EP 50 | Tay Mims: Girl Dad, OCR and Hybrid Standout, Fitness Trainer, Deka Affiliate

Summary

In this conversation, Tay Mims, a standout OCR racer and hybrid athlete, discusses his journey as a father and fitness coach. He shares his daily routine, upcoming events, and training strategies. Tay also talks about his transition from calisthenics to OCR and his favorite part of Spartan races. He highlights the importance of being present with his daughter and incorporating fitness into their activities. Tay reflects on missed opportunities and his passion for running. He defines competitive edge as a community of athletes and parents who go above and beyond for themselves and their families.

 

In this conversation, Tay Mims discusses his journey as a dad athlete and the challenges he has faced. He shares how his passion for sports and the support of his family and mentors have helped him overcome obstacles. Tay emphasizes the importance of motivation, grit, and discipline in training and competing. He also provides insights on time management hacks and offers advice for dads looking to take back their health. Tay shares his upcoming events and collaborations, highlighting his commitment to inspiring and motivating others.

 

Takeaways

• Incorporate fitness into activities with your children to teach them the importance of staying active.
• Being present and involved in your child's life is a significant accomplishment as a father.
• Overcoming obstacles and setbacks can lead to new opportunities and personal growth.
• Competitive edge is a combination of athletic drive and fatherhood, where athletes incorporate their children into their passion for sports. Find passion and enjoyment in sports to take the pressure off and attract others to want you on their team.
• Having supportive figures like mentors and family members can make a significant impact on your athletic journey.
• Quotes that motivate and remind you that you are better than you think you are can help you stay focused and driven.
• Balancing training and fatherhood requires organization, communication, and making healthy choices.
• Motivation, grit, and discipline are essential qualities for achieving your goals as a dad athlete.
• Take back your health by realizing that it's never too late and you should never settle for less.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Appreciation

00:28 Being a Dad and Fitness Coach

03:00 Daily Routine and Life in North Carolina

04:15 CrossFit Open and Content Workouts

05:04 Transition from Calisthenics to OCR

06:20 Favorite Part of Spartan Race

06:54 Training with Dylan Scott

11:34 Missed Opportunity to Represent the US

15:07 Passion for Running and Fitness

22:52 Definition of Competitive Edge

24:43 Development of Competitive Edge

32:21 Finding Passion and Enjoyment in Sports

33:11 Supportive Figures in Sports

33:44 The Influence of a Mentor

36:07 Quotes that Motivate

37:46 Balancing Training and Fatherhood

39:10 The Purpose of Competing and Training

40:41 Preparing for Hyrox

43:09 Time Management Hacks

44:07 Setting Goals and Targeting Competitors

46:37 Motivation, Grit, and Discipline

52:22 Taking Back Your Health

54:30 The Importance of Motivation, Grit, and Discipline

56:52 Animal Representation of Personality

57:57 Where to See Tay Mims

59:29 Upcoming Events and Collaborations

01:01:08 Closing Remarks and Advice