EP 68 | Glenn Racz: Dad Athlete of 5, Former Ninja Warrior & Spartan Pro, Deka Masters Record Holder, DekaFit Elite | Finding Balance: Juggling Family, Work, and Training | Learning from Others' Mistakes | Strategizing in Racing

The Competitive Edge Podcast: Fatherhood | Fitness | Focus

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"We are not perfect... We all fail sometimes."

Summary

Glenn Racz, a father of five and accomplished athlete, discusses his athletic achievements, including his participation in American Ninja Warrior and Spartan races. He emphasizes the importance of balancing family, work, and training, acknowledging that it can be challenging. Glenn shares his experiences and failures in finding this balance and offers advice for other dads. He also highlights the significance of having a supportive spouse and being quick to apologize and make amends. Glenn enjoys activities like body surfing and spending time at the beach with his family. Glenn Racz discusses his interests and daily routines, including his focus on financial planning and retirement strategies. He also talks about his approach to training and racing, emphasizing the importance of strategy and injury prevention.

"I enjoy strategizing for retirement and financial planning."

The conversation touches on the issue of Spartan not paying athletes and the impact it may have on the competition at DEKA Worlds. Glenn Racz shares his insights on being a dad, his childhood sports experiences, and a traumatic event from his past. He emphasizes the importance of making your partner feel seen and supported, and offers advice for dads who are struggling with their fitness journey. Glenn also discusses his competitive edge and the strategies he uses in races. He encourages consistency, setting goals, and paying attention to the details. Glenn shares his upcoming race plans and offers inspiration to others in their fitness journey.

"It is hard to get that balance... I definitely want to emphasize how much I fail a lot."

Takeaways

Balancing family, work, and training can be challenging, but it's important to find a balance that works for you and your family.

Failures and mistakes are inevitable, but it's crucial to learn from them and make amends.

Having a supportive spouse and being quick to apologize can help maintain a healthy family dynamic.

Engaging in activities that bring joy and relaxation, such as body surfing and spending time at the beach, can be beneficial for personal well-being.

Glenn Racz enjoys geeking out on chess and financial planning as part of his daily routines.

He approaches training and racing with a focus on strategy and injury prevention.

Glenn emphasizes the importance of learning from others' mistakes and seeking advice from experienced athletes.

The issue of Spartan not paying athletes raises concerns about the competition at DEKA Worlds.

Make your partner feel seen and supported in your relationship.

Consistency and baby steps are key to achieving your fitness goals.

Pay attention to the details and strategize in races to gain a competitive edge.

Set goals and focus on long-term progress.

Find inspiration and motivation from others in your fitness journey.

"It's easy to blame... No, I'm just doing stupid stuff and not utilizing time well."

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Sponsor Announcement

03:15

The Definition of Competitive Edge for Glenn Racz

06:35

Glenn's Experience on American Ninja Warrior

09:41

Glenn's Journey in Obstacle Course Racing

13:08

Balancing Family, Work, and Training

18:05

Learning from Failures and Making Amends

20:12

Strategies for Achieving Work-Life Balance

25:40

Enjoying Leisure Activities with Family

32:27

Strategizing in Training and Racing

35:20

Learning from Others' Mistakes

48:39

Concerns about Spartan Not Paying Athletes

53:50

Supporting Your Partner: Making Them Feel Seen

56:19

Childhood Sports: Finding Your Passion

01:03:15

The Competitive Edge: Setting Goals and Paying Attention to Details

01:10:37

Advice for Dads: Consistency and Baby Steps

01:15:00

Upcoming Races: Home Court Advantage