It looks like there might be fewer of us headed to the TBA Open in Iowa than originally planned - either by 1 or 2 actually. It means that the expenses for the trip are increased, which is not a problem, but also means less fighters representing our gym. On the other hand, it means cornering for Kruu will not be a problem!! It might be just he and I headed down. I was looking forward to the comradery of having a few of my gym-mates along with me as a cheering squad. And a gang to hang out with after winning the belt of course! It's possible there will still be three of us, but it's not looking too likely. Puts an interesting twist on the weekend, that's for sure!
Today has been a lazy day - lots of dog-walking, reading, watching movies. I decided to take it easy, with 2 more days of hard training and cardio tomorrow and tuesday, light cardio on Wednesday. I'm still a little panicked about making weight and regaining full strength, but it's not based in reality. Even if I'm a bit over on Friday, I have a sauna suit and the sauna right there at the hotel to take off the last pound or two. Not a worry. I just have to be smart about rehydrating and refueling to be prepared for the next day. I've already started packing, including some Muscle Milk and Cytomax to make sure that I have something fluid and easily digestable right after the weigh-ins. Something that will bring my glycogen levels back up to normal in a quick hurry!
Turning 34 years of age on Tuesday. That's hard to believe! I'm the oldest fighter in my Welterweight division next weekend. The oldest, but right now, in the best shape I've ever been in my life. Feels pretty good actually!! I'm headed to Sudbury the weekend after Iowa and I can hear the comments from my mom and grandmother now: "you're so skinny!!". Which I'm not really, but definitely thinner than they have seen me in ages. Actually, for the last year, every time I have gone to Sudbury, it's been pre-fight and I've been carefully watching food and doing insane cardio while there. This time, I'll be free!! Unless of course this possible fight on the 27th happens. If that's the case, then I have to stay on the wagon for another 2 weeks. Which is actually fine by me as I'd like to hover around 145 lbs normally anyway. The plan for the summer is to maintain this weight, let my body adjust so it will stay here happily.
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I hope you get the fight on the 26th - it would be awesome to hang out with you after we win our respective matches!
Are you going post your fights from Iowa?
You sound like you're in great headspace - whatever you're doing, keep it up!
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