“Enjoy, when you are running, please enjoy.” It seems like Kipchoge is always relaxed and smiling when he runs. It’s funny to me that a lot of people view running as a kind of masochistic torture but for me, it’s the best part of my day. It’s so important to take pleasure in it.
Yes he looks so smooth and relaxed. In one of the interviews I heard him talk about smiling being a coping mechanism for dealing with tough spots too, that it can help make him feel better, which I have experienced as well on race day. Great point, running is such a joy and important to see it that way. Cheers Jonathan!
Absolutely!! Each running day when I awaken, I smile since I'm excited to go for my run. Agreed- it absolutely isthe best part of my day. And as long as you keep it something that you look forward to, you can't help but get in better shape and gradually improve. Like EK said, run, enjoy, and just finish your run. Dedicate yourself to that, and make it consistent and regular, and the rest takes care of itself.
I guard my daily run time viciously. I get my son or my job always trying to steal that time and I get nasty about it. That’s the only part of the whole day I’m truly at peace. Well. That and the 30min everyday I spend practicing piano. Just let me have my freaking run/piano time so I can stay sane!!! 😂 I literally almost lost my job over it because my boss was wanting me to join these meetings in the morning when I typically run. I flat out said. No. I was ready to walk out the door over it! After some argument he finally backed down.
Great interview! My biggest takeaway was the following quote, “In running and in life, it’s important to grow slowly, to be patient, but above all, be consistent in training.”
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I just love this man. Dear mr. Kipchoge, you don’t just inspire the youth, you inspire this middle aged, very average runner. Especially coming back after a long injury, your advice to be consistent and patient in training, not just to improve but to stay injury free, is so relevant and practical. Thanks for being so humble and be able to speak to us mere mortals who won’t be breaking any records but who just want to run and enjoy it.
He literally runs double my slightly pushing running speed but over 26 miles, I can maintain my pace for 5km, non runner's do not understand how good this man is.
"In running and in life. It's important to GROW SLOWLY, to be PATIENT but above all, BE CONSISTENT in training" So true! Patience with your body is very important so you don't get an overuse injury or worse and can therefore be consistent in training and see the improvement we all want to see!
"Start your training and finished it". This will go a long way and deep to motivate me to achieve my last running goal - achieve a sub-3hr Marathon before turning 50!
@@FlorisGierman You can tel he is not an analyst of his own running. He has people for that stuff. Kind of shows on the shallow answers he gave. Or maybe he is just protective of his methods.
Enjoy when you are running and Marathon is life. I don't usually get inspired by other people, but sometimes you see a few that are full of positive energy and they literally "infect" you with that positivity and wisdom.
Here is my takeaway, I have always found that a focus on enjoyment was the best way for me to improve in my running.When i have pushed too hard or put pressure on myself i have found it can turn the whole process into a real slog.So it's really great to hear the advice from Kipchoge on "just enjoying your running¨ which is something i have found to be true myself.Great interview and keep up the great work Floris.
The quote I run by, as 59 year-old runner who just runs 7 miles, every other day, is: "Run hard, run long, but NEVER outrun your of running." I constantly ask myself during my runs, "Are you having fun?" If the answer is "no", I back off until I'm challenged, yet still enjoying the run. It's never failed me! Don't outrun your joy of running, no matter what.
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Eliud Inspired me to run, and as he said I always try to listen to my body and take notes for my training to improve it. And of course my favourite quote of him is No Human Is Limited 👑
Start training and finish. Enjoy the run. Be consistent in training. Every one has a call. Marathon is life. I learn a lot from his inspiration and know it time to set the right mindset.
Great interview Floris. My main takeaway, apart from consistency, is to enjoy every run. I think we often forget that when we get too caught up in times, PBs and Strava. At the end of the day, we run because we enjoy it!
Great interview, the key takeaway for me was that no single type of run will give you everything, it's the combination of all the weekly runs and training sessions that are critical in making you a stronger runner.
Thank you! That was a great takeaway. The only thing to be careful about here is that I asked this specifically in the context of how he optimized his performance for his Sub 2 Hour Marathon running. So he already had a massive base and from there was able to add a lot of medium to high intensity running, long runs, fartleks, intervals, and also easy running. For some non-elite runners too many of these session can definitely lead to injury, so good to find that balance.
Thank you so much for the interview! i just came back from my run and was somehow frustrated because my heartrate was not as low as I‘d like to have it. So hearing Eliud saying ‚You will improve‘ definetly motivates me to keep going! Lost 22kg in 3 months so also doing something right :)
So inspiring, that was a great interview. My favourite idea was that even when we fail a goal, if we have tried to do something we have not done before (e.g. first marathon, first sub 4 or sub 3), it is a success because we dared to try.
His humility is incredibly refreshing. I love Maffetone running for much of what Eliud advocates. It is so enjoyable. So revitalizing and rewarding to motor forward with an efficient body and gratuitous mind. Thanks for the interview
Key takeaway “ When you’re running enjoy and be consistent in training” simple really but if you’re not enjoying running and not consistent you are not going to improve. Great advise from the GOAT 🐐
""Hitting the ideal training at the ideal times. Making sure that I finish the training when I still have a lot of energy to smile." This is the good one. I must say, that this was a pretty good insightful video with some extra tips and tricks at the end of it. Thanks Floris!
