LONDON MARATHON 2024! INCREDIBLE CROWDS! THAT WAS SOMETHING SPECIAL!

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  • @charliehale9871
    @charliehale9871 8 місяців тому +109

    Nick I’m the dude in the bright yellow hat and white vest. You got me a 7 minute PB (2.42 from 2.49) - thanks for amazing pacing and vibes!!!

    • @JM-rm3lt
      @JM-rm3lt 8 місяців тому +6

      Congrats mate!

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  8 місяців тому +13

      It’s an absolute bloody pleasure and congrats mate 💥 🍕

    • @moseschitalu3665
      @moseschitalu3665 8 місяців тому +1

      Boomshakalaka! Congratulations on your PB

    • @racer125mx
      @racer125mx 8 місяців тому +1

      Bossed it 🙌🔥

    • @alinavasile1036
      @alinavasile1036 8 місяців тому +1

      Congratulations!!

  • @flolin8766
    @flolin8766 8 місяців тому +70

    Insane amount of people running at this pace in a Marathon. Hats off to them.

    • @ocooperr
      @ocooperr 8 місяців тому

      Mental isn’t it. All of them would probs be classed as ‘elite’ runners too

    • @legitlee8359
      @legitlee8359 8 місяців тому

      ​@ocooperr no where near being classed as elite. Need to be running below 2:10 to even be considered as elite

    • @tristanlenczner
      @tristanlenczner 8 місяців тому +8

      @@legitlee8359 Not quite, sub 2.20 would be elite for sure.

    • @wattbenj
      @wattbenj 8 місяців тому +4

      @@legitlee8359Elite or 'Championship' entry is sub 2.40 at the London Marathon. 2.10 would make you world class, probably top 5 in Britain, sponsored, everything.

    • @SuperYtc1
      @SuperYtc1 8 місяців тому +4

      @@legitlee8359 Lol, Paula Radcliffe broke records by a large margin, and without super shoes, and you say she is not elite. Anything sub 2:30 is elite. If you are going sub 2:10 you are in the elite of the elite of the elite. The superhumans. The Kipchoges and Kiptums. A British guy ran 2:06 and got the 2nd fastest ever British time. So 2:10 seems a harsh line.

  • @joshfish2026
    @joshfish2026 8 місяців тому +26

    Ran with you for a big chunk. (Number 4202 - @20:00). Couldn't quite hang on for 2:45, but crossed the line in 2:45:54 which was a 9 minute PB in my second marathon. Your positivity made a huge difference and enjoyed riding your coattails when it came to you hyping up the crowd!

    • @soomad
      @soomad 8 місяців тому +1

      👏👏👏👏

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  8 місяців тому +2

      Epic to hear and well done on the 9 minute PeeeBeee! Huge!!

  • @jjames1949
    @jjames1949 8 місяців тому +42

    Nick Bester & Ben Parkes in the same vid….Two absolute legends….well done to you both!

    • @tworunningbrooms
      @tworunningbrooms 8 місяців тому +6

      And John Mayock who just happened to run in 3 Olympic Games.

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  8 місяців тому +3

      Was great to see him on route after such a quick turnaround post Boston (6 days). With London marathon expo between

  • @SuperYtc1
    @SuperYtc1 8 місяців тому +16

    "I'm just enjoying every moment and embracing it, because I know these days won't last forever."
    This quote summed up why I'm so motivated to do a marathon.

  • @ayounggreek
    @ayounggreek 8 місяців тому +24

    bro running a 2:45 mara while chatting to the cam and having a blast. what a time!

    • @TBasianeyes
      @TBasianeyes 8 місяців тому +1

      nice recovery run at 120 heart rate for him :D

  • @GFosterG
    @GFosterG 8 місяців тому +3

    Thanks Nick. It was great to be a part of your train for some time. A good few minutes of footage of the back of me around Cutty Sark. Blue and red Stainland Lions vest.

    • @bigred808080
      @bigred808080 8 місяців тому +1

      Showed off your bald patch beautifully ;)

    • @GFosterG
      @GFosterG 8 місяців тому

      @@bigred808080 it’s a solar panel

  • @jamies9083
    @jamies9083 8 місяців тому +2

    Your enthusiasm and love of running throughout the entire race is infectious. Most people celebrate at the end but you treat the whole race like a victory lap, amazing!

  • @debbieboothroyd2420
    @debbieboothroyd2420 8 місяців тому +6

    Oh man, I can’t imagine having that much energy during a marathon at any pace, let alone 2:45 pace!! Awesome video!!

