BERLIN MARATHON 2024: NEVER EVER GIVE UP!

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  • @markfoz7248
    @markfoz7248 3 місяці тому +419

    45 year old man who has never met you and I shed a tear as you crossed the line. Incredible. Thank you.

    • @joaoborges7768
      @joaoborges7768 3 місяці тому +8

      Same age, same reaction here 😢

    • @MattdeFreitas
      @MattdeFreitas 3 місяці тому +3

      Same!!

    • @xxmorancxx
      @xxmorancxx 3 місяці тому +4

      Same except not a man or 45 but you know what I mean 😅 so inspired!

    • @mtbalex6454
      @mtbalex6454 3 місяці тому +2

      43 years old but same reaction. Congrats Nick, you inspire me to be better person!

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  3 місяці тому +14

      Marathons are emotional at the best of times. This one, as you can imagine, was a millions more for me! Onwards and upwards

  • @veganmickeymouse
    @veganmickeymouse 3 місяці тому +246

    Your mom and dad watched from above and couldn’t be prouder of his son! Congratulations my friend!

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  3 місяці тому +13

      Always, especially in that last 10k of a marathon!

  • @inCARnationAustralia
    @inCARnationAustralia 3 місяці тому +68

    Well done Nick. I ran 2:22 back in 1987 (at age 29) and it took me fifteen years of trying after that before I finally accepted I wasn't going to go faster and get that sub 2:20 I wanted. But you did. Well done. Now I'm 67 and slow but at least I'm still running.

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  2 місяці тому +9

      You’re a beast and I did this for us!! 🫶🏻🙌🏻

  • @jifford1
    @jifford1 3 місяці тому +99

    How can you not get fired up by this?! Anybody who has ever worked for anything in their life. Put the time in. Suffered the failures. And came back to accomplish the goal can understand the joy of this! Congratulations Nick! Well done sir! Thanks for bringing us on the journey.

  • @Rubz3211
    @Rubz3211 3 місяці тому +56

    Sometimes getting it the seventh time is more impressive than getting it the first time! Congratulations, Nick!

  • @TheFODRunner
    @TheFODRunner 3 місяці тому +96

    Big respect Nick… honestly, you knuckle down with each training block… all of which led to this moment. Please savour it, soak it in… I think a load of people already respected you for your work ethic but fair play, you’ve just hit a new level 👏

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  3 місяці тому +4

      Cheers champ!! Split over content this race! Worth it and forwards we move!! Let's keep going!

  • @BamainMn
    @BamainMn 3 місяці тому +145

    Not to be denied in that last 10k! Congratulations!

  • @RaffaRuns
    @RaffaRuns 3 місяці тому +77

    I absolutely love that you called out that bulls!tt3r on Strava!!! Amazing Nick, so pleased for you lad.

    • @jasonbritton3427
      @jasonbritton3427 3 місяці тому

      What a total c**t, obviously someone who is very jealous, and don’t appreciate the efforts nick has put in to get to this point, well 2 fingers up for you pal, there was no blowing up today, was full steam ahead Boomshakalaka 😂😂

  • @ctrlaltdylan
    @ctrlaltdylan 3 місяці тому +55

    Wow Nick, what a video. Goosebumps, tears, the works.
    And let it be said: everyone needs a friend like Mike - the way he supported you on the day was something special.

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  3 місяці тому +10

      Such a ledge and I couldn’t have done it without him!!!

  • @kevinclark5086
    @kevinclark5086 3 місяці тому +33

    Never even met the bloke but you can't beat seeing someone achieve their long term goal.
    'The harder the battle the sweeter the victory'
    Well done Nick.

  • @wladyslawie83
    @wladyslawie83 3 місяці тому +33

    I was tracking your run via the app while my kids were having their swimming class that Sunday. I told your story to them and they instantly became superinspired. The decisive moment came when I was drying my daughters hair, so she held the phone and told me about the splits. When the clock went on ticking towards 2:19:50+ we all felt very nervous for you! But then a notification came with 2:19:45 and we all screamed in joy! Well done, Nick!

  • @gloriab7801
    @gloriab7801 3 місяці тому +13

    I'm 70, and thought my days of PB's had gone, however, after watching that, maybe not ! Congratulations sir, on an inspirational run🫡

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  3 місяці тому

      Incredible and keep going! The best is yet to come!

