Weekly Newsletter

Weekly newsletter delivering running insights, race breakdowns, and coaching lessons to help athletes train smarter and perform better.

Weekly Newsletter

May 25, 2026

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3 min read

Hackney Half 2026. Three Races. Four Weeks. How things are actually looking.

Sub-70 slipped at 8K. The number on my watch told the truth my splits wouldn’t. My stride dropped 15 cm. My splits looked fine, but the proof was clear.

Weekly Newsletter

May 18, 2026

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6 min read

This is a special one: 13 Years of Running Led to This Moment, I FINALLY Represented MY COUNTRY.

I had a perfect tactical plan for my England 10K debut. At Km 3, I threw it out. Here's what happened, and the 3/3/3/1 framework I would have used.

Weekly Newsletter

May 11, 2026

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5 min read

London 2026 → 2:23:03: 5 things you should steal.

Run faster, train smarter and unlock your full potential with 2:19 marathoner and adidas coach, Nick Bester! I almost blew my race at km 4 and the call that saved it.

Weekly Newsletter

May 4, 2026

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5 min read

The recovery model behind 1:59:30 - and why it matters more than the shoes.

Run faster, train smarter and unlock your full potential with 2:19 marathoner and adidas coach, Nick Bester! This week is part 4/4 of the London Marathon. The final thoughts and advice.

Weekly Newsletter

Apr 29, 2026

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5 min read

Sub-2 is real. The medical tent is real. Let's break London down.

London Marathon Series — Part 3 of 4. Sawe ran 1:59:30. I ran 2:23:03. Both of us learned something. Here's the breakdown.

Weekly Newsletter

Apr 24, 2026

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5 min read

2 Days Out. And What I’d Tell You on the Start Line.

London Marathon Series — Part 2 of 4: Race Week. The conditions. The field. The head game. And the full video now live.

Weekly Newsletter

Apr 20, 2026

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5 min read

5 Days Out. The FTP Test. And London is About to Be Ridiculous.

London Marathon Series — Part 1 of 4: The Build-Up. Unlock your full potential with 2:19 marathoner and adidas coach, Nick Bester!

Weekly Newsletter

Apr 13, 2026

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8 min read

The Reality of Race Prep. Managing the Achilles. And the Easter Parkrun.

Your parkrun PB playbook. Managing niggles the smart way. And 13 days to London. Unlock your full potential with 2:19 marathoner and adidas coach, Nick Bester!

Weekly Newsletter

Apr 6, 2026

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10 min read

I Risked It All in the Heat (and here's what it taught me)

Run faster, train smarter and unlock your full potential with 2:19 marathoner and adidas coach, Nick Bester!

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The Niggle I've been carrying for a decade (and what I'm doing about it)

Mar 30, 2026

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9 min read

The Niggle I've been carrying for a decade (and what I'm doing about it)

Run faster, train smarter and unlock your full potential with 2:19 marathoner and adidas coach, Nick Bester!

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4 Marathons. 4 Weeks. One of the Toughest Challenges I’ve Ever Done.

Mar 23, 2026

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9 min read

4 Marathons. 4 Weeks. One of the Toughest Challenges I’ve Ever Done.

Run faster, train smarter and unlock your full potential with 2:19 marathoner and adidas coach, Nick Bester!

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What Really Happened at the Tokyo Marathon

Mar 16, 2026

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7 min read

What Really Happened at the Tokyo Marathon

Run faster, train smarter and unlock your full potential with 2:19 marathoner and adidas coach, Nick Bester!

Weekly Newsletter

Mar 9, 2026

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7 min read

Tokyo Marathon: How It Played Out

Run faster, train smarter and unlock your full potential with 2:19 marathoner and adidas coach, Nick Bester! What Tokyo taught me about racing marathons.

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The Training Mistake That Almost Ruined My Tokyo Marathon

Mar 2, 2026

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2 min read

The Training Mistake That Almost Ruined My Tokyo Marathon

Run faster, train smarter and unlock your full potential with 2:19 marathoner and adidas coach, Nick Bester!

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You’re Capable of More — Here’s How to Run Your Best Parkrun

Feb 23, 2026

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5 min read

You’re Capable of More — Here’s How to Run Your Best Parkrun

Run faster, train smarter and unlock your full potential with 2:19 marathoner and adidas coach, Nick Bester! Most people run parkrun wrong and it’s costing them 20–30 seconds every week.

