Member Spotlight: Marissa Maas
“A Day One, OG 23:20 Member, Marissa is a model of consistency. We love her vulnerability and honesty in class and appreciate how she makes everyone feel welcome!”
Q&A with Marissa
What brought you to 23:20, and what keeps you coming back?
First and foremost, the community. There’s nothing comparable to the people at this gym! Second, the workouts. They are so challenging, yet so satisfying - workouts I would never do without the extra push from Tucker and other members.
Where are you from? If not here, when did you move here?
Ottumwa
What do you do outside of the gym? Both for work and play?
I’m an K-5 English Language Teacher (ELL) teacher. Outside of work and the gym, I’m with my husband, Taylor, and our two kids. We enjoy being outside - golfing, swimming, etc.
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be?
The assistant to the regional manager.
If you had to do 100 reps of one movement (not running), what would it be?
Double unders.
One year from now, what do you hope to have mastered? What skill or lift do you hope to add to your wheelhouse?
More than one kipping pull-up at a time and correct form on handstand push ups.
What would you say to a person who is apprehensive to join a CrossFit gym?
Just do it. It seems intimidating, but everyone at the gym is very welcoming and it will change your life!
What is one thing that CrossFit has changed about your life that you didn't expect it to?
My health. I’ve had high cholesterol since I was a little girl. I’ve always been told to watch what I eat and exercise. These are things I’ve always tried to do but have still always had high cholesterol and triglycerides. It wasn’t until a few months ago, after doing CrossFit for 4 months, that my numbers were normal.
What’s your party trick?
I have no idea!
What is one thing about you people would be surprised to know?
I have a fake front tooth.
What is the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
“Let her wear the dress.”
