SUB 15 MINUTE 5K! MY THOUGHTS THROUGHOUT THE RACE

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  • What a race this turned out to be!
    Thanks Morgan for bringing out the best in me.
    I re-live the whole experience and speak through the thoughts that ran through my mind.
    This is how I mentally break down a 5k;
    1st km: Active warm-up. Control that adrenaline.
    2nd and 3rd km: Requires focus. Sets the tone for the rest of the race.
    4th KM: The hardest and normally the slowest of them all! GRIND!
    Last km: ALL YOU GOT!
    I hope this video helps if you if you have shorter race and need to block out those demons when the going gets tough.
    BOOM SHAKALAKA!
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    Onwards and Upwards, Nick:

КОМЕНТАРІ • 580

  • @justalilbester
    @justalilbester  8 днів тому

    Link to my 5k PB run clinic starting at the beginning of June is here 👇🏻 let’s gooooo!
    www.bestathletics.co.uk/5km-run-clinic

  • @danielrobertbush
    @danielrobertbush 10 місяців тому +2132

    I think that it is amazing that Amy can run the same pace while running backwards and holding the camera so steady

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  10 місяців тому +332

      Bwahaha recovery zone 2 run for her! 🤣🙌🏻

    • @THUNDERCAT37c
      @THUNDERCAT37c 10 місяців тому +88

      Amy can probably run the first sub 12min 5k

    • @nodog5589
      @nodog5589 10 місяців тому +33

      @@THUNDERCAT37c What are you talking about she can do sub 10 min on the 5k

    • @davidspencer8233
      @davidspencer8233 9 місяців тому +5

      Great running and nice presentation in this video 👍👍👍

    • @quiliss
      @quiliss 9 місяців тому +41

      She had a head start. Meaning she probably only did 4.9km backwards while holding the camera steady. Hardly anything to write home about.

  • @SuperYtc1
    @SuperYtc1 Місяць тому +126

    It's mad to me that top marathon runners run this pace for 2 hours.

  • @Leeroy49
    @Leeroy49 11 місяців тому +557

    Morgan really has an elegant stride.

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  11 місяців тому +46

      Thought exactly the same thing! So smooth!

    • @jbosseur
      @jbosseur 11 місяців тому +31

      @@justalilbester His cadence seems to be a bit lower than yours

    • @justinyeom1828
      @justinyeom1828 11 місяців тому +17

      @@jbosseur He got that Paul Chelimo stride 🤣

    • @tomascanevaro4292
      @tomascanevaro4292 11 місяців тому +41

      He seemed to have a longer stride and lower cadence, while nick had a shorter stride and much higher cadence.

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  10 місяців тому +18

      @@tomascanevaro4292 Yup that't it. It really left like I was running behind a pro! We all have our different styles. We can work on them (to a point). It's all about owning it and unlocking as much as you can.

  • @LearningFast
    @LearningFast 10 місяців тому +610

    That kid has an absolutely beautiful stride. Just looks effortless.
    Running at 77 Kgs at that speed is definitely hard. Great job!

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  10 місяців тому +33

      He’s stride is very ‘elite’ I must say! Thanks 👊🏻 I’ve always lived by the theory, fuel hard, train hard!

    • @trrc9276
      @trrc9276 9 місяців тому +3

      Your height? Age ?

    • @LearningFast
      @LearningFast 9 місяців тому

      @@trrc9276 6’4” at 47 years old and 194 lbs.

    • @mjrhelpstootherathletes8422
      @mjrhelpstootherathletes8422 9 місяців тому +10

      ​@trrc9276 his height is 185cm he said in the video I don't know his age

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  9 місяців тому +16

      I'm 33 champ@@mjrhelpstootherathletes8422

  • @bahamutz3ro524
    @bahamutz3ro524 11 місяців тому +157

    Bro congrats!!! I swear I hit aerobic threshold watching you LOL

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  11 місяців тому +14

      Haha get involved!! 🤣👊🏻

  • @EbonAvatar
    @EbonAvatar 9 місяців тому +115

    "Last 600m. You versus you." That's my favorite part of running. That step by step, minute by minute, hour by hour, mile by mile battle with yourself. It's the most meditative experience that I know of.

