Thomas King

First time doing pull-ups in over 3 months, not as good as I remember. At least I can still reach the bar without a stool . . #workout #psa #psasquash #training #trainingday #proathlete #squashtraining #fitness #fitnessmotivation #regina #pulluporshutup #pullup #backworkout #armworkout #gymlife #backatitagain #gymmotivation #traininghard #workhardplayhard #evolutionfitness #squash

’OPEN’ by Andre Agassi add this to the list. . . #psasquash #psa #athlete #reading #andreagassi #open #workout #professional #professionalathlete #bookstagram #book #reading #homeworkout #homegym #training

Started out using 3 floor mats and now can do 80 from the floor . . #fitness #psasquash #squash #wascana #training #cycling #Saskatchewan #regina #core #tough #athlete #bikelife #legislative-building #decksquats #squats #outside #hill

Throwback to my first and only TikTok video. I’ve mastered the push-up just to make this. What exercise should I master next . .... #fitness #psasquash #squash #wascana #training #cycling #Saskatchewan #regina #core #tough #athlete #bikelife #legislative-building #decksquats #squats #outside #tiktok #pushup See more

before anyone comments on me walking my bike let me first just say that my seat needed a rest from my fat arse. . . #fitness #psasquash #squash #wascana #training #cycling #Saskatchewan #regina #core #tough #athlete #bikelife #wascanatrails

Hamstring curls in my messy home gym . . #fitness #psasquash #squash #wascana #training #cycling #Saskatchewan #regina #core #tough #athlete #bikelife #legislative-building #hamstringcurl #squats #outside #hill #homegym #homeworkout #legday

Don’t think, just do -GW . . #fitness #psasquash #squash #wascana #training #plank #Saskatchewan #regina #core #tough #athlete

If only I could skip this workout

Cheesy caption warning: My mind has always been my biggest weakness. These books have not only taught me to be a better person but it’s also nice to know other people go through the same difficulties and emotions that make me feel vulnerable or weak at times. . .... #book #reading #psa #squash #training #relentless #timsgrover #thewedge #thealchemist #markmanson #thesubtleartofnotgivingafuck #workout #professionalathlete #athlete #regina #wascana #wascanacentre See more

Good luck Team Saskatchewan at the Canada Winter Games this week!! Big shoutout on Squash TV

#crazyeyes Madison Eggert

Lost second round in Shepparton last week 8-11 in the fifth. I was down 0-2 and didn't know how I was going to turn the match around. Madison Eggert gave me a great pep talk and a quick strategy fix and I ended up finding myself playing the best squash of my life. I was up 6-2 in the fifth game and on my way to winning when my opponent took an injury break. He caught his wind back and won a few quick points when he came on. By this point I had lost my momentum and was feeling... anxious about attacking the front of the court and began playing too passive. He grinded it out and ended up taking the game 11-8 to win the match 3-2. Credit to him as he gutted the match out. I'm pretty disappointed in the loss but am also proud that I found a way to fight back and give myself an opportunity to win which is something I've been lacking my first few years on tour. Just have to trust the process. I have one more tournament in Coffs Harbour which starts Friday before I head back home to Canada. It's been a great trip so far down under, but it's not over yet! Wish me luck!! #kingsquash #salmingsquash #burntheships See more

I did an interview with Squash Victoria a couple of days ago about my Australian tour. Here it is, click below!!! #kingsquash #salmingsquash #burntheships

First time making the second round of a 10k main draw! Really happy with the way I played in Bega last week. I thought I stepped up really well during the big points in my first match. In my second I fought hard to come back to win the third game but just didn't have enough of a winning shot to finish the points at the end of the fourth game. So close!! All in all thank you to the Haigh family for billeting me in Bega and John for running such a great tournament! #kingsquash #salmingsquash #burntheships

Next episode I'm wearing my ski goggles and snow shoes #kingsquash #salmingsquash #burntheships

