I've been in this industry for a long time; sometimes I think maybe too long. And I've played in one facet or another, or sometimes many simultaneously, for just as long. Whether as a competitor, business man, student, researcher, coach, whatever, this is my life.
I retired from competitive powerlifting years ago, but still kept up my regimen, physically and mentally. I train hard; I train my athletes hard; I study hard; and I work hard. But two months ago, I realized that I've been missing something for about a year or so. Recently, I've backed off somewhat on my intensity (I am NO spring chicken!), training just to keep my level of athleticism, especially not to become a fat ass. I am still a decent size, maintaining some serious strength and power, but I've been missing something. And I figured out what it is. I've been so busy with work and school, that I have forgotten the taste of a challenge. Now, graduate school and running my own company are both serious challenges, trust me - they kick my ass. But I mean a competitive lifting challenge; I have almost, repeat almost, forgotten my roots. And for this, I am sorry. I beg forgiveness, and I am ready for my atonement. For my penance, I have decided on a personal competition. This will be tough, because work and school have both really stressful. But I think I need this to help relieve this stress. I will train, diet, and live getting ready for this competition, and the first mark will be eight weeks from now at the Arnold.
We'll see what happens.....