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May 9th, 2025

How to Prioritize Family and Fitness for Success with Milton Davison

  1. How to Prioritize Family and Fitness for Success with Milton Davison Richard Conner 27:14

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#135 – As a husband, father of three boys, and train mechanic, Milton Davison, a hybrid athlete, shares how he manages to train while still prioritizing what matters most – his Family. Since beginning his running journey in 2014, Milton has qualified for DEKA Worlds in 2022 and 2023 and HYROX Worlds in 2024 and 2025, proving that extraordinary achievements are possible with dedication and smart prioritization.

Milton offers practical insights for anyone looking to improve their fitness while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. His journey from track athlete to marathon runner to hybrid race competitor demonstrates how finding the right fitness format that matches your strengths can lead to competitive success. Milton shares the training methods and life philosophies that have made him a world-class competitor despite a busy Family and professional life.

Topics Covered:

  • Early Morning Training: Milton shares how he gradually adapted to 4 AM workouts to ensure his training doesn't take away from Family time and responsibilities
  • Consistent Commitment: Training while working full-time and raising three boys requires intentional prioritization and elimination of distractions
  • Sport Evolution: How Milton's background in track and strength training created the perfect foundation for success in hybrid races like DEKA and HYROX
  • Family-First Mindset: Milton explains why keeping Family as his top priority has been key to his sustainable athletic success

Today’s Guests

Milton Davison

Milton Davison is a husband, father of three, and a veteran train mechanic with over 17 years in the railroad industry. He began running in 2014, completing his first marathon in 2017, and later expanded into hybrid racing. Since 2022, Milton has competed in Deka and Hyrox events, qualifying for multiple World Championships, including Deka Worlds (2022, 2023) and Hyrox Worlds (2024, 2025). His standout race times include a 1:24 half marathon, a 1:03 Hyrox Open, and a 35:38 Deka Fit. Milton continues to challenge himself and inspire others through his fitness journey. 

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