you ran wayyyy over youre head. you are not in aub 220 shape. it just how the marathon goes. spend time with your family , and step away from running for a while. then come back
I was aiming under 3:30, at 35k i was predicted at 3:28:20. It crashed me so hard, i ended up at 3:36. I have three kids. Giving everything in Training. But i did not have it in the end. But im proud. I will do my 3:29:xx - and you will do yours 2:19:xx - maybe next year! Go!
I started back my running journey Dec 2022 : my first marathon 3:40 in LA 2nd ran 3:05 Santa Rosa next sub 2:59 cmi Dec 3rd ! Just qualified for Boston it’s been a quite ride so far along the way inspire many runners and coach a few etc - mate: good luck and have fun doing it . One peace of advice besides the long runs and tempos running make sure you don’t forget track
Well done mate, absolutely love the channel. Motivated me to restart running, lost 17lb and running my first half marathon in 3 years next month! Love the grind, love the results, love the positivity
Congrats Nick. Concentrate on your awesome achievement of achieving 2.22. Only a select elite few ever reach this level. Please stay in the marathon zone. "Simply the Best"
Well Done! I just began following this channel after watching you inspire others in London to finish Sub 3. I’m going to try breaking 3 in Amsterdam next year. My current PR is 3:09:28. That got me got Boston in ‘22. And I loved your energy in those videos. But this video is incredible! You did so well! Met Kipchoge! And didn’t get your 2:20 but you didn’t fall apart. Shows there’s always something to celebrate! Thanks for the inspiration! I’ll be watching.
You're such an inspiration Nick. Showing your high and your low. I am preparing La Rochelle Marathon (in France) in 2 months, your video is giving me a lot of motivation to smash my PB
Nick - your mentality is amazing. No excuses and pushed to 100% - The amazing thing about this prep is that you've given 100% to everything in your life; Family, Running and Business. This has just given me the motivation to go smash my goals, not only on the track but in my personal life too. So if you want to take away a victory - you have a victory in me. Thank you.
No regrets! You did amazing Nick. Berlin 2023 was my very first marathon ever, and I can only imagine what a feeling it would be to reach your level. Onwards to sub 2:20!
Amazing Nick. Love the channel and what you bring to the community. Cheered you on at KM 23 and was rooting for you to hit that sub 2:20. You have 100% got this in your wheelhouse. Looking forward to your return for the 50th anniversary. Know you gonna smash it then for sure 🏃♂️👏.
Man you're such a positive person it's contagious. Started running thanks to your inspiring content!! Keep up the good work, im sure you'll get sub 2 20' next year. Greetings from Brazil !!!
Great effort! So consistently close to sub 2.20 and most consistent runner on you tube.. period.. Just unlucky you didn’t have the pack of runners around you for the last 5k.. not ideal to be isolated but you will achieve your sub 2.20 goal, that’s a definite and good fighting spirit you have as well👍
Amazing effort, Nick! Kept a close eye on your splits throughout the whole race and really wished you a sub 2:20 race. It didn’t happen at Berlin but it will come soon enough! Keep at it, keep spirits high as you always do and let’s continue the grind for a sub 2:20 finish! Wishing you all the best!
19:25 that mixed feeling... congrats mate, amazing run and amazing effort in the end! keep it rolling you will make it if you want it so hard! best to you Nick! inspiring!
You gave it all Nick and didn't go down without a good struggle. Some day you'll get your sub 2:20 Saw you right before the start on the live stream :)
I'll be doing my first ever marathon next year and am slowly building up the distance right now. Your videos give lots of inspiration, lots of knowledge and the reality of marthon training and racing. Thank you, although it kind of scares me, I can't wait to start the actual marathon training.
Wow, thanks for taking the time to put that together.your video popped up in my feed and i watched your journey. Great to see the prep an elite athlete puts in is just the same as us mere mortals. Found myself crying when you started going downhill, WTF?? Really enjoyed your journey and loved summary and positive thoughts post race for your athletes. You did your best and that's what you produced on the day. Congrats mate!!
Question. I work in construction so I work like 14 hours a day and ma and my girlfriend have a 1 year old. So I got a treadmill to get me threw the winter months. How does a treadmill translate to outside running and should I even use it or just get me some winter gear and run outside when I can
@@donovangibson2603 yes in your case I’d definitely make use of the treadmill. It’s not quite the same as outdoor running but it’s a great training tool. Then try and get outdoors when you can
I loved watching your epic journey, and still such an amazing time. You are an inspiration to runners like me and just what I need at the moment. You got that 2:19:59 in you, hard work and training will pay off eventually. Hope to see you at parkrun one day. Boomshakalaka 🤘🏻
Gutted for you, but you gave it your absolute all and no one can ask for any more than that! Your vlogs are a joy to watch - your enthusiasm is infectious!
