bouncing out of bed with the excitement of knowing i was up for my big monday of training: interval weight sets and that kickboxing class.... i was pumped!!!whilst heading into the gym i realised... holy crap! i'm fly out to thailand friday week!!! with that realisation i was on the countdown....
successful and strong training weights session today.... i actually decided the go down in weights and work more reps and high muscle endurance as i want to ensure that i do not injure myself between now and before i leave. also i have to factor in that i should be tapering off my training and have my body conditioned, mentally & physically well rested and give it time to regenerate, ready for the big week of true muay thai kickboxing as i really want to give it my all.
kickboxing class:
- starting off the session with breathing techniques such as matching two short breaths with two short punches for speed vs one big long breath with one big power punch was good information to take on board.
- then being dealt a 17 punch combination totally threw the whole class out hence being a school of fish out of water. the combination was a little crazy and i felt it didn't flow naturally but in saying that i am there to live and learn. i must admit the big boys were struggling as well with plenty of swear words flying around which didn't make me feel like such rookie.
- there were no kicks tonight but i wasn't too concerned as i have a date with the bag tomorrow.
- attitude - to be honest with that 17 punch combination - there was no time for any alpha, ego filled mind games. we were all in the same boat and pretty much spent the whole session on that one combination.... i'll label that combination as "crazy!"
- testing our abilities we worked between speed and power. i found out my forte is speed in a challenging situation such as that combo!
- i felt quite challenged tonight and whilst i was driving home i was still trying to work out the maze of punches, ducks, jabs etc.
- as much as it was challenging, it is a great reality check to know that there is still so much live and learn.... "once you stop learning you die!"
T - 14
- 1 hour interval weights session
- 1 hour kickboxing class with no kicking and a "crazy" 17 punch combination
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