Episode 3 - Rebecca Shingledecker. Making Lemonade. Fighting a brain tumor with strength, attitude, perseverance and the CrossFit Community

A huge part of Crossfit is our community. It was awesome talking to Rebecca who, in the space of a couple of weeks, went from active crossfitter and marathoner, to learning how to walk again. She's strong, she's tough, and she's funny as hell. She also ignored one of the most famous voices in marathon running who told her not to and ran the Boston marathon on less than 8 weeks of training. I guess that means she's a bit obstinate too.

18 months ago Rebecca, now 43 and a member of Crossfit Panther City in Fort Worth, was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor that required almost immediate surgery. Those of you in the CF Masters group have seen her frequent updates on her diagnosis, her surgery, her setbacks (including 2 concussions) and her progress. She has been an open book, and it was great to hear more about her story and the things she has done in her life.

When Rebecca talks about how support from her local Crossfit and from across the world from the CF Masters group helped her family feel like she was in a good place - try not to feel a tug on your heart. OK, don't try, it's moving as hell.

If anyone is interested you can join Rebecca at the Cowtown Half Marathon on Sunday March 1st, 2020 on her team: Team Lemonade Makers.

If you want to get hold of Rebecca you can find her on Facebook where you can message her or on Instagram @makinglemonadefromsourlemons, and she is up for providing support to folks who need it.