10-8-11

   This past week has been a mixed bag of mind and body...brains vs. effort. Let’s be completely honest, I'm not really using my brain. I am however smart enough to find talented people to help me with my weak points.

   As far as the mind/brain tasks, I have called on my brother to help. He has been working on the new website and saving me from the inevitable meltdown that would occur from prolonged exposure to technology. This has forced him to split his time between the Dirty Wrestler/ KWYK Fit website and making the new shirts, shorts and editing my videos. It is fair to say Dirty Wrestler would just be an "idea" without his help. 

   Now to my department, the effort!!! My personal workouts have escalated in intensity as I prepare for the team Punishment tryouts, but there is also a new or renewed source of motivation. I have been coaching (asst. coaching) for a HS wrestling team and it has been years since I have been in a pure wrestling environment. My training, as well as teaching, has consisted mostly of "civilians" or fighters that come from mixed athletic backgrounds (Some with wrestling, mostly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) looking to learn Catch Wrestling. While I have always prided myself on being a wrestler, being in the room is a different story. 

   Right now, it is off-season so it is 95% conditioning, but wrestlers approach everything as if it is a personal challenge, almost as if my workouts question their very worth. Really quickly I was reminded how special wrestlers are and how differently think. The way they step up and lead with their face. Some of these kids are animals and others still need work, but without question, each and every one is a WRESTLER. They accept every task, every workout as a challenge rather than a hardship. I am in awe of the work ethic and a bit nostalgic of my days in their shoes. These kids, these 40 tough lil' wrestlers have absolutely inspired me and I hope that I can return the favor.

   One thing I can guarantee is that come season they will not gas, they will not quit, and they are going to surprise the hell out of everybody. Nobody on my squad is going to tire in the 3rd period. They are going to be monsters with the cardio of ...well, a Wrestler!

(I better go get on the rower)