Distance running could not have a better ambassador than Eliud Kipchoge, he is such an incredible human being. Thank you for conducting and posting this interview, it was fantastic, you are a great interviewer, and you couldn't have asked for a better guest!
What I like about this person is that he always talks about "we" not "I" like most athletes.. he speaks of team work and success not individual achievements
Brings tears to my eyes watching a passionate running beast in Floris interview the greatest to ever do it! My cheeks hurt from smiling the whole interview ❤
Fav quote or rather moment is your parting question and Kipchoge’s passionate expressive response that his camera shakes, Dedication, consistency, start and finish, is something that will stay with me. Great job Floris! Keep inspiring..
Eliud is the definition of dedication and focus. Us Non-Elite runners often want to know the 'secret' to becoming better at running, but most us always seem to forget that consistency and discipline are the foundation to improving in life and in running as well. Thank you for this interview, Floris, every word he speaks is worth gold.
Great interview! I loved him breaking down the 'breaking 2' attempt in 2017 and framing it as a success in that it helped inform his future successful attempt. What they learned from the 2017 attempt led to him and his team accomplishing the feat. 'Breaking 2' wasn't a failure, it was a teaching moment.
Finish the training when you still have a lot of energy to smile so you can recover well and come back the next day. Everybody should believe in their own capability- that is going to be my new new mantra. Thank you Floris for inspirational interview!!
Nice work, Floris! Great job as always. One of my key takeaways was how Eliud felt he had to fail in his first attempt to breaking two in order to succeed. Puts into perspective any training session/race that may not meet the goals we set for ourselves beforehand. Also stresses the importance of mental fortitude in marathon running and not just physical ability.
The best lesson: Consistency is key! There are no shortcuts in running and even life, whether you’re a pro or a weekend warrior - you have to be consistent. I think these days people are looking for the shortcuts, quick fixes or magic formulas- but there are none. Consistency is the only currency that counts! Eliud reinforced that thinking
Absolute gold here I’ll be re-watching this to stay focus on what’s most important: dedication, consistency, accepting failure, and making sure to enjoy every step of the way.
I love his down to earth and humble personality. My take on the interview. Just as Steve Prefontaine once said, running is a work of art, it's not about winning the race but it's to test the limits of the human heart 💙. I follow you on Strava Floris and I thank you for helping and touching so many people through social media outlets. I love and learn a lot from your interviews all the way down to the Dr. Maffetone interviews. Thanks again Floris. This is "The Secretariat". Last thing I take away from Eliud here is he considers all runners one big family. Much love to all my family runners.!
For me as a beginner and a person who start and try running, what i get from this interview is write down a data from our body everyday. That's actually help me to improve and make a preparation for the next run. This things maybe the useful one for me as a beginner, so i can note it, what i can improve, prevent from any injuries and also improve my running technique in future. I'm sorry for my bad english, but this really what i get to apply it in the next exercise. Realizing i just run and run, without knowing my time, pace, even a heart rate. Hope this video keep inspiring people around the world that "No Human is Limited" cheers from Indonesia. And also thank you for Floris to bring this interview video on youtube.
Hi Pitu, your English is fine and I totally understand what you mean! Writing in a diary or journal like Eliud mentioned is such a helpful tool to better realize what's going on with our training, from beginner to advanced. Well said! Greetings right back at you from Los Angeles! 🙏
Thank you for this interview - I watched the film yesterday and it inspired my long run this morning - I did 16km / 10 miles and because I get knee pain it always makes me frustrated. I learned from the GOAT Kipchoge that in order to be better I need to train slow and race fast, that noting down in a diary post run is important because it’s not just about clicking the mileage it’s about taking notes about how you feel to better your next run. Thank you once again for this great interview x
🙏 Such an inspiring movie, glad you already got a chance to watch it. Also, great takeaways that you already applied in your own running this morning, well done Nylah!
"I missed it by 25 seconds, but I considered it the most successful event ever because I was the first human being to dare to try and run it under two hours." Powerful.
Awesome Interview! My favorite quote is "In running and in life. It's important to GROW SLOWLY, to be PATIENT but above all, BE CONSISTENT in training"
He talked about systems which filled me with vigour because I keep telling my closer runner friends that systems and processes are very important for substantial progress. I could now show my friends this video and have my savage moments 😂😂
Amazing interview. I had to watch it twice because the first time I was just a bit starstruck by the fact that you were interviewing Kipchoge. What a ride, kudos Floris for taking Extramilest this far!
Great interview. But in the movie sub titles I noticed an error in translation at 12:49. Surprised the editors would miss that. Eliud said “Everybody should believe that’s what makes us grow and push and push again. “ The subtitle said “claw” instead of grow.
Running day in and day out one can forget to enjoy it. It can be all about watching your watch and missing the scenery around you. I like that Kipchoge reminded us to enjoy our running and just finish your runs each day.
HAHAHAHA 30 SECONDS IN AND IM LAUGHING. He's so passionate about his training and running you can see in the short intro his whole setup is shaking as he's talking about running and you can see the excitement in his body language.
I love it when he said Everyone has a Call, and you need dedication, consistency and a coach/ eco system to help you. All great points ! Thanks for sharing Floris!
