October Prototype of the Month: Mark Dirienzo
Mike Collette • October 2, 2025
October POM: Mark Dirienzo
Mark has been an amazing member, friend, and a huge part of our community for over 10 years. With his family now training at Prototype as well, he continues to share his journey and inspire others. Thank you for being you, Mark—you truly deserve to be our October POM!
My experience at Prototype is now, and always has been over the last decade plus, incredibly positive! What’s made it even more special over the recent years is my family now being part of the community, and being positively impacted by the environment that Prototype creates.
2.) What is your favorite part about being at Prototype?
The community, the relationships, and the positive impact Prototype has had on me and my family over the years. Some of my best friends are now at Prototype. Relationships that have been developed over years of doing tough workouts together, competitions and events inside & outside the gym, golf trips and get togethers. The youth programs and remote coaching programs have also allowed my family to be members of the community which is incredibly important to my wife and I.
3.) What are your hobbies and activities?
Pretty much anything outside. But lots of golf, hiking, and sports with my kids.
4.) How has Prototype helped you or solved a problem for you?
This would be a long list! One example would be dealing with setbacks. I’ve learned fitness is a long journey, not just a one size fits all fix. There's lots of turns and detours on that journey. Being here for so long my body and my abilities have adapted over time. With all the different things Prototype has to offer, and coaches that are so committed to the members, I’ve continued to be able to find a path forward regardless of the set back of change in my abilities. Another example would be resiliency. Stay on path isn’t easy, especially when that path seems like it never ends. Through Prototype, and side programs I’m part through Prototype, I’ve been building the resiliency muscles which has had a huge impact on my personal health & life as well as my professional life.
5.) What are you continuing fitness goals to this point?
-Continue to do hard things. Put something in the calendar each year that kinda scares me and I have to work toward. I want this to be a physical and mental challenge.
-Rebuild the strength in my legs, and work towards squatting again. This may require a setback, but something I really want.
-Build more muscle!
6.) Favorite Quote
You want to go fast, go alone. You want to go far, go together!
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