Summary In this episode, Daniel Hickman shares his experience of participating in the DEKA Strong event versus teh DEKA World Champion (Kevin Gregory) and the challenges he faced as a father balancing personal goals and family commitments. He emphasizes the importance of facing challenges and choosing opportunities to become the best version of oneself. Daniel also discusses the journey/transition from age group to elite racing and the support he receives from his friends and family. He highlights the need for DEKA affiliates to follow the new rules and maintain standards to ensure a fair playing field. The event's cash prizes and enlectrifyng atmosphere at Live Training, and Daniel reflects on the importance of giving it your all and letting the beast off the leash. Takeaways

• Balancing personal goals and family commitments can be challenging, but it is important to prioritize and make decisions that align with your values.
• Facing challenges and choosing opportunities that push you out of your comfort zone is essential for personal growth and becoming the best version of yourself.
• Surrounding yourself with supportive and motivating people can greatly impact your success and help you achieve your goals.
• Following standards and maintaining a fair playing field in events like DEKA Strong is crucial for the integrity of the competition and the athletes involved.

Chapters 00:00 Taking Back Fitness and Motivation 01:00 Balancing Personal Goals and Family Commitments 03:25 Facing Challenges and Choosing Opportunities 04:24 Transitioning from Age Group to Elite Racing 05:23 Surrounding Yourself with Supportive People 06:14 Making Decisions as a Father 07:13 The Journey to the Event 09:08 The DEKA Strong Event and New Rules 11:01 Finding Motivation and Purpose 12:26 Returning to DEKA Strong 15:15 Importance of Following Standards in DEKA Affiliates 17:36 Cash Prizes and Creating an Enjoyable Event 18:58 Qualifying for the Finals 20:54 Race Recap and Reflecting on Effort 26:41 The Finals and Giving It Your All 29:08 Letting the Beast Off the Leash 30:07 Upcoming Events and Conclusion