Today's episode is a special one. If you've been in our membership, you know our Cam well. He's the loud in-your-face guy that's yelling at you to pick up that bar, do one more rep, don't quit, keep going. He's memorable, and you won't forget your class with him.
But that same loud, boisterous dude is a guy dealing with some real dark demons brought on by his job. Cam has been an RCMP Member for the past 10 years, and in the last 5, has experienced some real tipping-point stress brought on by some brutal calls. What would make the rest of us turn away in a hurry, his job requires him to walk in headfirst and manage.
Cam shares a very vulnerable moment with us and talks about what brought him to his tipping point. We talk about what got him into CrossFit in the first place, and how those reasons have changed and brought him to this day. Cam uses CrossFit as a tool to manage his mental health. Like many of us, our workouts and the gym are a means to escape. The people help him manage his day-to-day and help him get through some of the hardest times.
Grab a coffee, take the dog for a walk, and listen up on our story with Cam. What starts out as a dark and bleak turn of events, becomes a story based on hope and perseverance. Utilizing the community of CrossFit FUNCTION, Cam has been able to restart back at work, and bring his path to recovery to a bright note.
We always say that when you finish a workout, you should go and help others finish too, for there will be a day when you are finishing last and will appreciate the help of others. This is no different. Cam is here to share his story and his recovery in hopes that someone who is listening can benefit and be inspired by his experience.
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