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The Best Athletics Podcast

Welcome to the Best Athletics podcast!We will be bringing you regular updates from Best Athletics - including club news, upcoming races & events, regular coaches corner, member and athlete interviews alongside bringing on guests from across the running community and much more!

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34:30

Ep. 25 Jake Ran to Japan: 280K Weeks, Motivation &...

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2025/11/04

Nick Bester, the coach and founder behind Best Athletics, joins Jake from Ran to Japan to talk training, recovery, motivation, and chasing marathon dreams. They cover everything from 280k weeks and smart cross-training to fuelling, heat adaptation, and whether YouTube helps or hinders performance. A must-listen for runners who love to train hard and smart.

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37:45

Sub 2:30 in Berlin – Pushing Through the Heat - Ep.24

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2025/10/01

In this episode, Nick Bester sits down with Cole Gibbens to unpack an incredible run at the Berlin Marathon going sub 2:30 despite tough conditions. We dive into how the race unfolded, handling the heat, and what it’s like to experience Berlin compared to London.We also cover the realities behind the performance: tummy issues, training blocks, mileage for mental health vs. overdoing it, and whether chasing the kind of mileage we’ve seen from the likes of Ran to Japan is worth it.We chat coaching

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47:01

Unlocking Your Mental Edge with Robin Hughes - Ep.23

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2025/08/15

In this episode of the Best Athletics Podcast, Nick Bester sits down with Robin Hughes, founder of Getahead an app that provides Mental Training Plans, to explore the often-overlooked side of performance - your mindset.They dig into questions every runner has wondered:Is there such a thing as mental talent, just like physical talent?Can you actually train your mental strength to push further?How much untapped potential lies in your mind?What’s the ideal pre-race mindset?Are some people simply

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45:33

Unlocking Strength for Runners – with Kate from...

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2025/08/07

In this episode, Best Athletics founder Nick Bester sits down with strength and conditioning coach Kate from Valere Endurance to unpack everything runners need to know about strength work. From how often you should train, whether you really need a gym, to tackling persistent injuries like Achilles pain. This conversation is packed with practical advice. Kate shares her expert insights on injury prevention, muscle maintenance beyond age 25, and the one exercise no runner should skip. Whether you're a

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49:25

Bigger Than Running x Nick Bester

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2025/07/30

In this episode, Aubrey (@bigger.than.running) sits down with Nick Bester (@justalilbester), founder of Best Athletics (@bestathleticsuk), for an honest and energising conversation about the running journey and everything that comes with it.From humble beginnings to performance running, they dive into:🏃‍♂️ How they each got started in running👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Balancing training with fatherhood, marriage, and work📈 Nick’s transition into coaching and building a thriving community🤝 The mindset behind

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27:36

Christa Cain: Triple Gold at the Island Games & Life...

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2025/07/25

Founder of Best Athletics, Nick Bester, catches up with standout BA athlete Christa Cain fresh off her incredible performance at the 2025 Island Games—where she brought home three golds and a bronze and set a 10,000m record.They chat about:How it felt to race at the Island GamesManaging the quick race turnaroundsHer favourite distance to raceBalancing training with more time off workHer thoughts on improvement, future goals, and go-to race shoesPlus, her ultimate post-race treatFollow Christa’s

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33:01

Chasing Marginal Gains: Jack Kavanagh on Consistency,...

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2025/07/08

In this episode of the Best Athletics Podcast, Nick Bester sits down with rising athlete Jack Kavanagh to unpack his journey from casual runner to serious competitor. Jack shares how he got into the sport, the year on year progression that’s propelled him forward, and what a typical high mileage training week looks like.They dive into:Jack’s favourite workoutsHis nutrition and fuelling strategiesLife with support from ON RunningTop tips for runners chasing big improvementsAnd his bold future goals —

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28:09

Chasing Potential – A Deep Dive with Adam Lipshitz -...

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2025/06/10

In this episode, Nick chats with elite South African distance runner Adam Lipshitz fresh off a standout performance at one of the most competitive London Marathons to date.They dive into: Finishing 12th in London – was a top 10 on the cards? Adam’s early start in running and when he knew he had real potential? Whether he balances work or lives solely off professional running. His recent switch to adidas – and how that transition’s going. The reality of drug testing in elite running + experiences

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36:09

Chasing Greatness with Cole Gibbens - Ep.18

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2025/05/16

Nick Bester, founder of Best Athletics, sits down with Cole Gibbens following his remarkable debut at the London Marathon, where he clocked an impressive 2:16:52 to finish 25th overall. They unpack how the race unfolded, what Cole expected going in versus how it played out, and the kind of brutal 200km training weeks it took to get there. Cole shares insights into his strength work for injury prevention, his journey from his very first 5K to now, and how he manages the balance between creating

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38:40

Mastering the Off-Season: Recovery, Rehab & Running...

