you ran wayyyy over youre head. you are not in aub 220 shape. it just how the marathon goes. spend time with your family , and step away from running for a while. then come back
I was aiming under 3:30, at 35k i was predicted at 3:28:20. It crashed me so hard, i ended up at 3:36. I have three kids. Giving everything in Training. But i did not have it in the end. But im proud. I will do my 3:29:xx - and you will do yours 2:19:xx - maybe next year! Go!
I started back my running journey Dec 2022 : my first marathon 3:40 in LA 2nd ran 3:05 Santa Rosa next sub 2:59 cmi Dec 3rd ! Just qualified for Boston it’s been a quite ride so far along the way inspire many runners and coach a few etc - mate: good luck and have fun doing it . One peace of advice besides the long runs and tempos running make sure you don’t forget track
Well done mate, absolutely love the channel. Motivated me to restart running, lost 17lb and running my first half marathon in 3 years next month! Love the grind, love the results, love the positivity
Great effort! So consistently close to sub 2.20 and most consistent runner on you tube.. period.. Just unlucky you didn’t have the pack of runners around you for the last 5k.. not ideal to be isolated but you will achieve your sub 2.20 goal, that’s a definite and good fighting spirit you have as well👍
Congrats Nick. Concentrate on your awesome achievement of achieving 2.22. Only a select elite few ever reach this level. Please stay in the marathon zone. "Simply the Best"
No regrets! You did amazing Nick. Berlin 2023 was my very first marathon ever, and I can only imagine what a feeling it would be to reach your level. Onwards to sub 2:20!
You're such an inspiration Nick. Showing your high and your low. I am preparing La Rochelle Marathon (in France) in 2 months, your video is giving me a lot of motivation to smash my PB
Amazing Nick. Love the channel and what you bring to the community. Cheered you on at KM 23 and was rooting for you to hit that sub 2:20. You have 100% got this in your wheelhouse. Looking forward to your return for the 50th anniversary. Know you gonna smash it then for sure 🏃♂️👏.
Congrats on a strong effort. Ketones are for recovery not racing, the studies show. It seems they might impact glycogen processing at medium to high intensity
Nick - your mentality is amazing. No excuses and pushed to 100% - The amazing thing about this prep is that you've given 100% to everything in your life; Family, Running and Business. This has just given me the motivation to go smash my goals, not only on the track but in my personal life too. So if you want to take away a victory - you have a victory in me. Thank you.
With your magnificent attitude it's always a pleasure to follow your journey - sub220 or not you're constantly winning in the game of life mate. Going forward I'm curious if you've thought about if there's possible gains to make in terms of better fat adaptation/oxidation to prevent bonking late in the race? Perhaps coupled with ongoing lactate testing to check that your LT1 and implied base training is where it needs to be for the marathon distance? In any case best wishes for the next one! Don't give up on your dream! 🙌
Cheers Nick I’m crying again. There are so many key takeaways from this in terms of advce for us runners - thank you! (I’m now taking my pillow to Valencia!) We are all rooting for you, it will come - for now… it’s family time. All the best bro 👊🏻
Man you're such a positive person it's contagious. Started running thanks to your inspiring content!! Keep up the good work, im sure you'll get sub 2 20' next year. Greetings from Brazil !!!
Question. I work in construction so I work like 14 hours a day and ma and my girlfriend have a 1 year old. So I got a treadmill to get me threw the winter months. How does a treadmill translate to outside running and should I even use it or just get me some winter gear and run outside when I can
@@donovangibson2603 yes in your case I’d definitely make use of the treadmill. It’s not quite the same as outdoor running but it’s a great training tool. Then try and get outdoors when you can
Nick either way you’re a supreme athlete and the way you train and have your superstitions even, is very commendable and inspirational. What’s more, you seem a bloody good human being and you deserve every success in the world. I love watching your videos and I wish you nothing but the best. I hope you enjoyed that stein also!!! ❤🎉
Wow, this really shows what the marathon is all about and that you never know untill it's over 😮! But whatever happened, that was an epic day and a great performance 👍🏻!
