Jun 21 2007
If You Don’t Go Work Out, I’ll Beat Your @*$
Today it occurred to me how great boxing is to motivate one to get in shape. See I’ve been feeling burned out this past week and I skipped a number of workouts. This morning I even had thoughts of quitting (not serious thoughts, but thoughts nevertheless).
Tonight I get in the ring and sparred with my first really good southpaw. He beat the crap out of me. I don’t remember the last time a sparring partner cleanly landed such a high percentage of punches. Real good shots, the same beautiful counter punches over an over. I walked away frustrated and a little humiliated, but with a new fire in my eye. I gained a focused determination to get back to working hard.
Sparring partners are kind of like the ultimate personal trainer. If you don’t work hard in the gym, they’ll beat your @$$.
