Execs Who Run brings life, leadership, and the miles in between together through unscripted conversations with high-achieving leaders. Hosted by Jason Hunt—elite marathon runner and executive search professional—this podcast dives into the personal stories, insights, and habits that shape today’s leaders.
Whether it’s finding balance, building resilience, or gaining clarity, discover how running connects to their journeys both on and off the pavement. Perfect for leaders, runners, and anyone looking for inspiration one step at a time.
Execs Who Run brings life, leadership, and the miles in between together through unscripted conversations with high-achieving leaders. Hosted by Jason Hunt—elite marathon runner and executive search professional—this podcast dives into the personal stories, insights, and habits that shape today’s leaders.
Whether it’s finding balance, building resilience, or gaining clarity, discover how running connects to their journeys both on and off the pavement. Perfect for leaders, runners, and anyone looking for inspiration one step at a time.
Luke Carlson has spent two decades mastering performance — in business and in running. As the founder and CEO of Discover Strength, a 30-plus-location fitness company built around evidence-based strength training, Luke’s leadership philosophy is as structured as his marathon build-ups. A former NFL strength coach turned entrepreneur, he’s now chasing a sub-three-hour marathon at age 45, while running one of the most disciplined fitness franchises in the world.
In this episode, Luke shares what the process really looks like — from building a company “built to last,” to running 31 marathons with precision, and balancing science, ambition, and joy along the way.
Highlights
Hear how Luke turned a single 2,000-sq-ft gym into a global franchise guided by purpose, not ego.
Learn why he believes most runners (and leaders) get the 80/20 rule completely wrong.
Discover how to train smarter: the science-based strength plan every runner should follow.
Explore the connection between structure, leadership, and freedom — in business and in running.
Understand why progress, not perfection, drives both performance and fulfilment.
Connect with Luke Carlson:
→ Instagram – @lukecarlson3070
→ Discover Strength
Connect with Execs Who Run:
→ LinkedIn – Execs Who Run
→ Instagram – @execswhorun
Connect with Jason Hunt:
→ LinkedIn – Jason Hunt
→ Instagram – @jasonzane_
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