Shannon Porges

Triathlete

Shannon Porges competes in marathons and triathlons for the love of sport. In 2005 she was nominated an All-American, raced in the National Triathlon competition, and went on to compete in the World Championships, against athletes from 20 other countries. A long-time Shaklee customer and a Shaklee Distributor since 1996, Shannon also helps other women accomplish athletic goals they never dreamed of through her work as a fitness instructor and as head coach for Team Danskin® triathlon training in the Boston area.

Shannon, an avid swimmer and skier as a teenager, first started competing in triathlons in 1992 when she was 28 years old, debuting at the Danskin® Women's Triathlon in San Diego, California. She continued competing for a few years, and then her life took a detour with marriage and a family. Now that her two children are of school-age, Shannon has started competing once again and with great success—much to her surprise, she says modestly. In 2005 she placed second in the Danskin triathlon in New Jersey, and in 2006 she finished second in the grueling Boston Triathlon. Talent combined with hard work pays off, and Shannon works hard, maintaining a tough year-round workout and competitive schedule.

In addition, Shannon adheres to a healthy diet packed with vegetables, and recommends to her athletes to always, at the least, take a multivitamin. Today, Shannon uses many Shaklee nutritional products.

In 1996 Shannon began a regimen that she continues today. It includes taking Vita-Lea®, OsteMatrix®, Vita-E Complex®, Sustained Release Vita-C®, CarotoMax®, OmegaGuard™, B-Complex, Garlic Complex, and Energizing Soy Protein. It is important to her that Shaklee products are all natural with no fillers or binders and are safe enough to give to her children, who have been taking Shaklee vitamins since they were each six months old.

Shannon is eager to test her limits and has her sights set on racing in the Ironman. An ultimate triathlon competition, it consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.6-mile run. Shannon won't stop there. She'll continue to coach women of all shapes, sizes, and athletic abilities to compete in their first triathlon—a coaching job that inspires her to push herself.

Achievements:

• Nominated an Olympic Committee All-American
• Competed in the 2005 Triathlon World Championships (Women)
• Placed second in the New Jersey Danskin Triathlon in 2004 in the Elite category
• Placed second (among women) in the 2005 Boston Triathlon in the Elites in Sprint Race category; ninth overall
• One of the top female athletes on the 2005 New England Triathlon tour