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The three personnel from 114 Inf Bn who took part in the mas-
sive move along with Sgt Murray were Pte Lee Boyd, Pte Liam
Toner, and Pte Ethan Mulrennan, all from 28 Inf Bn. The million
kilos was lifted in a set number of exercises in a circuit, starting
with a 60kg deadlift for eight reps, then a 50kg squat for ten reps,
40kg bench press for ten reps, and finally a 150kg leg press for 15
reps. This gruelling circuit was completed by each participant 78
times over a nine-hour period.
Regarding the charities chosen as beneficiaries of the event, Sgt
Murray told us: "Each of us had a charity to heart and there were
so many deserving charities that choosing would be too hard. So we
decided to pull two names from a hat. The charities that came out
were Pieta House and the Irish Cancer Society."
In total there was over €2,700 raised for the charities, and Sgt
Murray told us: "The event went well; it was very tough, with a few
dark moments, but we were well supported with food and motiva-
tion from our comrades in 114 Inf Bn, which helped us push through
and complete the event in the nine hours."
We would like to congratulate Sgt Murray and Ptes Boyd, Toner,
and Mulrenney for their efforts, and also all those who give of their
time to organise, participate, or support such worthwhile events.
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