Progress envy

They say you can’t teach heart. 
I wonder if you can teach smart?

#R2AD, Week 6: The Heartbreaker

I made a tough decision a few weeks back regarding work and training. This meant I have put my career on hold (temporarily) while I chase this dream of competing as a black belt. I wrote about this a little in #R2AD, Week 1. My plan was to give this year everything I had to…

#R2AD, Week 4: Adapting to change

Following on from a successful week of training, diet & routine I was challenged with change. I LOVE routine when prepping for a goal.  I lean on it heavily, just as anyone would. Dodgy excel spreadsheet of training week? Check.  Meal prep and plan and favourites and things I can’t feel flexible about? Check.  Routine:…

Dear Jess, I just entered my first comp

Dear Jess, I just entered my first comp and I’m freaking out. Do you have any ideas about how to prepare? Also, I’m 60kg, should I cut weight or fight at my weight? Thanks.   Thanks for the email. Firstly, congratulations on taking this massive step in your journey. Many people choose not to compete…