wins. In the event of a deadlift tie, the lighter competitor places higher. In the event of a pullup tie, the heavier competitor places higher. In the event of a snatch tie, the tie stands. In the event of an overall tie (two or more lifters get same combined score), the tie stands.

"Murph"

On Thursday June 28th 2007 at 715 pm we will be completing this workout as a group. It will be fun, as long as you define 'Fun' as extremely challenging, make you want to puke hard. Come on out, it'll be fun...

Here is a description of the workout from www.CrossFit.com:

For time. Partition the pull-ups, push-ups, and squats as needed. Start and finish with a mile run. If you've got a twenty pound vest or body armor, wear it.

• 1 mile Run
• 100 Pull-ups
• 200 Push-ups
• 300 Squats
• 1 mile Run

In memory of Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy, 29, of Patchogue, N.Y., who was killed in Afghanistan June 28th, 2005. This workout was one of Mike's favorites and he'd named it 'Body Armor.' From here on it will be referred to as 'Murph' in honor of the focused warrior and great American who wanted nothing more in life than to serve this great country and the beautiful people who make it what it is.