😂😂😂😂 I have a PB of a 1/2 marathon below 2hrs (1.51.43). As a matter of fact I ran a sub-2hr 1/2 marathon in Amsterdam Sunday gone (1.57.37), couldn’t get the full training in due to injury, but really wanted to race again. Wow, how much fun it was.
I love this man and what he stands for. I also absolutely loved that it was the first time his wife and children had seen him run and were there at the finish line of his successful under 2hrs marathon.....Beautiful!!!
To me the key takeaway message is to be consistent day after day, month after month and year after year. Running is a lifestyle. Thank you for sharing this interview Floris.
His message to consistently put in the training and enjoy! Very powerful. Additionally, inspired by the 2017 sub-2 hour attempt and how to learn from failure.
Marathon is life. That's a very deep one actually, if you think about it, each step can count as a day in your life, and you take steps just like in a marathon to progress. A true inspiration!
Love this interview and thank you for asking the legend questions about running tips for average runners like me and many others.. 🙂🙂🙂 I was eagerly waiting for someone to ask Eliud running tips related questions... Nice.. 🥰🥰🥰
Same here to be honest Dipesh. I had read and watched a lot about his running accomplishments over the years, his sub 2 attempts, gold medals, etc, but not much about his thoughts on ways to improve as an average runner. Glad he was so willing to share and open up. Glad you enjoyed it!
@@FlorisGierman Exactly... Now I'm gonna apply his advice into my running... And ya, looking at Eliud explaining his running advice makes me feel like he liked your question. He dreams of making this world a running world.. Hope to get more advice of such kind from the legend in the future that'll help guide people like me into improving our running and thus to make running an important part of our life... 😊😊😊
Keys takeaways. the interview is plenty of them. Personally, I find a great lesson in keep a diary of how the body feels and consistency as a key for improving. Actually, I´m working on it with the MAF method, sick and tired of a lot of injuries and breaks in my training. I just want to enjoy the running. Congrats for the interview Floris! (and for the subtitles 👍)
Believing you can do it and dedication But also to enjoy your running Im 55 and didnt start running any distance training and events until my late 30's early 40's Im still as slow as a herd of turtles but ive improved considerably since my early days of running This year alone ive set many pb's from 1k up to a 50k ultra the only event distance missing is my fastest 1/2 marathon Im getting quicker and my goal is to break 1:40 Eliud never fails to inspire me to improve and i still have a great love of running Thanks again for posting this interview 👍🙂🏃♂️
The human family. This is my new mantra. It’s not a race, where you’re trying to win against everyone else. It’s a family where we support each other, in order to achieve even greater things. I don’t know who first said this, but Kipchoge lives: “If you want to run fast, run alone. If you want to run far, run together.” This was a wonderful interview, Floris. Thank you for all the amazing content. You’ve been really important in my growth as a runner.
Great interview! I think my biggest takeaway is that running experience builds on itself, whether Kipchoge talks about taking the lessons from Monza to Vienna or being consistent in training and having all types of runs leading to his success. It all contributes to improvement as a runner. Glad I discovered this interview. Really inspiring!
Great interview. Have followed Kipchoge for quite some time and had a watch party at my home in the middle of the night when he broke two hours. "And above all being consistent" and "Believing that I will do it" are my favorite quotes and will inspire me for the final portion of training for my first Boston Marathon in October and first ultramarathon in November!!
Sounds like a fun watch party P Binelli! Great quotes right there. Enjoy your first Boston marathon. Here is my first Boston experience, thought you might find this helpful for your race day prep: extramilest.com/blog/boston-marathon-preparation-and-race-report/
What i got. Running should not be a slog. It should be something you enjoy doing it and be consistent. After you have done this many times, it becomes second nature and you improve over time.
I admire his calmness and the contentment he radiates. He is not at all aloof or arrogant and repeatedly emphasizes the importance of teamwork. A real star without airs and graces!
Improvement goes hand in hand with dedication. Such a strong quote from him. And what he is saying you have to be all in. Great interview Floris and keep up the great work.
The big takeaway for me wasn’t so much what he said, it was more of his general attitude. He is incredibly positive! His mindset is truly something that sets him apart from both elites and rec athletes.
The insight into how Eliud and his team handled the changes between to two sub-2hr events was my favorite takeaway and something I hadn’t heard before. Thanks for sharing Floris!
Same here, some of that was new to me as well. 2.5 years of going back to the drawing board and re-strategizing to shave off 26 seconds (46 seconds actually). Talk about dedication! 🙏
Great interview, I know you were time constrained and Kipchoge is a current athlete so his camp would not want to divulge too much, but he did give great advice. My number one takeaway was to work on your plan, do the training and week after week you will improve.
Loved this interview Floris! Main takeaways: be consistent, dedicated, track and review training, and every aspect of the training cycle is important. Great job Floris! So happy that you were able to interview the greatest marathoner of all time! 🤗
Glad you enjoyed it Tina and great takeaways. That was surely a special week meeting him twice. Now my kids are super into Kipchoge too and also want to run a marathon :D Have a great rest of your weekend!
The biggest takeaway for me (Jason Scarbro) from this great discussion is that racing marathons is a skill in itself. I have learned something from every marathon (and every race) I've run, and I apply those lessons moving forward to improve.
