Best vibes, best support, best club

The Club

Founded by Nick Bester in March 2020. Now home to over 500 members, six coaches and many run leaders, with runners all over the UK and the world.

Best Athletics members catching up after a run

500+

members across the UK and around the world

Our story

More than just a running club.

Nick Bester founded Best Athletics in March 2020. We became officially affiliated with England Athletics in April 2021 and have kept growing year after year. adidas Running has supported the club since 2024.

We're a global community of runners, brought together by a shared love of movement, getting better and meeting people. Our weekly sessions are in South West London, but our members are spread across the UK and the world.

The week runs on Track Tuesdays, tempo sessions, the odd Friday session, a monthly long run and parkrun takeovers, with socials, training camps and our own race series through the year. You'll see a strong team presence at major races in the UK and abroad too.

Whether you're training for your first 5K or chasing a championship qualifying time, you'll always have a team behind you.

March 2020
Nick Bester starts Best Athletics.
April 2021
Officially affiliated with England Athletics.
2024
Supported by adidas Running.
Today
500+ members, six coaches and many run leaders.

The coaching team

Six coaches. One team.

Meet the coaches

Nick

Founder & head coach

Amie

Endurance coach

Sam

Run coach & nutritionist

Chris

Run coach

Jack

Run coach

Matt

Run coach

Run leaders

Members who give back.

Our run leaders started where a lot of our members start. Now they pace, encourage and turn up with a smile.

Owain

Here for the freedom, the headspace and the chance to push myself.

My first half marathon was back in 2010. A London Marathon place in 2018, on a very warm April day, changed things. Eight more marathons later, I love giving back, whether that's pacing someone to a PB or being a friendly face on the start line.

Jamesy

There's nothing better than seeing someone surprise themselves.

I started running in lockdown to help my mental health and haven't stopped since. My first marathon in 2023 was a game changer. Now I love helping others, whether they're just starting out or chasing new goals.

Mary

I know what it's like to go from non runner to runner.

A simple 5K in the pandemic turned into a run walk marathon in 2021. Seven marathons later, including a Boston qualifier, it's the community, the friendships, the race day vibes and the post run second brekkie that keep me going.

Connected people and brands

Backed by good people.

Supported by adidas Running and fuelled by Science in Sport. Members get discounts from our partners, from physio and nutrition to socks and recovery.