Melissa McDaniel

I started at Hurricane Crossfit in September 2013. I was a 36 year old
mother of three boys and was searching for something I could do to get in
shape. I tried so many other things but could not stick to anything. I
felt tired all the time and lost some self confidence that I had when I was
younger. A friend of mine suggested Hurricane Crossfit and I saw how much
she loved it so I thought I would give it a try. I was so nervous the
first time I walked in the doors but everyone made me feel welcome. It was
very hard for me to physically get through it but once I did it was a great
feeling and I was hooked. I started going about 3 days a week and started
seeing the results very quickly. Not only physical results but emotional
and mental also. I started doing things I never thought I would and felt
so good about myself. I loved it so much I started going 5 days a week and
I look forward to “embracing the suck” at every WOD. I have come a long
way since I first started and sometimes I still can’t believe what I can
do. I could barely run 400 meters when I started and now I can run a 5k.
I have met some incredible people on my Crossfit journey that have become a
part of my life. The support system at Hurricane Crossfit is huge. The
coaches are amazing and they really care about every athlete there. It’s
true when they say anyone can do it and I really love that I work out with
everyone from grandparents to elite athletes and every person is treated
exactly the same. Since I started Crossfit I have toned up and lost
several inches. I feel like I am in better shape now than I was in my 20’s
and I have so much more confidence. I absolutely love Hurricane Crossfit
and it is one of the best decisions I have ever made.