Nick either way you’re a supreme athlete and the way you train and have your superstitions even, is very commendable and inspirational. What’s more, you seem a bloody good human being and you deserve every success in the world. I love watching your videos and I wish you nothing but the best. I hope you enjoyed that stein also!!! ❤🎉
There's one sentence that pops out for me: NO REGRETS ... you gave it all and that's the goal. But what better then the 50th edition to better your PB .... looking forward already ;)
There are so incredibly many things I like about this race report! Your positivity after such a long sought after milestone, which was so close this time, yet slipper away. Amazing. So positive and strong, truly inspirational! Then you, as a TH-cam champion, cheering on other runners. Cannot put into words how cool that is. Very well done, you are an example on how to enjoy running, set challenging goals and how to work hard for it and keep on pursuing. Massive kudos to you! 💪💪💪
A Fantastic achievement Nick and lots to be proud of. I’ve looked at the elite times in different marathons and, apart from Kipchoge, they all slow noticeably after 35km. That 2:20 is a real barrier it seems for sun-elites. Not sure what more you can do if you’re putting in 100 mile weeks but you could still do it.
I was there to accompany my friend. He completed it at 2:36. I have a plan to run a marathon myself. Currently I run 15km at 52 minutes. I hope I would make it. I am 42 years young.
Dude, inspirational. And all of those people helping you,cheering you on and filming. You have won at life! And you will get your goal. Thank you for being such an inspiration, you are helping others too with your passion!
Amazing effort and outcome Nick - you should still be so proud of the work that you put in. Just goes to show that there's no way around the fact that the marathon has to be respected!
Sub 2:20 is coming. And the longer you wait, the harder you try, the sweeter the feeling will be. I almost wanna be there on your next attempt, as I could only imagine the joy and the party when you finally get it. "Boom shaka laka" from Bulgaria.
Cheers Nick I’m crying again. There are so many key takeaways from this in terms of advce for us runners - thank you! (I’m now taking my pillow to Valencia!) We are all rooting for you, it will come - for now… it’s family time. All the best bro 👊🏻
Nick you smashed it. you might not have had the time on Sunday but you will come back stronger and better next time. it ended up being a very hot day and that doesnt help. keep smiling buddy
Wow, this really shows what the marathon is all about and that you never know untill it's over 😮! But whatever happened, that was an epic day and a great performance 👍🏻!
Thanks for always sharing your journey Nick , keep pushing , your videos always make my day , thanks very much ,I love your positive vibes , keep making people smile ❤
Nice job! Congrats on a great race even though you didn't quite achieve your sub 2:20 goal. You will have another opportunity and I think you will learn from this race what you need to improve upon for the next attempt. Get some well-deserved rest!
I’ve only just stumbled across your channel but really been enjoying it. Especially as I left the uk to study at university in South Africa before returning here. Lovely to hear those South African accents and see all the signing and camaraderie 👍👍
Love your vlogs and simply being real. You gave it your bester and yeah... You can't predict your performance until it's done. No regrets having pace yourself well until 30km. Hate the money time. But you did us proud. Really feel for you but the exciting thing is... We get to follow your journey as you attempt it again. ♥️💪
Amazing time Nick well done. I'm now two weeks out from my first Marathon aiming for 3:45. Kinda nervous with the taper, feels strange going easy for two whole weeks and not losing fitness. Let's see... 😅
Well done Nick! I love the post race analysis and your admission that maybe you were just not in sub 2.20 shape. I can relate to the "it was all going to plan, until it wasn't"... no doubt you will be back, putting the work in ... I didn't realise you had kids, they will be super proud of their daddy, watching this on youtube some day 😊
You can only give 100% Nick. In the real world not every story has a fairytale ending but look where the journey has got you. Always another race.
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you ran wayyyy over youre head. you are not in aub 220 shape. it just how the marathon goes. spend time with your family , and step away from running for a while. then come back
@@B1000ad😂😂
I was aiming under 3:30, at 35k i was predicted at 3:28:20. It crashed me so hard, i ended up at 3:36. I have three kids. Giving everything in Training. But i did not have it in the end. But im proud. I will do my 3:29:xx - and you will do yours 2:19:xx - maybe next year! Go!
Great effort mate - That is the beauty of the marathon: It's really not that simple! Everything can and will happen!
Well done 😊
It’s all about Marathon buddy… 30 km of warm up and 12 km of race ! Great effort! Congrats!