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2025/05/11

Founder of Best Athletics, Nick Bester welcomes Dr. Cuan Wayne Coetzee, DC – pain management expert, movement longevity specialist, and author of Why Movement is Medicine. This podcast is your go to resource for smarter training between the training. From optimising off-season mindset to managing tendon recovery, balancing cross-training and nutrition, and knowing how often to race, Dr. Cuan breaks it all down with a focus on sustainable performance and long-term health. Whether you're chasing

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33:10

Fastest Non-Elite at the London Marathon - Lucy Jones...

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2025/05/09

In this inspiring episode, Nick Bester sits down with Lucy - this year’s fastest non-elite runner at the London Marathon, finishing in an incredible 2:30. They dive into her race day experience, how she handled the heat, and whether she’d have preferred the elite women’s start. Lucy opens up about her training routine, her roots with Herne Hill Harriers, and what it might take to make the leap to pro. Tune in to hear what’s next for this rising star in the UK distance scene!

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46:37

Running Strong: Injury Prevention, Recovery &...

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2025/03/07

Episode 15 of The Best Athletics PodcastIn this episode of the Best Athletics Podcast, Nick Bester founder of Best Athletics sits down with Luke Vanderfeen Running Physiotherapist from The Running Room to dive into all things running, recovery, and injury prevention.Luke shares his insights on RED-S, overcoming injuries, and balancing strength training with high mileage. Plus, they answer your top listener questions, covering topics like:Post-run recovery & stretchingReturning to running after a

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40:55

Breaking the Isle of Man Women's Marathon Record -...

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2024/12/20

Nick Bester, founder of Best Athletics chats with his very own athlete Christa Cain after breaking the Isle of Man Women's Marathon Record in the Valencia Marathon in an impressive 2:39:10. It has been one smashing year for Christa. Listen along to hear all about her journey and what is to come in 2025.

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32:27

Cian Oldknow - The First South African in Olympic...

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2024/09/06

Nick Bester, founder of Best Athletics chats with Cian Oldknow - A very talented athlete who was the first South African in the Olympic Marathon! This episode delves into her experience in the OIympic Marathon Race - You won't believe what she has to say! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/paradise-island License code: MC1LBQ4WGVN1YOKM

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46:41

Winner of the Comrades Marathon, Piet Wiersma - Ep.12

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2024/06/14

In this episode of the Best Athletics Podcast Nick Bester speaks with Piet Wiersma - This years winner of the Comrades Marathon!Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/paradise-island License code: MC1LBQ4WGVN1YOKM

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34:26

Training in Kenya + 8 Marathons in 8 Weeks - Ep. 11

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2024/02/22

In this weeks episode Nick Bester chats to Amie Walker, a full time Best Athletics employee, Running Coach and Distance Runner after returning from her trip to the ‘Home of the Champions’ in Iten, Kenya. Amie shares with us her experience of running with the Kenyans, key learnings from her experience, effects of training at altitude and how a typical week of training compared to her home town of London. The podcast also shares everything going on in the world of Best Athletics. Nick also brings onto

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32:24

Guest episode with Fitness YouTuber Mark Lewis - Ep.10

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2024/02/14

Episode 10 of the Best Athletics Podcast - Founder of Best Athletics Nick Bester chats with Mark Lewis a huge fitness YouTuber. Nick and Mark delve into the attempt of the Kipchoge Challenge, how the world of YouTube algorithms and editing works, Runners mentality and when his next race is. There are lots of useful nuggets in this conversation and some key takeaways. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/paradise-island License code: MC1LBQ4WGVN1YOKM

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26:32

50 Mile World Record Holder, Charles Lawrence - Ep. 9

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2024/02/02

Episode 9 of the Best Athletics Podcast welcomes 2:16 Marathon Runner Charles Lawrence. Charles recently broke the 50 Mile world record in the Tunnel Hill 50 Miles in Vienna, Illinois in an incredible 4:48:21. Nick Bester speaks with Charles who gives us an insight into his journey of breaking the 50 mile world record including how he approaches his training, the 13 months of managing injury whilst hitting cross training hard and achieving his Olympic qualifying time in the marathon! Charles also

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31:29

GB Marathon Runner, Natasha Cockram - Ep.8

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2023/10/20

In this weeks episode, we have our very own Best Athletics Coaches, Anya Culling and Natalie Bunce chatting with Welsh Marathon Runner Natasha Cockram following her GB representation in the World Championships in Budapest a few weeks ago. Natasha is one incredible athlete, she had represented Wales with an astonishing PB of 02:26:00 in Valencia and finished 12th in last summers Commonwealth Games. This episode covers everything from; Race day mindset, Recovery and fuelling to Natasha's typical

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32:06

Berlin Marathon Race Review - Ep.7

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2023/10/06

This week, Nick Bester and Anya Culling give us a race recap as sub elite runners following the Berlin Marathon. One of the fastest courses made for a crazy weekend in the world of running, with around 44 Best Athletics runners racing and a new women's marathon world record! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/paradise-island License code: MC1LBQ4WGVN1YOKM

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