Well Done! I just began following this channel after watching you inspire others in London to finish Sub 3. I’m going to try breaking 3 in Amsterdam next year. My current PR is 3:09:28. That got me got Boston in ‘22. And I loved your energy in those videos. But this video is incredible! You did so well! Met Kipchoge! And didn’t get your 2:20 but you didn’t fall apart. Shows there’s always something to celebrate! Thanks for the inspiration! I’ll be watching.
Way to give it a good go. Keep up the great work. It will come. Maybe come back for the UP run next year😂 for good luck😂😂. You are a machine. Best attitude. Let's go. Boom shakalaka
I'll be doing my first ever marathon next year and am slowly building up the distance right now. Your videos give lots of inspiration, lots of knowledge and the reality of marthon training and racing. Thank you, although it kind of scares me, I can't wait to start the actual marathon training.
There are so incredibly many things I like about this race report! Your positivity after such a long sought after milestone, which was so close this time, yet slipper away. Amazing. So positive and strong, truly inspirational! Then you, as a UA-cam champion, cheering on other runners. Cannot put into words how cool that is. Very well done, you are an example on how to enjoy running, set challenging goals and how to work hard for it and keep on pursuing. Massive kudos to you! 💪💪💪
Wow, thanks for taking the time to put that together.your video popped up in my feed and i watched your journey. Great to see the prep an elite athlete puts in is just the same as us mere mortals. Found myself crying when you started going downhill, WTF?? Really enjoyed your journey and loved summary and positive thoughts post race for your athletes. You did your best and that's what you produced on the day. Congrats mate!!
Amazing effort, Nick! Kept a close eye on your splits throughout the whole race and really wished you a sub 2:20 race. It didn’t happen at Berlin but it will come soon enough! Keep at it, keep spirits high as you always do and let’s continue the grind for a sub 2:20 finish! Wishing you all the best!
There's one sentence that pops out for me: NO REGRETS ... you gave it all and that's the goal. But what better then the 50th edition to better your PB .... looking forward already ;)
You gave it all Nick and didn't go down without a good struggle. Some day you'll get your sub 2:20 Saw you right before the start on the live stream :)
Nick you smashed it. you might not have had the time on Sunday but you will come back stronger and better next time. it ended up being a very hot day and that doesnt help. keep smiling buddy
19:25 that mixed feeling... congrats mate, amazing run and amazing effort in the end! keep it rolling you will make it if you want it so hard! best to you Nick! inspiring!
Absolutely brilliant video!!..felt like I was there shouting you on you are ammmmazzing!!... I clocked wee Charlotte purdue as you went too the Berlin gate she never stops I love that girl.. Shes ALWAYS " THERE." .... youll get sub 2-20 very soon my friend...🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️ BOOOOOOOOMSHAKALLLAAAKKKA!!!... 🎉🎉🎉🎉😊... Yayyyy to Anya!!!... 🎉.. We love you NICK...x
I loved watching your epic journey, and still such an amazing time. You are an inspiration to runners like me and just what I need at the moment. You got that 2:19:59 in you, hard work and training will pay off eventually. Hope to see you at parkrun one day. Boomshakalaka 🤘🏻
Love your vlogs and simply being real. You gave it your bester and yeah... You can't predict your performance until it's done. No regrets having pace yourself well until 30km. Hate the money time. But you did us proud. Really feel for you but the exciting thing is... We get to follow your journey as you attempt it again. ♥️💪
A Fantastic achievement Nick and lots to be proud of. I’ve looked at the elite times in different marathons and, apart from Kipchoge, they all slow noticeably after 35km. That 2:20 is a real barrier it seems for sun-elites. Not sure what more you can do if you’re putting in 100 mile weeks but you could still do it.
Gutted for you, but you gave it your absolute all and no one can ask for any more than that! Your vlogs are a joy to watch - your enthusiasm is infectious!
Dude, inspirational. And all of those people helping you,cheering you on and filming. You have won at life! And you will get your goal. Thank you for being such an inspiration, you are helping others too with your passion!
