In memory of U.S. Army Capt. Jennifer M. Moreno.
The Hero
U.S. Army Capt. Jennifer M. Moreno died during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan when enemy forces attacked her unit with an improvised explosive device on Oct. 16, 2013. With her, and also killed, were Sgt. Patrick Hawkins, Sgt. Joseph Peters, and Pfc. Cody Patterson. It was an attack that reportedly wounded 30 Army Rangers and killed a total of four Soldiers. Capt. Jennifer Moreno, a nurse at Madigan, died during the attack embodying a cornerstone of the Army Values and a vital component of the Soldier’s Creed: “I will never leave a fallen comrade.”
Workout Notes
All of these squats will burn out your legs, making the 400-meter run much more difficult than it would normally be. Pacing is key. We suggest using an outdoor track if possible.
Modifications
- Both the overhead squats and back squats can be completed as bodyweight (for 40 squats per round) or with an empty barbell, your ruck, a sandbag, kettlebell or dumbbells.
- To perform a kettlebell or dumbbell back squat, hold one KB or DB with both hands, the weight resting on your shoulders.
- The 400-m run can be completed as a 400-m ruck, or .25 mile ruck or run
The Workout
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
- 20 overhead squats
- 20 back squats
- 400-m run (or ruck)
