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Midwestern athlete - Paul Cegon's Story
For one athlete competing this weekend the journey to competition has been evasive. Paul Cegon left the military and his health declined severely. He stopped exercising and ate poorly. When he started training again he was a 42 inch waist, weighing 265lbs. His first Fran was 10:30 and Filthy 50 was a DNF. 10 rounds of Cindy was enough to put him on the floor.
He found CrossFit and has turned his life around completely. Now he has a 31 inch waist and he is 203lbs. His numbers have shot through the roof, and continue to improve. Through hard work and focused training at CrossFit TNT Paul has changed his life and will compete at the Midwest Sectionals this weekend.
Vital Stats-
Most favorite WOD: Elizabeth,
Least Favorite EVA.
Height (in inches): 69
Weight:203
'Fran' Time:3:52
'Helen' Time:8:44
'Cindy' Score:28
'Fight Gone Bad' Score:352
Clean & Jerk PR:245
Deadlift PR:400
Back Squat PR:385
Max Pullups:62
400 Meter Run Time: 1:07
Randy 4:45
Elizabeth 7:00
Eva: 32:00
Row 500 1:26
Row 5K 19:58
1 mile 6:30
Filthy 50 21:00
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15 comments on this entry
1. cheflin wrote...
Go tear it up!
10 February 2010 / 1 p.m.
2. Martinez wrote...
I wonder how long he his journey has been?
10 February 2010 / 3:30 p.m.
3. Paul C wrote...
This pic was from July 4, 2007. I started messing around with CrossFit on my own in November of 2007, learning from the exercise demo page and YouTube. But really never trained at a CF facility until August of 2009.
10 February 2010 / 3:38 p.m.
4. Rochelle Simmer wrote...
That's my boy Blue! We are all very proud of you! You have come a long way Paulie!! Good Luck this weekend!
10 February 2010 / 3:56 p.m.
5. jake howard wrote...
paul c, you are the real deal man! i know all your hard work will pay off for you this weekend! good luck brother.
10 February 2010 / 3:57 p.m.
6. dan thacker wrote...
Paul, Your story is amazing and inspirational. It's been great having you out to train with us. The community is lucky to have you! Kick some ass this weekend.
10 February 2010 / 4:11 p.m.
7. Rich Hill wrote...
Good thing you were not into tatoos back in 2007. Great transformation.
11 February 2010 / 8:07 a.m.
8. Josh Nimmo wrote...
Paul C,
Excited to see what all the hard work has done for you this weekend. I only hope I get to be in your ear at some point watching you drive through the pain! Best of luck big man!
11 February 2010 / 2:22 p.m.
9. Paul C wrote...
Thanks for all of the comments guys. This is going to be fun! I think? Actually, it's gonna suck, but that's what it's all about.
11 February 2010 / 2:32 p.m.
10. Paul C wrote...
Thanks for all of the comments guys. This is going to be fun! I think? Actually, it's gonna suck, but that's what it's all about.
11 February 2010 / 3:19 p.m.
11. Kim Malz~FitMom/CrossFit Persevere wrote...
GREAT STORY!
Keep kickin' some serious CF Booty Paul.
11 February 2010 / 3:57 p.m.
12. Paul C wrote...
Thanks for all of the comments guys. This is going to be fun! I think? Actually, it's gonna suck, but that's what it's all about.
11 February 2010 / 4:12 p.m.
13. Paul Cegon wrote...
Well, I guess I hit submit a couple of extra time there. Duh.
11 February 2010 / 4:17 p.m.
14. Beth Hughes wrote...
Really great stuff Paul! You should be really proud of yourself. I'm looking forward to seeing you and Rich compete this weekend. Good luck!!
12 February 2010 / 6:57 a.m.
15. Jason wrote...
What would be REALLY inspiring is if glassman would do a wad with this guy.
13 February 2010 / 1:10 p.m.