Maria Drennen

Tell us a little bit about yourself!

My family and I moved to the area in 2023, and we really like it here.  I have an amazing husband and our two-year old daughter. Outside of the gym, I enjoy going to restaurants, baking, and traveling. I also like doing anything outdoors when it’s warm enough.  

What are your current goals and why do you CrossFit?

My current goal is to get stronger, improve my conditioning and cardio endurance. I would also like to keep working on being more confident in executing overhead movements.

I do CrossFit because it challenges me to get out of my comfort zone.  It challenges me to try different things, to be less shy, and to be more confident. 

What are your favorite movements? How about your least favorite? Why?

Favorite movements - Rowing, deadlifts, and wall walks (not great at it yet, but they are fun!).

My least favorite movements -  Bike and burpees. My cardio conditioning is not great, so burpees and the bike are hard!!! 

What do you think is special about CrossFit Anazao?

Anazao is truly amazing. The community is great and the members are always looking after one another. You can find people from various age groups and fitness levels in one class, which is awesome. It’s also a very supportive and non-judgmental environment. The coaches are very encouraging and they see each member’s individual needs, always providing the helpful tips and feedback.

A note from one of our coaches…

Maria is one of those athletes that is so quiet and shy...but steadily putting in hard work to take her fitness to the next level. She is always ready to work on technique and she will try anything you ask. She pushes the boundaries of her abilities and that is what is leading the way for her to make changes to her strength, stamina and endurance. She is adored by coaches and fellow athletes alike for her hard work ethic, easy going nature as well as her world famous smile when she drops weights from overhead!