When you have three Olympic marathon runners in your presence, it only makes sense to squeeze them of all the advice possible in hopes to reach your goal.

Last weekend, that's exactly what happened when three running standouts gave advice to runners at an event organized by Fleet Feet Chicago and Zamst.

Who were the Olympians?

Meb Keflezighi, the American long-distance runner who took home the marathon silver medal at the 2004 Olympics. And he took home the 'W' at the 2014 Boston Marathon.

Highlight: Pay attention to your posture, wear compression pants, keep food next to your bed-- and by the way he plans on retiring after next year.

Desiree Linden, the American long-distance runner who finished in seventh place at the Rio Olympic marathon. She finished second place at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trails.

Highlight: Pre-race. Have breakfast with the funniest person you know. Mantra - Calm, calm, calm. Relax, relax, relax.

Amy Cragg, as in the track and field long-distance runner who won first place at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials. She was the ninth runner to cross the finish line at the Rio Olympic marathon.

Highlight: Her system to “prevent and attack injuries” is that she travels with Zamst’s portable ice system for a quick fix to nagging ankle injuries.

Here are 14 tips from the pros that will help you successfully cross the finish line.

1. Mindset - I'm going to finish this race even if I'm the last one.

2. Don't be afraid to adjust.

3. There are good miles and bad miles.

4. Have realistic expectations.

5. When it comes to food days before marathon, stick to what you know.

6. Practice your pre-race meal before one of your weekly runs or before your last long run.

7. Give yourself wind down time before bed.

8. Use your phone sleep alarm.

9. Focus on details, break the race down.

10. Ninety percent of races don't go the way we've planned.

11. Make your race plan about you. 

12. Dedicate each mile to something different.

13. There's always a good mile ahead.

14. Remember why you signed up.