  • @edcfoz
    @edcfoz 3 місяці тому +30

    This is THE post Berlin marathon video I was waiting for.....that joy is what it's all about! So happy for you man, you epitomise so many of the things I love about this sport....the good vibes, community, the positivity, hard work and resilience paying off...how much you learn about yourself and how much more capable you are than you think along the way. I am in your vid crossing the line at the end and I kid you not, at one point I wondered to myself if you'd finally broken 2:20 today. So cool to see you were a few metres away and supporting others at that moment, after just achieving your dream. We don't know each other and I'm utterly chuffed for you, how great is running 😅

  • @Andy.mikhail137
    @Andy.mikhail137 3 місяці тому +43

    7th attempt, 3rd time in Berlin.
    I like those numbers 🤙
    Congrats man 🫡
    Boomshakalaka !

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  3 місяці тому +14

      50th Berlin. There was just something special about this one

  • @Huntelaar13
    @Huntelaar13 3 місяці тому +6

    Unreal brother. Takes massive stones to keep putting yourself out there to millions of people online, missing your goal, picking yourself back up & SMASHING IT! Mega respect 🙌

  • @AlexmacKnotty22
    @AlexmacKnotty22 3 місяці тому +22

    This guy just became my favourite running UA-camr. As of this one race. 🎉🎉

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  3 місяці тому +3

      Appreciate the support!! Let’s go get it!!!!

  • @saljablo2767
    @saljablo2767 3 місяці тому +30

    At work when this dropped. Walking out to my car to give this my FULL attention. I’m so happy for you. Awesome!!!!!

    • @jonglanfield9446
      @jonglanfield9446 3 місяці тому

      Haha love this! Great commitment to the content 😁

  • @coherentpanda7115
    @coherentpanda7115 3 місяці тому +3

    Congrats Nick, been watching your channel for 3 years, and I shed tears when I saw you cross the finish line under 2:20. Incredible job, you are the poster boy for never giving up.

  • @Jamieallthegearnoidea
    @Jamieallthegearnoidea 3 місяці тому +4

    You didn’t just “wait” 3 years, you bloody worked your backside off for those 3 years!!!! Go you good thing!!!!!

  • @crwnikeboy
    @crwnikeboy 3 місяці тому +16

    I’m not crying, you’re crying. GREAT JOB, YOU’RE A GREAT INSPIRATION!!!!!!!!!

  • @9MRSG
    @9MRSG 3 місяці тому +9

    When you told us about your parents, I started crying. I am so proud of the person you have become, and I am so glad you were able to accomplish your dream.

  • @eckph
    @eckph 3 місяці тому +16

    watched one minute of your video and I already know that it‘ll be one of my favourite motivational videos of all time. You are a freaking LEGEND!

  • @ChrisD1865
    @ChrisD1865 2 місяці тому +1

    The cameraman deserves a medal - wow! What a great friend to record and cheer you on. Excellent job, Nick!

  • @connormcleod8641
    @connormcleod8641 3 місяці тому +2

    Congrats mate - epic run! I really related to this video. I lost my dad to brain cancer a few years ago, fortunately I got to spend some time running with him before and know every time I go for a run now I am living it as he’d want to. I’ve currently aiming for a sub 3 marathon, current pb is 3:26 so got a ways to go! Thanks for the inspiration- will be chasing that feeling you described and doing it for the ones we miss! ❤

  • @_Don_P
    @_Don_P 2 місяці тому +1

    This video really showcases how incredibly emotional the running journey is. So much hard work goes into this, both physical and mental. Nothing more rewarding than having it all come together.

  • @katharinaschneiderr
    @katharinaschneiderr 3 місяці тому +1

    I ran my first marathon at 3h 31 min in may this year and I can't explain the experience. I really want to break the sub 3:25 and quality for Boston, Chicago and have the possibility to run in Tokyo too.. Watching you run had me rexpereince the rush of emotions, excitement, tears and everything in between. I got so emotionally affected by your video! Reminding med never to give up, keep going. Your achievement is incredible!!! Thank you for boosting my motivation!

