5’ 6”, 115lbs and 36 years old.  Double Olympic Marathon Gold Medal Winner; world marathon record holder.  First man to run a marathon in under two hours, subject of a book ‘No Human is Limited’ and a two hour Sky documentary ‘The Last Milestone’.  Eliud Kipchoge.

Old school-friend and Master Coach of Sports Coaches Brian Ashton watched the documentary and made a bunch of notes exhibiting Kipchoge’s True Grit, which Brian felt defined this ordinary man and his epic journey.

Here’s what Brian thought we could all learn from Kipchoge’s story – inspirational.

Eliud Kipchoge:

• Background taught the values of hardship.
• Have a PURPOSE and DREAM to follow.
• You must suffer to achieve.
• Develop ‘BOUNCEBACKABILITY’.
• ABC mindset leads to a FEARLESS approach.
• No human is limited except by their mind (RED – BLUE).
• LOVE conquers all.
• We all need support.
• Know yourself – Equity word – Authenticity.
• Humility is the CORE to dealing with adversity.
• Live a simple life.
• Aim for ELITE = unrivalled.
• Be RELENTLESS.
• Develop an ENVIRONMENT OF CONSISTENT EXCELLENCE.
• Have an underpinning WORK ETHIC.
• Accept that 100% does not exist.
• Be happy and positive to remain relaxed and calm.
• Keep your mind in a state of FREEDOM.
• Accept and overcome NEGATIVE ENERGY.
• Control your emotions in tough times.
• Compete with yourself – no one else.

KR