IMCF will run a CrossFit Fundamentals class this Saturday, 4 June11 from 0830-1230. If you or family/friends are interested in attending e-mail Robert.craig1@us.army.mil to register. As with all of our classes there is no charge for this class.
Open Gym
“Medders”
As a 2 x Person Team
100 x Burpee PUs
80 x Cleans (95/65)
60 x Box Jumps
80 x Deadlift (95/65)
100 x Wall Ball Shots
Only one team member may compete at a time, the other is in the plank, hollow or superman position.
One team member may only do 20 reps consecutively, then he must switch for at least on rep.
The cleans are from the ground and are power cleans, not squat cleans.
Wall balls must go over the 10 ft line or considered "No Reps"
Box Jumps you must have full extension on top of the box, no jumping off to full extension.
CPT Michael Medders was born in Elyria, Ohio, November 4, 1982. He grew up in Avon Lake, Ohio, and graduated from Avon Lake High School, were he received all Ohio honor for football. CPT Medders attended Bowling Green State University in Ohio in 2005, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in communication. CPT Medders enlisted into the Ohio National Guard as a 19K (M1 Armor Crewman) and after two years, received his commission. His first assignment was at Fort Knox, Kentucky, where he attended the Armor Officers Basic Course and Scout Platoon Leader Course. CPT Medders was assigned to Fort Hood, Texas, where he served as the Assistant Regimental S-4 in the Regimental Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment. He then went on to serve as a Scout Platoon Leader and Executive Officer of Grim Troop, Sabre Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment and Support Platoon Leader in Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, Sabre Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment.
CPT Medders was killed by a Suicide Vest as he was attempting to kill/capture four Al Qaeda members near the Iranian border on 24 September 2008. Four other members of CPT Medders platoon were injured and awarded Purple Hearts. CPT Medders’ awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Ribbon, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and Combat Action Badge. CPT Medders is survived by his father Michael Medders, mother Lynn Medders, three sisters Amanda, Kathy, Carrie.
Everyone,
This is Greg McLean: Mike Medders was one of my Platoon Leaders during OIF 07-09. Mike was an outstanding Officer, who was funny, sarcastic and he had a way to dominant any situation. Mike had the heart of a champion and he loved to compete, he was an athlete who knew how to win and persevere. Mike tried to get me to try Crossfit while in Iraq, and I never got around to doing it before he was killed. I now know why Mike loved Crossfit so much, it brings out the champion in all of us. I hope everyone comes out tomorrow lays it on the line for Mike. Mike's parents are very excited and appreciative for us remembering him in the is way, we will be taking pictures and sending them to his family. I am really looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning. Tankers Lead the Way!!!
We were only able to get a group photo of less than half of those who honored CPT Mike Medders early this morning. The "Medders" hero WOD will continue all day today in honor of Mike.
0530 Class
"Cindy"
AMRAP 20 minutes
5 pullups
10 pushups
15 air squats