John Corkery is the August Member of the Month for his work ethic and consistency. John comes at least 4-5 days a week sometimes even 7 days. He comes to every class willing to challenge himself and push his limits. He has shown tremendous amounts of PRs lately and his hard work and dedication is starting to show in his lifts and his WOD times.

Here is an interview with John:

 

How did you learn about CrossFit/CFME?

I heard about Crossfit from Coach Randy Parisi, who is my co-worker and suggested I try it out

 

Why did you start CrossFit?

I was getting bored with my same old workout routine which didn’t produce the results I was looking for.

 

How many days a week to train at CrossFit Meriden?

5 to 6 days per week.

 

What’s the biggest change you’ve seen in yourself since starting CrossFit?

I’ve definitely seen a big change in my weightlifting ability. Before Crossfit my workouts consisted of mostly cardio routines.

 

What do like about CrossFit Meriden?

I like the supportive environment and the individualized training at Crossfit Meriden. I also like that the workouts are constantly changing, I’ve never been bored since joining.

 

What is your favorite movement and why?

Power Clean, because it was the first Olympic Weightlifting movement I felt confident at preforming correctly.

 

What movement do you wish didn't exist in CrossFit?

Thrusters, because they never get any easier.

 

What would you tell someone who is thinking of starting CrossFit?

Give it a chance. I was definitely skeptical when I first heard people talking about CrossFit and didn’t believe it was as effective as everyone claimed. But after one class I was hooked and since joining Crossfit Meriden, I have seen my best results ever.

What is something people might not know about you?  

I once bowled a perfect 300 game.