Attempting to slow down the machine is identified as cheating and results in failure.
The video showcases several incorrect strategies that only provide a temporary boost: making the character fart, feeding him a steak, increasing the prize money for motivation, scaring him with a dog, showing him a "beauty" in the crowd, giving him balloons, having him drink an energy drink, and taking off his coat. Avoid these as they are not the permanent solution. The correct solution makes his "head feel so light" allowing him to run until the time is up.