Anesthesiology Burpee Challenge 2025: 112,000 Burpees, 11 Finishers, and Endless Determination!

The Department of Anesthesiology wrapped up the 2025 Burpee Challenge with incredible energy—and a lot of sore muscles! Over the course of 100 days, participants completed a growing number of burpees each day: starting with just one on Day 1 and culminating in 100 burpees on Day 100. It took serious time, commitment, and perseverance to reach the finish line.

This year, we had a record-setting 11 finishers, plus many valiant efforts from our busy faculty, fellows, residents, and even family members who jumped in to join the fun. In total, the department—along with spouses and kids—completed an astonishing 112,000 burpees!

The team celebrated this major accomplishment with a cookout at Sugarhouse Park, where participants swapped stories, shared laughs, and started brainstorming ideas for next year’s challenge. (There’s already some spirited discussion about whether we might need to swap burpees for something just a little less intense!)

Congratulations to everyone who participated, whether you finished all 100 days or just gave it your best shot. Your dedication, teamwork, and good humor made the 2025 Burpee Challenge a huge success!