Amazing time Nick well done. I'm now two weeks out from my first Marathon aiming for 3:45. Kinda nervous with the taper, feels strange going easy for two whole weeks and not losing fitness. Let's see... 😅
I’ve only just stumbled across your channel but really been enjoying it. Especially as I left the uk to study at university in South Africa before returning here. Lovely to hear those South African accents and see all the signing and camaraderie 👍👍
THAT was emotional to watch Nick!! Huge CONGRATS on an amazing run! So great to see it putting the fire in your belly!! Watching Charlotte giving it everything right behind you just brought tears to my eyes!! 🏅🏃♂🍾🥂
Well done Nick! I love the post race analysis and your admission that maybe you were just not in sub 2.20 shape. I can relate to the "it was all going to plan, until it wasn't"... no doubt you will be back, putting the work in ... I didn't realise you had kids, they will be super proud of their daddy, watching this on youtube some day 😊
That was still a massive run, you slowed a bit but did well to hold what you did. Your form still looked good at the finish. I was on for a 2.50 in Berlin a while back and I cramped around 35k and barely scraped under 3. I may give it a go again, brilliant marthon experience.
Amazing effort and outcome Nick - you should still be so proud of the work that you put in. Just goes to show that there's no way around the fact that the marathon has to be respected!
Thanks for always sharing your journey Nick , keep pushing , your videos always make my day , thanks very much ,I love your positive vibes , keep making people smile ❤
Where does your strength lie? Is it speed or is it endurance? Does the 3:18 per K pace feel relatively easy for you? If so I can share the lessons I have learned. I was never in your class to run anywhere near 2:20. My goal has always been sub 3:00, and the required 4:15 per K pace always felt super easy for me. Most of my speed workouts I was running easily under 3:30-3:20 per K, but that did not help me break 3:00. I would be well under goal pace until about the 32-35K mark and then the wheels would fall off. Then I changed my training I stopped focusing on speed workouts and just did easy runs during the week to keep the mileage up, but then I would also do a long 36K run every weekend at around 4:30-4:40 per K pace, so about 8% slower than my goal race pace, which for you would be around 3:30-3:35 per K. And this training worked for me. I was finally able to break 3hrs. So the lesson I learned from this was to not focus on my strength (speed) but rather focus on where my main downfall was which is the lack of strength to keep up the required pace for 3hrs.
With all your current fitness perhaps you should go straight into the Abingdon Marathon on 22nd October. Nice flat and fast course, sub 2:20 and a win! What's not to like?
Nice job! Congrats on a great race even though you didn't quite achieve your sub 2:20 goal. You will have another opportunity and I think you will learn from this race what you need to improve upon for the next attempt. Get some well-deserved rest!
I was there to accompany my friend. He completed it at 2:36. I have a plan to run a marathon myself. Currently I run 15km at 52 minutes. I hope I would make it. I am 42 years young.
You can only give 100% Nick. In the real world not every story has a fairytale ending but look where the journey has got you. Always another race.
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you ran wayyyy over youre head. you are not in aub 220 shape. it just how the marathon goes. spend time with your family , and step away from running for a while. then come back
@@B1000ad😂😂
I was aiming under 3:30, at 35k i was predicted at 3:28:20. It crashed me so hard, i ended up at 3:36. I have three kids. Giving everything in Training. But i did not have it in the end. But im proud. I will do my 3:29:xx - and you will do yours 2:19:xx - maybe next year! Go!
Great effort mate - That is the beauty of the marathon: It's really not that simple! Everything can and will happen!
Well done 😊
It’s all about Marathon buddy… 30 km of warm up and 12 km of race ! Great effort! Congrats!
You missed your goal by less than what Eliud did. Epic effort! You'll get it next time.
The most real post race thoughts ever - big respect for that! No excuses just honesty
2:22. That’s an absolutely sick time. Very consistent splits. Sub 5:30 pace. Superb performance, congrats.
