Episode 313: Johnny Gregorek – Training for the trials, Blue Jean Miles & Seinfeld. A well rounded conversation with Johnny Gregorek.

Johnny Gregorek caught the eyes of the running community when he ran the World Record for the mile in blue jeans (4:06) to honor his Brother Pat and raise funds (over $50K) for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. He is a 1500 meter runner, sponsored by Asics looking to make the Olympic team this year. He made the 2017 World Championships team in the 1500, where he placed 10th in a time of 3:37.56. He finished 6th in the Olympic Trials in 2016 – 5 years later he’s definitely one to be watching at the trials this summer! If you enjoy this episode, please consider leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or wherever you listen! I realize there is a tiny crackle on my end of the mic oh this episode- SO SORRY, I hope it’s not too big of a distraction. What we talked about: 2:30- Johnny’s recent training and racing 3:45- The decision to take a 5th year at the University of Oregon 5:35- His relationship with his sponsor, Asics 6:20- How he met his wife 6:55- The recent races that he has done 12:45- Making the world championships in 2017 and the mindset shift that came with it 16:00- Message to the young professional runner that is just getting started 20:15- Thoughts on professional runners sharing their training versus keeping it personal 22:40- Where his mental edge and competitiveness comes from 28:10- What he benefited from the Olympics being delayed a year 29:20- The strength training routine that he does 30:15- His final pre meet workout before a race 31:50- The training group that he is in 32:30- Living in New York and his wife’s work 36:25- Working with Coach Gags 39:05- The Blue Jean Mile that he did this past summer and honoring his brother through that 49:45- End of podcast questions Connect with Johnny: Johnny on Instagram Positive Paper Company Connect with Lindsey: Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Lindsey on Facebook Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook Group Support the I’ll Have Another Podcast on Patreon Follow SandyBoy Productions: Sandyboy Productions on Twitter Sandyboy Productions on Instagram Sponsors: Goodr Use code “another15” for 15% off your order Lily Trotters Use code “another” for 25% off your order The post Episode 313: Johnny Gregorek – Training for the trials, Blue Jean Miles & Seinfeld. A well rounded conversation with Johnny Gregorek. appeared first on Lindsey Hein .