04 Aug

Here’s the thing, don’t think of it like playing catch up.  And don’t be so worried about what others are doing.  These things take time.  Trying to push too hard too soon is a great way to end up injured.  Even if you are deloading appropriately the body can only take so much before it starts to have a hard time recovering.

When or if you decide to compete, then you can worry about others in your weight class at that meet.  For now, use the off season to concentrate on bringing up weak points and steady progress.  When you start or where you are is relatively unimportant.  Remember that this is a hobby and getting hurt doing a hobby is a quick way to burn out on it or end up hating going to the gym.  This is the one of the best things you can be doing for your overall health for now and for life.  Continuously getting stronger, staying healthy, and being a badass 5, 10, 25, and 50 years from now is being better than those that burn out in 3 years.

Just because they’re ahead now doesn’t mean they will be for long.  Patience.