It’s very easy to back off training with the delay in competing. I had Mexican food and a couple beers while watching UFC 111 Saturday night, and there was an incident with a small ice cream sundae. Also I convinced myself that my foot and ankle needed to heel and skipped running Saturday and Monday.
Fortunately training has become a habit and slacking off feels odd. I pulled it together last night to get a 2 hour workout with my trainers and this morning ran sprints.
Tonight I’m going to check out this new gym. If all goes well I’ll be with a new boxing club within a week and be able to get the same quality of work while showing up 30% less. The more convenient hours means I’ll see my son every night, handling the biggest strain on my training. And did I mention getting more sparring?
March 31st, 2010 at 10:26 am
Long time reader, first time poster.
It sounds like you really do need to change your training. Boxing may be a passion for you, but at the end of the day it’s a hobby. Hobbies are important, but it’s something you do for *you*. Running around all the time, sacrificing your family life, that’s not a way to make yourself happy. I hope the new gym works out for you.
March 31st, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Jeremiah,
Thanks for the comment. I’ve been thinking a lot about rekindling the enjoyment of boxing. I agree a new club that gives me more time with my family will do the trick.
- Nerd of Steel