  • @jamesknowlson2847
    @jamesknowlson2847 3 місяці тому +3

    Best running video ever made, it's that's simple! Congrats Nick! Well done! Shown my kids this, so many lessons, in addition to your determination, your humility and gratitude are so inspiring, and all this despite the trauma you suffered as a child. I lost my mother to a cancerous brain tumour when I was 11; it's such an incredible trauma to lose one parent but to lose both your mum and dad to such a rare illness is just cruel and shows the amazing character you have to have become the man you are today. I wish you continued success and will look forward to watching your journey progress! Thank you for the inspiration. Aiming for sub-3 in April myself and I am so motivated after this. Keep going and Boomshakalaka!

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for sharing!! Now go get that sub 3! Boom Shakalaka 💥

  • @DennisSeib
    @DennisSeib 3 місяці тому +2

    Touche! You earned it! But also love how you kept saying "We did it".....that right there speaks to your character. Amazing how your training, your past failures, your hard work, your team flowed through you to your success. Massive Congrats!

  • @runningwithmarc
    @runningwithmarc 3 місяці тому +11

    Some proper chills watching this, you shared the journey well, and it's amazing to see you rewarded with this well deserved achievement. Congrats man

  • @NoNo-x5r8m
    @NoNo-x5r8m 3 місяці тому +2

    You give me inspiration man, from where you started, to now a sub 2:20 marathon. Honestly amazing

  • @TheSimonvalente
    @TheSimonvalente 3 місяці тому +9

    Matthew who???
    FANTASTIC!!! That meant so much to you, heroically well deserved.

  • @kiltrokills5527
    @kiltrokills5527 3 місяці тому +9

    Its so weird how invested I am in this. I've watched every video for 2 years, some like 20 times. I run every day and haven't improved, but you motivate the hell out of me. We ain't stopping anytime soon.

    • @Fit4Life__
      @Fit4Life__ 3 місяці тому

      I run every 4 days and run sub 3
      Try run less with quality

  • @GrimdorTheDestroyer
    @GrimdorTheDestroyer 3 місяці тому +1

    Tremendous, I never doubted that it would happen but make sure you get yourself another goal to aim for and soon. Having achieved targets that were ambitious and big for me it is awesome after you cross that line but the lull afterwards can become a real downer that leaves you wondering where you mojo went. Start building up to a 10km PB, the Cambridge Half or anything else that gets you excited. Boomshakalaka!!

  • @glenbergman9040
    @glenbergman9040 3 місяці тому +1

    A lesson from this is watching how well you held form through the entire race, with spot-on pacing

  • @iancollinge1614
    @iancollinge1614 3 місяці тому +8

    That vlog personifies you as a person Nick, absolutely top notch. God, if that one video alone doesn't inspire anyone nothing will. What an absolute machine you are, totally inspiring 💪

  • @hogasnicolae
    @hogasnicolae 3 місяці тому +2

    Man, I was watching your video and cried. So much effort and sacrifice and you reach your goal. You are a legend man!!! Well done Champ!

  • @CSGOHighlights
    @CSGOHighlights 3 місяці тому +2

    Man, this was one of the BEST videos I've watched on UA-cam. I've been following your training, strava, videos and everything else leading up to this and I tracked your run. You're an absolute inspiration and people don't realise how much mental willpower goes into this run and the intensive training you go through.
    You deserve this so much. Celebrate and take it all in. Incredible achievement that you should be proud of for the rest of your life.

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much for the support!! Let’s take this momentum forward! Onwards and upwards!!

  • @samrizzo1720
    @samrizzo1720 3 місяці тому +3

    You made me cry man. Congratulations on achieving your goal. You are so inspiring to watch, Thank you for sharing your passion.

  • @Prafik614
    @Prafik614 3 місяці тому

    I was there, finished 5:10. It’s so fun to watch elite runners and sub 3h finishers since I never see that while I’m somewhere far behind 😅
    Such an amazing pace and joy watching , congratulations 🎉

  • @308bar
    @308bar 3 місяці тому +25

    Congrats again! The support and the number of people cheering for you speaks loads and are unreal, it speaks on how you inspire and impact peoples lives. Let's go!🎉

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  3 місяці тому +5

      The support was and is unbelievable!! So grateful and it fuels me!!

  • @legendan
    @legendan 3 місяці тому +1

    This video motivates me to beat my personal best at the Cologne Half Marathon tomorrow. (1:28:32) Race cut is in! 🤙🏻

  • @GreaseAndGravel
    @GreaseAndGravel 3 місяці тому +1

    Nick, you are an inspiration!! I've been following you for a few months now and I've already adjusted my running goals to times I thought I'd never aim for thanks to you. Well done on your sub 2:20!