Gold Coast snuck out the win last night! Canadian duo Madison Eggert and I won the final two matches which tied the teams at 2-2 in the pair-ups. We beat Daisy Hill Club by only a few total points combined at the end of the night which makes us 2nd in the league now (pretty sure). In order from ugliest to prettiest we have Madison (Puma), Lachlan (Lochy), Courtney (Kanye) and Thomas (Tommy 2 Chainz). #kingsqush #salmingsquash #burntheships

Team Gold Coast beat Club Wavell in the Brisbane league last night 3-1. I won 3-0 11-9 11-9 11-9. Really cool being a part of a team like that! Had a good day of training today in Gold Coast followed by a 12k bike ride and Ice bath. #kingsquash #salmingsquash #burntheships

Not smiling because the pool was ice cold...switching from hot to cold pools apparently helps release the lactic acid in your muscles, but I'm not a scientist or anything! #recovery #kingsquash #salmingsquash #burntheships

Great time in Bendigo this week. Too bad I couldn't pull through in my match with Corben White of Australia. I had him 2-1 and 7-4 in the fourth but just couldn't close it out! He ended up winning in the fifth. It was definitely not my best game especially the physical side of it but I did what I could with what I had. Thank you Russel, Katy and Skittle for taking me in and looking after me. Time to go back to Gold Coast and do some training/league matches. Next tourney is in Melbourne August 1st for the Australian Open. #kingsquash #salmingsquash #burntheships

Draw for tomorrows matches. Playing qualifier from Melbourne Corben White. Wish me luck!! Also shoutout to Madison Eggert who's playing on the court beside me. Even though he can't serve it in on match ball, I'll still be cheering for him... #kingsquash #salmingsquash #burntheships

Lost in Adelaide first round to a good Kiwi player. Hurt my foot in the first game which really slowed me down but I did what I could and happy to be playing squash again. It's been too long since my last tournament. Next up Bendigo on Thursday against a qualifier! (Fingers crossed for a good draw!) #kingsquash #salmingsquash #burntheships

Thomas King getting a warm up on court with the 2018 tournament shirt! Check in early to make sure you get one, limited numbers!

Carrara Centre now Open! Come in and have a hit on the brand new courts! - video by Challen Stowell

Sorry for the absence!!! Here's the update: I've spent my time since February recovering from 3 injuries that have pretty much kept me out of training and competition. I've done what I could training wise and competed when necessary but never at my full potential. The lack of playing and tournaments was not planned at the start of the season and so I've decided to spend my summer training and competing in Australia to make up for the lost time. There's a group of Aussie pros ...training at the Commonwealth Games legacy courts in the new club in Carrara (Gold Coast). I arrived in Gold Coast, Australia today (long enough flight). Staying with Madison Eggert here along with playing 6 PSA tournaments and two leagues. One in Brisbane and one in Gold Coast. I'll be here for exactly 2 months and I plan to make every day count! "If you want to take the island, burn the ships". -Tony Robbins #kingsquash #salmingsquash #trc #burntheships See more

I wish I could say thank you @citrussportsmedicine but needles freak me out!! #kingsquash #salmingsquash #trc #trainhardfighteasy

Start your summer training off right with some KingSquash gear! Thank you @madeleine__lloyd for the fresh off the press bunnyhug . Looking forward to the new season!! #kingsquash #salmingsquash #trc #trainhardfighteasy

Thank you Sudbury squash community for putting on a great tournament this past weekend (not to mention the nighttime festivities). I was lucky to be a part of it and even luckier my body held up and didn't get worse over the weekend. Thank you Mike McCue, Leslie, and Charles for the volunteer work and Jocelyn Tait for hosting. Some pictures below! #kingsquash #salmingsquash #trc #trainhardfighteasy

Lost out to Mike Mccue last night 0-3. Have to say I couldn't have played any better than I did. Happy with how I played and it felt amazing to be playing again (minus the wheezing)!!! #kingsquash #salmingsquash #TRC #trainhardfighteasy

