The Competitive Edge Podcast: Fatherhood | Fitness | Focus
Health & Fitness
Mike Staley
DEKA AG World Champion | Balancing Fatherhood & Fitness Training Efficiently | w/ Mike Staley | Water Utilities Professional
1. Location and age.
A - Charleston WV – 40 years old in May.
2. What do you do? (occupation/business etc)
Work for a local water utility which serves 100K customers
3. How many kids do you have (please include ages)?
A – Two kids, Oaklyn 13 & Gaige 15
4. What was your biggest accomplishment as an athlete?
A – 2022 Deka Strong A/G World Champion
5. What is your biggest accomplishment as a father (non-athletic)?
A – Building trust through active listening - understanding their “issues” or successes, as well as watching two kids mature into respectful and considerate people.
6. When did the competitive side of you begin? and please walk us through the sports you may have played as a kid into an adult
A – Started around 5 years old with Youth sports – Football, Basketball, Baseball. My competitiveness grew when I began competing in individualized sports like wrestling - track (high school)
7. What kind of competitive events did you compete in before kids as an adult?
A – Open wrestling tournaments, local races, semiprofessional and professional boxing bouts
8. What did your training schedule look like before kids?
A – Morning & evening trainings – 15 – 16 hours per week
9. What kind of competitive events do you compete in now as a father??
A – Obstacle course racing, local fitness events, cross fit open, Deka
* What does your training schedule look like now as a father? (hours per week est)
A – Morning routine throughout winter – 5am to 630am. Add outdoor trail / road running during spring and summer months – Train 10 to 12 hours per week
11. How have you adapted/adjusted and what changes have you made competing and/or training as a father?
A – Better utilization of training time, scheduling / planning events
12. What are some things or ways you stay present as a father balancing training and fatherhood?
A – Leave and return from workouts while others are in bed. Additionally, offer inclusion – joint activities with the kids
13. Why do you train and/or compete? What drives that bug in you to compete?
A – Push and test myself - not only for the competition, but all the work leading up to an event
14. What are the most notable improvements you’ve noticed from staying fit and/or competing in fitness events? What changes have you experienced that you would most likely brag about to a friend?
A – Notable improvements – Increased motivation, positive mindset. Putting a goal on the calendar and working towards that goal.
Changes to brag about – Sleeping habits and dietary consistency
15. What benefits do you get out of training and competing?
A – Stable routine, accountability, satisfaction of overcoming adversities
16. What kind of time management hacks have you conquered? Training in am or pm etc?
A – Definitely early morning training. Ability to complete a full training block and be back home before others are out of bed. Being in the bed early – first sign of being tired I jump into bed.
17. What advice would you have for those men out there that lost connection with their health when they finished competing as an athlete or as a first-time dads that lost touch with their competitive edge and respect for the man in the mirror?
A – Identify that, “What” – What is it that you want. Sacrifice for the, “when” Set a schedule and make it your normal routine. Exercise, eating, sleep, etc.
18. What is your spirit animal and why? Probably a Hawk .. they fly solo, they don’t let other birds negatively impact their them
19. What big races, or events, coming up for you this year?
A – Qualifiers for Deka events – Deka World Championships .. Local events .. and building a Hyrox foundation
20. How can everyone find you and follow what you're doing (IG handle, website etc)? any sponsors or upcoming items you want to share?
A – Follow me at mikestaley1 on Instagram
EP 43 | Solo: "Have the Courage to Face the Best to Become the Best Version of YOU" | RECAP: Deka Strong vs Kevin Gregory and Teaming up with Bubbles!
EP 42 | Joseph Izzi: 40-mile Overnight Run Recap | 40 years on Earth, 40 miles ran, 40 Burpees Every 10 miles
EP 41 | Matt Stevens: Rally in the Valley Founder & US Air Force SERE Specialist | Dad of 4 kids
EP 40 | Andrew De Anda: Dad of 2 | OCR Stand-out & Camp Gladiator Champion | Family Orientation and the Power of Preparation
EP 39 | Bryce Kenny: Monster Truck World Record Holder, Author, Warrior Dad of 3, Monster Jam Professional | "Geared for Life"
EP 38 | "A Race Against Blindness" | Dr. Stephen Johnston | Father Fiercely Seeking a Cure for 9-year-old son & 5,000 others | Iron Man Dad Athlete and Radiologist
EP 37 | Solo: "Back to Zero" Fitness Motivation: Morning Hacks | "Make Before you Manage" | "Quit or be Exceptional" | Learning From Mistakes & Comitting to get BETTER!
EP 36 | Camilla Massa | Italy to the USA | Former Competitive Italian Figure Skater into a Top Hybrid Competitor | Mom Athlete | Supporting Mothers Business Owner
EP 35 | Justin Roethlingshoefer | Former NHL Pro Hockey Goalie | Winning Is Not a Measurement of Success | His Father's Advice Changed His Life at 12 years old | Co-Founder of Own It
EP 34 | Solo: Elite 15 Judging Experience, Chicago Hyrox ReCap and Venue, Mental Hacks, Better Than Yesterday Mindset, Turning off the Noise to Grow!
EP 33 | Daniel Hickman: "Making Hockey History" / Interviewed by Alex Reed from the ECHL Jacksonville Icemen!
EP 32 | Dale Lively: "Take the Hill" / The Importance of Staying Present for Family While Still Giving High Energy to Gym Clients and YOU!
EP 31 | CJ Finley: Experiences of a New Father / Be Willing to Hunt and to Utilize Hard Race Events to Become a Better Man For Your Family!
EP 30 | Heidi Williams: Overcoming Family Loss & Physical Trauma / Being Grateful for What Remains and Choosing to Thrive!
EP 29 | Marquette Shumate: Helping Others Win and Becoming Hard2Kill / Several OCR & Hybrid Podiums / Dad of 2
EP 28 | Forrest Bouge: "Winning the Battle Against Alcohol to Win in Life" / Spartan and DEKA Elite Athlete / Dad of 2 Teenage Girls
EP 27 | Dean Pohlman: Owner of Man Flow Yoga / Father of 2 /| Has Helped Over 180,000 Men Take Back Their Health!
EP 26 | Chad Coleman: Redefining Addiction & Using Dark Times as Fuel / Hyrox Dad Athlete of 3
EP 25 | Joe Rivera: The OCR Legend / Training your Mind and Body Simultaneously /Get Outside & Find Ways to Move your Body
EP 24 | Dylan Scott: New to Fatherhood / Hyrox Elite 15 Athlete / The Engine!
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