  • @christiandyer9574
    @christiandyer9574 3 місяці тому +6

    A superbly crafted video, relaying a fascinating and deeply moving story - the pinnacle of a decade of progressive running - in level, quality and quantity, conquering fears, doubts and demons evolving into a three year epic crusade to achieve a personal goal that became more entrenched with each and every brave and frustrating prior attempt and surely compounding the weight felt on the shoulders by choosing to relay the ups and downs of the enthralling journey so openly and honestly to the world.
    The volume and intensity of training required to have been able to run at such a fast pace; 5.03 metres / 16.5 ft - the length of a large front room - per second, for so long - 2 hrs 20 minutes - the length of an extended feature movie, for so far - 42,195m or 8.5 parkruns - in itself is tough enough to endure, both physically and mentally and was by far the most significant element to each and every attempt. But reaching this level of performance also demanded a strict diet, calculating calorie requirements and intake, a disciplined sleep routine and sacrificing time with loved ones. The cumulative physical benefit, experience and shear mental determination and resilience gained through the preceding three years of training for the seven attempts - in enduring all of this multiple times over is what undoubtedly enabled Nick to execute an optimal race strategy and finally reach the summit of the mountain and win HIS race. A classic tale of never giving up and staying the course - phenomenal achievement Nick.

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  3 місяці тому +1

      So much sacrifice goes into just giving yourself a chance. So when it comes together it's oh so sweet!! Appreciate this message! Let's keep this momentum! Onwards and upwards!

  • @edwinsena9365
    @edwinsena9365 2 місяці тому +2

    Great job nick. You and your family support i watched you and as an ex runner myself am proud of your hard work from your 5k to your marathon 🏃 God blessed you my friend.

  • @lewiswhatley5997
    @lewiswhatley5997 3 місяці тому +13

    No one deserves this more than you mate. You are a true inspiration to so many out there! Well done 👊🏼

  • @Astrix321
    @Astrix321 3 місяці тому

    16:24 this sentence.. is what makes winners win, they recognize all the hard work and effort and pain they went through, and will go beyond to achieve the goal in the final moment, brilliant. smashed it mate

  • @nelliel3446
    @nelliel3446 3 місяці тому +10

    you’re honestly so inspiring nick. The way you pushed it at the end rather than giving up is so admirable! 🎉

  • @settlers33
    @settlers33 3 місяці тому +1

    So amazing! I was in your same shoes in the late it's. Worked full time and physical work. Only went 2:23 two years in a row. Love this for you!🎉

  • @samdking
    @samdking 3 місяці тому +5

    Amazing race vid Nick. I was tearing up when you were! When that 3:14 split came in, all I could think about was your 3 x 10k workout and how much you nailed that final set. You truly put in the work and deserve this accomplishment.

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  3 місяці тому +2

      That session was key to this success! Thanks!

  • @chrispotter6847
    @chrispotter6847 3 місяці тому +2

    I followed you on the app on Sunday and was showing my wife your time and tearing up telling her you did it. I would love another attempt at sub 3 but had a years worth of injuries and lost a lot of of speed and 55 years old now. You may have inspired me to give it another go! Congrats Nick I have loved following your story and am so happy for you and your family that you achieved such an amazing goal. The dedication and how humble you are genuinely inspires me and you deserve everything you achieved. #Sub 2:20 boy boomshakalaka

  • @deedsyt
    @deedsyt 3 місяці тому +9

    truly so happy for you bro, i have been watching for a min and it really just brightened up my day when i saw what you achieved😁

  • @circles27
    @circles27 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you Nick, l can see my 1:10 goal for 21km in sight,

    • @Nige.
      @Nige. 3 місяці тому +1

      Just get a pair of evos - you’ll probably go sub 1

  • @20sur20edu
    @20sur20edu 3 місяці тому

    Congrats all the way from Senegal! I was very invested in your sub 2:20 journey and teared up from your joy and pride. Well done sir ! Super inspiring as I train myself to break 3:30

  • @VangRVang
    @VangRVang 3 місяці тому

    Man. Those sub 3s was Wild!
    Congrats on your 2:19!!

  • @Astrix321
    @Astrix321 3 місяці тому +2

    i dont think i have ever been happier for someone reaching their sports goal that i dont know in person, amazing work nick! huge inspiration

  • @danseymour5492
    @danseymour5492 3 місяці тому +1

    Wowsers, fantastic achievement! Congratulations, and well deserved; 50k+ km over 3+ years is a massive work ethic sustained for so long. Huge respect for putting in that much work, so glad you got the results that deserves.

  • @jjames1949
    @jjames1949 3 місяці тому +5

    So happy for you Nick, you’re the most down to earth guy and you’ve worked so hard for that!!

  • @TiloDroid
    @TiloDroid 3 місяці тому

    Cmon nick im crying watching your reaction at the finish. I was following your time online like your wife and I jumped up when I read 2:19. In all honestly, I also had some doubts, seeing as your times where declining over the years. But srcew those doubt I had about you and any doubts I might have about myself in the. I believe that with hard training any dream can be achieved no matter whee you are in your life. Seeing the sub 3 runners also motivates me, seeing the diversity of runners in that field. I thought it was quite unusual for a big guy like yourself to run so unbelievably fast but you proved my misconceptions wrong. No human is limited. Congratulations nick and BOOM SHAKALAKA!

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  2 місяці тому +1

      If you don’t believe in yourself, no one will! Let’s go get it!!

  • @d3mian
    @d3mian 2 місяці тому +1

    From a dad who didn´t broke the sub3 for 35 seconds and the next year could, I feel this. Thanks for this video. You're an inspiration, man. Thanks for this. I´m going for a run.

  • @ultimatewasser975
    @ultimatewasser975 3 місяці тому +1

    Amazing video Nick and congrats to you on this outstanding achievement🙏🏻
    I’m 21 and aiming to sub 2:50 in Valencia and I hope I will get to your level one day, you are really proving that nothing beats hard work, thanks you for this🙏🏻💪

  • @harrytrump1514
    @harrytrump1514 3 місяці тому +5

    Been following your videos for a while now mate. Congratulations on final hitting that goal! Love the passion, energy, encouragement and commitment! Keep it going - yeeeewwww!

  • @jamilesimplicio2163
    @jamilesimplicio2163 3 місяці тому +2

    I'm screaming "come on Nick!!!" as I watch like if I was there on the day, you're inspiration on action, thank you!!! Cheers from Brazil!

  • @TimPark-j2p
    @TimPark-j2p 3 місяці тому +5

    Let’s go! I’ve watched many recap videos, but few have ever hit me like this one. Thank you for sharing your story. Thank you for sharing your heart.

  • @mogosberhane264
    @mogosberhane264 3 місяці тому +1

    Man!😢😢😢. You are such a great person. I can't control my tears too. When I completed my first marathon in 3:2:45 I was so emotional. Now my second Marathon will be On 6.10 .2024 Köln Marathon!!!!. You are a great motivational!

  • @CharlieRunning1992
    @CharlieRunning1992 3 місяці тому +1

    Inspirational Nick. You truly justified the meaning of the marathon starts at mile 20. Well done Sir.

  • @liamcotter8512
    @liamcotter8512 3 місяці тому +1

    I've been following you from the start Nick. Sunday was your magic moment which you will treasure for the rest of your life. So so happy for you. You are inspiration for the theory "Never give up" and you WILL eventually achieve. Was a massive bonus to meet you walking down the street on Monday! Keep achieving as you are still very young in terms of marathon career. I just hope you stick with the marathon as we need you in the marathon world.

  • @HanaP-l9e
    @HanaP-l9e 3 місяці тому +1

    well done Nick!last 10km amazing 🎉congratulation

  • @ashleycorgat2875
    @ashleycorgat2875 3 місяці тому +1

    An incredible achievement and amazing example of what you can achieve even against the odds. Mad respect

  • @jamestunstead1319
    @jamestunstead1319 3 місяці тому +4

    You are such an inspiration, really you are. I ruptured my quad tendon 5 years ago and it had to be re-attached with sutures and holes were drilled into my kneecap, so it’s been a long way back to get into any sort of decent shape. I was going nowhere really, times were not improving, I felt terrible and was losing motivation, but I always watch your videos and you are always so positive yet you have been through so much. You kept me going, I always think of what you say when things are tough and lo and behold I’ve had 5 PBs in a row at 3 different park runs, including a sub 25 minutes which was my post injury goal that I thought I’d never ever achieve. I had the app on and was checking your progress and it was looking dodgy at half way, but with a few KMs to go I was confident you would make it and you did. I was delighted and let out a boomshakalaka!