  • @Ouga_Official
    @Ouga_Official 8 місяців тому +11

    You went from pacing one Anya to an entire 02:45 cohort haha so happy for all those who could achieve their dreams. Still a couple more years until I dare tackle the marathon distance, but I will give it my all. In the meantime, gotta build that base and work on my 10k and half marathon times

  • @D6Soldier
    @D6Soldier 8 місяців тому +5

    The crowd here was insane! So many people out for the good vibes and support!

  • @Emil-ej5of
    @Emil-ej5of 8 місяців тому +4

    2:17 that sound of all the feets hitting the ground. Runners dream sound :)

  • @JM-rm3lt
    @JM-rm3lt 8 місяців тому +10

    Nick, I’m very emotional watching this. Just superb mate. Thanks ❤

  • @nicolasmoreau3434
    @nicolasmoreau3434 8 місяців тому +1

    My man you did not exaggerate on this one: running London was beyond amazing! Thanks so much for all the positivity, love watching all the videos! Sometime soon Ill board the 2:45 train lets goooooooo

  • @apleximus
    @apleximus 8 місяців тому +3

    Nick - thank you for such a great video! I ran my first Marathon yesterday in 3:39 (quicker than expected) and this brought back so many memories from the course on the day.

  • @paulclarke8979
    @paulclarke8979 8 місяців тому +23

    Nick is so positive....
    Great attidude ...😊😊😊

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  8 місяців тому +4

      Thanks champ! This is the easy part of my day, being a parent of a 1 and 3 year old!! 🤣🫶🏻

  • @F15sniper78
    @F15sniper78 8 місяців тому +4

    Nick your enthusiasm for running is motivating. You are a tough hard working athlete - but you also know when to relax and enjoy yourself. Respect 👊

  • @kennyosborne5835
    @kennyosborne5835 8 місяців тому +1

    It was great to meet you at the end Nick. I just got under 2.45. Best wishes.

  • @worldreformmedia6593
    @worldreformmedia6593 8 місяців тому +1

    thats sweet you actually wore the first person view camera, great job nick, I love getting the crowd going too.. pumps you up wayyy more.

  • @phawkes7224
    @phawkes7224 8 місяців тому +1

    Amazing! I ran 3:50:58 - Thanks for this video, it's great to see the atmosphere all over again! It was one of the best days ever for me

  • @robbogsy3469
    @robbogsy3469 8 місяців тому +1

    Love it how you can run well and still have energy to film,well done buddy

  • @young-spark
    @young-spark 8 місяців тому +4

    Unreal at the huge pack running at that speed. And that young runner from last year left you hanging 😂. Great video! You always have the best London race blog.

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  8 місяців тому +1

      🤣🤣 well spotted I also noticed that. But she was in the zone. Good to see 😎

  • @yoniruiz504
    @yoniruiz504 8 місяців тому +1

    What a nice Marathon, thanks for sharing this race with us 🎉

  • @Sh4d0wGn0m3
    @Sh4d0wGn0m3 8 місяців тому +2

    i wish i have a runner like nick beside me 😭😭😭 i love the positive attitude, the spirit is so overwhelming, its like having a celebration ❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @tompahetogia1928
    @tompahetogia1928 6 місяців тому +1

    Inspirational Nick..true legend.

  • @liamcotter8512
    @liamcotter8512 8 місяців тому +1

    This video is the best race video I have ever seen. You are amazing what you are doing. You look in fantastic shape also. Wish I knew you were pacing for 2.45. I had you in my sights up to 18 miles!

  • @mikehobbs624
    @mikehobbs624 8 місяців тому +1

    Fantastic vlog Nick of an amaxing day! The atmosphere is insane and Tower Bridge gives me goosebumps just thinking about it. I was out there for my 9th London, i absolutely love it!!

  • @prilealsilva
    @prilealsilva 8 місяців тому

    Just ran my first marathon in Brazil. It was the worst experience of my life, so tough and mentally challenging and I told myself I never want to run a marathon again. But this video makes me wanna do it. Thanks mate.

  • @LARKRunningUK
    @LARKRunningUK 7 місяців тому +1

    Man you give off so much energy Nick! Love it! Running and enjoying yourself 👌🏼

  • @misterbelll
    @misterbelll 8 місяців тому +2

    Great video... Well done..👍👍👍
    Good to see Ben Parkes at 18 mins. Getting it done...👍👍👍

  • @paulvymeris425
    @paulvymeris425 8 місяців тому +1

    Great video Nick - felt surreal re-living the race, the day after whilst nursing my battered legs on the sofa. Hope to join one of your pace groups some time. Great work 👏

  • @dhdavidholloway
    @dhdavidholloway 8 місяців тому +8

    It's so much easier to watch this than to do the real thing. Still get all of the atmosphere. Thanks for posting

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  8 місяців тому

      Pleasure and I’m glad to for to feel how we felt yesterday!! 🙌🏻

  • @Jamesdnalwor
    @Jamesdnalwor 8 місяців тому +5

    Running a 100 mile ultra marathon with my acdemy starting on the 30th and your videos are so motivational !!

