Eliud Kipchoge: The Philosopher of Running
5/4/202632 min
For this conversation, Jan sits down with the greatest marathoner of all time, Eliud Kipchoge. They explore the mindset that led to the historic sub-two-hour marathon and why Eliud believes that records don't belong to individuals, but to the sport itself. Eliud shares his profound wisdom on the purity of running, explaining why he still lives and cleans in a simple training camp despite his global success. They discuss the "heavy load" of preparation, how to maintain focus in an age of distraction, and his rule for the next generation. A conversation that serves as a blueprint for anyone looking to push their own boundaries, whether in sport or in life. Enjoy! Get Your Own CANYON GRAIL Ready to hit the gravel? Grab Jan’s bike of choice and save extra on your next adventure! Offer: Extra 5% OFF all Canyon Grail models. Bonus: This code stacks! It is valid even on top of already discounted bikes.*** Code: FRODENO5GRAIL Shop here: canyon.com PILLAR Performance provides science-backed, clinically dosed micronutrition designed specifically for endurance athletes. Their supplements focus on optimizing recovery, sleep, and immunity without unnecessary fillers. If you want to give it a try, use the code GOINGMENTAL at pillarperformance.shop — or, for North American listeners, at TheFeed.com. That’s GOINGMENTAL for 15% off your first purchase. ***Legal Terms & Conditions: This voucher code is valid online on www.canyon.com between 9 April 2026, 00:01 CET and 20 April 2026, 23:59 CET. The promotion applies a 5% discount to all models of the Grail bike family. It cannot be redeemed in conjunction with any other discount code and excludes Factory Outlet bikes. It cannot be redeemed in conjunction with bike leasing. The discount cannot be applied retroactively and applies only to products available at the time of purchase. Cannot be redeemed for cash and resale is prohibited. Canyon reserves the right to terminate or change the terms of this promotion at any time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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First 90 secondsEliud Kipchoge· Guest0:00
Sometimes I'm real tired. Sometimes I don't feel like going out. Sometimes I don't feel like running. But sometimes I get out of the door, you know, and get a kid, a five-year-old kid, actually who runs and, and telling me, "No, I am running because of you."
Jan Frodeno· Host0:14
I went to my final world championships, uh, for the IRONMAN Hawaii, having just heard about your success and being motivated and carrying this with me to the finish line. So here is my chance to personally thank you for this motivation. It turned out to be the best race of my life also. But do you sometimes just before the start line feel the weight of all this preparation? Because there are millions of people watching every race. There are millions of people counting on you to show up.
Eliud Kipchoge· Guest0:46
I'm carrying a heavy load and, you know, at the starting line, I'm really feeling that load. And that's where tension comes. It's not about running very fast, but it's about starting and going beyond the finishing line. And that's why sport continues forever and forever. We don't want records. Sport want records. Everybody who is running is enjoying freedom, but if you are not running, actually you are in, in prison.
Jan Frodeno· Host1:12
[upbeat music] Eliud, allow me to start with a personal anecdote.