Ludlowe Football Murph Challenge

The players get ready to start the initial one-mile run. 

The Ludlowe football team participated in the Murph Challenge on Sunday at Ludlowe High School's Taft Field. 

The Murph Challenge for those who don't know (and I had to look it up) is a cross fit physical challenge that honor the life of Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy who lost his life in Afghanistan in 2005. 

The challenge raises funds to help those wounded in war. Each player got donations from family and friends that goes towards the cause. 

The Murph Challenge consists of a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats and then finishes up another one-mile run. 

It's normally done on Memorial Day, but it's never a bad time to support a great cause and was a good season kick-off event. 

Prior to the physical part of the event starting, veteran Earl Granville spoke to the players and everyone else in attendance about his story and what the event means.  

Most importantly, a great job by all the players who participated. It was the entire program, from freshman through seniors. 

Credit as well to all those who were involved in making the event at Ludlowe happen. I am sure I am going to miss people, but these are who I know of. Kristen Morrison, Dan Seek, Kristen Frame, Robin Charron, Jeff Love, along with all the coaches and many others. 

For more information on The Murph Challenge, visit The Murph Challenge - 2024. 

For information on Ludlowe's specific Murph Challenge event, visit Falcons Football "Murph" Challenge | Schoolfundr.