JOIN THE BOOM SHAKALAKA RUNNERS
Stop Training Alone.
Start Running Faster.
Join a global community of runners coached by 2:19 marathoner and adidas Coach Nick Bester. Get your first month of personalised TrainingPeaks coaching completely free — plus the chance to earn free adidas shoes just by showing up. No subscription required. No catch.
No credit card. No commitment. Cancel anytime.
Rewards
Of All Kinds
280+
Runners Worldwide
Coached
Sub 2:20 marathoner
Here’s What You Get the Moment You Join —
Free For All.
Amazing Free Rewards
Earn real rewards just by showing up — climb the levels to unlock merch discounts, SiS fuel vouchers, and even Adidas shoes of your choice. 100% free, no purchases.
1 Free Month of Coaching
Get a full month of personalised training on TrainingPeaks, reviewed directly by Coach Nick. Complete our 3-min Kickstart Challenge and get it today.
Global Running Community
Connect with hundreds of runners across the world. Training plans, discussions, race breakdowns — all inside. The Boom Shakalaka Runners will get you there.
A Special Offer From Nick
I'm Building Your Training Plan.
Personally. For You.
Look — I'm a sub-2:20 marathoner and I've coached hundreds of runners. I know exactly what a proper training plan looks like, and I know most runners out there are following something generic that wasn't built for them.
So here's what I'm offering: your first month is completely on me. I'll build you a fully personalised training plan on TrainingPeaks — we kick things off with a quick questionnaire so I understand exactly where you're at, your goals, your schedule, and your race targets. From there, every session is dialled in specifically for you.
Built Just For You
You fill in a short questionnaire — current fitness, goals, race schedule, weekly hours available. I take that and build a plan that's actually designed for your life, not a template.
Straight to Your Watch
TrainingPeaks syncs directly to your Garmin, Apple Watch, or Suunto. Every session shows up on your wrist — no thinking required, just lace up and go.
Leaderboard & Competitive Spirit
You're not just following a plan in isolation — you're part of a leaderboard where you earn points, compete with the community, and win real rewards. That extra edge of competition is what keeps you showing up.
Just $15/month After That
Your free month comes with zero commitment. After that, continuing is less than your weekly coffee — $15/month to keep your plan rolling, updated each week by me. Cancel any time, no questions asked.
🎁 Your first month is on me — free.
Even if the personalised plan isn't your thing long-term — the community, the leaderboard, the rewards, the weekly newsletter — all of that stays free. But I think once you train with a plan that actually fits you, you'll never go back to guessing.
CHOOSE YOUR PLAN
Find the Right Plan for You
Community Member
Free
✓ 1 month free personalised plan on TrainingPeaks made by me
✓ Access to the global running community
✓ Weekly coaching insights via blogs, newsletter and posts
✓ Member map to connect with runners worldwide
✓ Real rewards for active members
Performance Member
$15/month
✓ Everything in the free tier
✓ Personalised TrainingPeaks plan created/reviewed by Coach Nick monthly.
✓ Access to Nick’s Classroom (up to Marathon Maintenance Plan)
✓ Performance leaderboard + automatically part of the quarterly adidas giveaway
✓ Earn rewards faster — unlock SiS vouchers, merch discounts & Adidas shoes by climbing the community levels
Full Coaching
$199/month
✓ Fully personalised premium TrainingPeaks plan
✓ Fortnightly 1:1 coaching calls with Nick
✓ Direct WhatsApp access
✓ Ongoing feedback and plan adjustments
⚠ Limited spots — only for committed runners
Real Results
What Runners Are Saying
★★★★★
SiS Gift from Nick
"Wow! What can I say? OMG, I'm totally blown away by the gift from The Boom Shakalaka Run Hub. Amazing. The best bit is that my birthday is on Sunday and I'm running the Edinburgh Marathon as well. These gels and drinks will come in very handy — early birthday present 🤘 Thanks once again, very much."
Alan Henderson · Runner Wins & Milestones · Level 5 Member
★★★★★
Level 4 £35 SIS Voucher
"Just by being active and engaging in this lovely community, I reached Level 4 in such a short time. The photo is what I got with the £35 SiS Voucher. I'm absolutely amazed — a huge thanks to Nick and his team for bringing this community together. Share your races, your experiences, and you too will move up the ladder just like me."
