Half And Quarter Murph Apparel

Half Murph and quarter Murph are scaled versions of the standard hero WOD. Half Murph: 800m run, 50 pullups, 100 pushups, 150 squats, 800m run. Quarter Murph: 400m run, 25 pullups, 50 pushups, 75 squats, 400m run. These scaled formats are common entry points for first-time Murph athletes, older athletes, youth participants, and those returning from injury. The apparel parallels full Murph apparel; the "Half" or "Quarter" callout marks the scaled version cleanly.

Half Murph And Quarter Murph Rep Schemes

The two most-used scaled versions:

Format	Run	Pullups	Pushups	Squats	Run
Murph (Rx)	1 mile	100	200	300	1 mile
Half Murph	800m	50	100	150	800m
Quarter Murph	400m	25	50	75	400m

Some boxes also run "Murphy" (the full Murph without partitioning the rep schemes); rare and significantly harder than partitioned Rx.

When To Recommend Half Or Quarter Murph

Coaches recommend scaled versions in three scenarios:

• First Memorial Day Murph: athletes who have never done the workout typically start with half Murph; full Murph the following year
• Returning from injury: athletes managing knee, shoulder, or back issues use half or quarter Murph to participate without aggravating injuries
• Youth Murph: teen athletes typically do quarter Murph (with kid-appropriate weighted vests or no vest at all)
• Older athletes (60+): many older athletes prefer half Murph to manage cumulative fatigue from the high-volume workout

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Apparel Parallels For Half And Quarter Murph

The apparel structure parallels full Murph but calls out the scaled version:

• Front-chest box logo: same as full Murph apparel
• Back design: same Murph layout but with "Half Murph" or "Quarter Murph" replacing "Murph" in the centerpiece
• Modified rep scheme on the back: 800m / 50 / 100 / 150 / 800m for half; 400m / 25 / 50 / 75 / 400m for quarter
• "In honor of LT Michael Murphy" line: same as full Murph apparel; the honor is the same regardless of scaled format

Same Blanks As Full Murph Apparel

Use the same blanks for scaled formats:

• Airlume Cotton Athletic Tee (Bear Grips, $19.88 VIP base): scaled-version event tee
• Premium CVC Jersey Tee (Next Level, $24.88 VIP base): premium scaled-version tee
• Youth Airlume Cotton Athletic Tee (Bear Grips, $19.88 VIP base): youth size for kid quarter Murph athletes

Avoiding "Scaled" Stigma In Apparel

Some athletes self-consciously avoid wearing apparel that calls them out as scaled. Apparel choices that avoid this:

• Subtle scaled callout: "Half" or "Quarter" in smaller text below "Murph," not as the centerpiece
• Same shirt for all scaled athletes: do not differentiate half vs quarter; both wear the same "scaled" or unmarked shirt
• Optional finisher patch: some boxes give a small sleeve patch ("Half Finisher" or "Quarter Finisher") to athletes who complete the scaled version; the patch validates without dominating the shirt
• Same event tee across all formats: some boxes run one unified event tee design and let athletes self-identify their format on a separate badge or bib number on event day

Frequently Asked Questions

Should scaled athletes get the same finisher shirt as Rx athletes?

Typically separate categories. Rx athletes get the "Rx Finisher" piece; scaled athletes get a "Half" or "Quarter Finisher" piece in the same design family.

Is quarter Murph appropriate for youth athletes?

Yes for most teen athletes. Skip the weighted vest entirely for younger athletes; the rep scheme is plenty of work without vest load.

Can a first-time Murph athlete do the full workout?

Coaches generally recommend starting with half Murph. The full 100/200/300 rep scheme is high-volume and most first-time athletes complete it more comfortably as a half.

Should the box order separate shirts for scaled vs Rx athletes?

Separate finisher shirts, same event tee. The event tee is the same for everyone; the finisher tier piece differentiates.