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Shannon Longfield Leaves Lupus and Medications Behind
A lot can change in a year. For Shannon Longfield, 365 days of discipline and hard work led to losing 98 pounds, eliminating 6 medications, and nearly eliminating Lupus symptoms.
In February 2017, Shannon entered Hellroaring CrossFit with stiff joints, difficulty doing basic movements, and uncertainty. She quickly found a warm community and an inspiring coach who championed her goals and desire to pursue a healthier life.
52 weeks later, and with tremendous discipline, Shannon went from being offered a handicap sticker to rediscovering her sense of adventure and training for a half marathon.
After 52 weeks of tremendous discipline and effort, Shannon has gone from being near-handicap to rediscovering her sense of outdoor adventure and training for a half-marathon.
Read Shannon’s inspirational interview below!
Alan Stengel Sheds 100 Pounds and Counting with CrossFit
About a year ago, Alan Stengel peaked at 320lbs. Lethargy, difficulty completing simple tasks, and random pains and anxiety constantly drained his energy.
Feeling trapped in his own body, Alan finally decided to make a change. Reuniting with some friends at an engagement party, he learned about CrossFit from a friend. With a little convincing, Alan did his first partner WOD and was immediately hooked.
In hardly 12 months, Alan has shed over 100 pounds and gotten into the best shape of his life. He is embracing his newfound health by climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise awareness and money to fund college tuition for students in Kenya.
Read more of Alan's amazing journey below!
Abbey Pacolt Transforms Adversity into Strength with CrossFit
By 2016, Abbey had faced extreme adversity. She suffered the death of her best friend, weight gain, and losing her career as a firefighter. Sinking into a deep depression, she faced more life changes as the military moved her and her husband halfway across the US.
Nonetheless, she took it as a fresh start. During her daily work commute, she passed CrossFit Ergon. On April 26, 2016, Abbey made one of the best decisions of her life. She gathered the courage to make a change.
Read Abbey's full interview with WOD Fever below!