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  • Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
  • What a race! Gave it my all! Can't ask for more than that!
    Thanks so much to Finn who managed to get some great footage!
    This is probably my favorite half marathon in the world!
    Insane vibes once again!
    Congrats to all who raced and thank you Cambridge for another epic event!
    I couldn't quite defend my title this year, but 2 weeks post Seville I did what I could.
    Congrats to Nick Bowker to smashed the course record!
    Seems like I'm not the quickest Nick B in town ;) best I train harder! What a beast!
    00:00 - Intro and pre race chat
    02:27 - The RACE
    09:05 - Post race summary
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    Onwards and Upwards, Nick:

КОМЕНТАРІ • 57

  • @Immortal__
    @Immortal__ Рік тому +10

    Everyone stand for the Bester national anthem

  • @mattb6873
    @mattb6873 Рік тому +23

    Petition for Finn to commentate every race

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  Рік тому +2

      He’s quality and knows his stuff too!!

    • @Immortal__
      @Immortal__ Рік тому +2

      haha first i've heard of him.. what a quality wingman

  • @ThatRunnerAaron
    @ThatRunnerAaron Рік тому +5

    Well done nick!! Made my half marathon debut as an amateur this weekend, ran 1:27:30 so was super happy with that. What a course, absolutely loved it!

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  Рік тому +2

      Sub 1:30 first time!! Amazing stuff 🙌🏻 keep working hard!!

  • @pexmar
    @pexmar Рік тому +2

    Very good Nick.
    Running in 66:55 after running a marathon 2 weeks ago.
    Congratulations, now to recover.

  • @lindsaybelderson7735
    @lindsaybelderson7735 Рік тому +2

    You remind me of a 10k I did last October, a gorgeous cool, sunny, still autumn morning in Cheshire, flat course, stunning scenery and a race that went as well as it possibly could, for me. I remember breaking away from the 45:00 pacer at 7.5k around thinking: "I'm having this..." and overtaking about 30 runners at the fastest sustainable pace I could muster, a hard 2:2 breathing pattern. At the 200m marker I started "Red Zone" breathing 1:1 (inhale/exhale with every stride) and set a PB by nearly a minute, 43:52. It was a great feeling!

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  Рік тому

      Sounds like an epic run and solid breakaway too!! Boom Shakalaka 👊🏻

  • @biegaczzpoznania2569
    @biegaczzpoznania2569 Рік тому +1

    Wow. It was a fantastic top run. It's great that the winner shared his impressions with us. Adidas Adios Pro 3!

  • @Leeroy49
    @Leeroy49 Рік тому +1

    So many magical numbers finish 7th with a 66:55 :) wow. Congratulations.

  • @mombug4451
    @mombug4451 Рік тому +1

    You’re amazing!

  • @jonathanwatkins447
    @jonathanwatkins447 Рік тому

    Incredible result after marathon. Love it.

  • @PoetWithPace
    @PoetWithPace Рік тому +2

    Gotta love Cambridge HM! First time I met you in person last year and what an epic race for you and so many Best Athletes 🏆

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  Рік тому +1

      Can’t go wrong with Cambridge!! Great to meet you there and epic day for the BA team I agree 🙌🏻

    • @PoetWithPace
      @PoetWithPace Рік тому

      @@justalilbester absolutely Nick!

  • @benchandler3220
    @benchandler3220 Рік тому

    Well done. Love the way you support the other athletes too

  • @eddiegaul1903
    @eddiegaul1903 Рік тому

    Fantastic time Nick! I am not from the UK but I loved seeing the route you took. Looked pretty historic. Fantastic job on running a really fast HM given you just ran a full marathon 2 weeks ago. I ran a half last weekend and it took several days to feel 100% again. Always love to see your efforts and dedication to the sport.

  • @81chrisling
    @81chrisling Рік тому

    Congrats Nick, great race even if you didn’t win this time. Saw you filming the start line although I was a little back just out of shot. Love the Cambridge Half, now first into my running calendar!

  • @Lalo_Runs
    @Lalo_Runs Рік тому +1

    Bruh, what an effort! Especially after just completing a marathon a couple weeks ago! 🤩

  • @mylesgibbons2377
    @mylesgibbons2377 Рік тому +1

    Savage strong nick, great going and brilliant commentary from that fella who done some of d video, class

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  Рік тому

      Thanks mate! Feeling strong but being sensible and taking some recovery time. I agree Finn’s commentary and knowledge of the runners was on point!

  • @mitch7runs132
    @mitch7runs132 Рік тому

    Unbelievable running Nick. Gave you a little 🤝 after I had finished. First time doing Cambridge and I loved it. Walked away with a 10k, 10 mile and half (70:38) PB!