Consistency and patience to me are the core principles of running longer and more beautifully - the more inner the alignment , the better the running posture regardless of distance ❤ I love Eliud
“Be consistent in your training” Not gonna lie. I was going to take the morning off from my path of “running every other day.” I am now throwing on my gear and getting out for that all important run, training for an upcoming 5K on 8/11. Thank you for the vid and the encouraging words of Kipchoge!
Man,this was awesome! Again I'm shocked you were able to interview him! How did you even get in contact with him? Was it via a bunch of friends? I'd love to enter your contest as well. My favorite quote is "Enjoy,when you are running,please enjoy". It doesn't matter how fast or slow you are,if you enjoy it you can do it for life.
Thanks Sebastian, it was Universal Pictures who actually reached out to me about his new movie, that started this conversation. 2 days after the Zoom call, it was my friend Lewis who was going to have coffee with Eliud and there I had the opportunity to join and meet him in person.
So interesting to hear how he keeps up his training year round. I had always been taught periodization meaning taking periods of much reduced training. I will research this further. And always good to not be afraid of reaching and "failing" and learning. If you are not making "mistakes" you are not growing.
I love how he always says "we ran" . It shows how much he values his team and specialists.
YES! I noticed the same thing. There is no I in team, really shows his values well indeed!
Oooh yea its not new THING here in KENYA Weve always stood as one ...GOD BLESS THE WORLD
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“Enjoy, when you are running, please enjoy.” It seems like Kipchoge is always relaxed and smiling when he runs. It’s funny to me that a lot of people view running as a kind of masochistic torture but for me, it’s the best part of my day. It’s so important to take pleasure in it.
Yes he looks so smooth and relaxed. In one of the interviews I heard him talk about smiling being a coping mechanism for dealing with tough spots too, that it can help make him feel better, which I have experienced as well on race day. Great point, running is such a joy and important to see it that way. Cheers Jonathan!
Absolutely!! Each running day when I awaken, I smile since I'm excited to go for my run. Agreed- it absolutely isthe best part of my day. And as long as you keep it something that you look forward to, you can't help but get in better shape and gradually improve. Like EK said, run, enjoy, and just finish your run. Dedicate yourself to that, and make it consistent and regular, and the rest takes care of itself.
Can't wait to go for a run , and enjoy every second of it .
I guard my daily run time viciously. I get my son or my job always trying to steal that time and I get nasty about it. That’s the only part of the whole day I’m truly at peace. Well. That and the 30min everyday I spend practicing piano. Just let me have my freaking run/piano time so I can stay sane!!! 😂 I literally almost lost my job over it because my boss was wanting me to join these meetings in the morning when I typically run. I flat out said. No. I was ready to walk out the door over it! After some argument he finally backed down.
@@Runner466 good on you for insisting on maintaining the things that keep you happy!!
Great interview! My biggest takeaway was the following quote, “In running and in life, it’s important to grow slowly, to be patient, but above all, be consistent in training.”
Spot on! 👌🙏
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Breaking the sub 2 hour marathon is arguably the greatest athletic achievement of all time. Super inspiring!!!!!
Fully agree, he is such an inspiration!
Free soloing El Cap is because we will probably not live to see anyone else do it.
“Improvement goes hand in hand with dedication” love this quote and it really speaks to the way he is and it inspires me so much.
That's spot on right there Ryan!! I love that quote as well.
And also loss of PEDs!
I just love this man. Dear mr. Kipchoge, you don’t just inspire the youth, you inspire this middle aged, very average runner. Especially coming back after a long injury, your advice to be consistent and patient in training, not just to improve but to stay injury free, is so relevant and practical. Thanks for being so humble and be able to speak to us mere mortals who won’t be breaking any records but who just want to run and enjoy it.
He literally runs double my slightly pushing running speed but over 26 miles, I can maintain my pace for 5km, non runner's do not understand how good this man is.
Yeah he basically does my 1k max but for a marathon
"In running and in life. It's important to GROW SLOWLY, to be PATIENT but above all, BE CONSISTENT in training" So true! Patience with your body is very important so you don't get an overuse injury or worse and can therefore be consistent in training and see the improvement we all want to see!
Excellent points Nikola!
"Start your training and finished it". This will go a long way and deep to motivate me to achieve my last running goal - achieve a sub-3hr Marathon before turning 50!
You got this!
@@FlorisGierman You can tel he is not an analyst of his own running. He has people for that stuff. Kind of shows on the shallow answers he gave. Or maybe he is just protective of his methods.
"No human is Limited" has turned me into a beast, am a massive character ready to take on anything with agility,, Thanks very much Kipchoge
Stoked to hear that Kennedy!
@@FlorisGierman welcome sir! I feel so good, am motivated
Enjoy when you are running and Marathon is life. I don't usually get inspired by other people, but sometimes you see a few that are full of positive energy and they literally "infect" you with that positivity and wisdom.
His positive vibes and wisdom are indeed in inspiration on so many levels!
I’ve cube said it first
Life ain’t s track meet
It’s a marathon
Eliud advice: Write down what went wrong. Be consistent. Never give up.
Here is my takeaway, I have always found that a focus on enjoyment was the best way for me to improve in my running.When i have pushed too hard or put pressure on myself i have found it can turn the whole process into a real slog.So it's really great to hear the advice from Kipchoge on "just enjoying your running¨ which is something i have found to be true myself.Great interview and keep up the great work Floris.