Haven't updated in a long time. I've had a leg injury for 7 weeks and I'm just getting back into the swing of things. I'm playing a tournament in Sudbury this weekend and first round starts today against local hero Mike McCue. Really excited to play again and feel no pressure. Just glad to be playing squash. "It's a good life" -M. Lloyd... #kingsquash #salmingsquash #TRC #trainhardfighteasy

Great blog post by my friend and squash pro Joshua Hollings. He's right, we are all humans. We have flaws and make mistakes but those flaws and mistakes help drive our creativity.

Good luck Nikki!!

Some photos from Bermuda the other week.

Bermuda Open Qualifying starts today. Tomorrow I have Kyle Finch of England in the main round. Win or lose, I'm happy to be here. Squash has taken me to so many cool places and I'm so lucky I get to do this for a living! Wouldn't change it for anything.

Had a fun weekend in Windsor Ontario. The team came 9/10th place which is what we were seeded. We deffinately could have upset a couple of our matchups but unfortunately didn't. I got to see Jahangir Khan (5.5 years unbeaten) hit some balls and give a speech as well. Met up with some old and new squash friends and saw some great squash. Lots to learn, lots to look forward to. #kingsquash #salmingsquash #trc #teamsask #trainhardfighteasy

Streaming in the link below. Men and women play at the same time. 12:30 Toronto and 11:30 Saskatchewan time. https://m.youtube.com/playlist

Canadian men's team Championships draw below. Excited to play this tournament for my 5th time already... feeling kinda old now. Noah Wernikowski and Mateo Butriago and I are gonna upset the seedlings #bleedgreen #ridernation #teamsask

Very lucky to have snuck into the Canada Cup this past Saturday! It was my largest tournament to date being a 50k tournament. I only had about 15 hours notice and I thought my chances of playing this were out the window. Despite losing 0-3 I think that was the best squash I've played in competition. I played every point like it was my last point and I think I could have won any of those games. I also have to say Dimitri is a super fit and talented player. He's ranked #87 in ...the world and only 20 yrs old. He will definitely be a heavy weight in the years to come and I'm glad I can say I was competitive with him. Next up Men's Team Championships in Windsor next weekend. Team Sask represent Also shoutout to Brian Mills at Salming for watching me play and being the loudest supporter outside the court the other day!! #kingsquash #salmingsquash #teamsask #trainhardfighteasy

Couldn't make it past the qualifying this week in The Hat unfortunately. Jake and I had a solid match but he was better than me at finishing the rallies (apparently that's needed to win..). Thanks Justin and his family for billeting me and it's too bad I couldn't have stayed longer. Also good luck to all the Saskatchewan guys playing in the amateur event this weekend! Hopefully one of us will take home a trophy . ... #kingsquash #salmingsquash #trc #teamsask #trainhardfighteasy

The link to the live streaming is "Ralph's Texas Bar Pro Am Squash Event". It's on the page I shared in my last post. I play at 7:00 local, 8:00 Sask, and 9:00 Toronto time. #kingsquash #salmingsquash

Tough week in Calgary at Bankers Hall. Just coming back from 8 days off with another shoulder injury wasn't enough preparation. Thank you Bob Ballinger for running an amazing event and thank you to Matt and Dana Eisentraut for hosting me the second year in a row. You guys are wonderful. I made it through the first round here in Medicine Hat beating hometown hero Matt Teel. Tough match but managed a 3-0 W. playing Jake Hooker in the qualifying finals tomorrow night at 7:00. ...Wish me luck! ---------------------------------------------- "Here's the thing that makes life so interesting... The theory of evolution claims that: "Only the strong shall survive". Maybe so, maybe so... But the theory of competition says: "Just because they're the strong doesn't mean they can't get their asses kicked" -Nike advertisement #Kingsquash #salmingsquash #teamsask #trainhardfighteasy

