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Temporary tough spot is a really good point -it is a temporary spot - lately I have been using the mantra "wouldn't it be nice if..." I also try to smile more

First of all, you're a beast, Floris! I find you to be very encouraging and motivating. I was running the Honolulu Marathon in 2017 and the high humidity was not something for which I was very prepared. I was exhausted, cramping, and out gas on mile 18. I overcame the mental and physical block with the help of what I call words of affirmation such as, "you got this, Max! There's no stopping now! One step at a time! This thing's got nothin' on you, dude!" And of course some salt and sugar helped too. Love how you approach things with a great attitude. A positive attitude is the greatest catalyst in challenging circumstances. My goal is to one day qualify for Boston. I have a long way to go, but I'm glad I follow a community of great runners and encouragers like you. You're keeping me motivated on Strava, too. Thank you for creating great content.

My biggest lesson that I learned from my training and races has been making everything playful. By telling myself jokes and reciting funny movie lines keeps it positive and having a more positive attitude. This also helps me keeping in a state of flow where time flies by. Great video Floris! Have been sharing some of your videos to other fellow runners

Thanks for this, homeboy. Racing (well: running) nyc on Sunday. Temps will be higher than normal so I’m sure I’ll need this!!

I felt the pain in my right quad at mile 22 after climbing a bridge on my last marathon. After mile 24 I almost stopped to walk (time 916 for mile 25 )and realized the pain only became worse and knew I would not finish if I walked. I picked up the pace and ran my last mile in 850. The pain went away the harder I pushed. It definitely came back with a vengeance when I crossed the finish line though !

Floris, your videos really are inspiring. I have shown my daughters your San Diego video twice, as an example of positive thinking and to keep trying....just keep pushing.

Dank je wel floris, dit had ik ff nodig voor de training van mijn 1e marathon in Rotterdam :) 👍

Thanks Floris, half marathon coming up so plenty of good advise here.

I think the amazing thing about ultras is everyone feeling so f-ing miserable, yet so supportive of each other.

Great video as always Floris. I'm running Geneva in May and Chicago in October, so will be taking these points on board!

Good advice! Thank you!

You are amazing I'm taking everything you said as a microcosmos analogy to the race of life Thak you!

Wow! I have had all same things happen - including Boston experience 2018 - 35 marathon last 43 months including 100 milers. One most memorable was a 50k - at 24 miles leg cramps so bad couldn’t move! Somehow got moving again finishing 1st in age group - keep moving!!!

Thank you Floris for this inspiring video of encouragement!. I also see these advice applicable to life in general.

In my half marathon, I told myself, “I’ll just run the next water station as fast as I can.” 😅 I ended up finishing the half @ 2:18:16.

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Spot on tips! Thank you for the video.

Hi Floris, Great video. I tripped on a piece of wire at about 1 km into a 14 km fun run. I went flat out on the bitumen and skinned both knees, hips and hands. It was hilarious - in hindsight. I picked myself up and washed off some of the grit and blood at the next aid station and kept on going. Not a PB on that one but I was laughing to myself the whole way as I can imagine how funny it would of looked to everyone else. (:

Mine is ‘no wrong turns’ mantra or ‘eat this’

Great video!

Nice video floris

Thank you for sharing Floris, very inspirational. What nutrition you take during the marathon at Boston and also what diet you have during training as a while back you mentioned maffetone method diet?

Credibility-almost impossible to find.I enjoy listening to him.

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I break it up to 1/2 or one mile segments.

When you're in a tough spot, have a Coke and a smile!

During a race remember you paid to suffer like this😂

Who would’ve thought that Coke was the secret to running success?

Coke best sports drink ever made!