Copy of FRESNO FIRE- NINE ELEVEN - BURPEE CHALLENGE

1406 Fresno Street,Fresno CA 93706

11 September, 2021

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In remembrance of September 11, 2001 City of Fresno Firefighters have been performing a "343" Burpee Challenge on top of the "Rock" tower In remembrance of September 11, 2001 City of Fresno Firefighters have been performing a "343" Burpee Challenge on top of the "Rock" training tower at Fire Station #3. This year will mark the 20th year of completing over 6,860 burpees for each participant!! Thats alot of calories!! SOOOO We decided that we should share this amazing and grueling experience with more of our brothers and sisters in Fire, EMS, and Law enforcement along with their families and friends. There is nothing better than getting together sweating, moving and bad mouthing the person who put this event together all in remembrance of those who are gone, and in support of those who are STILL HERE!! Moving through the pain and knowing that you can survive a mere 343 burpees is nothing in comparison to losing a loved one in such a traumatic way!!! This year we are looking forward to adding more participants in hopes of getting a full 343+!!! Some say its impossible to find enough people  that would want to do something so physically and mentally challenging!! I say if we listened to all the neigh sayers, nothing exciting would ever happen!! So help me prove them wrong!! Groups are welcome but it is your responsibility to register as individuals and plan accordingly. This is the honor system. This is not an event meant to raise thousands of dollars for charity or raise awareness for specific topics, just enough to "Give Back"... (this is why fees are so low) Its an event to experience the brother and sisterhood of the fire service in memorial of loved ones lost...that is PRICELESS!!! With that being said, any funds raised from T-shirt sales or direct donations will be donated to the Fallen Firefighter Fund. The registration fee is $5.00.  If you cannot come and want to sponsor an athlete , buy a T-shirt or just make a donation feel free. TO ALL CROSSFITTERS..... NO EXCUSES HERE!!! Get your butts out here and show us how its done!! Even though this is NOT a competition we do have individuals wanting to "set a pace" . If you choose to do so be sure and let us know so we know who to watch out for!! If you would like to try and beat a time just over 20 mins. BRING IT!!!!! Bragging rights are better than any prize!! An original T-shirt will awarded to the fastest time. Last notes: All times posted on event are NOT flexible so please have due diligence in arriving early!!!You will need time to grab and set up your spot, choose a name to represent, and warm up. Feel free to contact me at anytime!! Good Luck and start practicing NOW!! https://youtu.be/TU8QYVW0gDU Friends and family are welcome, its hot you must bring your own shade and chairs. Space is VERY limited all priority shall be givin to the athletes participating. 20 years ago, feeling helpless and an incredible desire to do something meaningful, I made  a promise to myself that I will never forget the feeling of this day!! With a background in crossfit, burpees was the natural choice, 343 was the obvious number and our tower the perfect place!!