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  8 місяців тому +2

      That’s why I make them! Gooood luck! 🫶🏻🔥

    • @Jamesdnalwor
      @Jamesdnalwor 8 місяців тому

      @@justalilbester Thank you 🫶keep up the good work !!

  • @andybarelyruns
    @andybarelyruns 8 місяців тому +2

    Its just an absolute delight to see how enthusiastic Nick is about running. This video was so enjoyable to watch 👍

  • @BenHack
    @BenHack 8 місяців тому +1

    That was like a 42.2km victory lap Nick 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 love it, getting the crowd going wild. I'm from the UK originally, one of these years I'm going to get to race London and hopefully the GNR.... bucket list items.

  • @marcuspassey
    @marcuspassey 8 місяців тому +1

    Amazing Nick what an athlete you are and all round nice guy. Lets Gooooooooooooooo

  • @michaelz9500
    @michaelz9500 8 місяців тому +4

    Amazing! London marathon atmosphere is something else! When you run a 2:45 marathon does it feel tough at all or just a steady pace? Wondering how much 25 mins makes a difference from your PB to this

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  8 місяців тому +4

      It feels steady at most. I’m very surprised as to how much of a massive difference 20 minutes makes for me.

  • @goodfoodgoodmusic5213
    @goodfoodgoodmusic5213 8 місяців тому +2

    Awesome work ethic and passion for the sport. Love the video, great way to show the world the heart of London Marathon and racing!. Incredible day, I picked up some tips from you and ran a PB 3.24.48(first marathon) ! Lets go ! 🤙

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  8 місяців тому

      I hope they can get a taste for what this race is about 💙 epic work on the PB

    • @goodfoodgoodmusic5213
      @goodfoodgoodmusic5213 8 місяців тому +1

      @@justalilbester Definitely - awesome video! Thanks for tips bro 😘

  • @isabelt2511
    @isabelt2511 8 місяців тому +1

    Ran my first marathon at London marathon in 4:14! Was such an experience. Fully got the bug now so next goal is sub 4hr and so on! Will I ever make it to 2:45? Maybe not but your videos inspire me!

  • @DavidBond668
    @DavidBond668 8 місяців тому +1

    What a fantastic support. Only in London 🎉

  • @RedGloworm
    @RedGloworm 8 місяців тому +2

    Did my first marathon in Brighton a few weeks ago and I've got the bug now. Fingers crossed I can get a place in London next year, this atmosphere looks immense!

  • @MacGp100
    @MacGp100 8 місяців тому +6

    1000 times LET’s GOO und he loves them all

  • @ocooperr
    @ocooperr 8 місяців тому +1

    What a great person you’d be to have next to u whilst running. Good stuff mate 👍🏼

  • @lizgreen2936
    @lizgreen2936 8 місяців тому +2

    Absolutely brilliant Nick!!!.. loved every second of that!!...and I was in video just after u got flag I was at 600m too go spectating with 3 Scottish flags tied too barriers... 😂I think I went into shock when I saw you but I screamed yr name & boomshakalakka Boooooommmsshhaaakkaalllakkka so loud I saw & heard myself shouting it.. 🎉🎉🎉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😂😂...love from Glasgow... Nick yr ammmaaazzziiinnng!!...well done everyone.. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🏃🏼‍♂️🏃🏼‍♂️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️x

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  8 місяців тому +1

      Haha absolutely legend! It was madness at that stage of the race!! Good times!! X

  • @stevennimmo851
    @stevennimmo851 8 місяців тому +1

    Nick, you ran me down on the embankment - comrades cap and yellow shirt (30min in) shame I couldn’t hang on Well done in the inspirational video 💪👍

  • @HazzaB101
    @HazzaB101 8 місяців тому +3

    Nick i was the guy in blue supporting at the 42km mark! Was so sick to see you crushing it 🎉

  • @milkahorozova6696
    @milkahorozova6696 8 місяців тому +3

    Thank you for making these videos! What an incredible day! 🎉🤩👏

  • @Fabio-Correr-eh-Viver
    @Fabio-Correr-eh-Viver 8 місяців тому +3

    Hello from Brazil. Congratulations for your race and for this video. Amazing! One question: why do some runners use bib numbers in their backs?