Great observations Michael! 🙏
The quote I run by, as 59 year-old runner who just runs 7 miles, every other day, is: "Run hard, run long, but NEVER outrun your of running." I constantly ask myself during my runs, "Are you having fun?" If the answer is "no", I back off until I'm challenged, yet still enjoying the run. It's never failed me! Don't outrun your joy of running, no matter what.
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"Enjoy when you are running, please enjoy." I often forget that...
Dedication and consistency is key
He always says 'we' for his accomplishments, not 'I'.
Training your mind is equally as important as training your body
Consistency is a key.
Eliud Inspired me to run, and as he said I always try to listen to my body and take notes for my training to improve it. And of course my favourite quote of him is No Human Is Limited 👑
Great takeaways Belli! 👑 indeed
Start training and finish. Enjoy the run. Be consistent in training. Every one has a call. Marathon is life. I learn a lot from his inspiration and know it time to set the right mindset.
Great to hear this Ken! I love that comparison between marathon and life as well, with ups and down. 👍👍
Great interview Floris. My main takeaway, apart from consistency, is to enjoy every run. I think we often forget that when we get too caught up in times, PBs and Strava. At the end of the day, we run because we enjoy it!
Absolutely! "Enjoy, please enjoy" 😀
Totally agree
Perfectly said.
Eliud is consistent in his team approach in training, I’ve heard so many of his interviews, I could listen to him for hours, he has charisma.
Same here Anthony, I have listened to many of his interviews and videos. Always learning something new or reminded of something important.
I’m turning 30 this year and just started seriously running. This video is perfect timing!
Great interview, the key takeaway for me was that no single type of run will give you everything, it's the combination of all the weekly runs and training sessions that are critical in making you a stronger runner.
Thank you! That was a great takeaway. The only thing to be careful about here is that I asked this specifically in the context of how he optimized his performance for his Sub 2 Hour Marathon running. So he already had a massive base and from there was able to add a lot of medium to high intensity running, long runs, fartleks, intervals, and also easy running.
For some non-elite runners too many of these session can definitely lead to injury, so good to find that balance.
@@FlorisGierman Not exactly groundbreaking news.
Thank you so much for the interview! i just came back from my run and was somehow frustrated because my heartrate was not as low as I‘d like to have it. So hearing Eliud saying ‚You will improve‘ definetly motivates me to keep going! Lost 22kg in 3 months so also doing something right :)
Wow that is a huge amount of weight lost in 3 months. Whenever in doubt, zoom out. All the best on your running journey!
I think then you need to slow down. Look up 80/20 maffetone training. Not all of us are blessed like Eliud!
So inspiring, that was a great interview. My favourite idea was that even when we fail a goal, if we have tried to do something we have not done before (e.g. first marathon, first sub 4 or sub 3), it is a success because we dared to try.
Daring to try and not limiting ourself is such an important one. Great takeaway Jenny!
His humility is incredibly refreshing. I love Maffetone running for much of what Eliud advocates. It is so enjoyable. So revitalizing and rewarding to motor forward with an efficient body and gratuitous mind. Thanks for the interview
Absolutely, I love his humility as well. Glad you enjoyed this conversation Amanda!
Key takeaway “ When you’re running enjoy and be consistent in training” simple really but if you’re not enjoying running and not consistent you are not going to improve. Great advise from the GOAT 🐐
Very true Colm! 👏👏
He is at peace with himself. This to me is the greatest gift, one that seems reachable for all but rarely achieved. Thank you, great video.
The time period I will never forget in life is 1hour:59min:40sec, thank you for this amazing conversation with Eliud 💗
beautiful man, So glad people like him exist
""Hitting the ideal training at the ideal times. Making sure that I finish the training when I still have a lot of energy to smile." This is the good one. I must say, that this was a pretty good insightful video with some extra tips and tricks at the end of it. Thanks Floris!
Stoked to hear that Gints and good takeaways! The energy to smile is spot on 😀
"Improvement goes hand in hand with dedication" Constancy over time. Great words from a living legend.
100% greatest of all time in many ways!
Distance running could not have a better ambassador than Eliud Kipchoge, he is such an incredible human being. Thank you for conducting and posting this interview, it was fantastic, you are a great interviewer, and you couldn't have asked for a better guest!
Spot on Andrew, well said and I appreciate you!
What I like about this person is that he always talks about "we" not "I" like most athletes.. he speaks of team work and success not individual achievements
Brings tears to my eyes watching a passionate running beast in Floris interview the greatest to ever do it! My cheeks hurt from smiling the whole interview ❤
Fav quote or rather moment is your parting question and Kipchoge’s passionate expressive response that his camera shakes, Dedication, consistency, start and finish, is something that will stay with me.
Great job Floris! Keep inspiring..
Thanks for sharing!! That was one of my favorite parts as well, his passion for running is contagious.
Eliud is the definition of dedication and focus. Us Non-Elite runners often want to know the 'secret' to becoming better at running, but most us always seem to forget that consistency and discipline are the foundation to improving in life and in running as well. Thank you for this interview, Floris, every word he speaks is worth gold.
100% Well said IR95. I have listened to this interview many times and indeed, his words include so much wisdom.
