EP 10 | Kareem Brinson "Reemie B": NBC TV Show Competitor / Crossfit Athlete & Father of 2 Girls

Key Takeaways:

• What can you do better to be sharper and better

• When I am in the pain cave, I think of my kids at the finish line. Controlling the mind to get through it and out of it.

• Importance of being there for your kid's sports events

• His parents always quoted, go out there and have fun. Fun mixed with effort = powerful results

• Bringing the kids to the gym while we train. Fitness rubs off naturally! "They are watching when we least expect it. Kids soak up What they see happening"

• Being in shape and fit, gives confidence to our kids

• Competitive edge surfaced in the last decade doing crossfit when he realized he was decent at the crossfit open moves.

• Be coachable, learn from the best and put in the work.

• Training 4 hour days with a 2 year old. It's possible and one the 3 person WODAPOLOOZA Crossfit event in Miami.

• Waking up at 3am and work out every day at 4am. Run the morning before it runs you.

• Energy exchange in life. "You want to be a fountain, and you want to make sure it's flourishing before pouring into other people"

• Has tried Hyrox and thinking about attending an Olympic Lift Competition.

• 3:15am Wake up and bed at 9:05pm

• Crossfitters in Hyrox and typical running weekly mileage

• Crossfitters should target DEKA STRONG?

• NJ jas DEKA affiliates to compete at!

• Competing with the best, Iron sharpens iron

• Start small to get consistency flowing when restarting your fitness journey after a break

• Figured out you're why!

• Surround yourself with a strong tribe of supporters

• Experience being on a TV show with the ROCK on NBC. The Titan Games

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 dad that lost touch with their competitive edge and respect for the man in the mirror?

Don't feel down on yourself, there's a community of fathers that are out here n ready to help you get your drive back! Be around these people, embrace em,

What is your spirit animal and why?

BEAR! - Bears are protective of their family… Grizzly // Can be soft cuddly and affectionate - Teddy // Adventurous always down to explore - Wild

What big races, or events, coming up for you this year?

Wodapalooza in MIAMI, HYROX in June, Spartan in Oct, Half Marathon in Oct, CrossFit Comp in May

How can everyone find you and follow what you're doing (IG handle, website etc)? any sponsors or upcoming items you want to share?

@Reemie.b on Instagram. Thank you to sponsors for always supporting me - LMNT, AIRWAAV, VIRUS, ASTROFLAV, NUTRITION KITCH, PLIABILITY, LIFTING CULTURE APPAREL