Kenneth Kumpel
This Firefighter Hero WOD is dedicated to Kenneth Kumpel, FDNY, Engine 25, who was killed on September 11, 2001.
A quiet person who was happier doing things than talking about them, Firefighter Kenneth Kumpel’s presence was manifested in his beautiful craftsmanship — and the pranks he played.
The 42-year-old family man lived in Cornwall-on-Hudson, an upstate town to which he and his wife were drawn because of its location on the river. A sleek black boat, named “Batboat” in honor of their sons’ favorite superhero, was the family’s vehicle for enjoying the peace and beauty of the river.
A craftsman with the skill and attention to detail of a pro, Mr. Kumpel renovated his family’s former home in West Brighton, and he built their home in Cornwall. A perfectionist, he took satisfaction in the “extra details and finishing touches,” said his wife, the former Nancy Gorman. Unlike many well-intentioned handymen, he avoided the procrastination that leaves so many jobs unfinished.
Born on Long Island in New Hyde Park, Mr. Kumpel moved to West Brighton when he married in 1982. The Kumpels moved to Cornwall in 1994. He drove a tractor trailer before joining the New York City Police Department in 1987. In 1990, he joined the Fire Department, assigned to Ladder Co. 82, Great Kills. In the mid-1990s he transferred to Ladder Co. 52, the Bronx. And in February he transferred to Ladder Co. 25, at Amsterdam Avenue and West 77th Street in Manhattan.
Mr. Kumpel also shared his firefighting skills as a volunteer with local fire departments, first in Long Island, then in Cornwall, as a way of giving back to his community. On Sept. 11, he was on duty when his firehouse was called to the World Trade Center. He is now among the missing.
Warm-Up:
Coach’s choice
Pre WOD prep:
Prep the Bear complex to WOD weight
WOD:
Kenneth Kumpel (Hero WOD) Or choose a WOD you missed this week!
3 Rounds for time
6 Bear Complexes (135,95 )
100 meter Bear Crawl
Option 2 load:
(115,80)
Option 2 load:
(95,65)
One “Bear Complex” consists of 1 Power Clean, 1 Front Squat, 1 Push Press, 1 Back Squat, and 1 Push Press
Post WOD:
Agile 8
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Day 16 WLC
Kenneth Kumpel: 23:48, 75#
That was a challenge. I knew the 100m Bear Crawl was going to be difficult, but that took more out of me than I expected. Thanks to the faster finishers of the 7:30AM class for cheering on the slower finishers. It was a great encouragement.
Kenneth Kumpel: 18:00 | 70#
A great opportunity to honor a true, selfless American Hero. It definitely lived up to the Hero-WOD expectation! A lot of fun doing the workout and also cheering everyone on to the finish line. Great work by all and a shout out to Kumar for digging deep and bear crawling to the end…and of course to JD for his booming voice! Thanks Jon – always great to see you!
Nice work Jamie!! Fun to get to workout with you!
Was not feeling bear crawls today.
10k row : 40:08.
Good news, I know where those 8 seconds are. Bad news, I’ll have to do it again.
Weston (Team style)
Took this one for a spin with Joe today.
5 rounds for time
1000m row
200m farmers carry 45lb DB
50m waiter carry right arm 45lb DB
50m waiter carry left arm 45lb DB
34:31
Kumpel 19:40 Rx
Scott, you can blame it on your headphone malfunction! Awesome row.