"Have you boxed before, girl you are fierce!"
Ah, that's exactly what I like to hear my first day at a new gym. Followed by an invitation to spar, no less. My first take on the new gym is that 1. everyone is really friendly - the trainers approached me right away to wrap hands, tell me where to go next, etc. and 2. there's a definitive set routine for everyone (as opposed to my old boxing gym where it was a free for all to a certain extent). I did a quick 10min run, jumped rope for 2 rounds, shadow boxed for 4 rounds, heavy bags for 2, mitts with a trainer for 2, 3-4 rounds on the double end bag, and then "exercises" (basically coordination, strengthening rounds using a heavy bag, heavy balls, running a bit, etc. - kinda comprehensive). Anyways... this all took about 2 hours. But time passes quickly when it's fun. Plus, being the new girl (with previous training) means you know the lingo and boxing related conversation comes quite easy (everyone knows everyone in the amateur boxing world). The trainers approached me to ask about my experience. I made a new friend (who may also be my opponent in the Oct bout).
Overall, very good start. Tonight, we spar.
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