Jan 28, 2024
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