The latest episode of Beyond The Muscle is now live on YouTube, Spotify & Apple podcasts.
This was my 50th episode and I had the pleasure of chatting with Lawrence Grieve.
Lawrence put out a post recently stating that he’s taking a step away from competing in bodybuilding, and the mature and transparent way he approached this really resonated with me.
In the chat we discuss Lawrence’s bodybuilding journey, how large a part of one’s identity bodybuilding should take up, his decision to take a step away from competing and why it was the right decision, his transition to ultra running and more.
This was a thoroughly enjoyable chat and one I’m sure you’ll get some real value from.
Make sure you’re following Beyond the Muscle on YouTube and Spotify and give Lawrence a follow too.
Timestamps…
00:00 Introduction & Lawrence’s Bodybuilding Background
01:57 Star Wars, Andor & Storytelling
04:50 Why Lawrence Stepped Away from Competitive Bodybuilding
10:31 Losing Passion for Training & Contest Prep
14:13 Identity Beyond Bodybuilding
18:36 Obsession, Balance & Other Interests
21:23 Is Bodybuilding Inherently Monotonous?
23:36 From Bodybuilding to Ultramarathon Training
26:58 Running Injuries, Adaptation & Patience
30:41 Does Being a Bodybuilder Help or Hurt Running?
35:15 Running vs Weight Training for Mental Clarity
38:18 Meditation, Faith & Managing Modern Distractions
42:23 Mental Health, Complexity & the Human Mind
44:34 Transferable Skills from Bodybuilding
47:18 Advice for Bodybuilders Considering a New Path
51:42 Quickfire Questions
52:50 Arsenal FC, Football & the World Cup
55:39 Advice to a Younger Self
58:00 Final Thoughts & Outro
