08/07/2026
Three years apart.
The picture on the left was actually taken closer to competition day than where I am right now on the right.
When I look at these pictures, of course I see the physical progress. Three more years of training, eating, recovering, learning and continuing to put in the work.
But that’s not the only progress I see anymore.
The man on the right has a much different relationship with Christ than the man on the left did.
Through my Bible study lately, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about 2 Timothy 4:7 — fighting the good fight, finishing the race and keeping the faith.
I’m not at the finish line of this prep. And I’m certainly not at the finish line of the race God has given me.
I’m still being shaped as a Christian, husband, father, leader, business owner, coach and competitor.
So I’ll keep doing what God has put in front of me.
Keep training.
Keep serving.
Keep growing.
Keep the faith.
6 weeks out. September 19.
For hashtags, I’d keep them tight:
06/03/2026
Four weeks complete.
No crash diet.
No shortcuts.
No magic formula.
Just training, nutrition, cardio, recovery, and consistency repeated day after day.
The goal isn’t to see how much can change in four weeks.
The goal is to execute the plan long enough for the results to take care of themselves.
There is still a lot of work left to do, but it’s always encouraging to look back and see what consistent effort can accomplish in a relatively short amount of time.
Week 5 starts now.
– Kyle Bailey, MAES
The Iron Rack
TheIronRack
06/01/2026
Week 5 begins today.
Four weeks of training.
Four weeks of cardio.
Four weeks of structured nutrition.
Most progress doesn’t feel dramatic while it’s happening. It’s built through small decisions repeated consistently over time.
The work isn’t always exciting. Some days it’s hard. Some days it’s inconvenient. Some days you simply don’t feel like it.
But that’s where growth happens.
Hebrews 12:11 says:
“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained”
05/31/2026
Discipline is stewardship.
God doesn’t call us to control the outcome. He calls us to be faithful with today’s responsibilities.
Whether it’s your faith, your family, your health, or your business, keep showing up even when you can’t see the full picture yet.
Consistency in uncertainty is where character is built.
“Put on the full armor of God…” — Ephesians 6:11
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