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Carry the Burden Challenge 2026
There are men and women in our communities who willingly step into situations most people spend their lives hoping to avoid.
And when something happens to them in the line of duty, the impact doesn’t stop when the headlines fade.
Families carry it.
Departments carry it.
Communities carry it.
That’s why we’re hosting the Carry the Burden Challenge 2026 alongside The Priebe Foundation.
This event is about honoring fallen first responders, supporting those still carrying the cost of service, and raising funds for Deputy McCall and Deputy Wahl following their injuries sustained in the line of duty earlier this year.
This is not just for “seasoned” CrossFit athletes.
You do not need to be “good enough.”
You do not need a perfect team.
You do not need competition experience.
You just need to show up.
The event is FREE to participate in, donations are encouraged, and all proceeds go toward supporting first responders and their families through The Priebe Foundation.
Team registration includes:
RX & Scaled divisions
Open participation for coed/friend/family teams
Memorial ceremony
Food & drink vendors
Raffle giveaways
Community workout
Free shirt deadline has been extended to Thursday, May 14 .
Register here:
What is the Carry the Burden Challenge
Make a difference here:
Carry the Burden Challenge | Priebe Strong Foundation
Get signed up.
Donate if you can.
Help us pack the room with people willing to stand behind those who stand in the gap for our communities every day.
Daily Strength W.O.D. – 14 Minutes (5 Rounds for weight)
Deadlifts
1 – 1 – 1 – 1 – 1 @ 85%
Intended Stimulus
This is a heavy exposure day , not a max-out day.
At 85%, the weight should feel:
Heavy in your hands
Demanding on your brace and positioning
Still technically repeatable
The goal is to accumulate 5 high-quality singles with consistent setup and bar speed.
What Today Is About
Heavy singles teach:
Position under load
Patience off the floor
Proper bracing mechanics
Confidence with heavier percentages
You should be treating every rep like its own event.
Execution Notes
Before every pull:
Set the lats
Pull slack out of the bar
Big breath into the stomach
Brace hard before the bar leaves the floor
Then:
Push through the floor
Keep the bar close
Finish tall without leaning back
Reset fully between reps.
Rest Guidance
You have 15 minutes for 5 lifts.
Use the time.
A good guideline:
~2–3 minutes between attempts
Longer if bar speed slows or positioning degrades
There is no benefit to rushing heavy singles.
What the Weight Should Feel Like
85% should move:
Smoothly
With intent
Without grinding
If reps become slow grinders or positions break down, your percentage is likely inaccurate for today.
Common Errors
Rushing setup because it’s “only one rep”
Losing brace before initiating the pull
Jerking the bar off the floor
Treating heavy singles casually
Heavy singles expose bad habits quickly.
Final Thoughts
If you can’t make 85% look clean, adding more weight isn’t the answer.
Deadlift (Weightlifting Variable Reps & Sets)
Daily Conditioning W.O.D. – 12 Minutes (Time)
Hero W.O.D. – Sham
7 Rounds for Time of…
11 Bodyweight Deadlifts
100 Meter “Sprint”
Modify 100 meter sprint with 7/5 Calorie Echo Bike
Intended Stimulus
7:00-11:00
Hero workout in honor of Air Force Staff Sgt. David “Sham” Wieger.
All rounds in under 1:30.
Unbroken deadlifts or one very short break (no longer than :10).
Run efforts in under :40; hard push.
Coaching Goals
Coach athletes to maintain a sound set-up position when moving at a faster pace.
Spend time working the descent by focusing on pushing the hips back and keeping the bar tight to the legs on the deadlift to ensure a straight bar path.
The sprint designation is intended to encourage athletes to run at a pace that is faster than they are typically accustomed to. Athletes may rest briefly prior to performing their run efforts.
Step 1:
11 Deadlifts (75/55)
100 Meter Sprint
Step 2:
11 Deadlifts (95/65)
100 Meter Sprint
Step 3: Same as Step 4
Sham (Time)
7 Rounds for time of:
11 Bodyweight Deadlifts
100m Sprint
In honor of Air Force Staff Sgt. David “Sham” Wieger, 28, of North Huntingdon, PA, died Nov. 1, 2007
To learn more about Sham click here