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  8 місяців тому

      Glad you loved it! Those runners are championship entry runners 🙌🏻

  • @r_unner_G
    @r_unner_G 8 місяців тому +4

    26.2 subscribers! 😄 How apt for this video

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  8 місяців тому +1

      Haha well spotted! 👏🏻 satisfying!

  • @gowjer
    @gowjer 8 місяців тому +2

    This shows how much you can enjoy a run if you slow the pace down!

  • @tworunningbrooms
    @tworunningbrooms 8 місяців тому +4

    That feller who passed you early in the race with the 3:49 mile pb was John Mayock, who competed at 3 Olympic Games.

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  8 місяців тому +2

      With that time I’m not surprised. Absolute beast 🔥 great to see him on route!

    • @BoatCraig
      @BoatCraig 8 місяців тому +2

      So much energy. This is how to enjoy a Race. I love it!

  • @what_bird_is_this
    @what_bird_is_this 8 місяців тому +14

    That clip was insane the 360 was way too clean

  • @garethhornby4694
    @garethhornby4694 8 місяців тому +1

    Well done Nick! Awesome running mate, loved how you got the crowd and other runners involved ❤. Also loved it when you grabbed the South African flag ❤🎉. Congrats from Durban South Africa, I really enjoy watching your running journey 🤩

  • @donovangibson2603
    @donovangibson2603 8 місяців тому +1

    This is race weekend for me. My first half marathon. Shooting for anything under two hours love your videos and the community I’ll let u know how I do

  • @emanuelsantos5585
    @emanuelsantos5585 8 місяців тому +1

    Congrats!!! Runnits to enjoy either

  • @franknashty
    @franknashty 6 місяців тому +1

    I felt like I was the one running. Amazing. I’m so inspired

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  6 місяців тому +1

      Glad I could take you along 🇬🇧 🎉 what a race it is.

  • @LilyWright90
    @LilyWright90 8 місяців тому +1

    I finished in 5:18! Seeing these guys is just madness 😂😂 and I’ve been running for years!!

  • @ukmattj
    @ukmattj 8 місяців тому +2

    Could watch this on repeat! Absolute vibes all day long 🎉

  • @JM-rm3lt
    @JM-rm3lt 8 місяців тому +4

    I can just about hold this pace over 5k LOL. Beast mode 🎉

  • @philthompson9403
    @philthompson9403 8 місяців тому +1

    You certainly love that tower bridge lol. Looks awesome

  • @bryankerr7920
    @bryankerr7920 8 місяців тому +1

    I was planning on running with your pack but couldnt find you at the start wave. 😢 ended up coming in 2.46.23. I reckon you could have pulled me along !! Always next year 🤞🤞

  • @lynseyk
    @lynseyk 8 місяців тому +4

    Awesome. Well done 👏👏

  • @SamDeards-s2u
    @SamDeards-s2u 8 місяців тому +1

    Running in that group around you must have been so much fun!

  • @Team.L
    @Team.L 8 місяців тому +1

    This is a new sound from marathon race with all those kangoroo shoes 👍🏻😊 well done all the runners! All u are heroes❤ thanks for sharing this video mate!

  • @nataliehombrado1865
    @nataliehombrado1865 8 місяців тому +2

    Amazing video. Loved it 🥳 What a vibe ✌🏽

  • @benmorris1124
    @benmorris1124 8 місяців тому +1

    Looks incredible!! Saw you at mile 9 and gave you a big LETS GO!! Great video Nick 💙

  • @leeday6564
    @leeday6564 8 місяців тому +2

    Best running HYPE man !

  • @ianhearn9655
    @ianhearn9655 8 місяців тому +1

    Top work, Nick 🤟

  • @georginafronda496
    @georginafronda496 7 місяців тому +1

    Brilliant video 🎉

  • @cory3476
    @cory3476 8 місяців тому +1

    Love your videos, London Especially!! 🎉 👊🏻🤙🏻 😎💯

  • @timfleet8958
    @timfleet8958 8 місяців тому +1

    What camera are you wearing on your hat? I'm thinking of recording a few races before I get older and slower!
    Well done for making a 2:45 marathon look easy

  • @stevevaughan5628
    @stevevaughan5628 8 місяців тому +1

    Great footage again Nick. How did Jess do?

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  8 місяців тому

      Thanks mate. I think she went around 3:17 or so

  • @gregan78
    @gregan78 8 місяців тому +2

    Looked like your lap of honour! Great work.

  • @BigTastyBurger666
    @BigTastyBurger666 8 місяців тому +1

    That's crazy - I could've sworn you shouted me out at 600 metres to go (5hr runner) - I must've imagined it!!!