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What I Learned Training in Kenya (That Changed Everything)

Feb 16, 2026

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1 min read

What I Learned Training in Kenya (That Changed Everything)

Run faster, train smarter and unlock your full potential with 2:19 marathoner and adidas coach, Nick Bester!

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Coach Bester's Take: Inside Kenya Running, Race Week Tips & Motivation

Feb 9, 2026

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1 min read

Coach Bester's Take: Inside Kenya Running, Race Week Tips & Motivation

Run faster, train smarter and unlock your full potential with 2:19 marathoner and adidas coach, Nick Bester!

Weekly Newsletter

Feb 2, 2026

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3 min read

February Fitness Hacks: Coach Nick’s Tips for Busy Runners

Run faster, train smarter and unlock your full potential with 2:19 marathoner and adidas coach, Nick Bester!

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How to Train When Motivation Is Low - Tips By Coach Nick

Jan 26, 2026

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3 min read

How to Train When Motivation Is Low - Tips By Coach Nick

Run faster, train smarter and unlock your full potential with 2:19 marathoner and adidas coach, Nick Bester!

Weekly Newsletter

Jan 19, 2026

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1 min read

The Training Changes That Actually Improve Your 5K

Run faster, train smarter and unlock your full potential with 2:19 marathoner and adidas coach, Nick Bester!

Weekly Newsletter

Smarter Training, Faster Parkruns, and One Big Sub-21 Attempt

Jan 12, 2026

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1 min read

Smarter Training, Faster Parkruns, and One Big Sub-21 Attempt

Run faster, train smarter and unlock your full potential with 2:19 marathoner and adidas coach, Nick Bester!

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What Finally Changed to Break 2:20 and What I Learned Along the Way!

Dec 29, 2025

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4 min read

What Finally Changed to Break 2:20 and What I Learned Along the Way!

Run faster, train smarter and unlock your full potential with 2:19 marathoner and adidas coach, Nick Bester!

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4 Marathons. 4 Weeks. Here’s What Actually Happened

Dec 22, 2025

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1 min read

4 Marathons. 4 Weeks. Here’s What Actually Happened

Run faster, train smarter and unlock your full potential with 2:19 marathoner and adidas coach, Nick Bester!

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Finish Stronger, Run Smarter. This Week’s Focus 🎯

Dec 15, 2025

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1 min read

Finish Stronger, Run Smarter. This Week’s Focus 🎯

Run faster, train smarter and unlock your full potential with 2:19 marathoner and adidas coach, Nick Bester!

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You're Among the 0.15%! Let’s Make It Count This Week 🏁

Dec 8, 2025

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1 min read

You're Among the 0.15%! Let’s Make It Count This Week 🏁

Run faster, train smarter and unlock your full potential with 2:19 marathoner and adidas coach, Nick Bester!

Weekly Newsletter

Hackney Half 2026. Three Races. Four Weeks. How things are actually looking.

This is a special one: 13 Years of Running Led to This Moment, I FINALLY Represented MY COUNTRY.

London 2026 → 2:23:03: 5 things you should steal.

The recovery model behind 1:59:30 - and why it matters more than the shoes.

Sub-2 is real. The medical tent is real. Let's break London down.

2 Days Out. And What I’d Tell You on the Start Line.

5 Days Out. The FTP Test. And London is About to Be Ridiculous.

The Reality of Race Prep. Managing the Achilles. And the Easter Parkrun.

I Risked It All in the Heat (and here's what it taught me)

The Niggle I've been carrying for a decade (and what I'm doing about it)

4 Marathons. 4 Weeks. One of the Toughest Challenges I’ve Ever Done.

What Really Happened at the Tokyo Marathon

Tokyo Marathon: How It Played Out

The Training Mistake That Almost Ruined My Tokyo Marathon

You’re Capable of More — Here’s How to Run Your Best Parkrun

What I Learned Training in Kenya (That Changed Everything)

Coach Bester's Take: Inside Kenya Running, Race Week Tips & Motivation

February Fitness Hacks: Coach Nick’s Tips for Busy Runners

How to Train When Motivation Is Low - Tips By Coach Nick

The Training Changes That Actually Improve Your 5K

Smarter Training, Faster Parkruns, and One Big Sub-21 Attempt

What Finally Changed to Break 2:20 and What I Learned Along the Way!

4 Marathons. 4 Weeks. Here’s What Actually Happened

Finish Stronger, Run Smarter. This Week’s Focus 🎯

You're Among the 0.15%! Let’s Make It Count This Week 🏁

Run Smarter This Week.