What is the 343 workout?

About the wod Background: The “FTW 343” workout is a tribute to the 343 firefighters who were killed during the 9/11 attacks. We first found this WOD from Train FTW @train_ftw who posted on their Instagram and on CrossFit Billings’ website. The rep scheme signifies the 343 firefighters who died from the attack.

How many CrossFit hero WODs are there?

However, CrossFit HQ only officially recognizes men and women who have given their lives in the line of duty for hero WODs at this point, with over 160 named WODs honoring their sacrifices.

What is the 9/11 CrossFit workout?

In the design, the WOD symbolizes the events that occurred on September 11, 2001: The date and year are represented by the row (2001 meters) and the 9 movements each include 11 repetitions. The 125-pound Thrusters represent the number of deaths from the Pentagon from plane number three.

How much does firefighter gear weigh?

The total weight of a firefighter’s PPE depends on the tools needed for the job, but basic PPE (helmet, hood, pants, coat, gloves, boots and air pack) weighs about 45 pounds. Add a thermal imaging camera, radio, box light and set of irons (Halligan bar and axe) and you’re up to about 75 pounds.

How many floors did firefighters climb on 911?

110 stories
Each 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb participants pays tribute to a FDNY firefighter by climbing or walking the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. Your individual tribute not only remembers the sacrifice of an FDNY brother, but symbolically completes their heroic journey to save others.

Are there any female hero WODs?

“White” was the first CrossFit female Hero WOD. It was posted on crossfit.com as the workout of the day for Tuesday November 8, 2011 (111108). The same WOD was posted for the second time on June 29, 2017 (170629). The next female hero WOD was posted in 2014.

What is the Kabul 13 hero workout?

Background: This workout is dedicated to the 13 servicemen who lost their lives in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 26, 2021 by a suicide terrorist bombing at the Kabul airport, while evacuating both military and civilian personnel out of the country.

What time did the first plane hit?

The first plane to hit its target was American Airlines Flight 11. It was flown into the North Tower of the World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan at 8:46 am. Seventeen minutes later at 9:03 am, the World Trade Center’s South Tower was hit by United Airlines Flight 175….

September 11 attacks
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What is the 343 WOD?

Background: “343” is a Hero WOD created and dedicated to honor the 343 FDNY firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11/2001 in the terrorist attacks on New York City. “343” was created by Buzz Wadsworth of Cynergy CrossFit @cynergycrossfit (Hanson, MA, USA), who sought to honor the FDNY sacrifice made on that day.

What is a 343 scaling workout?

Scaling: This workout involves a high volume of hip hinging, much of it under load. Non-competitive athletes may reduce the weight and/or number of repetitions. Background: “343” is a Hero WOD created and dedicated to honor the 343 FDNY firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11/2001 in the terrorist attacks on New York City.

What is the meaning of “343”?

“343” was created by Buzz Wadsworth of Cynergy CrossFit @cynergycrossfit (Hanson, MA, USA), who sought to honor the FDNY sacrifice made on that day. In an email with WODwell, Buzz, who is also a firefighter, writes: