My Berlin Marathon 2023, Lessons From Start To Finish

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  @FlorisGierman · 3 years ago (edited) · pinned

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• PA

  @pawemynarski7108 · 3 years ago

  Can&apos;t remember last time I bursted into tears as hard as when you addressed your kids on the finish line. Brings me hope that there is a lot of good parent out there. Huge congratulations

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• MS

  @MS-ye9tg · 3 years ago

  Hi. I don&apos;t need a prize (though I wouldn&apos;t decline). I actually just wanted to share that you&apos;re my favourite running coach and I share your podcast and channel with everyone I know who runs...but in answer to your question...there&apos;s so many answers. Maybe the best is: run your own race. Don&apos;t worry about the person next to you, you&apos;ll never see them again. Concentrate on your body and your run. A marathon is a collection of thousands of steps. The more you can focus and optimize each step, the more efficient you will be. So stay focused on your race and your form.

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• DS

  @dsfrye01 · 3 years ago

  I can so relate to this feeling. It’s one of the emotions I go through at each finish line. To be able to transfer this accomplishment to your children is what every good parent desires. Absolutely love it Floris <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZIUBaAXIoo&amp;t=492">8:12</a>

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• TI

  @titosinha · 3 years ago

  WOW, so many thanks, Floris, so inspiring and emotional for us as well to experience that marathon journey with you! &nbsp;This takeaway is precious: &quot;You can see a personal best in other ways than your finish time too. For me, a personal best is showing up the best way that you can even when you experience challenges.&quot; &nbsp;You have made such a difference in people&apos;s lives and thank you so much! 🙏🏾

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• RI

  @Rizwan98765 · 2 years ago

  Amazing effort - my lesson is “comparison is the thief of joy, just run your own race and don’t worry about others. Once you understand that you will appreciate each of your small wins and progress”

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• ER

  @EricFloberg · 3 years ago

  Oh man! That shoutout to your kids!! Wow. So inspiring, man. Such unbridled, raw emotion. You should be so proud!!!

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• WH

  @whispersencaminoASMR · 3 years ago (edited)

  Man those words you shared for your 2 little girls was simply beautiful! Biggest takeaway for me has been to enjoy the process. Shifting the mindset of trying to &apos;get through&apos; the run to embracing each moment for what it is. Focusing on the simply putting together the next step forward both in running and in life generally :)

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• SP

  @SpeedGio · 3 years ago

  Hello! You just made me cry!! That finish talking to your daughters… 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼. Cheers from Colombia 🇨🇴 fellow runner 🏃🏻‍♂️.

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• KI

  @kieun1229 · 2 years ago

  Floris, I’ve been watching your content for 4-5 months since I’ve begun running. As a new runner who was too eager I ended up with injuries. I took a few weeks off and trained for my first half marathon following a lot of your HR training tips for 3 months and I was able to get to the start line healthy and finished under <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZIUBaAXIoo&amp;t=135">2:15</a>! I’m really grateful for you sharing your experience with low HR training bc sometimes the narrative around it can be discouraging, but it has been so critical for me in my running journey and just overall health too. I actually watched this video when it came out, but needed to come back and comment bc I thought a lot about what you said how PBs can come in different forms and not just the finishing time - for me, while I’m happy with my HM time today, I was also very happy with how I felt throughout the race, how I felt on the hills, and how I was able to enjoy the experience. I’m excited to continue training for other goals. Thx so much for sharing your journey and knowledge with us!

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• MI

  @michelledemayo9325 · 3 years ago

  Congratulations, Floris! Great job! Your girls have such a cool dad. 😊

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• AL

  @alyssa9452 · 2 years ago

  Loved your little speech at the end ofthis episode about not everything going according to plan. Not running related, but we&apos;re building a house right now and it&apos;s so true, sometimes you have to just roll with what gets thrown at you! As far as running goes, I&apos;m totally new to this, and its been a while that I&apos;ve done something out of my comfort zone as an adult. Lots of learning moments figuring out what to wear and take with me on longer runs, lots of new emotions, and new feelings (mentally and physically!) My biggest takeway has been - get out of your comfort zone, it&apos;s pretty cool there 😊🤘

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