Jeremy Grace #013
Jeremy Grace In this episode, we speak with CrossFit athlete Jeremy Grace.
Listen in as Jeremy discusses how he developed a passion for CrossFit, common myths that people on the outside tend to have about CrossFit, the importance of mental strength alongside physical strength, Jeremy’s experiences doing CrossFit competitions, and what motivates him as an athlete.
Key Highlights
● [00:33] An introduction to Jeremy Grace
● [03:54] What is CrossFit?
● [05:29] How Jeremy got into CrossFit
● [08:57] How CrossFit is perceived by the public
● [12:05] Who should do CrossFit?
● [13:54] The difference between going to a CrossFit gym and going to a regular gym
● [16:22] Why Jeremy gave up football to go all-in on CrossFit
● [19:28] Participating in CrossFit competitions
● [24:02] The mental factor in CrossFit
● [27:00] How Jeremy views CrossFit competitions
● [31:30] Tracking your progression at the gym
● [34:32] How Jeremy stays motivated
● [38:26] The best exercises to start with if someone is new to working out
● [40:48] Jeremy’s toughest workout
● [43:45] Jeremy’s end goal with training
● [47:34] Who motivates Jeremy in the CrossFit world?
● [50:29] Who motivates Jeremy locally?
Powerful Quotes by Jeremy
● You can be with someone for ten years, five years, or two months and think you love them; but when you have kids, that love is on a different level.
● If you love something, go hard. Be 110% in life. Get in there and do it. If you want to do it, just do it.
● I always try to push harder than my competition. Mentally it’s going to be harder; but physically, at the end of the day, it’s going to make me better for tomorrow.