Orchid Island Crossfit came up with a unique way to bring attention to what current members of the Armed Services experience, while at the same time benefiting veterans with an inaugural Hump for our Vets event last Saturday.
Participants loaded up with weighted backpacks – 15 pounds for women, 25 pounds for men – and formed teams to “hump” the nine miles from the gym to Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary and back.
They also had to deal with team weights to simulate the extra equipment carried by soldiers in their everyday missions. Event proceeds were presented to the Veterans Council of Indian River County.