Great interview! I loved him breaking down the 'breaking 2' attempt in 2017 and framing it as a success in that it helped inform his future successful attempt. What they learned from the 2017 attempt led to him and his team accomplishing the feat. 'Breaking 2' wasn't a failure, it was a teaching moment.
Spot on Michael! 🙏
Finish the training when you still have a lot of energy to smile so you can recover well and come back the next day.
Everybody should believe in their own capability- that is going to be my new new mantra.
Thank you Floris for inspirational interview!!
I loved that one as well Preetha!! Determining training run intensity by if you still have a lot of energy to smile, haha, so good!! 😀
Nice work, Floris! Great job as always. One of my key takeaways was how Eliud felt he had to fail in his first attempt to breaking two in order to succeed. Puts into perspective any training session/race that may not meet the goals we set for ourselves beforehand. Also stresses the importance of mental fortitude in marathon running and not just physical ability.
👍 🙌 🙏 Thanks Gabriel!
Be patient and consistent in training! So true!! Loved this interview, thank you Floris!
They key fundamentals that even for Eliud keep coming back. Glad you enjoyed it Amelia 🙏 🙌
Every word coming out of his mouth is gold, every line is a legendary quote. This shows how much a deep thinker he is..
Yes in one of the documentaries he says he reads a lot 😊
So true Shubham, he surely is a deep thinker and inspiration in many ways.
Yes FC, I get that impression that he is well read
The best lesson: Consistency is key! There are no shortcuts in running and even life, whether you’re a pro or a weekend warrior - you have to be consistent. I think these days people are looking for the shortcuts, quick fixes or magic formulas- but there are none. Consistency is the only currency that counts! Eliud reinforced that thinking
Be consistent in your training
Absolutely, couldn't agree more. Great lesson and takeaway!
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Congrats on the big interview with the best, and thanks for taking the time to do the captioning.
Adding the subtitles was easier said than done and also a team effort from our end :D Thanks for noticing! 🙏🙌
Absolute gold here
I’ll be re-watching this to stay focus on what’s most important: dedication, consistency, accepting failure, and making sure to enjoy every step of the way.
I love his down to earth and humble personality. My take on the interview. Just as Steve Prefontaine once said, running is a work of art, it's not about winning the race but it's to test the limits of the human heart 💙. I follow you on Strava Floris and I thank you for helping and touching so many people through social media outlets. I love and learn a lot from your interviews all the way down to the Dr. Maffetone interviews. Thanks again Floris. This is "The Secretariat". Last thing I take away from Eliud here is he considers all runners one big family. Much love to all my family runners.!
O wow, thanks so much, that means a lot Brandon! Same here, love how down to earth and humble Eliud is. Well said on your takes of the conversation. 👌
For me as a beginner and a person who start and try running, what i get from this interview is write down a data from our body everyday. That's actually help me to improve and make a preparation for the next run. This things maybe the useful one for me as a beginner, so i can note it, what i can improve, prevent from any injuries and also improve my running technique in future. I'm sorry for my bad english, but this really what i get to apply it in the next exercise. Realizing i just run and run, without knowing my time, pace, even a heart rate. Hope this video keep inspiring people around the world that "No Human is Limited" cheers from Indonesia. And also thank you for Floris to bring this interview video on youtube.
Hi Pitu, your English is fine and I totally understand what you mean! Writing in a diary or journal like Eliud mentioned is such a helpful tool to better realize what's going on with our training, from beginner to advanced. Well said! Greetings right back at you from Los Angeles! 🙏
Thank you for this interview - I watched the film yesterday and it inspired my long run this morning - I did 16km / 10 miles and because I get knee pain it always makes me frustrated. I learned from the GOAT Kipchoge that in order to be better I need to train slow and race fast, that noting down in a diary post run is important because it’s not just about clicking the mileage it’s about taking notes about how you feel to better your next run.
Thank you once again for this great interview x
🙏 Such an inspiring movie, glad you already got a chance to watch it. Also, great takeaways that you already applied in your own running this morning, well done Nylah!
"I missed it by 25 seconds, but I considered it the most successful event ever because I was the first human being to dare to try and run it under two hours." Powerful.
Not only is he a superb athlete, but possibly more importantly, a kind and wise soul. Bless you, Eliud Kipchoge.
I love Mr. Eliud Kipchoge, he's amazing, when it comes to running he's God's gift to Kenya
He's an incredible athlete and human indeed!
Awesome Interview! My favorite quote is "In running and in life. It's important to GROW SLOWLY, to be PATIENT but above all, BE CONSISTENT in training"
👌 Great daily reminder right there Princeton!
If I am going to take Running Tips and advice, it will be from the GOAT Kipchoge. Thank you 👍
He talked about systems which filled me with vigour because I keep telling my closer runner friends that systems and processes are very important for substantial progress. I could now show my friends this video and have my savage moments 😂😂
haha go get em Abhilash!! 🤣🤣
Amazing interview. I had to watch it twice because the first time I was just a bit starstruck by the fact that you were interviewing Kipchoge. What a ride, kudos Floris for taking Extramilest this far!
Great interview. But in the movie sub titles I noticed an error in translation at 12:49. Surprised the editors would miss that. Eliud said “Everybody should believe that’s what makes us grow and push and push again. “ The subtitle said “claw” instead of grow.
Running day in and day out one can forget to enjoy it. It can be all about watching your watch and missing the scenery around you. I like that Kipchoge reminded us to enjoy our running and just finish your runs each day.