    • @joeclark6413
      @joeclark6413 8 днів тому +2

      As sad as it is i did my first 5k today and that last 500m was probably one of the most mentally challenging things I've ever done

    • @EbonAvatar
      @EbonAvatar 8 днів тому

      @joeclark6413 congrats brother! Don't talk down about your achievement you did great!

  • @MrSleepyVoice
    @MrSleepyVoice 10 місяців тому +70

    Great content. Didn't think I would ever sit through watching someone running for 15 minutes, but here we are =]

    • @yianpap6093
      @yianpap6093 9 місяців тому +1

      Made my bathroom break lol

    • @adabsurdum3314
      @adabsurdum3314 Місяць тому

      Watched it twice now haha.
      I'll be happy if I can reach my goal of sub 20 5k

  • @xcubex9175
    @xcubex9175 10 місяців тому +74

    and here i am reaching 200 HR while running at 5:50km pace...my lord you are a machine mate!

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  10 місяців тому +11

      Haha 200 HR! You beast 😉

    • @Tobialovenly925
      @Tobialovenly925 7 місяців тому

      I reached 203 at the same pace last night, horrific 😂

  • @gussowsclassicbluesharmoni2726
    @gussowsclassicbluesharmoni2726 10 місяців тому +103

    To a veteran (age 65) masters competitor like me, this is a thrilling and highly educational video. My 5K PR as a mid-20-something was 17:27, so I never got to experience the vibe up front, as it were. For that reason alone, you've gifted an Old Guy with a front-row seat, and I thank you for that. But I love your stream-of-consciousness narration, which resonates strongly, I'm sure, with many of us who love competition, at whatever speed, and are canny enough to keep our powder dry for the moment when we make our move. I was amazed, frankly, when you left your young competitor in the dust at the beginning of mile 3. His stride was fantastic, as you noted. Yours is serviceable. But here, too, you taught us something, which is that the "right" body, the "right" stride, isn't the only thing that counts. Training counts; heart counts; racing strategy counts. Please continue! This is inspiring.

  • @mrD66M
    @mrD66M Місяць тому +18

    Fellow runner here. In my mind the most beautiful part of running is when someone with supreme conditioning and ability makes it look absolutely effortless..
    But when I'm in the race, I'm disgusted by them - in my mind I can accept people being better runners than me, being able to go farther / quicker... what I struggle with is how easy they make it look! They should have at least some of my breathlessness and pain 😂😂

  • @simplelyrics7657
    @simplelyrics7657 10 місяців тому +63

    Morgan’s stride is wild, the way his feet fly back and tuck so close to his butt on the way forward compared to Nick’s which doesn’t go quite as high on the follow through. Still both great strides, my personal stride is more like Nick’s with the tighter stride.

    • @TheLoneCamper
      @TheLoneCamper 10 місяців тому +2

      Not sure which is which, but #4 seems to be overstriding and is far above 180 steps per minute, the idea cadence. I bet he'd shave off even more time if he got closer to this ideal cadence. Also, extremely impressive!

    • @yayz9442
      @yayz9442 10 місяців тому +9

      @@TheLoneCamper he is not overstriding. his foot is landing exactly where it should

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  10 місяців тому +4

      Stride goals right there! That’s what I was thinking when running behind Morgan.
      Whilst we all have our different strides. There’s definitely improvements I can make, which is great! Let’s go find those extra seconds! 👊🏻

  • @oliverpaterson3328
    @oliverpaterson3328 11 місяців тому +171

    This was a fun watch. Very well filmed too! Absolutely smashed it and the commentary was insightful. Also, Morgan is like a bloody gazelle. Super smooth.

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  11 місяців тому +8

      Glad you enjoyed it! 👊🏻

    • @urrywest
      @urrywest 10 місяців тому +1

      @@justalilbester Very good presentation. It brings me back to when I was in HS and running... I think I used to do like sub seventeen and felt good about it.
      It is habit forming... I am sure you can look forward to being in very good shape all of your life....

