Murph Prep 2026 — Kanna Fitness
MURPH
Kanna Fitness · Ambler, PA · 2026

MURPH
PREP
2026

A 6-week training program designed to get everyday athletes — at any level — ready for the Memorial Day hero workout. Pull-ups, push-ups, running, and squats. 3–4 short sessions a week. $49 · Kanna Members

6 Weeks
3–4 Days/Week
<10 Min Most Days
May 25 Memorial Day

What Is
Murph?

A hero workout named after Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy, performed every Memorial Day by CrossFit gyms worldwide. It's one of the most iconic — and brutal — benchmarks in functional fitness.

1 Mile Run
+
100 Reps Pull-Ups
+
200 Reps Push-Ups
+
300 Reps Air Squats
+
1 Mile Run

Most athletes partition the middle section into 20 rounds of 5 pull-ups / 10 push-ups / 15 air squats between the two runs. Partner Murph — splitting everything 50/50 with a teammate — is a great goal for first-timers. All scales are welcome.

Every Level.
Every Goal.

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Beginners

Can't do an unassisted pull-up yet? Perfect starting point. You'll do ring rows and elevated push-ups and build real, measurable strength over 7 weeks. Many members get their first pull-up during this program.

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Intermediate & Advanced

You've got pull-ups, but can you string together 100 of them? This program builds the volume, pacing, and endurance to handle Murph without falling apart at round 12. Strict pull-ups are the focus early, kipping earns its place later.

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Vest Athletes

Training for a weighted Murph? The program introduces vest work gradually — runs first, then conditioning, then full sessions. We don't just throw 20 lbs at you and hope for the best.

6 Weeks.
One Goal.

3–4 sessions per week on top of your normal classes. Most days are under 10 minutes — before a workout, after, or at home. One day per week is a longer Murph simulation.

01
Apr 13–19
Baseline + Foundation
Establish your starting point. Strict strength with controlled negatives. Learn your scale and stick with it.
No vest
02
Apr 20–26
Volume Creep
Add reps. Keep rest. Pull-up negatives. Longer running intervals. Body adapts to load.
No vest
03
Apr 27–May 3
Conditioning Starts
EMOM formats. AMRAPs. Training to keep moving when tired. Vest introduced on run intervals only.
Vest on runs
04
May 4–10
Strength Endurance
First full Murph-style circuit. 10 rounds of 5/10/15 between 800m runs. You'll know exactly what to expect.
Vest on runs
05
May 11–17
Peak Volume
Hardest week. Full mile sim with 15 rounds. Push-up and pull-up numbers at their highest. Trust the process.
Vest optional
06
May 18–24
Strategy + Taper
Volume drops. Lock in your race-day plan. Test your strategy on Saturday. Arrive May 25 sharp and confident.
Vest strategy test
07
May 25
MURPH
Memorial Day. Rest all week. Show up. Execute. You've earned this.
Memorial Day

Start April 13th.
Finish May 25th.

Email us to reserve your spot. We'll send you the full program and Week 1 workouts before April 13.

Kanna Members
$49
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Non-Members
$79
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Questions? Email [email protected]

Kanna Fitness · Ambler, PA · Murph Prep 2026 · Memorial Day, May 25