Jason Britton · Runners Chat · Level 4 Member
★★★★★
"I just started doing parkrun again after watching Nick’s all out efforts and his 5k push at the end of his London marathon, which inspired me, so I tried it Sunday at my local parkrun and hit my fastest 5k ever… was the best feeling in the world when I finished."
Jason Britton · Blog & Inside Running
★★★★★
"I've been active in the community, just telling my stories on a few races, sharing experiences, and listening to advice in other people's stories, and just by being active and engaging in this lovely community, I have reached level 4. In such a short time… I'm absolutely amazed and a huge thanks to Nick and his team for bringing this community together."
Jason Britton
★★★★★
"Your coaching took me to a massive marathon PB a few years ago, and I still recycle the training sessions you gave me. Roll on London marathon 2026!"
Catherine Matthews
★★★★★
"Absolutely perfect timing for me this article thank you for writing it… The race breakdown and especially the method to figure out your target pace is exactly what I need."
Sam C · Blog & Inside Running
INSIDE THE COMMUNITY
Your New Running Home Base
🏆
Climb the Ranks. Earn Real Rewards.
Earn points for free just by showing up and engaging — no purchases, no subscriptions. The higher you climb, the bigger the reward.
LVL
1
On the Start Line
Unlocks: Warm Up, Cool-Down, Runner's Mindset, Heart Rate Zones, What Running Shoes to Buy
LVL
2
In the Pack
Unlocks: Core/Strength & Mobility, Nutrition, Zero to Hero, Beginner & Intermediate Maintenance Plans
LVL
3
Settling In
🎁 REWARD: 20% off Best Athletics merch
LVL
4
Gaining Momentum
Keep climbing — the next reward is just one level away
LVL
5
In Full Stride
🎁 REWARD: £35 SiS Fuel Voucher
LVL
6
Setting the Pace
🎁 REWARD: £40 Best Athletics Merch Voucher
LVL
7
Leading the Field
👟 REWARD: adidas Running Shoes — your choice, completely free
🔓 UNCLAIMED — Nobody has reached Level 7 yet. Will you be the first?
LVL
8
Community Champion
🔒 Unclaimed — reward yet to be revealed
LVL
9
Boom Shakalaka 🔥
🔒 Unclaimed — the ultimate rank. Reward yet to be revealed.
Common Questions
Is the community really free?
Yes — completely. No credit card, no trial period, no hidden fees. The community is free forever.
The rewards system is also 100% free to participate in. You earn points just by being active — no purchases, no paid subscription required. Rewards like vouchers and Adidas shoes unlock automatically as you level up.
How does the free coaching month work?
When you join, you get one month of a personalised training plan on TrainingPeaks, set up and reviewed directly by Coach Nick. It’s yours as a welcome gift.
How do I earn the Adidas shoes?
The Adidas running shoes are the Level 7 reward — unlocked when you reach "Leading the Field", the 7th level in the community's 9-level progression system.
You earn points simply by showing up and being part of the community — sharing your runs, commenting, helping other runners, and staying consistent. As your points grow, you move up through the levels and rewards unlock automatically along the way.
Nobody has claimed the Level 7 Adidas shoes yet — so you could be the first. No purchase required, no competition entry — just keep running and engaging.
How does the rewards / levels system work?
The community runs a 9-level progression system. You earn points for free simply by being active — sharing your runs, commenting on posts, helping other runners, and showing up consistently. No purchases, no subscriptions needed.
As your points grow, you climb the levels — and real rewards unlock automatically along the way:
🏅 Level 3 — Settling In: 20% off Best Athletics merch
🏅 Level 5 — In Full Stride: £35 SiS Fuel Voucher
🏅 Level 6 — Setting the Pace: £40 Best Athletics Merch Voucher
🏅 Level 7 — Leading the Field: Adidas Running Shoes of your choice
The top levels (7, 8, and 9) haven't been claimed yet — the community is growing fast and those spots are wide open. Keep showing up and you could be the first to reach them.
What’s the difference between Free and Performance (£15/mo)?
Free gives you community access, coaching insights, and your welcome month of training. Performance adds an ongoing personalised plan reviewed by Nick, his full classroom, and the leaderboard.
Can I upgrade or cancel anytime?
Yes. Start free, upgrade whenever you want more structure, and cancel your paid plan at any time with no questions asked.
Most runners train alone and plateau.
Boom Shakalaka Runners climb.
Get real structure, a community that pushes you forward, and free rewards that unlock as you level up — starting the moment you join.
Start Climbing — It's FreeNo credit card. No commitment. Cancel anytime.