US Champs....

Training is going well........... I watched the the US champs and was very impressed by Ashton Eaton, he seems calmed and poised and I would consider his rise in the Decathlon (my event) as impressive as Usain Bolt in the 100m and 200m. To put it frank the man I often looked to as competition in decathlon (Bryan Clay) looked flat out old!!! I mean it was no joke he just lost his confidence you can tell family life has got the best of him which makes me understand why my training schedule has to be on point even more! As a parent of 4 children, running a company and working as a consultant I stay very busy as well as my contributions to my temple (church), fraternity and community. I just feel like there is so much time in the day so I can do it all.

Ok.. Ok... I took some time off.. Lets Talk

Ok I will be honest a took some time off, well I'm back I have watched a lot of the meets and I have seen so many basketball games this season I feel like a true sports fanatic. I have been on a heavy diet of ESPN 1st and 10. I think Skip Bayless is my uncle. I actually want to become a sports writer and analyst just so I can go on ESPN FIRST TAKE and hang out with Skip. Anyway I'm sure unless you have been on detox from T.V. you have seen the NBA Playoff's and all it has been offering. I was devasted when Kobe Bryant and my Lakers lost the chance to 3 peat and got swept by the now Champion Dallas Mavericks. I supported Dallas because I wanted to keep the trophy on the westside. Now Miami everybody knows I rep Dade hard but hey bruh LAKERs for life and when you have a guy like Lebron behind the mystique of a team it's easy to hate. To sum up the series, it was pure as sports gets. 2 Teams both with a dream, one team with a cast that would rival Cobra Commanders squad on G.I. Joe the other with a bunch of no names and one guy named Duke... wait I mean Dirk and when you see how this guy and Snake eyes (Jason Terry) fought a hard series and weren't intimidated at all. It was amazing to watch the arrogance of one opponent and the tenaciousness and fight of another. This time Last year during Lakers vs. Boston there was a less volatile tone. But nevertheless the masses were divded between Kobe's percieved cockiness and Boston's big three. Yes if you poll many people they say they don't mind the lakers but they hate Kobe. Wait Kobe bryant who has 5 rings? as in 5 NBA championships? Most people disregard Kobe because they say he is arogant and proud Well in the past 10 years he is the most winning athlete of any sport with exception of Tiger Woods. However golf in this Athlete's opinion golf is not sport nor or they athletes. Back to the story... and lets fast forward most of the people including me hated the Miami HEAT not for joining forces in a smart business and basketball move. But because of the manner in which they did it. Like they were shoe-ins or promised 6 championships... so impetuous. Then there is Lebron James (Destro) can't control his emotions, his mouth or his twitter acct. His whole demeanor changed when he hired his friend Maverick (go figure) to run his company and his billion dollar brand. Lebron in his 8th season has been called the second coming of Jordan, better than Kobe and oh yes could be the greatest player of all time. This and his self proclaimed title of King James.. he calls his fans witness's. Where as that works in WWE or even MMA in Basketball such brovado is frowned upon. In a sport where laid back Kareem abdul Jabar was labeled a radical it's not hard to see why there was so much back lash. So if people hate Kobe for the numerous add reason's. There is even more reason to dislike Lebron who has managed to choke on the biggest of stages, who has yet to win a Championship, yes 2 MVP's is nice, so is a scoring title. But this isn't Track and Field, or Wrestling this is a team sport. TEAM work makes the dream work. So lesson for all... if you want to do things your way, Just run Track...

the motivation...

when ever things don't work out or go has planned I just think of the greats.. this man to me is bigger than any sports person in history. I am a decathlete but would trade it all to have what he has... I was born to be me though. Not the world's fastest human, but the Worlds Greatest Athlete against all odds....

Get it right!!!!

Yesterday I worked out at Crunch Fitness in West Hollywood! I love that Gym!! Has all the amenities you want in a gym!!! I did a nice work out! I initially wanted to stay away from all chest and bench press work outs because I have body builder genes and I'm tired of people saying how big I am! So I wanted to get a smaller chest but I tossed up some weight and my bench production has dropped all the way off I mean I am terrible Only could rep 225 24 times non stop so I have some work to do.

the beauty of the decathlon is you have to find that fine middle ground of being able to stay powerful and lean, its a unique balance. After bench, I did incline 3 sets of 8 with 145 again not a serious weight but just to condition those chest muscle's.

Being still sore from my last workout I had some tightness... but I did Box Jumps, I can't lie for the first time in my life. I always have had hops but I guess I now I have to work at it but Its a great feeling to train your body in new ways. If you all need any tips email me or post! Cheers

Fatigue: break down...Break through

OK so here I am in the middle of the beginning trying to push of all the kinks I need to detox all type of toxins running through my blood. I am super sore and tired but I am poised. I have like 4 -6 different jobs and with in those jobs certain responsibilities. Not to mention my family obligations. I also am involved in the nightlife business, which keeps me in the streets some nights. I use a lot of Full throttle energy Drink!lol  Last night I did Squats and I normally work out alone, but a guy wanted to work in a set or 2 with me. So you know I was ready to compete it was time. So we cranked out 4 sets of 225 at 15 reps then he wanted to do Front Squats. he went up to 315 I was so good by then!lol Well needless to say I'm sore as hell! My race work tomorrow includes 400/800/400 then 20 starts its a long road in a short time but you can't let the pain stifle you it's time to roll out.... wish me luck

Sacrifice, Training and boy this a long road!

So it's been a few days since I posted so here we go. I have been conditioning, doing 5 miles and and there far from the rigorous training my other counterparts are engaging in. I asked Muna how she manages and it's like she has no time. She is doing the school thing, her foundation, clothing line and training oh yeah and inbetween she breathes and does real human stuff. I am managing my film career, parenting, my company, my nightlife, my co-workers, friends etc. It's like whew just when I get rolling 10 more things come up. God positions us at different times, I was watching TBN and I heard a minister say you get 3 visits before you get to your next level, a butler to open doors and a baker to put things together and then you get Pharaoh, I have just got my Baker, they are the glue needed to finish the plan I have created to become the world's greatest decathlete. I used to think Brute force, sheer will and superb talent got you there. I have played against and competed against all of those qualities in other athletes. There is something else that makes someone motivated to be a champion. It's the look in Kobe's eyes or before Kim MacMillan pulls up for that jumper. Killer instinct. It's the thing that made me undefeated in Greco Roman wrestling. I can't say the same for my track career, I have never won the big won but stay tuned. So Sacrifice... so many things and reason's I have not to do this but I have destiny before me, the universe wants beckons me, every time I turn on the TV whether I'm watching barney or I get an email. I often wonder when people are passionate about something what triggers their mind to get in gear.... I'm ready for my close up, I will cast no shadow and I will show no remorse! 6 hours per day/ 6 days a week I'm, standing tall it's Gould Season...

It's been awhile.... so let's catch up

So it's March in L.A. and hey what better place to be than here... My mom came and spent the week with me and we had a blast some great moments, I saw my LAKERS at Staples beat up on the Bobcats.. and it was great. After speaking with a few of my college buddies they were asking me when I was going to start training again, since the All star break, Grammy, Image awards, Tron Day etc. It's time to switch gears, well here it is the great 2011 is 3 months in. I worked out at home this evening some one quit in the middle won't say any names but it wasn't me! I love at home work outs because they allow me to meditate and use my static stretching to help my fibers stay limber for the long road ahead. I am being slighty gaurded about my next 3 months but let's just say Monday I will post my workout and meal plans that me and the team will be using it's Gould Season ladies and gents let's roll!!!