EP 45 | Kevin Gregory: DEKA World Champion | Journey> Destination | Learning about Kevin as a Human-being, not Just as an Athlete

The Competitive Edge Podcast: Fatherhood | Fitness | Focus

Click here to see all of Kevin's Answers to our Competitive Edge Intake Form Summary Kevin Gregory, also known as Bubbles, shares his journey as a gym owner, coach, and accomplished athlete in stadions, ultras, OCR, and . He emphasize the importance of motivating and supporting others in the community and the impact it can have. Kevin discusses the false beliefs and emptiness that can come after achieving goals, highlighting the importance of enjoying the journey. He also talks about the balance between training and life responsibilities and shares his future plans and goals. In this episode, Daniel Hickman interviews Kevin Gregory, a world champion in . They discuss the importance of speed work in training and how it can improve performance. Kevin shares his career journey from sales rep to gym owner and the challenges he faced along the way. He also talks about starting his own fitness company, Underdog Fitness, and the importance of building a community of athletes. They discuss the competitive edge and the need to align priorities and time. Kevin shares his goals as a future father and offers advice for those looking to take back their health. They also discuss upcoming races and events and Kevin's closing remarks on being a role model and embracing the journey. Takeaways

• Motivating and supporting others in the community can have a significant impact.
• Achieving goals may not always bring the fulfillment expected, and the journey is often more rewarding.
• Balancing training and life responsibilities is crucial for long-term success.
• Setting future goals and exploring new challenges can keep the passion alive. Speed work is essential for improving performance in endurance sports.
• Balancing work and training is crucial for success as an athlete.
• Starting a fitness business requires hard work and a passion for helping others.
• Building a community of athletes can provide support and motivation.
• Aligning priorities and managing time effectively is key to achieving success.
• Being a role model and providing opportunities for growth is important as a parent.
• Reaching out for help and support can help individuals take back their health.
• Participating in races and events can provide motivation and a sense of community.
• Embracing the journey and learning from mistakes is essential for personal growth.

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Connection 03:23 Motivating and Supporting Others 10:37 Being a Role Model and Making a Difference 15:19 False Beliefs and Finding Fulfillment 19:16 Accomplishments and the Journey 25:38 Balancing Training and Life 30:05 Future Plans and Goals 35:26 Training Strategies and Mileage Management 37:24 The Importance of Speed Work in Training 38:19 Balancing Work and Training 39:06 Career Journey: From Sales Rep to Gym Owner 41:55 Starting Underdog Fitness 45:23 Building a Community of Athletes 50:49 The Competitive Edge: Aligning Priorities and Time 57:31 Parenting Goals: Providing Opportunities and Support 01:02:09 Helping Others Take Back Their Health 01:05:42 Upcoming Races and Events 01:07:24 Closing Remarks: Being a Role Model and Embracing the Journey