We’re excited to announce Jimmy Cochran as our September 2024 Athlete of the Month! A regular at our evening classes, Jimmy’s positivity and determination have led to significant progress since he joined. His magnetic personality and contagious laugh make him approachable and easy to talk with.
Jimmy is social and loves spending time with his family and friends. His plans often revolve around his brother and friends, reflecting his close relationships. As a fun and easy-to-coach member of our IA Community, Jimmy takes feedback seriously, focusing on maintaining safe movement before adding weight. His humility and encouragement for others make him a standout member.
We at IA are thrilled that Jimmy chose us as his gym; we’ve loved getting to know him! Please join us in congratulating Jimmy on being named our September 2024 Athlete of the Month!
1. Where are you from originally? New Wilmington, PA
2. If not from Pittsburgh, what brought you to Pittsburgh? Spent a few years in NYC before Covid which then brought me back to Pittsburgh
3. Where do you work? Maher-Duessel
4. What is your favorite hobby? Musical Theater – Seeing shows, singing, just an all-around theater nerd
5. How did you discover CrossFit? A friend asked me to do a one-month challenge while in NYC. When the challenge ended I was hooked!
6. When did you start CrossFit? Started in 2018 with a Covid pause before starting back up with IA in February
7. Why did you start CrossFit? Wanted to find a dedicated space to improve my strength/conditioning while relieving the stress from work/life
8. What is your favorite thing to do in CrossFit? Squats (leg day is the best day)
9. What is your least favorite thing to do in CrossFit? Any inverted move – I was meant to keep my feet on the ground
10. What is the number 1 thing you want to get better at? Getting out of my head as I approach heavier lifts (oh, and double unders)
11. What is your favorite part about coming to CrossFit at Industrial Athletics? Every class I take at IA I know I am going to get a great workout. But the best part about IA is the people. From the owners and coaches taking an active role in each member’s success to fellow members supporting each other inside/outside the gym. It really is an awesome community.
12. What is your favorite CrossFit WOD? Any WOD with rowing and squats
