I have committed to competing at least once in 2017 unless something weird happens or something unforeseen. I would love for Mrs. Skip to compete with me and I am trying like hell to get her to commit, as well, but either way I plan to compete myself.
As most of you know, I have been on TRT for about 3 years now and I have become bored with my training because of this, if I am being honest. I was challenged early on because I had no idea what I could do with my physique - then at 44 years old - only doing TRT dosing. I proved quite a bit and after that challenge, I find myself needing something else.
I originally said I wouldn't compete again when I started TRT simply because I felt at that time I wouldn't want to compete without being at my best and felt I couldn't do that without cycling. I have since changed my mind and I am intrigued by the thought of competing while staying on TRT dosing the entire time. Yes, I will be smaller and I am certain it will be harder to get into great condition but I can't get it out of my head so I plan to give it a go and see what I can do.
I have no idea what show or shows I will do. I may compete locally or I may compete somewhere out of state. I may only compete in masters (I will be 47) or I may also see if I can still hang in the open and beat a couple young kids here and there. I am leaving the shows open because I don't know how it is going to go after not competing for 5 years and ... well ... again another 5 years.
I will prepare as if I am going win but I am not competing to win. I am competing to prove to myself that I can still do it and see what I can do on only TRT dosing. Some will say that is stupid but some can kiss my ass - it isn't about you; it's about me. When you get to my age you might understand. And you do think it's stupid and you're young, you are going to want to make sure you beat me before you open your mouth. 🙂
Usually, as noted previously in one of my coaching logs a few weeks ago, I train through the Holidays but it isn't a top priority. I have decided that I am 100% as of this week and will take advantage of being focused through December so that I don't have to make up any ground after the 1st of the year. My official start of my prep will be right around the end of January. I will be looking for shows in the June or maybe even July time frame but, again, I will get on stage prior to that or later than that depending on how much time I need. I can assure you that I will NOT get on stage in less than great condition. I will, however, obviously be smaller as I can't carry as much muscle on TRT as I once had. How much less is the question but I WILL be in condition.
If I can just get Mrs. Skip to do this with me ...
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