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Could Luke Greer Become a World Champion? | Luke Greer | Ep 55

Could Luke Greer Become a World Champion? | Luke Greer | Ep 5521 aug1 u 26 min

Luke joins us for a conversation about his journey from football into elite running, the decision that changed his sporting path, and his experience of competing and training in the US.

We talk scholarships, cross-country, track, brutal training, racing pressure, marathon preparation, learning how to win, and the mindset required to keep pushing when the goal is to become the best possible athlete.

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00:00 – Meet Luke & his sporting background

09:50 – From football to running

18:40 – The US scholarship opportunity

26:30 – Discovering life as a runner

35:50 – Training, pain & pushing limits

44:20 – Learning how to race and win

49:00 – The pressure of elite competition

56:40 – Being more than just an athlete

64:00 – Marathon training & 60-mile weeks