Well said! Spot on Ray
HAHAHAHA 30 SECONDS IN AND IM LAUGHING. He's so passionate about his training and running you can see in the short intro his whole setup is shaking as he's talking about running and you can see the excitement in his body language.
The only person who I would LOVE to have dinner with before I die is Eluid Kipchoge. What a human being.
I love it when he said Everyone has a Call, and you need dedication, consistency and a coach/ eco system to help you. All great points ! Thanks for sharing Floris!
Well said! Congrats on your new 1/2 marathon PR Lucas! 🏃♂️🔥🔥🔥
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I have a PB of a 1/2 marathon below 2hrs (1.51.43).
As a matter of fact I ran a sub-2hr 1/2 marathon in Amsterdam Sunday gone (1.57.37), couldn’t get the full training in due to injury, but really wanted to race again. Wow, how much fun it was.
I love this man and what he stands for. I also absolutely loved that it was the first time his wife and children had seen him run and were there at the finish line of his successful under 2hrs marathon.....Beautiful!!!
What a special finish line moment that was! Beautiful indeed
To me the key takeaway message is to be consistent day after day, month after month and year after year. Running is a lifestyle. Thank you for sharing this interview Floris.
Well said!
His message to consistently put in the training and enjoy! Very powerful. Additionally, inspired by the 2017 sub-2 hour attempt and how to learn from failure.
👍👍 great takeaways Anna! The 2017 "failury" that was actually a success to get closure to his final goal, that was surely eye opening.
“Improvement goes hand in hand with dedication.” 💯
How important a goal is is determined by ones motivation. If you say you are motivated to succeed - Find excuses TO train, not the opposite.
Awesome Floris. Well done. The key takeaway from this interview for me, is that Siffan Hassan will be training for a sub 2:10 world record marathon!
Hi Karel, good to hear from you! Exciting to follow Sifan Hassan's running journey in the coming years. Hup Holland Hup!
Marathon is life. That's a very deep one actually, if you think about it, each step can count as a day in your life, and you take steps just like in a marathon to progress. A true inspiration!
Very well said about each step that can count as a day in your life! Love that comparison
Love this interview and thank you for asking the legend questions about running tips for average runners like me and many others.. 🙂🙂🙂 I was eagerly waiting for someone to ask Eliud running tips related questions... Nice.. 🥰🥰🥰
Same here to be honest Dipesh. I had read and watched a lot about his running accomplishments over the years, his sub 2 attempts, gold medals, etc, but not much about his thoughts on ways to improve as an average runner. Glad he was so willing to share and open up. Glad you enjoyed it!
@@FlorisGierman Exactly... Now I'm gonna apply his advice into my running... And ya, looking at Eliud explaining his running advice makes me feel like he liked your question. He dreams of making this world a running world.. Hope to get more advice of such kind from the legend in the future that'll help guide people like me into improving our running and thus to make running an important part of our life... 😊😊😊
I love his sharing too because I’m training for running after working out every single day a month ago. Thank you, Floris and Eliud.
Keys takeaways. the interview is plenty of them. Personally, I find a great lesson in keep a diary of how the body feels and consistency as a key for improving. Actually, I´m working on it with the MAF method, sick and tired of a lot of injuries and breaks in my training. I just want to enjoy the running. Congrats for the interview Floris! (and for the subtitles 👍)
Great lesson to take away from this José! 🙏
Believing you can do it and dedication
But also to enjoy your running
Im 55 and didnt start running any distance training and events until my late 30's early 40's
Im still as slow as a herd of turtles but ive improved considerably since my early days of running
This year alone ive set many pb's from 1k up to a 50k ultra the only event distance missing is my fastest 1/2 marathon
Im getting quicker and my goal is to break 1:40
Eliud never fails to inspire me to improve and i still have a great love of running
Thanks again for posting this interview
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Thanks Floris and Eluid, really enjoyed! "Improvements actually go hand in hand with dedication" was my favorite takeaway from the interview
Great daily reminder right there Ian!
The human family. This is my new mantra. It’s not a race, where you’re trying to win against everyone else. It’s a family where we support each other, in order to achieve even greater things.
I don’t know who first said this, but Kipchoge lives: “If you want to run fast, run alone. If you want to run far, run together.”
This was a wonderful interview, Floris. Thank you for all the amazing content. You’ve been really important in my growth as a runner.
His messages are all very wise and knowledgable. We can all learn something from Eliud. He truly is the GOAT of long distance running.
Great interview! I think my biggest takeaway is that running experience builds on itself, whether Kipchoge talks about taking the lessons from Monza to Vienna or being consistent in training and having all types of runs leading to his success. It all contributes to improvement as a runner. Glad I discovered this interview. Really inspiring!
Well said Thienan, the more we train and race, the more we learn and grow as an athlete. Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏
Wow... Just keep running and believe improvements will come. Great insights from the world's best
👏👏 all about that consistency and dedication!
Great interview. Have followed Kipchoge for quite some time and had a watch party at my home in the middle of the night when he broke two hours. "And above all being consistent" and "Believing that I will do it" are my favorite quotes and will inspire me for the final portion of training for my first Boston Marathon in October and first ultramarathon in November!!
