And the June winners are…
Female Member of the Month: Monica Wolfe
Monica has been a long time member now and has always been consistent and hard working. A regular in the evening classes mostly, Monica is friendly with all of her classmates and always takes feedback from her coaches very well. Most recently, Monica made it into Level III Barbell Club with her recent 160# jerk (pictured above). She was also one of the winners from last October Challenge where she dropped roughly 10 pounds.
Get to Know Monica
Age, where are you from? 28, I’m from Pennsylvania originally and grew up in Orange County but I’ve been in SD long enough to call it home.
What do you do for work (or school)? Drug discovery research for a pharmaceutical company.
What do you do for fun? Volleyball, cycling, hiking, and traveling whenever I get the chance.
What motivates you each day? The feeling I get after doing something that I couldn’t the day before.
Favorite and least favorite exercise? My favorite are jerks and most of the Olympic lifts in general. Least favorite are running, burpees, pull-ups… oh, the list could go on!
What is your most proud achievement at P360 so far? Fully committing to the October challenge last year and seeing some great results in strength and fat loss. I’m really excited for the 45-day challenge coming up.
If money was no concern, what would be your dream job? Basically, I would take Anthony Bourdain’s job in a heartbeat. Who wouldn’t want to travel and eat their way around the world?
Embarrassing fact most people don’t know? I joined a bowling league last year and my average at the end barely broke 100. I don’t know what’s more embarrassing, the fact that I was on a bowling league or that my handicap was higher than my average.
Hidden talent most people don’t know? Ability to find the best parking spots anywhere I go. (Only works when I’m driving, though)
Favorite cheat meal? Anything sweet.
What’s the biggest overall improvement you have made since joining? Jerks, cleans, and deadlifts were foreign words to me before joining P360. I took my time learning the movements, and have worked my way up to weight I never thought I’d be able to lift. So, I think I’d consider that my biggest improvement.
Famous person you’d most like to have a drink with, and what drink would you buy them? Steve Jobs – Apple-tini.
You have one song, one movie and one TV show a desert island are they?
Song: Don’t worry Be happy, Bob Marley
Movie: Cast Away (to pick up some deserted island survival tips, of course)
TV Show: I don’t watch much TV, but I’m really into the show Cosmos right now, so that would keep me interested for a while.
What is your biggest goal for the rest of 2014? Complete a century ride on my bike, and hike the Inca trail to Machu Picchu. My biggest in-gym goal is to work with Ashley to figure out an effective nutrition plan for me.
I just want to add that I am really honored to be chosen for this. It feels good to know that hard work is recognized and that is one of the things I love about this gym. I wouldn’t be in this position without help from all of the amazing coaches at P360. Thank You!
Male Member of the Month: Benny Eastman
Age, where are you from? 28, Tasmania Australia
What do you do for work (or school)? I work at FortuneBuilders where we Coach and Train Real Estate Investors.
What do you do for fun? Traveling is probably where I get my biggest thrill. So when I’m not out in the world exploring I’m often brainstorming and planning another domestic or international trip. I’m also one of those weird people that loves entrepreneurship and real estate investing so that is a lot of fun for me, too. Plus I enjoy surfing, mountain biking, acoustic guitar and I read a bunch of books.
What motivates you each day? Progress at whatever I’m doing and having fun.
Favorite and least favorite exercise? Power Cleans :), Med Ball Slams :(
What is your most proud achievement at P360 so far? It’s actually just being able to work out hard 5 days in the row without my back hurting. A year and a half ago ago I thought having a bad back was just something I had to live with and it dramatically limited my ability to train. However with the support of the coaches, some exercise modification during class and gradually increasing weight over time I have strengthened my back to handle p360 5 days a week.
If money was no concern, what would be your dream job? Dive instructor in Belize and angel investor.
Embarrassing fact most people don’t know? At one stage growing up in Aus my family was in the cardboard coffin business and we had 100’s of coffins stacked floor to ceiling around the house and garage. It made for interesting sleep overs!
Hidden talent most people don’t know? I can do a mean belly dance!
Favorite cheat meal? Grilled Chicken Baguette at Cass St Bar and Grill.
What’s the biggest overall improvement you had made since joining? My ability to run long distances has increased substantially. I completed my first Marathon last month which I never thought would be possible before I started P360.
Famous person you’d most like to have a drink with, and what drink would you buy them? Bear Grylls, I would buy him a warm pint of English beer (Just the way the Brits like it)
You have one song, one movie and one TV show on a desert island, what are they? Mambo number 5, Zoolander and the complete box set of Family Guy DVD’s.
What is your biggest goal for the rest of 2013? Climbing Kilimanjaro which I have locked in for late July.
New Member of the Month: Frank Dumbrique
Frank has been with us for one month and in his few weeks has been very proactive in asking questions, trying to get bet better and set himself up for success. We look forward to Frank’s progress at P360.
Get to Know Frank
Age, where are you from?I’m 32 years old and I’m from San Marcos CA.
What do you do for work (or school)? I’m a senior financial analyst for the City of San Diego.
What do you do for fun? I like to get out and about in San Diego and enjoy what it has to offer. I like going to the Del Mar Race Track, grab a drink, and bet on some horses. I like to stay active: snowboard, golf (or at least try to), play soccer, and go running. I like to spend time with friends and family.
What made you decide to try the gym? I was sick of working out at 24 hr and LA fitness. I was bored, hated the large crowds, and wanted to try something new. I was also getting bored of just training for half-marathons.
What made you want to join the gym? The gym is challenging but fun. Everyday is something different. There’s no BS in the gym. It also reminds me of my high school weight lifting classes.
What are your favorite and least favorite kinds of workouts or movements so far? Favorites: Squats, bench press, and dumbbell snatch. Least Favorite: Planks – I really hate them. Are you guys sure it’s an actual exercise?
If money was no concern, what would be your dream job? High School Varsity or Club Soccer Coach
Embarrassing fact most people don’t know? In college, I had a few nicknames but one that was embarrassing when it was brought up at parties. My friends would sometimes call me Martha Stewart because I was the only guy out of all my friends that would clean the apartment and could cook a decent meal.
Hidden talent most people don’t know? I’m a pretty good cook or at least I think so. I can make some awesome stuffed chicken breasts and enchiladas.
Favorite cheat meal? It’s hard to pick just one: Double Double with Cheese – Animal Style or sushi.
What’s one physical improvement you had made since joining? Becoming proficient in dumbbell snatch.
Famous person you’d most like to have a drink with, and what drink would you buy them? I’d like to have a drink with Dana White and buy him a pint of Firestone Pale 31.
You have one song, one movie and one TV show on a desert island are they?
Song: “Otherside” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Movie: Inception
TV Show: Entourage
What is your biggest goal for the rest of 2013? Running the AFC half-marathon in under 1:50 mins while completing the Half Marathon Triple Crown.
Congrats to Monica, Benny and Frank! Make sure to throw ‘em a high five in the gym next time you see them around.
