Michelle Doherty

Featured Athlete

Name: Michelle Doherty
Hometown: Erie, PA
Occupation: Graphic Designer

How long have you done CrossFit: 2 months (June 2011 OnRamp graduate!)
Background/sports played: Does Art Club count?

Favorite lift/movement: Back Squat
Least favorite lift/movement: Snatch
Favorite WOD: Manion
Least favorite WOD: Murph — Never done it, but sounds terrifying!

I like….running, cheesecake, country music, funny t-shirts, high heels, my iMac, snail mail, the sound of rain and curling up with a good book.
I eat…mostly Paleo (about 80/20%). Cheesecake is, and will always be, my kryptonite.
I do…anything and everything in life that puts a smile on my face.
I am….a highly-motivated, over-committed, uber-encouraging fitness enthusiast.

Something people would be surprised to know about you:
I had never run a full mile in my life until May of 2010. I completed my first half marathon exactly one year later. Growing up loving the arts, I was never an active kid. I love what I do, but designing in front of a computer 40 hours a week lends itself to a very sedentary lifestyle. I decided that I needed to change that. Twenty pounds lighter with a healthy fitness addiction, I can say with confidence that I will never look back. And one day, will have that 6-pack.