I started back my running journey Dec 2022 : my first marathon 3:40 in LA 2nd ran 3:05 Santa Rosa next sub 2:59 cmi Dec 3rd ! Just qualified for Boston it’s been a quite ride so far along the way inspire many runners and coach a few etc - mate: good luck and have fun doing it . One peace of advice besides the long runs and tempos running make sure you don’t forget track
Did 2:59.51 wow just magical can’t wait for Boston my dream 2:53 🤞🏿🏁🖤🙏🏽
Amazing work mate. I love how you encourage all runners no matter what their level!
Well done mate, absolutely love the channel. Motivated me to restart running, lost 17lb and running my first half marathon in 3 years next month!
Love the grind, love the results, love the positivity
Incredible!! Love hearing it and keep going!!
Great effort! So consistently close to sub 2.20 and most consistent runner on you tube.. period..
Just unlucky you didn’t have the pack of runners around you for the last 5k.. not ideal to be isolated but you will achieve your sub 2.20 goal, that’s a definite and good fighting spirit you have as well👍
You win some and some you win!!! This one, you won!! You gave it your all and spared nothing! Awesome job Nick!! Truly 😎👊🏻🤙🏻
Congrats Nick. Concentrate on your awesome achievement of achieving 2.22. Only a select elite few ever reach this level. Please stay in the marathon zone. "Simply the Best"
No regrets! You did amazing Nick. Berlin 2023 was my very first marathon ever, and I can only imagine what a feeling it would be to reach your level. Onwards to sub 2:20!
You're such an inspiration Nick. Showing your high and your low. I am preparing La Rochelle Marathon (in France) in 2 months, your video is giving me a lot of motivation to smash my PB
The fact that u gave your very best itself is a winner 🏅 god bless u
Amazing Nick. Love the channel and what you bring to the community. Cheered you on at KM 23 and was rooting for you to hit that sub 2:20. You have 100% got this in your wheelhouse. Looking forward to your return for the 50th anniversary. Know you gonna smash it then for sure 🏃♂️👏.
fantastic job, well done. you have time to try again
Congrats on a strong effort. Ketones are for recovery not racing, the studies show. It seems they might impact glycogen processing at medium to high intensity
Nick - your mentality is amazing. No excuses and pushed to 100% - The amazing thing about this prep is that you've given 100% to everything in your life; Family, Running and Business. This has just given me the motivation to go smash my goals, not only on the track but in my personal life too. So if you want to take away a victory - you have a victory in me. Thank you.
It's a pleasure and remember no one is going to get it, except you! So go get it!!!! :)
With your magnificent attitude it's always a pleasure to follow your journey - sub220 or not you're constantly winning in the game of life mate. Going forward I'm curious if you've thought about if there's possible gains to make in terms of better fat adaptation/oxidation to prevent bonking late in the race? Perhaps coupled with ongoing lactate testing to check that your LT1 and implied base training is where it needs to be for the marathon distance? In any case best wishes for the next one! Don't give up on your dream! 🙌
Yes for sure. Definitely things I have considered and will consider going into the next block!!
You will get it. It's within reach! Thanks for sharing so much with us. The marathon is just as mental as it is physical. That's what makes it crazy.
Thanks for sharing your journey Nick. Don't give up.
Cheers Nick I’m crying again. There are so many key takeaways from this in terms of advce for us runners - thank you! (I’m now taking my pillow to Valencia!) We are all rooting for you, it will come - for now… it’s family time. All the best bro 👊🏻
Take your pillow with you and you’ll smash Valencia out the park! What a race that is!!
Man you're such a positive person it's contagious. Started running thanks to your inspiring content!! Keep up the good work, im sure you'll get sub 2 20' next year. Greetings from Brazil !!!
Thanks, that was an awesome run and great video. Great time. Love that you stayed on the line to support those that came after.
That was me with the specters 16:26 The one you passed as say i started “struggling” 😅
Congrats Nick for the incredible race. sub 2:20 will soon come.👏👏
Glad I found this channel just started running last year lol no idea what I’m doing first half marathon is coming this summer. Love all the info Ty
Goooood luck 👊🏻 hopefully you find a lot of the content useful! Enjoy your first marathon, nothing quite like it.
