EP 14 | Daniel Hickman: Interviewed on the "Now Until Up" Podcast by Victor Purcell

Episode 13 Today we have a super-devoted dad athlete with us, Mr. Julius Jeter:

• Father to his 11-year-old daughter
• He is from the DC Metro Region
• 39 years old and works as an experienced Project Manager
• He earned a podium spot as 3rd place in his AG at the Fenway Stadion 2021 but most recently just got the AG Deka Fit podium in Knoxville
• He recently got injured and his race schedule got derailed.. He will be sharing his journey getting back on track and also how he incorporates the MAMBA mentality from the great Kobe Bryant!

Key Episode Topics:

• “Be better every day”
• Listen more than talking
• Purpose over aesthetics
• Avoid ankle injuries in ocr with keeping your feet under your hips when running trail
• Be a student at all times
• Importance of base building and zone 2 easy runs
• Cycling still hits zone 2 with less impact
• Importance of body self-care for the long term and getting warmed up
• Get the workout done when u can, no matter how early in am or late at night. Whatever it takes
• Read your body to prevent overtraining. Schedule workouts but also an audible workout to stay disciplined. Stay organized.
• Create a Task list before bed on what has to get done and what doesn’t have to be categorizing the tasks with lettering or numbering them
• Mental benefits of staying active: sleep, better patience, sleep better, a better listener, a better human being, and more
• 80/20 workout intensity focus
• Don’t judge an athlete by what you see on social media. There is way more we don’t know.
• From not finishing an insanity DVD fitness test to winning races!!
• Be realistic with your goals, and gather your splits and data.
• Focusing on your weaknesses.

What kind of time management hacks have you conquered? Training in am or pm etc?

• I figured out there are 24 hours in a day for a reason. if I can sneak in a nap from 3 to 430pm, I do. Then I have the energy to go to the gym at 12 or 1am, when its empty, and I have access to everything, unbothered. I also will start work earlier or work later to free up precious training time.

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?

• Remember your why from your younger years. For me, my "why" is just the pure love of being active and feeling free. Whether that's on

How can everyone find you and follow what you're doing (IG handle, website etc)?

• IG: jeter_hybrid_racing