# @sheli_mccoyofficial on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DVrgJptjWQA
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/58956045-sheli-mccoyofficial-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-03-09T22:24:50.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Sheli McCoy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 (@sheli_mccoyofficial) — https://gondola.cc/sheli_mccoyofficial

## Caption

The CrossFit Open always has a way of holding up a mirror. Our results are a direct reflection of own efforts over time. 

A few years ago I was deep in it, like living for it alongside the best team and an outstanding coach ♠️ . I was training like an athlete full time, chasing every opportunity, every second, every rep, every leaderboard position. I was probably in the best shape of my life 2021-23. 

Then life evolved. 🦋 
I became Sabre the Gladiator.
More importantly I spent more time inspiring kids, touring, filming, trying to make a real difference.

And the truth is — that takes energy. Time. Focus. 

So truth be told I’m not and haven’t been doing the same volume , the same level of skill work, intensity, or preparation that I once did. I know I’m not at the absolute peak of my competitive fitness especially with how the women of this sport have raised the game , it’s incredible to see. 

But I want to be. The reflection I see right now is not one I want to settle for … 

The inner acceptance to allow some balance is - I’m also more than I was back then. I can honestly say I offer far more value to this world now than I ever did then. 

Stronger in ways that don’t show up on a leaderboard.
Giving back more than I ever have and grateful to do so. 
Living a life with a different purpose.

Yet these last two weeks of the Open have reminded me of “CfSheli” she breathed for this sport and I think I miss elements of her , the focus, the inability to distract her… 

That fire is still very much there, just quietly flickering away.

There’s one week left of the Open and maybe this is the reminder I needed to find a higher priority position for my training, my skills, the tougher side of this sport and the accessories required to thrive in volume. 

First step is to instil accountability to someone other than myself and so I’m back in the market for a CrossFit Coach …. 

#DontCallitAComeback #CrossfitAthlete 
🎥 mandjcollectives  TY Joshu

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