Time is ticking down and Brazil is coming up….really fast. Here’s this weeks update. Sentiments: I must once again write about my sponsors. I have an incredible team of people that are backing me and supporting me on this journey. They offer their emotional support but also they have each added financial support to the […]
PYL: My Health Team
I am feeling really strong, fast, and ready for the Pan Am games next week. Even as I go about my weight cut (I am dropping to 56kg) my energy is great. In the gym I am lifting strong, kicking high, and punching explosively. When you have to drop weight for a fight it is […]
Brazil Training Update: Gratitude, Willpower, And Grace
I wanted to get this post out last week and instead the holidays had me joyfully hanging with family, training, and not eating Thanksgiving with all the trimmings. It is the week before fight week. Anticipation is running high for me as well as a scramble to get in the last bits of training, set […]
Brazil Training (Video) Update: Viva-La-Visa
I got my visa! Plus some hard days of training in. AND I am really hungry. I would kill (probably a good thing) for a beer and some onion dip from George & the Dragon, a vanilla latte and chocolate croissant from Bull Run, and whatever delectable treats Nikki has cooked up at her deli this […]
Brazil Training Update: Hostels Are Not Hotels, Delays, Fun, A Visa + A Little Scramble
I love fighting in the ring. Being in a contest of skill, desire, and physical prowess is exciting. When I have a fight that flows and I control the movement and can “see” things coming slip/duck and move away firing back my own punches and kicks I am thrilled by it. I do think […]
Brazil Training Update: Less Than 4 Weeks To Viva’-ctory in Brazil
Wow I am constantly amazed at how fast a week can fly by. Before you know it I will be headed to Brazil for the Pan Am tournament.
PYL: Bull Run + Vanilla Lattes
I adore Bull Run…with all my heart. There is no better coffee in Mpls. and even more special than the coffee is the service. I am incredibly proud to have them on my sponsorship team too. Here’s how it rolls when you pop into Bull Run…Caleb will happily call out your name and be genuinely […]
Brazil Training Update: Tire Flipping
So last week I spent an afternoon at Horsepower Gym flipping tires. Oh yeah, this was great fun and I can’t wait to do it again which I am sure I will have to do before the next 5 weeks is up. Matt is an excellent trainer. No bull shit and tons of fun with […]
PYL: My Brazil Pan Am Sponsors
I am headed to Brazil for the Pan American games in December and I am in love and looking forward to promoting all of my sponsors over the next 5 weeks.
Viva’ Brazil!
So I am seriously pumped and excited for the upcoming Pan American Games. After an incredible downer with a broken toe (in two places) and canceling my Belfast title fight I am excited to finally be back in the gym and training. This isn’t to say that my toe feels 100% but I am raring […]