Mitchell Garber
AI Strategist • Global Dialoguer • Endurance Athlete
A marathon runner learning boxing from the beginning.
I started boxing in April 2026 without expecting it to become part of my life. Running taught me endurance, consistency, and patience. Boxing is teaching me something different: control, defense, timing, composure, and creativity under pressure. This page documents the process of learning a new craft — one skill block, one sparring lesson, and one training session at a time.
Boxing provides immediate feedback. It exposes mistakes quickly: poor balance, dropped hands, panic under pressure, inefficient movement, and lapses in focus. That honesty is what draws me to it. I am not chasing toughness for its own sake. I am trying to develop discipline, composure, creativity, and technical skill through consistent practice.
Latest Training Note
Most weekdays I train after work. Weekends are reserved for longer boxing sessions and conditioning. Outside of class, I focus on targeted skill work rather than simply accumulating volume.
Weekdays
6 PM boxing class
Saturday
9 AM class
10 AM class
Sunday
10 AM class
Accessory
Speed bag
Shadowboxing
Core & bodyweight
Running remains the foundation. I still plan to run marathons, travel, and build stories around endurance and exploration. Boxing is not replacing running — it is adding a new dimension: coordination, defense, controlled intensity, and presence. Together they create a balance between endurance and skill.
April 2027 Standard
April 2027 is not a scheduled fight. It is a mental framework. The question is simple: if I train consistently and intelligently for one year, how much can I improve? The goal is not to rush. The goal is to build a strong foundation.