On competing again...

Every so often I'm asked if I intend competing again. The short answer is yes. There is, of course, a but or two. Right now, as per a post here and a reply elsewhere my focus is two fold: 1) House - I need to get a place to live before the money sitting in my bank account dwindles away and 2) the upcoming Rolling Thunder event in  May at the Bodypower expo.

After that I do fancy another crack at the 2HP record and or a final British Championships. But the longer these are left the less likely they are. I've stated before that I have no wish to become an also ran, a once was who out stays their welcome by coming back again and again and apparently ignoring my slow but steady slipping back. I used the analogy of many a great champion pro-boxer who eventually ends up punch drunk. Once the top of the bill and star attraction he comes a 2nd or third tier fighter. Occasional flashes of brilliance but mostly a warm up for an up and coming fighter. Bow out gracefully and keep your hand in. Continue lifting and become, if one wishes to stay in, a guy or gal who sets out events and promotes.

That said the competitor in every athlete who's been on the platform and made a name for themselves at the highest level will never completely leave. So don't be too shocked, once I'm set again, if you see me about - chalked hands and lifting belt on.