This Veterans Day the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis will be hosting our Hero Challenge featuring the Hero Workout, “CHAD” 1000X.

The workout we will be completing is called CHAD 1000x. It is named after Chad Wilkinson, a decorated Navy Seal, who sadly took his life after numerous deployments, several traumatic brain injuries, blast wave injuries and battling post-traumatic stress. Our goal is to not only bring awareness to the epidemic of suicide and mental health, particularly among veterans, but also to help be a part of the solution by using the proceeds of our event to support veteran health initiatives.

If you choose to complete the workout as an individual or team it does not matter, as our goal is to honor Heroes who have given so much to keep us free.

The Hero workout is more than a test of physical ability. It bridges the gap between the body and the mind, emotion and experience, and gives us the chance to do more than just remember our soldiers. It gives us the chance to sweat, suffer and grieve for our fallen heroes one rep at a time.

• Who: Any and all fitness levels.  Scaling and modifications will be available
• What: Hero Challenge feat. CHAD 1000X
• When: November 11, 0900.
• Where: Jordan YMCA

Brief synopsis of the challenge:

The “CHAD” 1000X Workout: 1000X Step Ups completed as a team, partner, or individual for time.

3 OPTIONS:

1. Slick //No rucksack. You pick the height of the step-ups.
2. Standard //30#/20# rucksack. You pick the height of the step-ups.
3. Expert //45#/30# rucksack. Use 20″ box for step-ups.