Question. I work in construction so I work like 14 hours a day and ma and my girlfriend have a 1 year old. So I got a treadmill to get me threw the winter months. How does a treadmill translate to outside running and should I even use it or just get me some winter gear and run outside when I can
@@donovangibson2603 yes in your case I’d definitely make use of the treadmill. It’s not quite the same as outdoor running but it’s a great training tool. Then try and get outdoors when you can
Awesome Ty
Nick either way you’re a supreme athlete and the way you train and have your superstitions even, is very commendable and inspirational. What’s more, you seem a bloody good human being and you deserve every success in the world. I love watching your videos and I wish you nothing but the best. I hope you enjoyed that stein also!!! ❤🎉
Wow, this really shows what the marathon is all about and that you never know untill it's over 😮! But whatever happened, that was an epic day and a great performance 👍🏻!
Well Done!
I just began following this channel after watching you inspire others in London to finish Sub 3.
I’m going to try breaking 3 in Amsterdam next year. My current PR is 3:09:28. That got me got Boston in ‘22.
And I loved your energy in those videos.
But this video is incredible! You did so well! Met Kipchoge! And didn’t get your 2:20 but you didn’t fall apart. Shows there’s always something to celebrate!
Thanks for the inspiration! I’ll be watching.
Absolute pleasure! Keep grinding, don't stop! And good luck for the sub 3, we ain't stopping until we get there.
Way to give it a good go. Keep up the great work. It will come. Maybe come back for the UP run next year😂 for good luck😂😂. You are a machine. Best attitude. Let's go. Boom shakalaka
Thanks mate. Most likely not next year but my Comrades time will come!!
I have been watching your videos for months, i didn't know you from SA.
Keep it up mate, you are an inspiration.
I'll be doing my first ever marathon next year and am slowly building up the distance right now.
Your videos give lots of inspiration, lots of knowledge and the reality of marthon training and racing.
Thank you, although it kind of scares me, I can't wait to start the actual marathon training.
There are so incredibly many things I like about this race report! Your positivity after such a long sought after milestone, which was so close this time, yet slipper away. Amazing. So positive and strong, truly inspirational! Then you, as a UA-cam champion, cheering on other runners. Cannot put into words how cool that is. Very well done, you are an example on how to enjoy running, set challenging goals and how to work hard for it and keep on pursuing. Massive kudos to you! 💪💪💪
Appreciate your kind words and we all in it together! The marathon humbles you!! Onwards and upwards!!
Have you had a chance to trial the new Adidas Pro Evo 1? Will you be using them for any future marathons?
Not yet, but I can't bloody wait!!
Amazing run and good luck for
Wow, thanks for taking the time to put that together.your video popped up in my feed and i watched your journey. Great to see the prep an elite athlete puts in is just the same as us mere mortals. Found myself crying when you started going downhill, WTF?? Really enjoyed your journey and loved summary and positive thoughts post race for your athletes. You did your best and that's what you produced on the day. Congrats mate!!
Thanks mate! That's it! our best is all you can ask for! Onwards and upwards!
Nick you are the best.
Saw you on TV Live and i be like, that's Nick ! for many times!
You did amazing, and the way you portrayed your experience here is amazing too, loved the video whole way through
Loved watching your training , has inspired me to start running (on treadmill for now but outdoor soon), will defo keep watching your progress
Amazing effort, Nick! Kept a close eye on your splits throughout the whole race and really wished you a sub 2:20 race. It didn’t happen at Berlin but it will come soon enough! Keep at it, keep spirits high as you always do and let’s continue the grind for a sub 2:20 finish! Wishing you all the best!
There's one sentence that pops out for me: NO REGRETS ... you gave it all and that's the goal. But what better then the 50th edition to better your PB .... looking forward already ;)
Well done Nick!!!.
You're awesome. Amazing effort! Keep on running. You are a great inspiration. Greetings from Colombia. 👍👏👊
Beautiful bro, such a beast of an athlete. Your determination is awe inspiring. Heres to the next 1! You'll get it
You gave it all Nick and didn't go down without a good struggle. Some day you'll get your sub 2:20 Saw you right before the start on the live stream :)
you are amazing nick!... waiting for what you do next.
