#17: Running in Europe vs. America & Jaime’s ‘Late’ Start to Track

What’s it like to start track at 29 and still hit elite level times? 🇪🇸 Jaime  known as The Corporate Runner  joins me to share his unique journey from soccer in Spain to racing 800s in 1:55 and 5Ks in the 16s, while balancing career, travel, and now life in NYC.We dive into:The big differences between running culture in Europe vs. the U.S.Why you need a license to run official races in Spain.How New York’s social run scene reshaped his love for the sport.His PRs, training philosophy, and the workouts that made him fast.Nutrition staples from a Spaniard’s pantry (and why olive oil > everything).Tips on speed, endurance, and recovery you can apply today.Whether you’re curious about global running culture or want to sharpen your own training, Jaime’s story is proof that it’s never too late to level up.🎙️ Listen in and subscribe to The People Run Podcast for more conversations with everyday runners chasing extraordinary goals.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Jaime's Running Journey03:53 Transition from Soccer to Track06:31 Differences in Track Culture: Europe vs. USA12:32 The Structure of Track Teams in Europe17:59 Experiences of Competing at a National Level23:14 Moving to New York: A New Running Environment28:38 Social Aspects of Running in New York34:26 Challenges and Etiquette in the Running Community35:43 The Ethics of Competition in Running38:25 Training Smart: Finding the Right Group39:15 Learning to Train Smart: Lessons from Experience41:08 Nutrition: A Comparative Analysis of Spain and the U.S.49:27 Tapering and Carb Loading: Strategies for Race Day57:53 Long-Term Health: The Importance of Sustainable HabitsFollow:IG: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/YT: youtube.com/@ThePeopleRunPodcastMusic: instagram.com/mech__beats/Follow Jaime - The Corporate Runner IG: instagram.com/the.corporate.runner/