Thread: New Goal...Part Two.

In the space of time between September 2007 and Febryuary 2008 I ket a log/diary, here at Saddo's. This diary served to record all the preparation and feelings I had in the buildup to my bid at a National Title. (note; this isn't a Charlie Zelenoff thread)
The support I got was just incredible. Every day i logged on I had new words of encouragement and advice on how to improve. Having shared my preparation with you guys, I was rewarded by winning the Nationals on the 9th, 10th and 11th of February.

The next step on in the amateurs is the highest level. The Seniors. These are guys looking to qualify for the Olympics and world Championships. In order to be competitive with them I would need to get sponsored and live the life of a professional.
But to be honest I don't want to be a super amateur. I want to get into the pros and bang with paid guys, with plenty of rounds to dish out punishment and take it too. Three and four round fights don't attract me at all. I'm giving the amateurs a year and a half more and then I'm going to attempt going pro.

So in this thread I'll try and record my training and progress. You guys don't have to comment or anything, the fact that I'm logging it all is help enough for me. But any advice on training, nutrition or the business would really be appreciated.

Saturday was my comeback from Illness.

(Galway City Gym.)
Stretches and warm up.

Shadowboxing; 2 x 2 minute rounds.

Treadmill; 30 minutes . First 5 at 8kmph, 10 mins at 10kmph 10 mins at 12kmph 5 mins at 14kmph

Padwork; 3 x 2 minute rounds. Fast, combinations.

Abdomen Work;
-Pulley Pull downs, (kneeling.)
15 reps @60kg, 15 reps @ 65kg, 15 reps @ 70kg, 15 reps @ 75kg.
-Weighted Crunches;
4 sets with 20 kg weight. 10 reps.
-Crunches
25 reps 4 sets.
-Reverse Crunches.
25 reps 4 sets.
-Leg Raises. (Resistance)
2 Sets, 10 reps.
-Medicine Ball (Standing with partner.)
3 sets of 30 seconds, resisting.

Defensive Work;
3 rounds on the defense while partner attacks at an agreed pace throwing common combinations from Orthodox and Southpaw stances.
In turn 3 rounds on the offensive throwing punches at an agreed pace while partner defends.

Movement;
One Five Minute round evading the oppponet.
Each guy tries to jab or cross to the others knee in a competition to see who gets the most points. A succesful movement session results in no points being scored. Sore legs afterward!

Stretches and Cool-down.
Took a Protein& Glutamine shake afterward.

Weight is 74kg.

My first night back boxing since before the flu took hold.
(Olympic Boxing Club, Galway.)

Shadowboxing;
4 x 2minute rounds working combinations and defence.

Bagwork;
3 x 2 minute rounds on a nice light bag, working combinations.
1 x 2 minute round working the heavy bag with similar combinations.

Defense work;
4 x 2 minute rounds ducking under a rope, moving forward and backward employing relevant and suitable combinations.

Sparring;
3 x 2 minute rounds with an exceptionaly good 19 year old southpaw.
Although he was better and fasterwell keeping him at a distance and defending. I also managed to work a right cross to his body and potentially could be better than him as I get sharper. Need to work on Tactics!

Movement;
Holding the pads for a young boxer, I worked my movement, allowing him to chase and then retreat, it work pretty well and improves my foot Coordination.

Padwork;
1 single two minute round on the pads with my trainer John.
I was wrecked afterward and It's clear to me now he is the best trainer in Ireland. Worked a beautifulFive punch combination inside thats practical and easily employed against southpaws and also some power punches for up top.

Cooldown and stretching.
A nice thirty minute walk in the rain then!

Took a Protein and Glutamine shalke afterward.

good luck with this Donny hope you achieve everything and more than your looking to, and i looking forward to reading your progress here bro, go for it man.

Yes he's gonna be the world champ someday.

Good luck Donny