Name: Cory Mara

Age: 49

Occupation: Team Lead (GIS) Geospatial Database Administrator- & PT Estate Auctioneer

Hometown: Queens, NY

Which class time do you usually attend?: Mostly 6:00am and 12:30pm but attend other times

Favorite WOD: Anything with Box Jumps or Deadlifts

Favorite CF Movement: Box Jumps

Least Favorite CF Movement: Pull ups

3RM Back Squat: 180 pounds

1RM Deadlift: 240 pounds

Favorite Food: Italian – can’t you tell?

Favorite Movie: Training Day

Favorite Athlete: Patrick Mahomes

Dream Job: Full time Estate Auctioneer

Dream Vacation Destination: Saint Augustine, Florida

If you could have any super power… Telepathy

Favorite Motivational Quote: Just show up

How long have you been doing CrossFit? (Since Month, Year): May 2022

How did you first discover CrossFit and what made you decide to start?:

In Kansas City I watched some CF’s pushing sleds & flipping truck tires in the back of a warehouse and thought it would something good to get involved with. I failed during my first attempt in trying CF in KC and lasted less than 3 months. I joined again NECF when I moved to GA and stuck with it so far.

Tell us about your fitness/sports background: Very limited – some Soccer, Hockey and Football. But was not athletic at all.

What sorts of positive changes (mental, physical, emotional) have you noticed in your life since getting involved at No Excuses?:

Decrease in anxiety, I can carry 15+ bags of groceries at a time. I lost weight. I don’t feel as tired as I used to. I can walk up and down a few flights of stairs. The list goes on.

Who or what keeps you coming back and motivated?:

My family, the members and coaches at No Excuses CrossFit.

In what other ways do you use your fitness?

Hiking, biking and lots of walking

Please share with us a favorite CrossFit or No Excuses moment.:

The 2023 NEC Halloween Party was Bad A– !

Name one goal you would like to achieve in the next year (doesn’t have to be CrossFit related, but it can be):

A pull up

Tell us about your hobbies and interests outside of the gym:

Estate Auctions, Family time – Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, & travel to Florida

What advice do you have for someone just starting CrossFit or is on the fence about starting?

Just show up and keep showing up.

What do you love most about No Excuses?:

The owner, coaches & members that keep me coming back over and over again.