SHANNA DID IT!
Just wanted to let you guys know that I actually did this frickin thing. It's still very surreal. I have to admit it was WAY harder than I ever dreamed it could be. I had just about every challenge thrown my way and I have to say the mental toughness that I have established over the last two years training at Apex came in handy like I never even imagined. We had the course changed at the last minute due to quick sand which changed the elevation from around 7,000 feet to over 12,000. We got lost 4 times due to ribbons being pulled off the course and ended up doing 12 extra miles before we even hit mile 50. I was in a group with 3 other guys and 2 dropped at 49 and the other at 62 leaving me to finish the last 48 miles alone. The RD said almost 70% did not finish due to everything that went wrong. There were points in time where I just gave up and was convinced I was done. I even got in a car at 2am crying and defeated because I was so cold and overwhelmed but when the RD asked if I was dropping I somehow jumped out of the car and just kept going. A LOT of people asked me how I managed to keep fighting back and my answer was always "I've received a ton of mental toughness through Crossfit". You guys were in my head during the tough times and pulling me through along the way. I can't put into words how much I have gained from the training and support at Apex and I could never thank you guys enough. I feel so blessed to be part of something so powerful that gave me the strength and confidence to pull through and live out this crazy dream. THANK YOU!!
Shanna's final 400meters of her 100mile run this past weekend
10 comments:
Great job Shanna!
Unbelievable.....crying as I watch this. So very happy for you. Congratulations! You encouraged me to go do the WOD this a.m. when I wasn't going too!
Shanna you are a beast! That was so motivating to watch! I ALMOST want to go out and do one but I couldn't even imagine what you went through. It takes an extremely tough person to do that. CONGRATS!!
Shanna- This is AWESOME!! Extremely motivating!! Congratulations on such an acoomplishing feat.
We should name our next grueling WOD with runs in it "Shanna" :)
Way to Go!!!
That is crazy incredible!!! Watching the finish was awesome. Hope your legs are recovering. Stop by the box to get your well deserved "atta girl" pat on the back....YOU EARNED IT!!!!
Truly inspiring and badass Shanna!! It looks unbelievable out there. You definitely have to come in and give us some stories! :) Congratulations girl!
Amazing Shanna! Just Amazing!!! Congrats on fulfilling the dream.
That was so inspiring! You are inspiring! It's got to be a great feeling knowing you were in the 30% that finished the race. I agree with Moose, that we should name a WOD after you. ;)
I love you guys. Thanks again for all of the support before, during and after this whole ordeal. You guys are amazing.
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