First tournament of the new year starts today. I play Andrew Schnell of Calgary at 6:45 local, 7:45 Saskatchewan and 8:45 Toronto time. I think it may be lived streamed and if it is I'll put up the link. nowehere but up from here! #kingsquash #salmingsquash #teamsask #trainhardfighteasy

Starting the new year in the top 200. Next stop, double digits.. Happy New Years

Lost to Cameron Stafford of Cayman Islands 2nd round qualifying. I was totally unprepared for the attacks he was hitting, all credit to him as he was the better player. Glad I could make 2nd round for the third time in a row. Really feeling like all of the work is starting to pay off and I'm hungry for more. More photos should be on their way so in the meantime I've stolen this one from Cameron's Facebook! (Don't tell)... Next week I have a 5k in Boston followed by a much needed trip home for the holidays. #KingSquash #salmingsquash #teamsask #trainhardfighteasy

Should have updated earlier to say I'm in Boca Raton Florida for a 10k. It's the second last tournament of the year for me. Next week I have a 5k in Boston. Anyhoo.... I won my first round qualifying match 3-0 tonight against Mubarak Mohsin of Pakistan!! Playing tomorrow against Cameron Stafford of Cayman Islands. Wish me luck!... "You'll never have this day again, so make it count." Here's a dirty photo of me post match. I like to post pictures too. I like visuals. #Kingsquash #salmingsquash #Teamsask #trainhardfighteasy

Awesome Exhibition with Kimesh Chetty for the Regina Squash League. His 4 winners (and probably accidental ) from 7-9 down in the fifth was too much for me. Great match buddy and Regina is lucky to have you in the community. #KingSquash #salmingsquash #TeamSask #Trainhardfighteasy

Update Lost out to Noel Heaton in Kelowna 2nd round qualifying. He played great and deserves the W. I didn't play near my best but I guess that's what happens when you don't play squash for 6 weeks... all credit to him. And thank you Ian, Joey, Joel Casey and the crew in Kelowna for billeting me and putting on arguably one of the best tournaments on tour! I plan to be back next year! Spent a couple days in Regina before the Saskatoon Boast. Very happy to make it to the 2nd ...round qualifying in this 10k. I played Sam Scivier of Vancouver and won in 4 narrow games. He is an up and coming junior and I'm definitely going to be watching out for him. The duration was an hour and fifteen mins. The third game was a deadly 19-17. Anyhoo, I play Kimesh Chetty (former Western Captain) Wednesday evening. Should be a tight match. More photos to come! #KingSquash #salmingsquash #ec3dcompression #TeamSask #TrainHardFightEasy

Won my first round qualifying match here in Kelowna against local George James. He played hard and has a really tricky short game. Glad I could win 3-0 and make it to the qualifying finals. This was the first time I played squash in 6 weeks without any pain in my shoulder and I'm really thankful for it (Not counting Guatemala as a proper match attempt). I didn't know if I would be able to compete this soon when I started treatment but I'm glad I can. I play tomorrow at 6pm lo...cal, 8pm Saskatchewan and 9pm Toronto time against Noel Heaton of Calgary. He's a great player and we've had some huge battles as juniors. Should be a great match tomorrow and am really looking forward to it! "You don't have to prove anything to anybody, including yourself" -Mark Manson #KingSquash #Salming #TeamSask #TrainHardFightEasy

Not the ideal week in Guatemala for me. After 5 weeks of recovering from a shoulder injury, I got a virus in Guatemala losing out in 3 quick games first round. I've never been that sick in my life and spent 48 hours contemplating if I would even survive to tell the story. I didn't think I would be able to play my match obviously but after seeing a doctor and some inspirational motivation from Madison Eggert, I pulled myself together to play. I guess I'd rather lose the fight ...than miss the war! Off to Kelowna for my next tournament on Sunday but in the meantime am going to sight see Antigua (Spanish Colonial City) and hopefully the nearby volcano! If you don't win, might as well be a tourist eh! I want to thank Justin Vanderleest and his team at Citrus Medical for looking after me while I was recovering. He is the best physiotherapist for any squash player in my opinion. Lastly I want to thank Tyler Millard and the Toronto Racquet Club for training me off court while I wasn't able to hit the ball. "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" -Wayne Gretzky #KingSquash #Salming #TeamSask #TrainHardFightEasy

