This is a blog I have been thinking about since about July 24th. After my fight on July 23rd I wasn't sure this 'old man' had it in him to fight in a predominately 20 yo amateur mma sport. Anyone who knows me however knows I don't give up, nor do I quit. Never trying again with 1 loss has bothered me since that night. I would rather be 0-2 and say its not for me than to fight 1 time, lose and say it's not for me. I know not everyone will be excited with my decision but again if you know me, I'm sure you will understand.
So, right now I am looking for a personal trainer---someone with strength and conditioning backgrounds. Someone who can push me to be bigger, faster and better than I have ever been physically and mentally. Kinda like a Marine Corp boot camp I guess. I want to get back into a gym for the MMA training which will be tough considering the closest is in Wichita but I will see what I can work out there.
Not sure when I will be able to get where I feel I need to be to step back in the cage but at the latest I would like to try again by early spring 2012. If it happens sooner fine, but I will not walk back in there until I improve my cardio and strength. Mentally I feel like I was fine and now with one fight behind me I think I will be even stronger there.
I have started riding the bike again and getting the calorie burn going. Once it cools down I plan on running more. The running shoes feel great. I am always looking for people to ride or run with and hopefully soon hit the gym with. If you are looking to get outside and ride or run a few miles get in touch.
For anyone wondering since July 23 when I weighed in at 168 I have put on about 8-9 pounds since then. My current wait is exactly what I was about 2 weeks prior to my fight. I literally have eaten about whatever I wanted. The difference being that what I wanted was still healthy foods as opposed to McDonald's, Burger King and all the other places like that. I do eat bigger portions than needed but that's what I am working on again as of now.
Well that's it for now.
Enjoy your holiday weekend!!!
Darren
