Key Learnings from Recovering from injury
As a runner, injuries sure do suck! It can feel like a pretty dark time when you’re no longer able to do the thing you love and stop...
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Nick Bester
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Athlete of the Month
August 2023 The athlete of the month for the month of August is… Lindsay Skinner! Wow what a machine! Where to start! Let’s start with...
Nick Bester
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Coach Dan and Sam’s Top Ten Marathon Training Tips
In the last episode of The Best Athletics Podcast shares with you Dan and Sam’s '𝙏𝙤𝙥 𝙏𝙚𝙣 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙣 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜...
Nick Bester
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Bester’s Best Tips for Training in the Heat.
London and most of the UK is absolutely cooking at the moment! Whilst it makes running harder, let’s not underestimate just how much of a...
Nick Bester
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Coach Nicks Daily Routine
A big part of how I’ve been able to progress from a 3h 17m to a 2h 20m marathoner over the years is down to this daily routine. It helps...
natabunce
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Testimonial from Anna Whall
'I have been training with Natalie for about 6 months now - time has absolutely flown by! I've trained for a 10k, a half marathon and now...
Nick Bester
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Fastest Known Time (FKT) by Mary Marshall
The elusive FKT; maybe it’s not as elusive as you might think though. Let’s start with what it is. Fastest Known Time. That’s what it...
Nick Bester
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Trail Running by Mary Marshall
Trail Blog Post First, I would like to say a BIG hello and introduce myself; I am Mary, the new Trail leader at Best Athletics. I will be...
Nick Bester
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Every runner needs a physio, and not just when they’re injured.
Written by Dan Barratt & Adrian D’Costa Measuring and comparing footstrike @therunningroom Injury is every athlete's worst nightmare....
samanthamare2
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About me
Running grounds me. It’s my head clear and my endorphin rush. Running has brought me adventure and has allowed me to see places I never...
Nick Bester
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June Sri Chimnoy/AG’s strop in the Pear Tree
You squeeze the plastic cup between your thumb and your forefinger. I am, you realise, for the first time in around 17 minutes, in total...
Nick Bester
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About me
It’s an absolute pleasure to be a Best Athletics Coach. Joining the club in 2021 was one of the best decisions of my life and it’s an...
Nick Bester
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Blast up to Christmas
Let's have a bit of fun in this years Blast up to Christmas Challenge! All you need to do is complete 3 of the following for races...
Nick Bester
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10 - 15 Minute Strength and Conditioning workout
Such a small part of your day that will certainly make you stronger than you were yesterday! It’s not too intense so the more you can do...
Nick Bester
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Not Another Runner Podcast chat with Natalie
To access the podcast, click on the link below; https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/46-nick-bester-aka-justalilbester-runner-run-coach/...
Nick Bester
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My Story and how lockdown Changed my Life for the Good
Summary of me: Passionate runner with a sub 2:30 marathon personal best. Online coach and currently helping as many runners improve as I...
Nick Bester
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Give it your BESTer supported by Africa Marathons
For entries follow the link below; https://worldsmarathons.com/marathon/give-it-your-bester?currency=gbp This is the perfect opportunity...
Nick Bester
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Gait Analysis with Prehab
Video taken during a half marathon attempt at Battersea Park, London Throughout my running career I have always wanted to do a gait...
Nick Bester
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Alternative Morning Routine
We’re constantly seeking ways in which we can improve and get faster. For the past 3 years I’ve been doing a series of core, strength and...
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