<description>&lt;p&gt;Paul Greer, a former Olympic track and field trialist, author, and long-time coach joins the show. Greer shares stories about his athletic journey, including his experience with Olympic trials, the significance of mental and physical training, and his iconic 4-minute mile achievement. He offers insight into his recently published book 'Going the Distance,' which compiles his 250 fitness tips and life lessons. The conversation underscores themes of motivation, resilience, visualization, and the importance of community in sports and personal development.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction to the No Fixed Agenda Podcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:23 Movie Confusion: That'll Do Pig&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:14 Romantic Memes and Call Me Maybe&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:12 Interview with Paul Greer: Running and Sponsorship Stories&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;08:16 Paul Greer's Background and Family History&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;18:16 Journey to Breaking the Four-Minute Mile&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;23:26 Olympic Trials and Sponsorship Challenges&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;31:51 San Diego Track Club and Coaching Career&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;32:02 Journey to Presidency&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;32:15 Creating Running Opportunities&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;33:36 Unexpected Leadership&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;35:15 Coaching and Future Plans&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;36:45 Introduction to 'Going the Distance'&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;37:39 Writing and Publishing Process&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;46:23 Visualization and Mental Preparation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;54:49 Life Lessons and Coaching Philosophy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:01:17 Conclusion and Contact Information&lt;/p&gt;</description>

No Fixed Agenda Podcast

JEFF STONER

#35 Just Show Up! (with Paul Greer)

NOV 15, 202463 MIN
No Fixed Agenda Podcast

#35 Just Show Up! (with Paul Greer)

NOV 15, 202463 MIN

Description

<p>Paul Greer, a former Olympic track and field trialist, author, and long-time coach joins the show. Greer shares stories about his athletic journey, including his experience with Olympic trials, the significance of mental and physical training, and his iconic 4-minute mile achievement. He offers insight into his recently published book 'Going the Distance,' which compiles his 250 fitness tips and life lessons. The conversation underscores themes of motivation, resilience, visualization, and the importance of community in sports and personal development.</p><p>00:00 Introduction to the No Fixed Agenda Podcast</p><p>00:23 Movie Confusion: That'll Do Pig</p><p>01:14 Romantic Memes and Call Me Maybe</p><p>02:12 Interview with Paul Greer: Running and Sponsorship Stories</p><p>08:16 Paul Greer's Background and Family History</p><p>18:16 Journey to Breaking the Four-Minute Mile</p><p>23:26 Olympic Trials and Sponsorship Challenges</p><p>31:51 San Diego Track Club and Coaching Career</p><p>32:02 Journey to Presidency</p><p>32:15 Creating Running Opportunities</p><p>33:36 Unexpected Leadership</p><p>35:15 Coaching and Future Plans</p><p>36:45 Introduction to 'Going the Distance'</p><p>37:39 Writing and Publishing Process</p><p>46:23 Visualization and Mental Preparation</p><p>54:49 Life Lessons and Coaching Philosophy</p><p>01:01:17 Conclusion and Contact Information</p>