Epic effort, amazing video! Your comments at the end are so raw and real - thank you for sharing!
Nick you smashed it. you might not have had the time on Sunday but you will come back stronger and better next time. it ended up being a very hot day and that doesnt help. keep smiling buddy
Still great Nick! rooting you from Indonesia
Thanx for sharing ! Awesome ! I tracked you via the Berlin marathon app all the way ! ❤
19:25 that mixed feeling... congrats mate, amazing run and amazing effort in the end! keep it rolling you will make it if you want it so hard! best to you Nick! inspiring!
Absolutely brilliant video!!..felt like I was there shouting you on you are ammmmazzing!!... I clocked wee Charlotte purdue as you went too the Berlin gate she never stops I love that girl.. Shes ALWAYS " THERE." .... youll get sub 2-20 very soon my friend...🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️ BOOOOOOOOMSHAKALLLAAAKKKA!!!... 🎉🎉🎉🎉😊... Yayyyy to Anya!!!... 🎉.. We love you NICK...x
HAHA love it Liz thanks champ! Onwards and upwards x
I loved watching your epic journey, and still such an amazing time. You are an inspiration to runners like me and just what I need at the moment.
You got that 2:19:59 in you, hard work and training will pay off eventually.
Hope to see you at parkrun one day.
Boomshakalaka 🤘🏻
Love your vlogs and simply being real. You gave it your bester and yeah... You can't predict your performance until it's done. No regrets having pace yourself well until 30km. Hate the money time. But you did us proud. Really feel for you but the exciting thing is... We get to follow your journey as you attempt it again. ♥️💪
Great effort Nick. The answers will come from within. I feel you will do it when you least expect it.
And fantastic time from Charlotte.
A Fantastic achievement Nick and lots to be proud of. I’ve looked at the elite times in different marathons and, apart from Kipchoge, they all slow noticeably after 35km.
That 2:20 is a real barrier it seems for sun-elites. Not sure what more you can do if you’re putting in 100 mile weeks but you could still do it.
Gutted for you, but you gave it your absolute all and no one can ask for any more than that! Your vlogs are a joy to watch - your enthusiasm is infectious!
Dude, inspirational. And all of those people helping you,cheering you on and filming. You have won at life! And you will get your goal. Thank you for being such an inspiration, you are helping others too with your passion!
Love this and so true!! Thanks champ! Let's keep grinding!!
Amazing time Nick well done. I'm now two weeks out from my first Marathon aiming for 3:45.
Kinda nervous with the taper, feels strange going easy for two whole weeks and not losing fitness. Let's see... 😅
It WILL come buddy, it will come! Another inspiring video, time is only time, what you put in in all you do is far more valuable. Let’s go Nick!
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Awesome. Your determination is a great inspiration Nick! Love to watch your training vlogs. Keep it going.
You are an inspiration Nick. You WILL get your sub 2:20, just keep on “truckin”. Congrats on an amazing race in Berlin🎉 Be well
June 22nd, 2024 -- run Grandma's Marathon! Point-to-point, usually great temps, and a very fast course. I could see it happening for you on US soil!
I’ve only just stumbled across your channel but really been enjoying it. Especially as I left the uk to study at university in South Africa before returning here. Lovely to hear those South African accents and see all the signing and camaraderie 👍👍
Thanks so much! Loads more content to come.. and hopefully sub 2:20 too 😉 onwards and upwards!
@@justalilbester I hope you get it 🤞🤞
Great video and you always give great energy! Look forward to watching you break that barrier
Still an awesome time Nick! I was tracking you all the way.
A great series as always and an epic race vlog.
You will get sub 2.20 one day 👊
THAT was emotional to watch Nick!! Huge CONGRATS on an amazing run! So great to see it putting the fire in your belly!! Watching Charlotte giving it everything right behind you just brought tears to my eyes!! 🏅🏃♂🍾🥂
Thanks and what an incredible run she had!!!! Wow!!!
@@justalilbester She was phenomenal !!!
Such an inspiration! Congrats Nick😍
Ur an inspiration brother!
