Emma McQuaid - From Action Sports to Becoming the Fittest in Ireland

This week Bryce sits down with Emma McQuaid! Emma is a 5x CrossFit Games athlete and fittest woman in Ireland. She shares with us her action sports background and what eventually lead her to find the sport of CrossFit. 

(01:58): Exercising in the comfort of your home gym
(04:03): Working out with training partners 
(06:59): Intense heart rate training
(10:56): Pursuing passions in sports 
(19:17): Embracing the dangers of Quad racing
(21:10): Transitioning into the world of CrossFit
(23:45): The importance of skills in CrossFit performance
(28:05): “If you don’t hurt now, it’s going to hurt you more after” 
(30:49): Mental battles and physical fuel
(39:08): Role of mobility in recovery
(42:25): Relationship with Samantha Briggs
(59:25): Coaching with experience
(01:01:30): Athlete strategies for managing expectations
(01:10:51): Anticipation for the CrossFit season

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