There was a pre-conceived notion in the world made by scientists. It was that no man will ever run complete a marathon in 2 hours till 2075, and well weren't they wrong. Eliud Kipchoge is the first man on the face of the earth to complete a marathon in under 2 hours. He's a pioneer of the sport. In fact, he's possibly the best athlete ever (G.O.A.T)! With an insane work ethic and diet, Eliud never ceases to amaze the world. He is a man who hustles all days of the year. A very humble man Kipchoge looks like he's in a state of meditation when he runs.
Born in 1984 in Kenya, Kipchoge has been described as "the greatest marathoner of the modern era". Kanye has a very crazy work ethic and diet, there is no aspect in his sport that hasn't worked on. In World finals Kipchoge has won numerous medals. And in Olympics, the man has bagged three medals with one being gold in the 2016 Olympics at Rio de Janeiro. He is a long-distance runner, and metaphorically speaking this man has been running for 17 years now and looks like he still has no intention to stop! Below are some of the famous Eliud Kipchoge Quotes.
Athletics is not so much about the legs. It's about the heart and mind.
Physical strength and fitness is a factor in sports undoubtedly. But what's more important is often the athlete's state of mind. When the body is pushed to a level of extremity it's the mind and the heart of the player than make him go on. Athletes with a strong mindset keep pushing their own barrier as their mind has none!
I have kept a training diary to record my training plans and my feelings and emotions for a long time.
Kipchoge is well known to break the world record but what he is also known for is his strong mindset. Psychologists suggest that people who write things down have a pretty strong mindset. Now we know one of the reasons of Kipchoge's resilient mind!
I have only ever done athletics. I was only average at school and I have never done any other sport.
Kipchoge comes from Kenya. He wasn't a very privileged kid; he didn't have the resources to play any other sport but athletics. And well, he did great!
I really want to make a big mark in athletics, to be a legend and be a good example to kids.
From the start, Kenya wanted to break the world record in athletics. His goal was to be an absolute legend. An epitome is his sport. But he was a very down to earth man. He would spend an ample amount of time with others from his native place. And in the eyes of the kids, he wanted to be a star, he wanted to be a good example.
I want to show the world that you can go beyond your thoughts, you can break more than you think you can break.
Kipchoge was a very competitive man. His thoughts never came between his dreams. He dreamt impossible, and he completed those dreams. And often told people this quote which literally means that he wants to show the world that anyone can win beyond what they think they can win.
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I'm confident to say that if you want to grow in a profession, consistency is the key… I'm strict about my work goals and training.
Consistency is important to carry out the things that are challenging and to take us out of our comfort zone. Kipchoge says that to be able to grow in one's career, being consistent is the way to go. When it comes to his work ethics, he is very strict.
Don't be the fastest runner in the world. Be the fastest runner in history.
With reaching the finish line 20 seconds earlier than 2 hours, Kipchoge became the first runner on the face of the earth to complete a marathon under 2 hours! With the hand of history on his shoulder did not mean every word he said! His goal is not to make anyone lose but become the greatest of all times.
Nothing is stronger than a peaceful mind.
Kipchoge always had these very zen-like ideas. He would look like he is in a state of meditation when he runs. His mind is calm and focused. And nothing makes a man stronger but this mindset and peace inside him.
I've always found the secret is to stay fit and treat sport as a profession. I chose sport as a passion.
Kipchoge was often asked what his secret to becoming such a great athlete was. His humble reply would be that the secret is staying very active, taking his sport seriously, and making a living out of the sport. His sport was his profession and, well his first and last passion.
If you are humble, your concentration will be very high. That's the way to go in sports.
In sports, having a clear mindset is an absolute brownie point because only then do we have our focus right. Humble, kind and good-natured people and often people with a clear mindset. And toxic behaviour and negative sabotage our focus. Being humble also ensures that you have a good sportsman spirit and can take your loss with no grudges. And that is truly a path in the world of sports.
If you believe in something and put it in your mind and heart, it can be realised.
Having faith in something and investing our entire soul and being in that makes us believe in impossible possibilities. Our dream thus is realised by us. And that is the very first step to completing that dream.
If you want to break through, your mind should be able to control your body. Your mind should be a part of your fitness.
A man with a command over his thoughts and mind can control every aspect of his life. His body as well becomes as strong as his mindset over time, for he refuses to give up. A muscle and mind connection is very important when it comes to fitness. A wandering mind does not ever get good results.
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Self discipline is doing what's right instead of doing what you feel like doing. That's the meaning of self-discipline.
To be able to control one's mind to do what is to be done and what is necessary is self-discipline. Everyone wants to do what they like, but it takes extreme discipline to abstain from doing what one likes and start doing what's necessary.
No human is limited.
Human beings have infinite potential. His only limit is the boundary he sets for himself. Records keep breaking every day. There is no one limit that humans ever reach, and the progress further cannot be achieved. There is always room for more.
Others will absolutely be able to break 2:00, too, as long as they believe in themselves.
Whatever a man has done, others can undoubtedly do if he has the will to do so. Kipchoge does not think of himself as superior, but he thinks that whatever he can do, any other man can undoubtedly do!
Passion is a choice. You need to choose to be great. It's not a chance, it's a choice.
While passion may feel like it itself drives people, the passion at some point burns out. It's the will of people that takes them further in their journey. Passion is what we choose every day; it is not merely something that happens all on its own. It is not luck and no fate, but it's a choice to work for our passion and to prove that we're passionate about our passions.
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I always tell people that this is a really simple deal: Work hard. If you work hard, follow what's required and set your priorities right, then you can really perform without taking shortcuts. If you're taking shortcuts, you can't be free.
There is never an easy way to success. The key is always hard work. Kipchoge once famously said that a person who cannot work hard cannot be free. True freedom comes from hustle! Kipchoge says that to be free, work hard, do what's needed, and there are no shortcuts.
In the offseason I allow my body to recover, my mind to recover. I like to be with my family, to read books, and know what is going on in the world, to understand how people think.
Kipchoge is a person who works for most days in the year. He rests rarely, but whenever though rare, he would visit his family. He is a big family man. And would spend all his free time with his family. He is a very normal person who lives a pretty ordinary life.
I want to stay for a long time and leave a mark so the young generation can aspire to be at the top like me. I love the sport, and that's what drives me.
One of the main reasons that Kipchoge is a very driven sportsperson is because he loves his sport and each perk that sport offers. And always wanted others to win and hustle like him. He wants to inspire them and wants them to win as he does.
In life the idea is to be happy. So, I believe in calm, simple, low-profile life. You live simple, you train hard and live an honest life. Then you are free.
Kipchoge was a man of very simple ideas, but he lived up to every word to what he said. Here he says, happiness is what is the important, and it is the main goal. And to be happy, calm, simple, away from the spotlight will aid. Training, hard work and honesty will lead to happiness. And by doing all this, will you truly become free.