Well done Nick! I love the post race analysis and your admission that maybe you were just not in sub 2.20 shape. I can relate to the "it was all going to plan, until it wasn't"... no doubt you will be back, putting the work in ... I didn't realise you had kids, they will be super proud of their daddy, watching this on youtube some day 😊
Hopefully they watch this one day and will be keen to do this amazing race too! Let's goooo!
Amazing .. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾
That was still a massive run, you slowed a bit but did well to hold what you did. Your form still looked good at the finish. I was on for a 2.50 in Berlin a while back and I cramped around 35k and barely scraped under 3. I may give it a go again, brilliant marthon experience.
Congratulations nick
You did it🎉💪🏼👍🏼
Thank you so much for sharing! You are beyond inspiring!
💙🤍
Thank you Nick! Love the series.
Incredible, so inspirational!!
What an inspiration you are Nick! Stellar effort, stellar attitude! It'll come mate!
Amazing effort and outcome Nick - you should still be so proud of the work that you put in. Just goes to show that there's no way around the fact that the marathon has to be respected!
Inspirational stuff, Nick. Have loved each episode of this journey. Thanks for sharing!
What a race!! Epic effort in my books. Wish I could run that fast!
Another great effort, Nick! I know you're gonna get your 2:19 soon, so keep it up!!!
Thanks for sharing your run
Thanks for always sharing your journey Nick , keep pushing , your videos always make my day , thanks very much ,I love your positive vibes , keep making people smile ❤
Well done Nick, you gave it your best! Respect 👍
Loved this video Nick, thematising what so many of us have felt during races. You gave it your all - be proud and Berlin 2024 will be a stunner :)
Thanks and yes Berlin 2024 will be something magical!! Let’s go get it!! 🙌🏻
@@justalilbester Ill be there myself! Ran my first marathon this year in Hamburg in 3h03 and well, lets say the sub 3h quest continues in Berlin :)
I understand how you're feeling, use this as motivation for next time 💪
You are super hero man, super fan from Brazil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
honestly mate 2:22 is still absolutely amazing especially for someone who's job is not running all day. hats down! next time!
Absolutely incredible run, Nick! You gave it your all and showed such determination. Keep pushing forward towards that sub 2:20 goal!
Great effort. Yes, 2024, or sooner! :)
It was a sub 2:20 in our hearts Nick! You’re such a great role model! 🙌🏼
Where does your strength lie? Is it speed or is it endurance? Does the 3:18 per K pace feel relatively easy for you? If so I can share the lessons I have learned. I was never in your class to run anywhere near 2:20. My goal has always been sub 3:00, and the required 4:15 per K pace always felt super easy for me. Most of my speed workouts I was running easily under 3:30-3:20 per K, but that did not help me break 3:00. I would be well under goal pace until about the 32-35K mark and then the wheels would fall off. Then I changed my training I stopped focusing on speed workouts and just did easy runs during the week to keep the mileage up, but then I would also do a long 36K run every weekend at around 4:30-4:40 per K pace, so about 8% slower than my goal race pace, which for you would be around 3:30-3:35 per K. And this training worked for me. I was finally able to break 3hrs. So the lesson I learned from this was to not focus on my strength (speed) but rather focus on where my main downfall was which is the lack of strength to keep up the required pace for 3hrs.
Very true and I think strength work is something I need to focus on next block. Hard, tough, undulating runs!
With all your current fitness perhaps you should go straight into the Abingdon Marathon on 22nd October. Nice flat and fast course, sub 2:20 and a win! What's not to like?
Nice job! Congrats on a great race even though you didn't quite achieve your sub 2:20 goal. You will have another opportunity and I think you will learn from this race what you need to improve upon for the next attempt. Get some well-deserved rest!
I was there to accompany my friend. He completed it at 2:36. I have a plan to run a marathon myself. Currently I run 15km at 52 minutes. I hope I would make it. I am 42 years young.
Rest , enjoy family and then think in another. 👏👏💪💪
Nick, you are so inspiring, I love your attitude. Keep pushing and you will do it.
You’re an inspiration! Really!!
Amazing Nick. This was amazing. Running 2.22 is insane