I'm Nick Bester, 35 years old. A running coach, creator and sub 2:20 marathoner.

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Founder of Best Athletics Running Club (registered with England Athletics and supported by adidas), Head Coach of Best Athletics, and Adidas London Coach.

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Best Athletics, was registered 4 years ago and is one of the fastest-growing running clubs in the UK, with over 600 members and 7 coaches.

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Running is my passion. As I continue my own journey, I’m committed to helping fellow runners improve and reach their full potential.

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When I first started running, I didn’t enjoy it at all. Every kilometre felt like a struggle, and I couldn’t understand why people willingly ran for fun. My first 5k was over 25 minutes, and my first marathon time was 3:17. But after completing my first race, something clicked. I got fitter, and running started to feel more enjoyable. I knew if I trained harder, I could improve. That mentality hasn’t changed.

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Today, I rely on running more than ever. I truly believe there are few things as rewarding as a personal best, and there’s nothing like that endorphin rush running provides – absolutely nothing! I use the mindset I have learned in running, to all other aspects of my life. No shortcuts! With hard work, comes results!

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I’ve since run over 100 consecutive sub-3-hour marathons, with personal bests that I’m proud of:

• Marathon: 2:19:45

• Half Marathon: 1:06:19

• 10k: 30:46

• 5k: 14:34