Sounds like a fun watch party P Binelli! Great quotes right there. Enjoy your first Boston marathon. Here is my first Boston experience, thought you might find this helpful for your race day prep: extramilest.com/blog/boston-marathon-preparation-and-race-report/
What i got. Running should not be a slog. It should be something you enjoy doing it and be consistent. After you have done this many times, it becomes second nature and you improve over time.
There is an Eliud in all of us with the calling to break our own ‘Sub 2’
👌 Spot on Justin, very well said!
I admire his calmness and the contentment he radiates. He is not at all aloof or arrogant and repeatedly emphasizes the importance of teamwork. A real star without airs and graces!
So well said Sve! He really does radiate calmness and contentment, I noticed this in particular when we met in person.
I think the biggest contribution Eliud has made is to bring popularity, and a whole new audience to running, he has redefined the sport
Such a legend! Great interview Floris - how cool to meet him !
Improvement goes hand in hand with dedication. Such a strong quote from him. And what he is saying you have to be all in. Great interview Floris and keep up the great work.
Absolutely! And glad to hear that Timothy! 🙏
The big takeaway for me wasn’t so much what he said, it was more of his general attitude. He is incredibly positive! His mindset is truly something that sets him apart from both elites and rec athletes.
Love his positive vibes, great attitude and mindset indeed!
Get a good coach, have long term plan, train consistently as per plan & most importantly enjoy your run.
Absolutely! The long term plan and zoomed out view is a big one.
Nobody
“Needs” a coach
The insight into how Eliud and his team handled the changes between to two sub-2hr events was my favorite takeaway and something I hadn’t heard before. Thanks for sharing Floris!
Same here, some of that was new to me as well. 2.5 years of going back to the drawing board and re-strategizing to shave off 26 seconds (46 seconds actually). Talk about dedication! 🙏
Great interview, I know you were time constrained and Kipchoge is a current athlete so his camp would not want to divulge too much, but he did give great advice. My number one takeaway was to work on your plan, do the training and week after week you will improve.
Indeed, even in that 15 minute time frame on Zoom that was recorded, he already shared many insights. Glad you enjoyed the interview Mark, thank you!
Loved this interview Floris! Main takeaways: be consistent, dedicated, track and review training, and every aspect of the training cycle is important. Great job Floris! So happy that you were able to interview the greatest marathoner of all time! 🤗
Glad you enjoyed it Tina and great takeaways. That was surely a special week meeting him twice. Now my kids are super into Kipchoge too and also want to run a marathon :D Have a great rest of your weekend!
@@FlorisGierman that’s awesome! 🤗
Thanks Floris for this interview!
Any time Jozef! I'm looking forward to our BBQ tomorrow and getting some swimming lessons from you and Duc 😬🥳😎
It will be amazing if we see him in Paris too. Fingers crossed, hopefully he will be there .
I love kipchoge because he is my best marathon runner ❤
Best marathoner of all time indeed! 🙌
@@FlorisGierman o'eba
The biggest takeaway for me (Jason Scarbro) from this great discussion is that racing marathons is a skill in itself. I have learned something from every marathon (and every race) I've run, and I apply those lessons moving forward to improve.
Hi Jason! Well said, we learn so much from every training cycle and race. Marathon racing is indeed a skill in itself. Hope you're doing well. Cheers!
Consistency, faith, showing up, walk your talk. Thanks, Floris -- what a great interview.
Thanks for listening and great takeaways right there Tom! 👏 🙏
Consistency and patience to me are the core principles of running longer and more beautifully - the more inner the alignment , the better the running posture regardless of distance ❤ I love Eliud
Awesome interview! Thank you!
What a humble to earth man. God bless!
You are my inspiration Mr. Legend Kipchoge. I ran everyday, I tried my best not to postpone my running. The key is always 'consistent.'
“Be consistent in your training” Not gonna lie. I was going to take the morning off from my path of “running every other day.” I am now throwing on my gear and getting out for that all important run, training for an upcoming 5K on 8/11. Thank you for the vid and the encouraging words of Kipchoge!
Love that! Glad this video got you out of the door for a run this morning 👍👍
Man,this was awesome! Again I'm shocked you were able to interview him! How did you even get in contact with him? Was it via a bunch of friends? I'd love to enter your contest as well. My favorite quote is "Enjoy,when you are running,please enjoy". It doesn't matter how fast or slow you are,if you enjoy it you can do it for life.
Thanks Sebastian, it was Universal Pictures who actually reached out to me about his new movie, that started this conversation. 2 days after the Zoom call, it was my friend Lewis who was going to have coffee with Eliud and there I had the opportunity to join and meet him in person.
So interesting to hear how he keeps up his training year round. I had always been taught periodization meaning taking periods of much reduced training. I will research this further. And always good to not be afraid of reaching and "failing" and learning. If you are not making "mistakes" you are not growing.
Much reduced training.
Is still training no?
This is brilliant. I loved what he said about the calling. A great takeaway not only for running but for love. Thank you so much Floris
You are so welcome Genfres! His calling and the systems to support his calling are spot on. 👍
He wants to inspire 3 billion people to make the world beautiful! His running has a purpose. ❤
Thank you for sharing a truly inspirational athlete's story. The interview humanized an out of this world athlete and his success.
Well said endlesssummer555. The Greatest Of All Time on many levels!