Hero WOD “THE LYON” today.
Capt. David Lyon, 28, of Sandpoint, Idaho, was killed by an improvised explosive device in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Dec. 27, 2013. Lyon was a member of the 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
He was a 2008 graduate of the Air Force Academy, where he became well known for his athleticism, leadership and strength of character. He was a sports standout in high school and at the Academy, and while serving in the Air Force, he inspired many to start CrossFit.
He is survived by his wife, Capt. Dana Lyon, and many other friends and family members.
“The Lyon” Hero WOD was first posted on crossfit.com as the workout of the day for Wednesday, December 27, 2017 (171227).
Warm-up: Coaches Choice
Strength: Squat Clean / S2OH
2+2 EMOM for 8 min.
Build your weight till you reach your WOD weight.
WOD: THE LYON
5 Rounds for Time:
7 Squat Cleans 165/115
7 Shoulder-to-Overheads 165/115
7 Burpee C2B Pull-ups
2 minutes Rest between rounds
Ideally, use a pull-up bar that is 6 inches above your max reach when standing.
Look at the clock when you finish a round, rest 2 min. before starting the next round.
Use a weight that keeps your rounds under 4 minutes.
Icing: Shoulder Mobility 6 min.