Part II
As a follow up to the previous blog entry, please do not confuse what I have said. I will always encourage athletes to challenge each other (or yourself) in the gym. The point of my statement is that these challenges should contribute to improved performance in your primary event (assuming you compete in one).
Hard work in the gym will always be important. The lesson to be learned is that this hard work must also classify as smart work. Keep your eyes on the prize. As a competitive athlete, success in your event is the most important prize.
Ross
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well said, both entries.
way to keep everyone on track
I like following the NFL Draft, b/c every year at the NFL Combine, there are ‘workout wonders’ who fatten up their draft stock based on their Combine performances (e.g., 40y dash, vertical jump, bench press). Years later it’s interesting to see who pans out. In a lot of these cases, they prove to be less than the sum of their parts and have average or sub-par careers. For a couple ideal examples of the workout warrior/wonder phenomenon, look up Mike Mamula and Tony Mandarich.
I believe Mandarich at one time said in an interview that he cared more about bodybuilding than football, but football was where the money was.