"The support we received from our Cynergy crew was incredible"
~Anna Dunbar
Anna & Emily Conquer HYROX Boston
September 26-28, 2025, Boston, MA: HYROX Boston pushed athletes to their limits — and for Anna Dunbar and Coach Emily Hermanson, it was a challenge worth every rep. The pair completed their race in an impressive 1:18:30, and despite a long list of complex rules and potential penalties, they crossed the finish line without a single infraction.
“It was really challenging,” Emily shared. And that challenge made the accomplishment even sweeter.
Anna reflected on the experience with pride:
“The race was HARD, but I think we both felt we did the best we could do. I’m so glad we trained specifically for this race. The support we received from our Cynergy crew was incredible — every time we hit a station, our friends were there cheering us on.”
That community support extended beyond the competition floor. Anna’s four-year-old daughter, who came to watch and cheer on the team, came home inspired — pretending to be Coach Heather Vargus and talking about how strong her mom’s friends were.
“This summer was so much fun because of training with our amazing Cynergy crew,” Anna said. “The camaraderie was strong from the moment we signed up until the final celebration. I’m so grateful for this community — and ready for the next challenge!”
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