My Daily Routine
A big part of how I’ve been able to progress from a 3h 17m to a 2h 20m marathoner over the years is down to this daily routine. It helps...
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Nick Bester
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How to run 4 marathons in 4 weeks
How to race 4 marathons in four weeks? The answer is simple - it’s impossible! However, racing and running marathons are two very...
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Discount Codes
Versus Socks Code: 'JALB15' for 15% off https://versussocks.co.uk/ Science in Sport Code: 'NICKB10' for 10% off...
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Comrades Marathon with Nick Bester
“It’s a race that is built only for the toughest of the tough” “It’s the last 30kms of the race that counts. This is the part where all...
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My Story and how lockdown Changed my Life for the Good
Summary of me: Passionate runner with a sub 2:30 marathon personal best. Online coach and currently helping as many runners improve as I...
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Morning Routine
As runners we’re constantly seeking ways in which we can improve and get faster. For the past 3 years I’ve been doing a series of core,...
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10 - 15 Minute Strength and Conditioning workout
Such a small part of your day that will certainly make you stronger than you were yesterday! It’s not too intense so the more you can do...
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Not Another Runner Podcast chat with Natalie
To access the podcast, click on the link below; https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/46-nick-bester-aka-justalilbester-runner-run-coach/...
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Gait Analysis with Prehab
Video taken during a half marathon attempt at Battersea Park, London Throughout my running career I have always wanted to do a gait...
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Alternative Morning Routine
We’re constantly seeking ways in which we can improve and get faster. For the past 3 years I’ve been doing a series of core, strength and...
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Current PB’s and Future Goals
My current PB’s are as follows; 3km: 8:50 5km: 14:34 10km: 30:46 Half Marathon: 66:19 Marathon 2:20:08 Two Oceans: 3:56 Comrades: 6:28...
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23 Consecutive Sub 3 Hour Marathons
“I did my first ever marathon in 3.17 and wondered if I could ever break 3 hours.” A record that I am extremely proud of and don’t plan...
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Don’t let Menstrual Cycles get you down. Period.
I have had more of a focus on coaching rather than running in the last few weeks. It’s broadened my perspective of training and I would...
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Berlin Marathon: Sub 2:30 Training Log
10 week average mileage: 120kms or 75 miles Extra things to note; Core, strength, foam rolling and stretching sessions: every morning for...
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Planning when to Peak
‘I’ve found in the more recent years there’s a much bigger focus on progression runs and rightly so. I am a huge fan of these sessions...
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Importance of Cross Training
I am guilty of not doing enough cross training. It’s a common mistake made by most marathons runners, focusing on running in an attempt...
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Gradual changes in order to keep improving
For the past six years I’ve been able to shave off around 5 minutes each year on my marathon time. Here are my top tips to keep...
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Supermom Colette.
About Collette. She’s got 4 children and despite only starting running just over 2 years ago, already she is breaking 3.30 in the...
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