    • @dangallagher6176
      @dangallagher6176 3 місяці тому +2

      Crazy you have such a similar story to me. I had the exact same injury in Feb 2023. 1.5 years onwards and I'm finally back running parkruns trying to beat my pre-injury pb. Not there yet but I reckon I'm not too far away. Congrats on the recovery!

  • @trail77
    @trail77 3 місяці тому +1

    Congrats from switzerland!🙌🏽🥳♥️ ..what a story, amazing!

  • @runbyron
    @runbyron 3 місяці тому +2

    You did it!!!
    Hard work!
    Never stop dreaming!!

  • @DaveLindsey-sb2zc
    @DaveLindsey-sb2zc 3 місяці тому +1

    Well done Nick at Berlin you smashed it and make your mum,dad and friends and family so proud, all the best Dave

  • @ismailgrou1667
    @ismailgrou1667 3 місяці тому +1

    Congrats Nick I'm so happy for you. I ran the marathon as well and achieved my first sub3h finish with a time of 2:56. I was really looking forward to the marathon, hoping to see you there you ve been a big inspiration. I missed my first attempt at sub3h by just 20 seconds, but after seeing your determination to keep pushing for sub 2h20, I couldn’t give up. I finally made it! 🎉
    By the way, if the finish line video at the end had an extra 10 seconds, you d have seen me crossing it at the end Haha
    Booom shakalaka!

  • @kdoccon
    @kdoccon 3 місяці тому +1

    Great video Nic & congrats on the new PB boomshakalaka

  • @614UK
    @614UK 3 місяці тому

    That was really emotional. I'm absolutely stoked for you. You don't get your goals without hard work, determination and the ability to dig deep. Maybe sub 2:40 for my 51 year old body is possible. No, having watched this, let's get rid of the maybe. Thanks Nick for the inspiration.

  • @debbieboothroyd2420
    @debbieboothroyd2420 3 місяці тому +2

    I drove past you when you were training recently, and to now watch you running such an incredible time is so awesome!!! My husband just asked me why I’m crying…hard to explain!!!

  • @elninochin0
    @elninochin0 3 місяці тому +2

    If anyone ever doubts themselves and needs some inspiration before their own PB attempt - they need to watch this! Absolutely smashed it Nick - well done.

  • @J4CKBR3TT
    @J4CKBR3TT 3 місяці тому +1

    Had a good cry for you mate, what an achievement! Congratulations 🥳

  • @mutech333
    @mutech333 3 місяці тому +4

    So glad you finally did it, nobody deserved it more! It was nice briefly meeting you at the evening party, I assume you kept partying until your legs collapsed 😅 And thanks for making me part of your race video, I am the guy in the red shirt celebrating his own PB at 18:48, also the first one since Berlin 2022 🤣

  • @KiwiM1994
    @KiwiM1994 3 місяці тому +5

    Congrats Nick! Nothing better than proving the doubters wrong! Enjoy the celebration champ!

  • @SuperYtc1
    @SuperYtc1 13 годин тому

    So happy for you man. You have been inspiring me for a while but unfortunately I'm trying to overcome this 3 year injury still. But when I train for my first marathon I'll remember all the hard work you've put in. I really hope you go for a new goal, as I believe you have it in you to achieve a sub 2:19. Huge congratulations. Enjoy this forever!

  • @baumhauspflege3466
    @baumhauspflege3466 3 місяці тому +1

    You earned that one, Nick! Such an inspirational story. This goes beyond running.

  • @jodeefarah7866
    @jodeefarah7866 3 місяці тому +1

    "Where there is pain, there's success". Well said Nick, that pretty much sums up your journey so far.
    The quality of this production was befitting of a video showing you get your sub 2:20.
    Bester you Biscuit 💪💪

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  3 місяці тому

      YES!!! We got there boetie!! Appreciate the support and the coolest part is that we have some serious momentum going forward now! Onwards and upwards!!

