I’ve been thinking a lot about conserving energy in the ring. Apparently thus far I’ve been dense, because I never think about it while in the ring. I do what I want to do and if I gas, I curse my training. Yet I’m in control of my breathing, my work rate and rest periods.
A quote from the great military strategist Sun Tzu comes to mind: “Be before the enemy in occupying the raised and sunny spots, and carefully guard your line of supplies. Then you will be able to fight with advantage.” – Sun Tzu
Managing supply lines (or energy levels) is an inherent part of fighting. Yeah sometimes you have to say, screw it and ignore fatigue. But to enter a conflict and never consider when to conserve energy is foolish. I’m done being foolish.
