Guess who I bumped into while picking up my race bib for the Amsterdam Marathon? Marathon guru Emiel Berghout! πββοΈπ₯
Of course, we couldnβt let that opportunity pass without asking this running expert for a tip.
His biggest piece of advice? Donβt start too fast! Otherwise, you might hit the wall around kilometer 30 or 35. And trust me, thatβs someone you donβt want to meet.
Got it, Emiel. Iβll keep that in mind!
And naturally, we couldnβt resist sharing a LinkedIn tip with Emiel in return. This is something I always tell people: if you create great content for other channels, make sure you use it on LinkedIn too!
Video works really well on LinkedIn, especially when you pair it with a slightly more detailed caption.
Letβs see how it goes, Emiel!
So cool to meet such a big name in the running world in person. Heβs a perfect example of someone who chose his niche and became a true expert in it. Thatβs personal branding! Respect!
And then thereβs his marathon time: around 2 hours and 30 minutes. I didnβt even know that was possible! Wow!
I reckon Iβll take roughly twice as long. π
Maybe Iβll see you on Sunday, Emiel, when you speed past me!
Thanks for the tip, and thanks for taking part in my video!
And of course, Iβll be running for the AutismeFonds this Sunday. β€οΈ
It would mean a lot if youβd consider making a small donation. Every contribution helps and makes a real difference.
See you Sunday! πββοΈ
π₯ Thor J. De Groot
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