  • @paysonnichols8941
    @paysonnichols8941 3 місяці тому

    Congrats from across the pond!! I got denied from the lottery to run Berlin this year. So I used that as fuel to PR and go sub 2:45 at Boston to get automatically in for next year!! Can’t wait to experience Berlin. Congrats on sub 2:20!!! As another father with a full time job I know how hard this really is!!! Well done 👍

  • @grgr6720
    @grgr6720 3 місяці тому +7

    Well done man genuinely happy for you. It is always great to see people working hard and reaching their dreams.

  • @chrisratcliffe5860
    @chrisratcliffe5860 2 місяці тому +1

    So legendary Nick. You absolutely won Berlin 🎉

  • @CaptainBilson
    @CaptainBilson 3 місяці тому +1

    Nick!!!!! Mate absolute goose bumps watching you crush this brother !!!

  • @michaelz9500
    @michaelz9500 3 місяці тому +2

    Congratulations Nick! I've been watching your journey for the last couple years, so happy for you to finally break 2:20! Was following on the app on Sunday, not going to lie when I saw the half way time I did think you might fall just short again, but then as soon as I saw the 30k-35k split I knew it was back on and a strong finish was on the cards! Inspirational story, shows to everyone if you work hard enough you can achieve your dream goals

  • @ThomasMutton
    @ThomasMutton 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video, Nick. And a big congratulations on breaking that 2:20.

  • @AMostlyFunctionalJess
    @AMostlyFunctionalJess 3 місяці тому

    That was such a powerful looking finish. Wonderful to see you get this after following your sub 2:20 journey for a while now. Soak it in.

  • @opeyemikene
    @opeyemikene 3 місяці тому

    Commoooooon Nick. So proud of you. I was eating whilst watching this video and nearly choked because of the raw emotion after you crossed that finish line and smashed your marathon PB. I shed a little tears of joy for you. Massive congratulations. You are truly inspiring.

  • @Gunnerzfan79
    @Gunnerzfan79 3 місяці тому

    A bit anticlimactic....Just kidding Nick! Congrats, amazing!!! TBH, I couldn't wait for the vid and looked up your time Sunday morning. I was super stoked and very pleased for you and your peeps when I saw 2:19:45. Props regarding all the hard work, commitment to this goal and for putting yourself out there and sharing it with us. 👊

  • @markpackman8731
    @markpackman8731 3 місяці тому

    Nick, Wow, Congratulations, what a major achievement. Like many I have followed your journey and absolute drive to succeed at achieving sub 2:20. You are an inspiration to us all and a brilliant example of what true hard work and persistence achieves. Always positive and never negative, you always keep moving forward. I am so pleased for you. Take a rest and spend it with family and friends. We look forward to hearing what your next goal may be. Thank you again for sharing your journey.

  • @Happyfridays11
    @Happyfridays11 3 місяці тому +2

    Amazing Nick! I feel very touched by what you shared about your parents. You are truly a tough cookie! It makes those huge victory's even more meaningful knowing what you've had to get through to get to this point today. They would truly be so proud, you are an amazing athelte and all round nice guy. So chuffed for you

  • @high-captain-BaLrog
    @high-captain-BaLrog 3 місяці тому +4

    oh this is one of the best running videos out there and getting community to film and collate this was genius! you people are a different breed!

  • @febriyantolasron
    @febriyantolasron 3 місяці тому

    Amazing nick.. you are so inspirational, im training for sub 3.40 next december. Its hard for me to imagine that im able to do it, but this video gives me hope and spirit to never give up…boom shakalaka…congrats for your 2:19:45🔥🔥

  • @soltour87
    @soltour87 3 місяці тому +9

    I’ve been waiting for this one! Well done Nick. Really inspirational. Boom Shakalaka!

    • @justalilbester
      @justalilbester  3 місяці тому +2

      You and me both! I’ve been waiting 3 years to make this video!! 🙌🏻 Boom Shakalaka!!

  • @enzo-qc6oz
    @enzo-qc6oz 3 місяці тому +3

    this video made me cry and that doesn't happen often, congratulations Nick, no-one deserved this more than you!!

  • @English.runner.en.Espana
    @English.runner.en.Espana 3 місяці тому +1

    Got me emotional on the treadmill watching this bad boy! Massive congrats mate! Strong stuff.

  • @stevemarlow2162
    @stevemarlow2162 3 місяці тому +1

    Well done Nick. So pleased for you after all the hard work and near misses. Couldn’t happen to a nicer bloke 👍🏻