  • @youcanrun9109
    @youcanrun9109 8 місяців тому +1

    Not sure how many in the crowd but my wife’s in your highlight video this and last year! 😮

  • @joshuaclark647
    @joshuaclark647 8 місяців тому +1

    Brilliant video

  • @TristanLange15
    @TristanLange15 8 місяців тому +2

    Hi nick,does hill training count as a speed session

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  8 місяців тому

      Yes it counts as a tough workout and session for sure 🔥

  • @MrSnowyames
    @MrSnowyames 8 місяців тому +1

    Saw your hat about mile 11 & tried to catch up but aiming for 2.50 & didn't want to blow up, so watched you disappear. Made it on the video though! Love your work mate 👍💪

  • @bristolishome8049
    @bristolishome8049 3 місяці тому

    Such an awesome POV!

  • @Bengarl
    @Bengarl 8 місяців тому +1

    Love the videos mate follow you on strava as well always inspires me to improve 🤙

  • @Asif24960
    @Asif24960 8 місяців тому +2

    Nike alpha fly 3 everywhere!

  • @juliana8113
    @juliana8113 8 місяців тому +1

    See you next year homie

  • @derferd
    @derferd 8 місяців тому +1

    Anyone fancy a drinking game?
    Drink everytime Nick says :" you've got this"
    Well done Sir! You are a vibe :)

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  8 місяців тому +1

      🤣🤣 I thought about doing that count when I was editing it. But that would have taken me too long :) thanks!

  • @bhaskarabha
    @bhaskarabha 8 місяців тому +2

    I like your run i trying to your running I stay❤ boom chakalacha 🇮🇳

  • @olliec1319
    @olliec1319 8 місяців тому +1

    All aboard the hype train!

  • @dieselCric
    @dieselCric 8 місяців тому +1

    Amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @liamburring
    @liamburring 8 місяців тому +2

    Amazing Nick. Book shakalaka🎉🎉

  • @BlindManWalking
    @BlindManWalking 8 місяців тому +12

    I'll be "BoomShakalacking!" in 6 weeks!

  • @reinapearse9111
    @reinapearse9111 8 місяців тому +1

    Damn, so much energy 🐇 👍

  • @kenvysmiguel8817
    @kenvysmiguel8817 8 місяців тому

    I wish i could do this pace. Havent run a marathon my target is sub 3hrs 8 weeks from now.

  • @hahaheslop
    @hahaheslop 8 місяців тому +1

    The crowds in New York are great too, but London is best 💪 its just the best day of the year. 😊

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  8 місяців тому +1

      Can’t wait to run New York and bring it to you later this year 🇺🇸 🎉 I’ve heard good things!!

    • @hahaheslop
      @hahaheslop 8 місяців тому +1

      @justalilbester It's amazing, but watch out for those hills! 🙁

  • @MaccaCan
    @MaccaCan 8 місяців тому +1

    How does everyone running this pace fuel with gels, electrolytes etc? Noticed no one seems to have running vests

    • @61js
      @61js 8 місяців тому

      A lot of marathon specific shorts have elasticated pockets.

  • @ezriderck
    @ezriderck 8 місяців тому +1

    2:45 Pack Runners look soooooo easy than my 2:30 half

  • @Gentlysix
    @Gentlysix 8 місяців тому +3

    Definitely me not shouting “Go on Nick” 4 times at 26:36 😂

  • @pavlenikolic3555
    @pavlenikolic3555 8 місяців тому +2

    How tf are all these people running 2:45 so easily.

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  8 місяців тому

      Strength in depth these days is insane. Glad I could showcase it in this video

  • @Asif24960
    @Asif24960 8 місяців тому +1

    How do people get places in the first place? Desperate to run on 2025 but I’d target sub 4 hourd

  • @moseschitalu3665
    @moseschitalu3665 8 місяців тому +1

    Did i see a little boy at 5:18?

  • @Leeroy49
    @Leeroy49 8 місяців тому +1

    So that's how you run a 2:45 while partying in the streets of London :)

  • @infocuslearning
    @infocuslearning 8 місяців тому +1

    You got some of your footage mixed up. The underpass @6:30 comes just after 5 miles, but the footage before it is at 10k.

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  8 місяців тому

      Yeah I realised when I watched it back. Always tricky when trying to match up the Go Pro footage & head cam. Well spotted 👀

    • @infocuslearning
      @infocuslearning 8 місяців тому +1

      @@justalilbester I really enjoyed it, though. I was supposed to be running but got injured two weeks ago. Your video showed me what I missed.

  • @蒙面男
    @蒙面男 8 місяців тому +6

    So many alphafly3s😂😂