In 1999, shortly before his 14th birthday, Ret Thomas, a student and athlete at Hilton Head Prep was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma. Ret lost his year-long battle in April 2000, just after his 15th birthday. Ret’s final wish to his family was, “Give Back.”
Events like this one make Ret’s final wish possible and his spirit lives on with your participation. CTF: Home of CrossFit Hilton Head is honored to be a part of it.
2016’s RET event will benefit The Grace Hanson Sulak Memorial Foundation.
Other articles that may be of interest:
5 Things You Can Do To Get Ready for WOD for RET. An article on how to prepare for WOD for RET.
The WOD for RET In My Own Words. A letter from the founder of the WOD for RET.
WOD for RET is:
For time:
15 Deadlifts 185/105
800m run
15 pushups
800m run
15 burpees
800m run
15 pushups
800m run
15 burpees
800m run
15 pushups
800m run
15 burpees
Finish remainder of 5k
15 deadlifts 185/105
Cross Finish Line
The WOD for RET also offers competitors “Scaled” and “Beginner” WOD options:
Scaled:
For time:
15 Deadlifts 135/85
1 mile run
15 pushups
1 mile run
15 burpees
1 mile run
15 pushups
Finish remainder of 5k
15 deadlifts 135/85
Cross Finish Line
Beginner:
For time:
15 Kettlebell Deadlifts 70/53
1.5 mile run
15 burpees
1.5 mile run
Finish remainder of 5k
15 Kettlebell Deadlifts 70/53