Super late on this but here's a photo from the Salming night last week at the Granite Club. Brian Mills, Albert Shoihet, Jim Paton and yours truly! #KingSqush #Salming #TeamSask #TrainHardFightEasy

Great match with Albert Shoihet at the Northfield Club in Waterloo on Saturday. Thank you Salming, Control the T and Joanna Phang for organizing the tournament and exhibition match. It was a pleasure!! "Every champion was once a contender that refused to give up" -Rocky Balboa #KingSquash #Salming #TeamSask #TrainHardFightEasy

The second of our 2 exhibitions features Thomas King vs Albert Shoihet. Thomas and Albert are playing at 4PM on Saturday the 30th. Come spend Squash Day in Canada with us at Northfield Racquet and Fitness and watch 2 of Canada's finest squash players go head to head!

Good match with Canadian #2 Mike McCue. He outplayed me with solid length, aggression, and discipline. All qualities I admire about his game (especially the last one). Thank you Jay Nash for putting on such a great tournament. I was lucky to sneak in last minute as the lowest ranked pro but glad I got to as it was a great experience. Thank you Stephen and Nancy Tallon for billeting me. You were wonderful hosts! Photo credits to Rael Wienburg. ... #KingSquash #NashCup #Salming #TeamSask #Trainhardfighteasy

Playing Mike McCue at 4:30 Toronto, and 2:30 Saskatchewan time. Wish me luck! The Link to the live stream is below: http://www.nashcup.com/... #KingSquash #Salming #TeamSask #Trainhardfighteasy

Toronto-Denver-Albuquerque-Santa Fe Tough week last week in Santa Fe losing to the better player. Not the scores I'm proud to post but am happy with my progress over the summer. A year ago I would have struggled to just adapt to the altitude. Glad I could adapt mid match to the 7,200ft altitude and find a more successful way to win points (as running around like a fool didn't help the oxygen situation). Thank you Drewe Williams and the guys for running a great tournament! I'...d love to be back but hopefully next time I won't be begging for oxygen! Also thank you to Paul and Ashley Margetson for billeting me and providing me with puppies for the week. Too bad I couldn't keep them. Santa Fe-Albuquerque-Chicago-Toronto Time to regroup and get ready for the next tournament: Nash Cup in London Ontario (One of the many great tournaments to play this year). Playing Canada's national squash championship runner-up Mr. Mike McCue first round qualifying. #KingSquash #Salming #TeamSask #Trainhardfighteasy

Colin King good luck getting me to run court sprints when I'm in my 30's

Super excited to be training this summer and playing next season with Salming gear! I've had my eyes on their equipment for months and even won the Saskatchewan Open with their Forza racquet! My experience with Salming has been great. I am very particular with the equipment I use and Salming seems to have the answers I am looking for. Salming has exploded onto the squash scene in recent years with professionally designed racquets and great equipment from head to toe. I am very excited to be a part of this premier brand and without a doubt I believe Salming has an exceedingly bright future. Not to mention they have the coolest clothing line in all of squash ! #Kingsquash #Salming #trainhardfighteasy

A little late on the update on Barbados but here we go anyway: Lost out to Juan Vargas who came 2nd in the tournament. I played well but lost to the better player 5-11 7-11 5-11. I still can't believe how hot it was there!! Thanks to the whole Barbados squash community, organizers, promoters, sponsors, and spectators for making this one of the best tournaments I've ever played! I will definitely be coming back!! #KingSquash #Barbados #Salming #Trainhardfighteasy...Continue reading