  • @jamessawyer1331
    @jamessawyer1331 10 місяців тому +100

    Everyone, let's have a round of applause for Amy for being such a bad ass. How could she speak that clear at that pace?

    • @willykorir5059
      @willykorir5059 6 місяців тому +8

      She's cycling mate. Lol

    • @R.W.P.
      @R.W.P. Місяць тому

      @@willykorir5059that’s the joke

  • @williamdowling7718
    @williamdowling7718 8 місяців тому +77

    Not enough props being given to Amy. She ran circles around this dude while running the same time as him, and she was running so smooth it looked like the camera was on a bike or something.
    Amazing job, Amy.

    • @SuperYtc1
      @SuperYtc1 Місяць тому

      Wait... Amy wasn't on a bike?!

    • @williamdowling7718
      @williamdowling7718 Місяць тому

      @@SuperYtc1 nope. She just has super human speed and super smooth running form. She runs like she's floating on a cloud.

    • @yandrak6134
      @yandrak6134 Місяць тому

      @@williamdowling7718 is this a joke? the camera is wayy too smooth filmed, apart from the velocity

  • @wohlhabendermanager
    @wohlhabendermanager 10 місяців тому +15

    My PB for 5k is like 28 minutes. And currently I am even struggeling with getting sub 30 minutes. So I just want to say thank you for showing me what a race looks like up at the front. Usually I am one of those guys getting lapped. :D

    • @brendancadogan6235
      @brendancadogan6235 9 місяців тому +2

      Practice running up hills and doing longer runs at a slower pace (6.30-7 minutes p/k)

    • @wohlhabendermanager
      @wohlhabendermanager 9 місяців тому

      Yes, 6.30 - 7 minutes is my goal right now. Went for a run yesterday and achieved that pace, even though the weather was very hot and humid, and there's a steep climb invovled as well. I am happy with yesterday's training session. :D@@brendancadogan6235

    • @yianpap6093
      @yianpap6093 9 місяців тому

      @@brendancadogan6235 Good advice. Also, goes ithout saying, losing any extra weight will do wonders to the time.

  • @hugolatiff5297
    @hugolatiff5297 10 місяців тому +37

    I got emotional with this video and I'm training hard for 5 km and almost I can feel what you were feeling and It was touching! Massive congratulations for you and everybody around you that makes part of all of it🏆

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  10 місяців тому +4

      Thank you and glad to hear it hit home for you 🥹 it’s an emotional sport I tell you!

  • @edwardwilson4272
    @edwardwilson4272 4 місяці тому +8

    Mindset and self talk... So important on race day. Thanks for sharing what's going through your head Nick. Especially the part about that middle 3km of the race. The demons get loud then!

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  4 місяці тому +2

      Pleasure mate, hope you can relate and hope it helps you going forward! 👊🏻

  • @soul_headshot
    @soul_headshot 10 місяців тому +52

    Awesome 5k time. Morgan’s stride is also beautiful. Incredibly smooth run.

  • @nikokoistinen973
    @nikokoistinen973 10 місяців тому +18

    QUALITY content. This is what the world needs!

  • @georgemartin6389
    @georgemartin6389 9 місяців тому +9

    Sub 15 5k is insane! So quick! I liked you talking about punching aside the demons, imagine what these guys go through for 2hr marathons the same pace but over 8x longer

  • @VanHalenfreak9
    @VanHalenfreak9 2 дні тому +1

    I did my speed training right after watching this, and visualizing your stride, along with feeling the calmness and positivity in your narration helped me feel happy and go fast. Thank you!

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  День тому

      Glad it could help you!! 💪🏻 Hope you had a solid session!

  • @StillWorkn23
    @StillWorkn23 10 місяців тому +8

    One of the best videos ive seen on this platform. Never seen play-by during a run. Learned so much.

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  10 місяців тому

      Great to hear and I’ll make more of these for sure!

  • @Heiskns
    @Heiskns 22 дні тому +1

    It’s nice hearing a seasoned pro struggles with the mental battles after the 2km mark, it’s gruelling knowing you’re still closer to the start than you are the end!

