When Echuca gyms were forced to close their doors first in March then August due to the corona virus pandemic, it meant he had to get creative in a bid to continue working towards his goals.
Cannon had his eyes set on the International Federation of Body Building Australasian Championships on November 1.
With no proper gym set up at home, Mick went online to buy equipment, some pre-loved and other parts brand new.
And in the end, it paid off as he earned a second-place finish in the men’s masters physique category after reach 87kg with just 2.5 per cent body fat.
“When the gyms first shut, I was stuck in a bit of rut for about a week,” Cannon admitted.
“I wasn’t sure if I just wanted to give up or actually stick it out and give it my best. In the end, I thought I had worked too hard to just throw it all away.
“I started training two hours every morning and two hours in the afternoon. I chose those times so I could still everything I normally would as a father.
“I’m really proud of what I was able to achieve. My family have continued supporting me throughout the year and I don’t think I can thank them enough.
“There were times where I was probably difficult to live with, but they continued supporting me.
“Without them I probably wouldn’t have achieved my goals.”
Cannon also finished second in the NSW state competition with his performances earning him a place at the Arnold Classic in Melbourne next year.
“When all the Victorian competitions got called off, I had to look for another path to the Arnold Classic,” he said.
“I’m fortunate I live in Moama which meant I was able to travel to Sydney for the national championships.
“It has been a difficult year but now I’m looking forward to working towards the next big event.
“I think it’s going to be a pretty special achievement to compete there considering I’m in my 40s.
“A lot of the people I’ll go up against are going to be a lot younger.”
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