Akron Life May 2023

FOREVER YOUNG

by Kelly Petryszyn and photos provided by Dr. Mona Shay

Conquer All A Canton resident becomes a CrossFit competitor in her 50s.

When Dr. Mona Shay was starting to do CrossFit workouts in 2015 and saw a rope hanging in a gym, she almost turned around and walked out. It reminded her of climbing a rope in school, and she thought she would never be able to do it — but one day she did.

Dr. Mona Shay

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akronlife.com | MAY 2023