  • @nightmellowySG
    @nightmellowySG 10 місяців тому

    Absolutely incredible!!!

  • @jermainewells1265
    @jermainewells1265 7 місяців тому

    Congrats 🍾

  • @MarvinNeumannOfficial
    @MarvinNeumannOfficial 10 місяців тому +19

    I only knew you from insta so the yt algo did its wonders and your video was recommended to me. This is (to me) unique running content. Filming the whole run without edits, without music, just commentary. So much to learn from this by simply watching. Props also to the camerawoman Amy.

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  10 місяців тому +3

      So awesome to hear mate and glad you found it super helpful! Onwards and upwards 👊🏻

  • @roadglide
    @roadglide 10 місяців тому

    A beast! Congrats! Awesome!

  • @AntonioDiaz
    @AntonioDiaz 10 місяців тому +2

    So wild! Great work!

  • @ThatRunnerAaron
    @ThatRunnerAaron 7 місяців тому

    So bloody inspiring Nick!

  • @michaelolasebikan7646
    @michaelolasebikan7646 10 місяців тому

    this was really fun to watch! well done!

  • @parulkumaryadav3417
    @parulkumaryadav3417 Місяць тому +1

    absolutely astounding

  • @SeagullRunning
    @SeagullRunning 9 місяців тому

    Wow!!! Mate that was amazing!!!

  • @DJBathtub
    @DJBathtub 2 дні тому +1

    This was a great watch.❤

  • @damodaraomalley3974
    @damodaraomalley3974 8 місяців тому

    that was so good man, thanks for the commentary and well done!!

  • @veganaus
    @veganaus 9 місяців тому

    Absolutely love these style of videos Nick. I want more!

  • @ATCKingsTV
    @ATCKingsTV 2 місяці тому

    What a nice lesson ❤ thank you so much 💪💪💪

  • @TMM6944
    @TMM6944 10 місяців тому

    Magnificent effort there Nick. Great run.

  • @graciesgymnastics4947
    @graciesgymnastics4947 7 місяців тому +1

    This is so good!!!!

  • @rc198028
    @rc198028 9 місяців тому

    Love it! Great vid mate. Well done.

  • @lord_frieza4535
    @lord_frieza4535 10 місяців тому +6

    That was awesome 👍😎

  • @huntergrey9818
    @huntergrey9818 10 місяців тому +1

    GREAT RUN!!

  • @andresgarcia6544
    @andresgarcia6544 9 місяців тому +5

    Inspiring. Mad respect.

  • @TheHamsterpawz
    @TheHamsterpawz 10 місяців тому

    This is a brilliant breakdown very well done.

  • @sefadagreat7796
    @sefadagreat7796 9 місяців тому +1

    Amazing!! My heart went up watching this race

  • @infocuslearning
    @infocuslearning 11 місяців тому +1

    Well done Nick and also Amy for a great video!

  • @hcronos
    @hcronos 11 місяців тому +2

    Well done mate

  • @alihiridjee-asaria6164
    @alihiridjee-asaria6164 10 місяців тому +1

    love the attitide, love the love, dude honestly this is amazing

  • @Grament
    @Grament 10 місяців тому

    Great run!

  • @dugifreshh3753
    @dugifreshh3753 10 місяців тому +1

    Great watch. Well done 👏🏻

  • @nick4041
    @nick4041 11 місяців тому

    This was a sweet video mate!! Loved seeing you race/hearing the thoughts along the way. Congrats on the time

  • @cloudnineable
    @cloudnineable 7 днів тому +1

    cool vid. enjoyed that!

  • @neilfield3229
    @neilfield3229 8 місяців тому

    Amazing running nick❤

  • @edwardhochwand9063
    @edwardhochwand9063 10 місяців тому +7

    I can feel you. That's fun experience for each runner. Morgan has perfect running form, which I admire very much.

  • @billycc97
    @billycc97 11 місяців тому +1

    Nick you’re an absolute beast

  • @Happyfridays11
    @Happyfridays11 10 місяців тому

    Oooh, I really enjoyed this style of video! You get to watch a race unfold in real-time which is awesome and rhe running commentary is also really informative. Nice job Nick!! Boomshakalaka 😂

  • @Chris-fg7se
    @Chris-fg7se 7 місяців тому +1

    Amazing. Awesome video, congrats!

