VETERANS DAY HERO WOD - CHAD 1000X
Veteran Suicide Prevention
Sara Wilkinson, GORUCK, and CrossFit present the hero workout “Chad 1000X” - in honor of Navy SEAL Chad Wilkinson who took his life on October 29, 2018 due to the effects of numerous deployments, several TBIs, blast wave injuries and PTSD. Our goal is to honor Chad’s life and legacy and to raise awareness for suicide prevention.
Last year’s Chad 1000X event saw 4,500+ registered participants (with over $100K raised) looking to be a part of something greater than themselves. To not only bring awareness to the epidemic of suicide, particularly among veterans, but also to help be part of the solution through the support to the Navy SEAL Foundation and other veteran health initiatives.
This year join us again in paying respect to Chad Wilkinson and all of those who have been lost to suicide, while also committing to try to change the number. Donate to the cause on www.chad1000x.com to receive your Chad1000x 2023 patch and t-shirt, then register here to join us at a live Chad event.
By showing up to this #CHAD1000X event, you will receive a special commemorative patch by a member of our team.
SIGN UP FOR ONE OF THE HEATS AT REGISTRATION TO ENSURE YOU WILL HAVE A BOX RESERVED
THE WORKOUT
1000X Step Ups completed as a team, partner, or individual for time. For participating in:
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Slick // No rucksack. You pick the height of the step-ups.
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Standard // 30#/20# rucksack. You pick the height of the step-ups.
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Expert // 45# rucksack. Use 20” box for step-ups.
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“Even while serving as a SEAL, Chad took time to scale up to the Expert version. There is zero shame in starting Slick, or with Standard weight, or in sharing the steps with a friend.” -- Sara Wilkinson
WHAT TO BRING
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A rucksack aka backpack (Rucker recommended)
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Ruck Plate or whatever you have to make the weight you choose
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3 OPTIONS:
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Slick // No rucksack. You pick the height of the step-ups.
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Standard // 30#/20# rucksack. You pick the height of the step-ups.
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Expert // 45# rucksack. Use 20” box for step-ups.
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Bring your own box or step-up if available
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Nalgene bottle (1L) or equivalent to stay hydrated
TRAINING FOR YOUR EVENT
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Download the training plan and start working towards the goal of 1000X step-ups now. Share your photos and videos with us @goruck and with #CHAD1000X
GOT QUESTIONS?
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Visit our searchable FAQ for answers
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Contact us if you still need help
Stephanie Ring
Stephanie is the Head Coach and Manager of Stay Classy CrossFit and is honored to be leading the Chad1000x event in San Diego for the 3rd year in a row.
After many years at desk, Stephanie began her coaching career teaching yoga at YogaFlow SF and Planet Granite in San Francisco, CA. During that time, she also created Endure Yoga, a movement method for recovery and athletic resilience. During that time she also wrote and published e-books, and developed online programs for yoga, strength and post-workout recovery and written over 50 articles for fitness publications including Oxygen Magazine, Muscle and Performance, Bodybuilding.com, SweatRX and Active.com.
Then, around 2019, she transitioned to a full time CrossFit Coach and Gym Manager and had the opportunity to lead people towards a happier and healthier life through the CrossFit methodology, quality coaching and a strong community. From her love of CrossFit, Stephanie has also led many special workout events at various gyms throughout her career, volunteers with The Phoenix and works with partners around San Diego like Team RWB and Triton Ruck Club, to help connect the greater fitness community together.