Show Notes
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 73:00 – World Championship ambitions
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