  • @timverkoyen8742
    @timverkoyen8742 11 місяців тому +12

    Amazing run. Those thoughts... So recognizeable!!!!

  • @BlazeLifeHero
    @BlazeLifeHero 3 місяці тому +1

    Smooth and first class. Well done!

  • @vaelev
    @vaelev 11 місяців тому +1

    Very valuable video and great work!

  • @marcel.t2
    @marcel.t2 5 місяців тому

    Thank you!! Absolutely enjoyed it #phenomenal 👏🏽👏🏽🔥🔥

  • @nikoWhat
    @nikoWhat 10 місяців тому +4

    Dude I freaking enjoyed the heck out of this video, i felt like i was in this race with you guys. Really appreciate this kind of content

  • @greatestgunner
    @greatestgunner 2 місяці тому +1

    Machine! that last mile wow!

  • @hughwatkin2779
    @hughwatkin2779 10 місяців тому +1

    Amazing pacing and effort!

  • @drharianju
    @drharianju 10 місяців тому +2

    SUPER ENERGETIC RUN . CONGRATULATIONS

  • @xr2002
    @xr2002 9 місяців тому

    Well done, very relaxed swing!

  • @51TillJoburg
    @51TillJoburg 7 місяців тому

    Beast! Nick you little masterclass

  • @isaac9903
    @isaac9903 10 місяців тому

    This is such a dope video. I would love to see more like this! Keep on keeping on! ✌️

  • @RichardHitchcock-ig4lj
    @RichardHitchcock-ig4lj 11 місяців тому +19

    Tremendous commentary, Nick. Felt your pain at the end of the 4th km! Great running.

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  11 місяців тому +4

      Cheers mate! When you give it your all it always hurts! Always worth it in the end! 🙌🏻

  • @jamescampbell3609
    @jamescampbell3609 10 місяців тому +1

    Awesome video and absolutely great performance! Just subbed as well and look forward to watching more content like this! Congrats on 1st place 🎉

  • @porsche5k
    @porsche5k 10 місяців тому

    Great video, I really enjoyed it.

  • @malcolmsimmons8312
    @malcolmsimmons8312 11 місяців тому +2

    Great run mate,a true Brit

  • @stevedarunner5736
    @stevedarunner5736 10 місяців тому +1

    I really enjoyed the play by play. Well done.

  • @ollie1317
    @ollie1317 11 місяців тому

    Love this. Fantastic filming and great to hear your commentary throughout. What is surprising to me is how similar some of those thoughts are to mine even though at totally different levels. Always battling those opposing thoughts and for me whilst i hang on for dear life whoever is in front of me always looks to me like they have have great form and is just gliding along effortlessly!

  • @joannebrown816
    @joannebrown816 11 місяців тому +1

    This was a great video
    Loved the internal commentary

  • @RB-zr6eo
    @RB-zr6eo 9 місяців тому +1

    That was compelling, and highly motivating. Well done, congratulations and thanks for sharing.

  • @Respeitaacamisa
    @Respeitaacamisa 8 місяців тому

    good job, it was amazing

  • @marylandflyer5670
    @marylandflyer5670 10 місяців тому

    Loved this race! And the camera work👍

  • @originaljamtracks
    @originaljamtracks 10 місяців тому +2

    Excellent video, watched it start to finish, great commentary as well. Super inspiring!

  • @gokiwi2642
    @gokiwi2642 10 місяців тому +2

    Awesome 5k race, one of the best 5k races I’ve seen on the net for a long time, super fast 💨🥳😀👍🏼

  • @tayoidowu11
    @tayoidowu11 6 місяців тому

    So interesting to see the difference in running styles and that you're so damn fast! Thanks

  • @torokadam1987
    @torokadam1987 10 місяців тому +1

    Nice race, great opponent, nice camera work, interesting commentary. Thank you, mate, inspiring video. Keep up the good work

  • @coherentpanda7115
    @coherentpanda7115 10 місяців тому +2

    This popped up on the front page, and glad it did. Was fun listening to your commentary of your run. Morgan unknowingly had some great race tape recorded he can use to review his own performance. Great vid, camera work by Amy was awesome!

