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This special tribute episode dives into what makes Eliud Kipchoge more than the greatest marathoner of all time: it’s the mindset, discipline, and humility that ordinary runners can actually use.

I share a quick personal update (Boston, UK on 12 April, training block starts 22 Dec, and yes, I dropped a sandbag on my foot), then break down the timeless lessons Kipchoge models:

• Smile under stress: why relaxing the face calms the body and mind
• Consistency > novelty: simple training, done well, for a long time
• Control the controllables: routine, effort, inner dialogue
• Train the mind like the body: calmness is a skill you can practice
• Do the work that matches the goal: to run faster, you must run faster
• Humility + execution: same coach, same group, same standards—no ego

We also reflect on his record-setting legacy, the sub-2 project, and why his mantra “No human is limited” isn’t hype—it’s a challenge to find your real limits, not accept the ones your ego (or your watch) tells you.

If you’re over 35, chasing a first marathon or a PB, this one gives you a clear mental framework to train simply, show up consistently, and enjoy the process.

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