06/15/2026
This month's Athlete Spotlight goes to our very own Coach Annie (Erndl) Maruca!
Fitness Background: "I played sports my whole life. 4 years of softball & XC ❤️ in HS. Then I ended up playing softball in college!"
CrossFit Journey: "My crossfit journey started in 2017 at CFN. I was very inconsistent until 2022 when I decided to fully jump in with two feet."
Favorite thing about ESCF: "The ESCF community/ "family" has provided endless support in all aspects of my life- inside and outside of the gym! All have so kindly loved and accepted my Lena as an honorary member & I will forever be grateful."
Most Proud of Fitness Goal: "The goal I am most proud of has to be the ability of proving to myself just how freaking bada*s women are through finding the ability to continue working out while pregnant & the fitness journey I'm currently on post-partum 🤘🏼"
Coach Annie's Advice: "SHOW. UP! That is genuinely the hardest yet most important part. Getting yourself into a consistent routine to just show up. Prioritizing your health never needs a reason or explanation, so do the damn thing."
Coach Annie's WOD:
-5 rounds for time
400m run
15 GHD situps
20 alt. DB snatches
15 burpees over DB
Fun Fact:
I can't choose just one! I run trail ultramarathons with my husband (Desert 100k is the furthest!) and my birth name is Francesca 🇮🇹.
"I not only chose Annie for the athlete spotlight because she's an incredible athlete, but because she's truly one of the best coaches out there.
Annie is an incredible athlete who gives it her all, whether she's taking on a tough CrossFit workout or tackling the Breakneck Trail Half Marathon. She gives her all in everything she does - both as an athlete and as a coach. Her high energy, sharp attention to movement detail, and ability to motivate and connect with others make her stand out every time she steps onto the gym floor.
Annie, thanks for all you do and for always leading the way!" -- Coach Joey
