Recently, the Extramilest YouTube channel crossed 100,000 subscribers. And what a wild journey it’s been!
To celebrate, I made a special video reflecting on the BIGGEST lessons I’ve learned over 10 years of creating videos, logging 1000s of miles, and having conversations with Olympic champions, renowned coaches, and passionate everyday runners.
These are just 3 lessons from the video that have deeply impacted me, but I highly recommend watching the full video:
Lesson 1: Lean Into Discomfort, Repeat, and Keep Going
When I first started interviewing guests, I was so nervous I’d whisper my questions and hardly even hear the answers. It felt super uncomfortable, but leaning into that discomfort taught me this important lesson:
“Lean into something that is scary and that’s uncomfortable. The more we do something, the more experience we gain, the easier it becomes.”
Lesson 2: Keep Showing Up as Your True Authentic Self
Running 50+ marathons taught me it’s okay to be emotional and raw.
Life isn’t always picture-perfect, and that’s actually what makes our journeys worth sharing.
“Not everything goes according to plan. And I think the more we can be real, the more authentic we can come from our true self.”
Lesson 3: You’re Not the Only One Struggling
I’ve talked to Olympic champions, seasoned coaches, and everyday runners. They all struggle too, even if social media suggests otherwise. You’re never alone in your challenges, it’s something we all share.
These three lessons are just the start…
In the full video, I dive into:
- The most common mistake runners make when adding speed work
- Why aiming for “perfect” nearly stopped me from creating altogether
- How learning to really listen changed my interviews, and my running
- The surprising reason your running community might be your key to running success
Watch the full 100K Subscribers special here and let me know which lesson speaks to you the most. I read every reply!
(Or listen to Extramilest Show #100 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and or your other favorite podcast platform)
Thanks for being part of this amazing community. You truly make this journey special!
Cheers,
Floris Gierman
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