What Runners Can Learn from a Pro Soccer Player | Greg Pearson

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 & LearningsGet Free 30-day base training and habits guide here The One Percent Better Runner NewsletterDLake Runs on InstagramGreg on InstagramJoin Greg’s Coaching Waitlist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This is a podcast about how runners can live better lives through consistent self-improvement.Unlike other running brands, The 1% Better Runner focuses on how small, daily habit improvements ripple into broader life success, helping runners perform better both on and off the road, track, or dirt.I’m Daren DLake: Certified running and nutrition coach, Sub-3-hour marathoner and 10-hour Ironman finisher.Since 1996, I’ve been helping other self-coached runners, researching, and experimenting on how to better myself 1% each day.A few times a week, I’ll drop how I’m tweaking my training, sticking to habits when life’s messy, and cool stuff from coaches and health pros. It’s a no-BS cheat sheet for building better habits—not just for running, but for work, relationships, and personal growth too.Join thousands of other committed runners listening to the most exciting run and endurance sports content on the internet and get more tactics and strategies in your inbox each week.Bonus - Get my free 30-day base and habits training plan when you sign up for the free newsletter here.PS - Podcasting is very "1-way," so let's fix that. Hit us up if you have any feedback, want to collaborate, or just wanna tell me about your training. On Instagram @dlakecreates or talk@dlakecreates.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.