Monday, May 26th: 18th Annual Memorial Day Murph
This year will be our 18th annual Memorial Day “Murph” event! As always, we’ll be running heats of this workout all morning with the CFSBK community. The event is on Monday May 26th and we’ll be blasting off heats every half hour from 8am until 11am. Register here (scroll to the end of the page for all heats) to claim your spot.
There will be grilling, a potluck, some games, good times and a hard workout.
The workout:
For time:
1-mile run
100 pull-ups
200 push-ups
300 air squats
1-mile run
Partition the pull-ups, push-ups, and squats as needed.
If you’ve got a 14/20-lb vest or body armor, wear it.
Scaling: We will provide several modified versions of Murph which you can choose from to get a challenging but appropriate experience. While this workout will be challenging, the event is completely inclusive and everyone will be able to participate regardless of ability.
Who was “Murph” and our benefactor K9s for Warriors
Memorial Day recognizes the human cost of war. We perform this workout to reflect upon the realities and ultimate sacrifices service members have made while serving in the United States Armed Forces. For some additional context about this event check out these reflections about Memorial Day Murph from CFSBK coaching alumni Noah Abbott.
This workout is dedicated to United States Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy who perished in 2005 during combat in Afghanistan. Michael Murphy was posthumously awarded the medal of honor and purple heart for his service. He was also CrossFitter who created this workout which he originally called “Body Armor” because he would perform it with his body armor vest that would be worn during deployment. This workout was later renamed “Murph” in his honor and is performed all over the country and beyond on Memorial Day.
Murph is a free event and we request that members make a donation on behalf of team CFSBK to K9s for Warriors which trains service dogs for veterans suffering from PTSD.
Sunday, June 1st: Strength & Pride 2025
A Queer Trans Strength Powerlifting Event and Fundraiser!
Hosted by barbell and strength-training collective QueerTransStrengthNYC at CrossFit South Brooklyn, Strength and Pride offers a platform for amateur queer and trans athletes to show off their gains in the three powerlifting events: back squat, bench press and deadlift! This event is a pride celebration and strength exhibition, to raise funds for a good cause! There will be no age/gender/weight categories. Meet t-shirt size guide available here: https://econo-graphics.
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFITING TRANS YOUTH EQUALITY FOUNDATION, a national non profit foundation that provides education, advocacy, and support for transgender and non binary children, youth, and their families. Their mission is to share information about the unique needs of this community, partnering with families, educators, and service providers to help foster a healthy, caring, and safe environment for all transgender children. The TYEF Emergency Trans Youth Fund supports unhoused youth or youth in crisis, travel expenses for medical appointments, and trans families moving to safe states.
Scholarships available for reduced or waived registration fee. Please email qtstrengthnyc@gmail.com for financial assistance. (No one turned away for lack of funds!)
Date: June 1, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Lifting starts at 12:00 PM
Registration deadline is May 4th 2025.
Event Date: June 1, 2025
Register here!
Saturday, June 14th: Pupstarz Rescue Adoption Event
We’re bringing back our beloved dog adoption event with PupStarz Rescue, co-run by longtime CFSBK member Robyn O! From 11am to 1pm, the front of the gym will be filled with adorable, adoptable dogs looking for their forever homes. The event is fully managed by the PupStarz team, so swing by before or after class—come for the workout, leave with a new best friend!
Saturday, June 28th: 13th Annual “Stonewall” workout
On Sunday, June 29th, we’ll be hosting our 13th annual Pride workout: “Stonewall.” This tradition began at CFSBK in 2013 as a way to honor the Stonewall Rebellion—a week-long uprising that began on June 28, 1969, and became a defining moment in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.
As always, the event is free to attend, and we invite all participants to make a suggested donation of $25 (or more!). This year, we’ll once again be supporting two incredible organizations doing vital work in the LGBTQ+ community: the Sylvia Rivera Law Project and the Marsha P. Johnson Institute. CFSBK will collect all donations, split them evenly between the two orgs, and post receipts following the event.