Successes

Marianne Berglund

Former ex, 2-time Olympian, Former World Champion (Road Racing), 4-Times National Champion, over 300 1st Place race finishes. Gold Medal at Women’s Professional Championship (CoreStates Liberty Bell Classic).

” As an Olympic-level athlete for over ten years, I have had many good coaches. However, Shannon Franklin belongs in the excellent category. She truly knows how to develop your skills, increase your fitness, and motivate you to reach your goals. If you want to reach your potential, I suggest you contact Shannon. She will get you there!

The Cross-Fit Survival training is the most amazing program I have ever experienced. It increased my strength and overall fitness beyond what I thought possible.”

MaryAnn Taylor

BEFORE–Maryann is the one on the far left.	AFTER–Maryann is the second one from the left. She is pictured here with members of our Ragnar Racing team–12 runners, 195 miles, 24 hours.

“My name is MaryAnn Taylor and after having 2 children within 13-months of each other and being a very busy mom, I found myself physically in a place I had never been before at over 200 lbs. Over the course of he next 5-years, I struggled to lose the weight and battled a back-and-forth war with my scale. Not only was I overweight, my physician put me on 2 types of medication for high blood pressure and another to help lower my cholesterol. My children were missing out on the healthy, physically active, vibrant person I had always been up to this point in my life. Realizing that a change needed to be made, I found Shannon/CrossFit Survival and I have never looked back. Not only have I achieved my weight loss goals and no longer take any high blood pressure and cholesterol medication, I have learned and progressed physically far beyond any of my expectations.

The CrossFit program, and especially the personal connection with Shannon has taught me about exercise, fitness, proper diet and helped me to not only be physically fit, but also mentally strong. I am a different person then I was when I started.. The group of people that I have met through this experience have also been amazing. The supportive, collaborative and inspirational spirit that encompasses our group and the CrossFit community has been amazing! To say that CrossFit Survival has helped me reach my weight loss goals would be an understatement. It has changed my life in more ways that I ever imagined possible! Thanks Coach Shannon & My CrossFit Survival Team Mates!”

Chris Howes

“The workouts, while still incorporating some of the bootcamp “cardio” and bodyweight exercises,  include Olympic-style weightlifting as well. While this was a bit daunting initially, I’ve found that, under the watchful eye and helpful direction of Coach Shannon, this aspect has been tremendously beneficial to my overall fitness. Great people to work out with. Every session, while challenging, is always fun.”

Lily Saravia Fuentes

Lily–Top of Dumbbell Snatch. Lily trains with INTENSITY!	Lily BEFORE	Lily AFTER–30 lbs lighter, faster and stronger.

CrossFit Survival is…”A positive change to my life! I have finally learned how to love myself. It has given me extreme confidence and a boost to my self esteem. Its made me a stronger and healthy female. Shannon has given me the motivation not to quit and accomplish my goals! I feel strong and determined!”

Charles Balderrama

Charles–BEFORE. First Week. He couldn’t squat without holding onto something and was 30 lbs overweight.	Charles–BEFORE. Same day. He could only do push ups from the knees.	Charles–AFTER. He’s lighter, stronger, tougher, fitter…happier. He also does all of his push ups now from his toes.

“I rarely ever write reviews but as a former extreme couch potato, I am compelled to say something about CrossFit Survival – it fricken rocks!!!! With the guidance and expertise of Coach Shannon my life has been completely turned around… I am on a road to self fulfillment, better health, and just plain and simple satisfaction – if you need to get up and get going, don’t look any further; get off your butt and do it, call Coach Shannon; I know that through her dedication to your well-being, you will discover what I have…
Do it!”

Prisca Suerte Felipe

Prisca–BEFORE over 200 lbs.	Prisca–BEFORE, same day.	Prisca–AFTER, over 40 lbs lighter and a WINNER! Here she is with a trophy for excellence from one of our many monthly challenges.

“I was hesitant at first to call Shannon to try out the Crossfit experience, but it turned it to be one of the best decisions that I have ever made. Before joining Crossfit Survival, I was really heavy at over 200 lbs. I had trouble breathing especially at night. I had trouble tying my shoe laces. My wedding ring did not fit me anymore. I couldn’t even cross my legs. My hands were always numb. I could go on and on but I probably need at least half a day to elaborate.

I am a winner at Crossfit. I have my confidence back. My energy is up. I don’t get tired easily now. I lost 40 lbs already and still aiming for another 15 lbs. I didn’t think I could run the 5K, but for the first time on Thanksgiving Day last year, I ran my first. I believe in the saying, “No Pain, No Gain”.

Thanks Coach Shannon. With your help, I achieved everything I set out to do and more.  I wanted the “New Me” and this is the “New Me”.

Steven Carrillo

“Its one thing to train hard. But to train with incomparable intensity is another. I’ve had many a good workouts at the gym, but never have I had to push as hard to finish a 15 minute workout like some of the Crossfit Survival workouts. If you wanna lose weight, if you wanna get fit, if you wanna step it up. Crossfit Survival is the way to go.

