I did my third Murph this morning and my slowest yet. That’s kind of pizzing me off but I did prepare a lot for my first one and it was cooler then… that’s what I’m telling myself! I also had my yearly physical. 2 years ago the doctor wanted to put me on high blood pressure medicine. I was routinely running 140ish over 100 ish. I convinced him to let me try and control it on my own without medicine. I started eating better and working out some. In the last 16 months, I have made my health a priority. I eat much better, I cut out drinking altogether and workout with a purpose (hence the Murph). I am down 40 pounds and my blood pressure this morning was the best since I was a teenager, coming in at 110/80. I’m not posting this to brag but to let others know that you can take your health into your own hands. You may have different results but I can guarantee your health will improve. It wasn’t easy at first but stick with anything long enough and it can become your new norm.
Excellent Joe! Your not bragging at all. Sharing your success may inspire others! The humidity knocks the stuffing out if me. I have a very hard time being productive outside when it gets humid. Great you were able to lower your blood pressure without any meds. Keep up the great work & keeping us posted!
It's been a while since I've updated this thread. I have been doing Murph activities while working out but not pushing myself or doing more than 50%-70% of the workout. I also started running more seriously as I figured that was a good place to try and shave some time off. I am up to running 8 miles at a time. I did a full Murph on Thursday and was able to crush my best time, doing it in 48 minutes and 45 seconds. Blood pressure was 111/73 this morning and my weight hovers in the mid 170's....it was pushing 220 back in April 2024 - didn't realize I was that fat haha! Once I give my body a day or 2 to recover from a full Murph or a long run, I feel like I'm 20-25 years younger. There's more spring in my step and I don't feel fatigue as quickly as I used to. If you are on the fence about working out or have a hard time staying motivated, keep looking to find a work out that suits you - one that pushes you but also one that you don't hate. Everything I had ever done in my life workout wise up until I found the Murph seemed boring and pointless.
Cong Congratulations! Admire your strategy and dedication! Just reading this reminds me when I used to run, strength training and distance cycle….. but that was about 35 years ago.
Well my 2026 plan has already taken a hit. My intentions were to do 1 Murph each month. Well January came and went with a big fat zero on that unfortunately. I've been so busy delivering firewood and then plowing snow, I just never got to doing one. I was still working out at least a few days most weeks but not like I wanted to be. I guess just maintaining where I currently am is better than going backwards. I don't see me doing one this month either unless I squeeze one in either this Monday or the next Monday. I have ski trips planned and I want to be in shape but well rested so I can ski hard back to back days. Being sore or tired won't allow for that to happen and since I don't get to ski as much as I'd like, that gets precedent.
Have fun on your ski trip! Just do 12 consecutive Murphy’s, start in March! Was talking about a Murphy last week, I have been working on flexible for last couple months, will start incorporating more running, squats and pull ups in the near future. Don’t know if I’ll do a Murphy but great job on your PR!
I never got into CrossFit. I do train with weights pretty regularly though. A great goal for fit men is the 500/400/300/200/100 challenge. 500 conventional deadlift, 400 parallel back squat, 300 flat pause bench, 200 strict standing press, 100 (added to your body weight) chin-up or pull up. I’ve hit these and doing them all at the same time ensures your strong top to bottom with no major muscle imbalances.
Congratulations, Joe. That's impressive. You are still getting some exercise by loading all that farwood
