Nichole Wambold

AGE: 20

ALIASES:

BIRTHDAY: June 17, 1989

PLATOON: LCPA Platoon 18

FITNESS LEVEL: Trying to be more active

GOALS MET/ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Newbie this session

WHY I TRAIN WITH DR. DRILL: Training to get ready for the McGuire Mudrun in September. Want to have support from the group so I don’t give up.

Thomas Vinitski

AGE: 49

ALIASES: Tom, Vinny, Vinits

BIRTHDAY: May 16

PLATOON: Lansdale XVI

FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate

GOALS MET/ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Since joining the platoon sessions I feel healthier everyday and lost 10 lbs. also have helped control my blood pressure and cholesterol. I feel very motivated after working out in the morning and that motivation continues through the day.

Motivation award.

WHY I TRAIN WITH DR. DRILL:
- It’s awesome, can’t get enough, and just keep coming back for more.
- To be healthier – controlling stress, blood pressure, cholesterol.
- One thing that everyone must do is join for the camaraderie.

Marci

AGE: 37

ALIASES: Nutcracker

BIRTHDAY: January

PLATOON: XV

FITNESS LEVEL: Intermediate. It is always a work in progress but my current self could kick my 20 year-old self’s butt thanks to DDIP.

GOALS MET/ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Could barely run a mile when I first started; now I am training to run first 5k next month and - can’t believe I am saying this - am actually starting to enjoy running. I have made noticeable improvements in upper body strength and overall conditioning. Squat thrusts? Bring ‘em on. Mountain Climbers? Give me more, Sir! 20-count body builders? Piece of cake!

WHY I TRAIN WITH DR. DRILL: Because I would never work this hard on my own! Dr. Drill and all the instructors are great at motivating you to push yourself, safely, to new levels. The sense of community and support exhibited by Dr. Drill, the instructors and the entire platoon is unparalleled. There is always someone there to motivate you and cheer you on. And where else would I get the chance to hone my tug-of-war and “you’re up, he sees you, you’re down” skills?

Samantha Shutt

AGE: 23

ALIASES: n/a

BIRTHDAY: 11/26/1986

PLATOON: Started Platoon 16

FITNESS LEVEL: Not Half Bad

GOALS MET/ACCOMPLISHMENTS: That I have not given up yet!

WHY I TRAIN WITH DR. DRILL:
I train with Dr. Drill because I need someone to yell at me in order to workout and keep going. I LOVE IT! I have made so many friends and gained so much confidence from this experience!

ALIASES:

BIRTHDAY: 10/14/1997

PLATOON: XVI

FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate

GOALS MET/ACCOMPLISHMENTS: When I first joined DDIP, my main goal was to tone up and lose weight in the process. Over the last 6 months I have definitely seen muscle toning and inches lost! I am looking forward to this next session. Losing the weight isn’t as important to me anymore; making better choices for my body has definitely taken priority!

WHY I TRAIN WITH DR. DRILL:
For a healthier body and mind.

Chuck Martinelli

ALIASES: “Watch That Knee Chuck”

BIRTHDAY: August 22, 1953

PLATOON: LCPA

FITNESS LEVEL: Giving it all I got!

GOALS MET/ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Lost weight, Improved physical fitness. Heart award recipient Platoon 17.

WHY I TRAIN WITH DR. DRILL: I enjoy the challenge and have met some wonderful people. After my recent annual physical my doctor said “your results are the best they have ever been, so whatever you are doing keep it up!” The result of DDIP!