 

Greg Akmakjian

“I knew the day I joined Crossfit I was making a positive change in my life. The inner athlete that went dormant for so many years was becoming alive once again. Strength and cardiovascular conditioning are the two sides of the CrossFit coin. The value of that coin depends on you and what you can add to it each and every day.  For example, in one year my deadlift strength went  from a 1 rep max of 185 to 1 rep max of 305lbs. As for my conditioning I went from  a 5k time of 26:09 -18th place in my age group down to a new personal  record of  21:22 finishing 1st place in my age group. Just like every experience builds on another , so do the workouts we endure each day.
More importantly the friendships I have made through Crossfit Survival are beyond compare. I have never met a group of individuals more positive, more supportive and so dedicated to becoming fit. The experiences we have shared along the way are priceless. I am grateful for them helping me stay motivated. Ultimately, CrossFit is all about you challenging yourself. “You against you is the paradox that drives us on!” (Rocky IV Soundtrack: Survivor Burning Heart!) So when the dormant athlete in you decides to awaken.. its going to be hungry. When it does – feed it CrossFit.”

Keren–PCC 5K, her first race. Now she’s completed many including a 3rd place medal in her age group for one of the toughest races around–the Mt. Wilson Trail Race in 2009.

Keren Schvarz

“After moving into a new community and wanting to try a new method of fitness and meet new people, I tried Crossfit Survival.  Prior to starting Crossfit Survival, I was a member of a gym and thought I was in (somewhat) good shape.  After the first week, I realized I was wrong.  It is actually quite amazing the monotonous downward spiral of “fitness” you attain at a gym without realizing it.  Coach Shannon’s line up focuses on physical fitness to promote a universal strength, endurance and healthy conditioning program.  Her motivation not only continuously develops my strength and running speed (over 3 minutes off my mile time since I started) but has also improved my skills and stamina in sports outside of CrossFit such and wakeboarding and snowboarding.

Coach Shannon is passionate about what she does and is always learning and refining her already broad knowledge base to pass the expertise onto her students. Her commitment and dedication to each student is reflected in her coaching and is evident from the moment you meet her.  To evolve my life with workouts that might make one puke, develop a great network of new friends and achieve fitness goals I never thought possible, CrossFit Survival was the right way to go!”

Dave Sertich

Dave–BEFORE Overweight and Out of Shape	Dave–AFTER–45 lbs lighter, stronger and fitter.

“I started Crossfitting about a year ago.  I was a 280lb 47 year old couch potato, who was morbidly obese. I had a rude awakening when my brother, who was only 2 years older than me, had a heart attack.  He was in about the same shape as I was.  I had all the symptoms you would expect–swollen ankles, sleep apnea, acid reflux problems.  I couldn’t stay asleep through an entire night.

My first day of Crossfit was to say the least, an eye opener. You have no idea how out of shape you are until you try something really physical.

I couldn’t even finish the first day’s workout without collapsing onto the ground exhausted.

My first mile run took 15.5 minutes, and I proceeded to collapse onto the ground exhausted again.

After only one year of Crossfit Survival’s nutrition and exercise program, my mile time is down to 10.5 minutes, I’ve lost 45lbs–no more swollen ankles, sleep apnea or acid reflux issues. I have more energy then I’ve had in years, and I feel like getting out and doing things again, rather than sitting in front of the tube.

What has Crossfit Survival and Coach Franklin done for me…changed my life?, No, quite literally saved my life.”

Rosa Balderrama

Rosa Balderrama	Rosa 65 lb deadlift. She now can lift 90 lbs.

When I first came to CrossFit Survival (it was then known as Team Survival Fitness Boot Camp), I was still recovering from a hip fracture. I was only able to walk a block and was very limited on what I could do. I couldn’t do sit ups without a ball. I couldn’t lift any weight. I couldn’t squat. I could only step on a six inch box, and I had to hold onto something to stabilize myself enough to do it. I couldn’t hang from anything. Shannon was gracious enough to take me on and work according to my ability. She was able to modify all my workouts according to what I could do.  That was over a year ago.  Although I still have many challenges, I can honestly say I have never felt better.

Today I can walk over 2 miles, do sit ups from an ab-mat, squats to a ball, kettlebell swings, do scaled hanging-knees-to-elbows and step up onto a 10″ box without help. I also have a 90 lb deadlift, a 45 lb back squat and can press 45 lb overhead.

Shannon has been very patient with me and does not give up on me. She motivates me and always tells me I can do it–most of the time I can in my own way.  The unique thing about CrossFit is it can work for anyone no matter what issues you have. Everyone has their own weaknesses and Coach Shannon can help you overcome them.  She will also guide you through a nutritious way of eating that can help you lose (or even gain) weight. Notice I did not say a diet, Shannon helps you learn a new way of eating that you will take throughout your whole life.”