  • @FenboyTim
    @FenboyTim Рік тому +1

    Great video, I was there Sunday - fantastic conditions, great course and support

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  Рік тому

      Always a great one to do! Can't wait to make a return soon!

  • @gary_runs
    @gary_runs Рік тому +1

    Nice one Nick! 👊🏻🔵⚪️

  • @jameshickey100
    @jameshickey100 Рік тому +1

    I do park run on a Saturday morning and I am doing my 10k race marathon at Colchester stampede zoo
    In May I am feeling confident and positive and not to be negative I want have a good fun and enjoy it all and make most of it all.

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  Рік тому +1

      Running is so much about remaining positive!! Keep it up!! 👊🏻

  • @ben87
    @ben87 Рік тому +1

    Congrats Nick! Ran yesterday and got a PB 🎉

  • @danmount007
    @danmount007 Рік тому

    10/10 for the content
    11/10 for the intro music 🤣

  • @Regimeshifts
    @Regimeshifts Рік тому +1

    Love the guy filming and commenting. He has a lot of sons :)

  • @jasonlee3247
    @jasonlee3247 Рік тому

    I finished in 2hr25 which is good for me. Can’t imagine going more than double that pace 😮

  • @cuddles1140
    @cuddles1140 Рік тому +1

    Amazing effort 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 2degrees 🥶 will stick with 🇿🇦 weather. My wife loves ur beanie. Congratulations on the new family member due soon 🙏🏽

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  Рік тому +1

      Those bobble hats are a must in a cold Cambridge 🥶 thanks so much! 🙌🏻 enjoy the sun!

  • @lizgreen2936
    @lizgreen2936 Рік тому +1

    Boooooooo shakalakkkka!!!!!!..... Brilliant!!!.. 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳x

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  Рік тому +1

      Boom Shakalaka 💥🙌🏻

    • @lizgreen2936
      @lizgreen2936 Рік тому +1

      @@justalilbester can't wait to see you at London.... 🥳🥳🥳🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️x

  • @angejo5591
    @angejo5591 23 дні тому

    What’s the music at start? I love it so much

  • @isaachulse7236
    @isaachulse7236 Рік тому +1

    Just found your channel, loving the videos and really helpful as someone currently switching from triathlon to marathon running!! I have my first half marathon next Sunday, targeting sub 80, what sort of warm up would you recommend?

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  Рік тому

      Glad you’re loving them and finding them helpful Isaac, that’s the purpose of them 👊🏻 I would do some strides before, perhaps one or two dynamic drills and that’s it. You should be good to gooo 🔥 good luck and bring home the sub 80!!

  • @AnthonyZafiris
    @AnthonyZafiris Рік тому +1

    Finn needs to be a pro UA-cam running commentator.

  • @tomv8188
    @tomv8188 Рік тому +1

    💪. Tiny comment for the algorithm. Keep it up 🫡

  • @ivanmanzur1197
    @ivanmanzur1197 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for this video; how did you recover properly in just 2 weeks to run half? I have a 10k race 3 weeks from my next fall marathon, thanks

  • @virus3run20
    @virus3run20 Рік тому +1

    What time would you eat some breakfast before a race start at 9 am ?

  • @markhill8590
    @markhill8590 Рік тому

    Ive my first half marathon tomorrow and the nerves are already kicking in! Ive two shoes to wear in mind......the Hoka rocket x'2s and the mizuno wave rebellion pros, i know they are both brilliant shoes did a 38:47 10k in the x2's but i dont know if i could keep the pace up especially when the legs start to fatigue I did do a 21k run the other day in the Mizunos and managed 1:40 so they are more than capable. Any advice would be appreciated.

  • @waynegoodwin4964
    @waynegoodwin4964 Рік тому +1

    Go on stockings! Lol😆

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  Рік тому +1

      Haha classic 🤣 stockings was flying!! 🔥

  • @fyer4851
    @fyer4851 Рік тому +2

    What is that song in the beginning? Loved your 5k run video with it and would like to take it on a run with me.

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  Рік тому +2

      It’s called ‘Pyramid’ within the Filmora editing app 👊🏻

  • @Immortal__
    @Immortal__ Рік тому

    Best wingman ever??... who is this guy lol. I need him motivating my training runs

  • @ti8947
    @ti8947 Рік тому +1

    What is the name of the intro track, please?

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  Рік тому

      ‘Pyramid’ within the Filmora editing app

    • @ti8947
      @ti8947 Рік тому

      @@justalilbester thanks!!