July 4th Partner Hero Challenge
The July 4th Partner Hero Challenge is an opportunity to go it alone, or grab a partner or group of friends to honor our fallen heroes by completing the Hero Workout, “Bert,” virtually from wherever you choose, anytime between July 1-9.
Once you’ve completed the workout, take a picture of you and your partner/group together, share it on social media (tag us @indymca), and use the hashtag #YMCAHeroChallenge.
July 4th Partner Hero Challenge
July 1 – 9, 2024
Virtual- complete the workout from wherever you are.
$35 per person, includes event T-shirt. All proceeds support YMCA veteran & military programs.
THE “BERT” HERO WORKOUT
For time:
- 50 burpees
- 400m run
- 100 push-ups
- 400m run
- 150 walking lunges
- 400m run
- 200 squats
- 400m run
- 150 walking lunges
- 400m run
- 100 push-ups
- 400m run
- 50 burpees
HONORING ALBERT “BERT” GETTINGS
U.S. Marine Cpl. Albert Gettings, 27, of New Castle, Pa., died on Jan. 5, 2009, while conducting counter-sniper operations in Fallujah, Iraq. Cpl. Gettings was serving as a team leader with the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, of Camp Lejeune, NC, at the time of his death.
