A special fitness workout at Scissortail Park helped remember the fallen on Memorial Day. OKC's fitness community showed up for "Murph at the Park" at 7 a.m. Monday. "It's a mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats and another mile run," Brice Collier, cofounder of Koda CrossFit, said. This was the event's second year. Those participating made sure to remember what the day truly stands for. >> Download the KOCO 5 App | Subscribe to KOCO 5's YouTube channelIt started with loved ones of Navy Lt. Michael Murphy wanting to honor their friend who died in Afghanistan in 2005. "It was a workout that he enjoyed doing," Collier said. "The idea of this workout is that you use it to kind of commemorate those who've given their lives and paid the ultimate sacrifice in the armed services, military, fire, so we can live in a country where we can do these kinds of workouts. So, it just helps us remember why we have Memorial Day, what it means to us and let us get in a little fitness in this morning." >> Video Below: Dozens gather to remember fallen troops at Langston memorial ceremony despite rainNearly 500 people signed up to participate this year. The entire workout takes between 35 minutes to a little more than an hour. Everyone has a different skill level, and the group behind it hopes to be back next year. "I really hope they just, one, reflect on all the members of the armed service who paid the ultimate sacrifice. I hope they meet a few people they haven't met before. Got to work out outside, you know, really enjoy this atmosphere. They're in a great location at Scissortail Park to be able to do this," Collier said. Top Headlines TIMELINE: Storms with hail, strong wind gusts possible on Memorial Day So what happens to America's 114 billion pennies once the US stops making them? Former Arkansas police chief escapes prison while serving murder and rape sentences Large Edmond home catches fire after lightning strike Gov. Kevin Stitt signs into law bill that changes Oklahoma initiative petition procedures
A special fitness workout at Scissortail Park helped remember the fallen on Memorial Day.
OKC's fitness community showed up for "Murph at the Park" at 7 a.m. Monday.
"It's a mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats and another mile run," Brice Collier, cofounder of Koda CrossFit, said.
This was the event's second year. Those participating made sure to remember what the day truly stands for.
>> Download the KOCO 5 App | Subscribe to KOCO 5's YouTube channel
It started with loved ones of Navy Lt. Michael Murphy wanting to honor their friend who died in Afghanistan in 2005.
"It was a workout that he enjoyed doing," Collier said. "The idea of this workout is that you use it to kind of commemorate those who've given their lives and paid the ultimate sacrifice in the armed services, military, fire, so we can live in a country where we can do these kinds of workouts. So, it just helps us remember why we have Memorial Day, what it means to us and let us get in a little fitness in this morning."
>> Video Below: Dozens gather to remember fallen troops at Langston memorial ceremony despite rain
Nearly 500 people signed up to participate this year. The entire workout takes between 35 minutes to a little more than an hour.
Everyone has a different skill level, and the group behind it hopes to be back next year.
"I really hope they just, one, reflect on all the members of the armed service who paid the ultimate sacrifice. I hope they meet a few people they haven't met before. Got to work out outside, you know, really enjoy this atmosphere. They're in a great location at Scissortail Park to be able to do this," Collier said.
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