November Athlete of the Month – Michael Doran
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Michael has been amazing us since the beginning. He has a strong work ethic and always comes in with a smile. Michael puts in a lot of effort on a very regular basis. His consistency and dedication pay off. You will often see a “PR” next to his lifts and fast WOD times! And he does this all with great attention to performing movements correctly. Speaking of movements… he’s worked hard over the years and is always improving and learning something new.
Can’t wait to see what he masters next!

You are a dedicated athlete. What keeps you motivated to keep at it?
CrossFit has helped me feel the healthiest and strongest I’ve ever been. I feel pride in my body’s ability and consistent training is what supports that. It is also great to be able to eat burgers with impunity.

What’s your favorite CrossFit move?
I really enjoy overhead squats. They are a difficult movement that requires a particular blend of strength, balance, and flexibility.

What’s your least favorite move?
I prefer not to ride the Assault Air Bike, when possible.

Outside of CrossFit, do you have a favorite hobby?
I am a professional cello, violin, and viola maker. My work is my passion and CrossFit gets me to clock out. For a vacation from work, I once made a mandolin for myself.

Would you share something we may not know about you?
I’m a good cook, I love restoring old woodworking machines, and I can make fire without matches or a lighter.