sourpuss's training log

[sourpuss]

Ok, my coach is finally back. Whew.
I did get some good sparring and pad work in while he was gone with a coach from another club. So that was good, I have some new tricks to work on.

I leave for my next fight on July 8th. I'm considering going down another weight class but I'm not sure if I should or not. Currently, I fight at 114lbs and I was thinking of going to 110. It seems like at these tournament I'm always weighing around 112 anyways so I may as well try. I'm 118 right now though because I haven't been working out as hard as I should be. I've never tried to lose a lot of weight in a short period of time so I don't know if I can do it or not. I'm not one to dehydrate or any of that so that's not an option. I think I'll just bust my ass and watch what I eat and see where I end up when we leave. If I can make 110, I will, if not, no big deal.

[sourpuss]

Just under 115 this morning.

[sourpuss]

Erg! I got a really bad sunburn on a long hike I went on Friday. So that set me back a bit since I couldn't work out yesterday. Very stupid. I'll be back in the gym tonight after work. But now my weight was back up to 116.5. Erg!

[Youngblood]

Erg! I got a really bad sunburn on a long hike I went on Friday. So that set me back a bit since I couldn't work out yesterday. Very stupid. I'll be back in the gym tonight after work. But now my weight was back up to 116.5. Erg!

Just laying the foundation for a good tan is all. Gotta look sharp when kicking butt .

Woooo! I'm back. GOGO Sourpuss, get ready for that fight!

[sourpuss]

Thanks! I'm hoping to get some decent sparring in tonight.
I'm heading to the gym now for some conditioning then up to meet my coach.

[sourpuss]

Got some good sparring last night but this sunburn is killing me and it's in the back of my mind when I'm in the ring. I can't be as aggressive as I want and go all out because I'm afraid of hurting it. I wish the dang thing would just heal already.

Word to the wise, sunscreen. Don't take any chances before a fight. I'm always careful during the season with snowboarding or running in the snow not to get hurt but it didn't even occur to me how much a bad sunburn would hold up my training.

[sourpuss]

Ok, sunburn is on the mend. Got 7 rounds of good sparring last night. I still need to be more active and aggressive with cutting the ring off and not letting someone dance around me. I do great if they stand in front of me and fight it's the running I have trouble with.

I ran my first 5K this morning. It felt good....when it was over. Haha. It was very hot out which made it difficult. But I did it and I'm not a big runner, I usually do cycling for conditioning so I'm pretty slow. I beat my goal by 4 minutes so that was nice. Now I have something to improve on.