Member Spotlight

Shannon Smothers

1. Where are you from? What do you do for work? Family?

I grew up in Ormond Beach, Florida. We moved to Alpharetta in 1996. I work at Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center as the Director of Training & Development. I have been married to Eric Smothers for almost 19 years.

1. When did you start CFP?

January 2015-My sister Carolyn gave me on ramp for Christmas!

1. What’s your biggest fitness/health accomplishment since starting CFP?

My CrossFit accomplishments that I am proud of are modified handstand push-ups and making it all the way up the rope. I also finished my 7th full marathon this past spring. I ran a lot less than past years and felt stronger on race day. Thank you CrossFit!

1. What are your future fitness goals?

Possibly the Tough Mudder

1. What do you do for fun?

Spend time with friends and family. Vacation. Leisurely runs with a camera.

1. Favorite lift/workout?

Believe it or not I like Murph. I have to modify the pullups and push-ups, and barely make the time cap, but, I feel accomplished when I am done!

1. Least favorite lift/workout?

Assault bike yuk

1. What advice would you give to anyone wanting to start at United Performance?

Don’t be scared. The coaches will modify the WOD for you and you will still get a great workout!