  • @Gran_Torino
    @Gran_Torino 5 місяців тому

    This was an incredible video! As an avid runner and one who tries to progress towards what you're doing here it was really inspirational! Subbed!

  • @KyleYoungTV
    @KyleYoungTV 10 місяців тому +2

    Smooth run! Inspiring. Great camera work as well!

  • @galatiko23
    @galatiko23 11 місяців тому +1

    great commentary , actually felt the adrenalin rush at the end. Felt i was actually running it . gz

  • @Mr42Harry
    @Mr42Harry 10 місяців тому +1

    Loved this video, one of the most honest and informative look into elite running I've seen on UA-cam. Currently between projects and this really inspired me to set a new target. So funny how the mental games are identical no matter the ability, I've thought all those exact things mid-race before!

  • @marianarzoiu8958
    @marianarzoiu8958 10 місяців тому

    You"ve just got a new subscriber,champ!

  • @pennoo
    @pennoo 10 місяців тому +14

    Wow.. what a race! I am practicing my 5K and my time is around 22 minutes - you have amazing skill and character as well. Learning a lot from you. Thanks for the video!

    • @urrywest
      @urrywest 10 місяців тому

      His dialog seems like every man.... Quite a bit more tallent.

  • @JustBrowsing777
    @JustBrowsing777 10 місяців тому +8

    Morgans stride is amazing, just flowing the way I wish I could.
    Great run, impressive performance, especially considering how hard fought the last couple of kilometers were. Congrats on the win. Great footage too.

  • @harveydean7952
    @harveydean7952 11 місяців тому +5

    Great video. I really appreciated you recounting all of your interior conversations with yourself. When things get tough in a race it sometimes feels like there are two voices speaking to you, one saying "this is too hard", the other saying "dont give up". In many ways its just as important I think to train your mind as it is your body. Thankyou for sharing these insights into the psychological aspects of running.

  • @bcreturnee3378
    @bcreturnee3378 8 місяців тому

    I enjoyed this way too much! I'm rooting you on here in Rhode Island USA like it's live LOL! Keep up the great and inspiring work Nick. You've gained a sub.

  • @cristiancapusan9149
    @cristiancapusan9149 9 місяців тому +1

    what a nice guy you seem to be Nick, and a lucky guy to have someone like Amy supporting you. Glad I've stumbled on this video

  • @thomasoneill8369
    @thomasoneill8369 11 місяців тому

    Beautiful stuff

  • @anyolirons
    @anyolirons 4 місяці тому +1

    “Boom shaka laka” indeed! Beautiful run, well done big man, really impressive!

  • @runmyworld
    @runmyworld 11 місяців тому

    Fantastic Nick🎉 this was such a helpful commentary over the video. You really are such a great human you can tell service to others is what you’re all about. Great footage from Amy too.
    I need to get to Battersea

  • @lunnchie
    @lunnchie 10 місяців тому +1

    Had my first fun on this weekend past, your comment on how even little support from the side can encourage you I found so damn true.
    They had a bagpipe section at the end which gave me so much energy i felt like William Wallace.

  • @erens-basement
    @erens-basement 10 місяців тому +19

    Always cool seeing you pass regular runners at the park. Puts into perspective how fast your pace is.

    • @Justintime641
      @Justintime641 10 місяців тому

      Like they’re standing still. Incredible pace

  • @davidraffaelli4948
    @davidraffaelli4948 8 місяців тому

    Such a good video, glad I’m not alone in feeling those demons in the last 600m - fighting every fibre in your brain that’s saying “yeh, walking is fine” 👊

  • @alwaystmoza
    @alwaystmoza 10 місяців тому +7

    Fantastic run. So smooth. Love the commentary. From a former elite sub 15min runner I know how tough and great it feels to go sub 15. Congrats and sure you'll hit your pb soon enough