What Runners Can Learn from a Pro Soccer Player | Greg Pearson
Update: 2024-12-03
Description
Every time you skip recovery, you’re leaving future progress on the table.
What if your running habits could change your life? In this episode, you’ll discover how structure and pacing can unlock both physical and mental breakthroughs. Greg Pearson, a former pro soccer player turned running coach, shares the mindset shifts, recovery strategies, and training practices that have helped him and his athletes consistently improve. Learn what it takes to make running sustainable for life, not just a season.
Timestamps of What You'll Get From This
- [00:00 ] Why recovery is the key to progress.
- [00:17 ] Pacing: The ultimate superpower for runners.
- [00:53 ] Easy runs and building your best fitness.
- [01:36 ] Lessons from a pro soccer player turned runner.
- [04:07 ] The value of structure in athletic success.
- [08:36 ] Identity shifts and the transition to running.
- [12:11 ] Coaching philosophy: Helping runners achieve goals sustainably.
- [13:26 ] Mental growth through running challenges.
- [18:23 ] The importance of starting small and scaling smartly.
- [20:40 ] "You cannot fail if you do not quit."
Links & Learnings
- Get Free 30-day base training and habits guide here
- The One Percent Better Runner Newsletter
- DLake Runs on Instagram
- Greg on Instagram
- Join Greg’s Coaching Waitlist
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