The most real post race thoughts ever - big respect for that! No excuses just honesty
I started back my running journey Dec 2022 : my first marathon 3:40 in LA 2nd ran 3:05 Santa Rosa next sub 2:59 cmi Dec 3rd ! Just qualified for Boston it’s been a quite ride so far along the way inspire many runners and coach a few etc - mate: good luck and have fun doing it . One peace of advice besides the long runs and tempos running make sure you don’t forget track
Did 2:59.51 wow just magical can’t wait for Boston my dream 2:53 🤞🏿🏁🖤🙏🏽
You missed your goal by less than what Eliud did. Epic effort! You'll get it next time.
Well done mate, absolutely love the channel. Motivated me to restart running, lost 17lb and running my first half marathon in 3 years next month!
Love the grind, love the results, love the positivity
Incredible!! Love hearing it and keep going!!
Amazing work mate. I love how you encourage all runners no matter what their level!
2:22. That’s an absolutely sick time. Very consistent splits. Sub 5:30 pace. Superb performance, congrats.
Congrats Nick. Concentrate on your awesome achievement of achieving 2.22. Only a select elite few ever reach this level. Please stay in the marathon zone. "Simply the Best"
Thanks, that was an awesome run and great video. Great time. Love that you stayed on the line to support those that came after.
Well Done!
I just began following this channel after watching you inspire others in London to finish Sub 3.
I’m going to try breaking 3 in Amsterdam next year. My current PR is 3:09:28. That got me got Boston in ‘22.
And I loved your energy in those videos.
But this video is incredible! You did so well! Met Kipchoge! And didn’t get your 2:20 but you didn’t fall apart. Shows there’s always something to celebrate!
Thanks for the inspiration! I’ll be watching.
Absolute pleasure! Keep grinding, don't stop! And good luck for the sub 3, we ain't stopping until we get there.
You will get it. It's within reach! Thanks for sharing so much with us. The marathon is just as mental as it is physical. That's what makes it crazy.
You're such an inspiration Nick. Showing your high and your low. I am preparing La Rochelle Marathon (in France) in 2 months, your video is giving me a lot of motivation to smash my PB
Nick - your mentality is amazing. No excuses and pushed to 100% - The amazing thing about this prep is that you've given 100% to everything in your life; Family, Running and Business. This has just given me the motivation to go smash my goals, not only on the track but in my personal life too. So if you want to take away a victory - you have a victory in me. Thank you.
It's a pleasure and remember no one is going to get it, except you! So go get it!!!! :)
Thanks for sharing your journey Nick. Don't give up.
No regrets! You did amazing Nick. Berlin 2023 was my very first marathon ever, and I can only imagine what a feeling it would be to reach your level. Onwards to sub 2:20!
Amazing Nick. Love the channel and what you bring to the community. Cheered you on at KM 23 and was rooting for you to hit that sub 2:20. You have 100% got this in your wheelhouse. Looking forward to your return for the 50th anniversary. Know you gonna smash it then for sure 🏃♂️👏.
Man you're such a positive person it's contagious. Started running thanks to your inspiring content!! Keep up the good work, im sure you'll get sub 2 20' next year. Greetings from Brazil !!!
The fact that u gave your very best itself is a winner 🏅 god bless u
Great effort! So consistently close to sub 2.20 and most consistent runner on you tube.. period..
Just unlucky you didn’t have the pack of runners around you for the last 5k.. not ideal to be isolated but you will achieve your sub 2.20 goal, that’s a definite and good fighting spirit you have as well👍
Amazing effort, Nick! Kept a close eye on your splits throughout the whole race and really wished you a sub 2:20 race. It didn’t happen at Berlin but it will come soon enough! Keep at it, keep spirits high as you always do and let’s continue the grind for a sub 2:20 finish! Wishing you all the best!
19:25 that mixed feeling... congrats mate, amazing run and amazing effort in the end! keep it rolling you will make it if you want it so hard! best to you Nick! inspiring!
Amazing run and good luck for
You gave it all Nick and didn't go down without a good struggle. Some day you'll get your sub 2:20 Saw you right before the start on the live stream :)
Nick you are the best.
Saw you on TV Live and i be like, that's Nick ! for many times!
Epic effort, amazing video! Your comments at the end are so raw and real - thank you for sharing!
That was me with the specters 16:26 The one you passed as say i started “struggling” 😅
I have been watching your videos for months, i didn't know you from SA.
Keep it up mate, you are an inspiration.
you are amazing nick!... waiting for what you do next.
Thank you Nick! Love the series.
I'll be doing my first ever marathon next year and am slowly building up the distance right now.
Your videos give lots of inspiration, lots of knowledge and the reality of marthon training and racing.
Thank you, although it kind of scares me, I can't wait to start the actual marathon training.
Incredible, so inspirational!!
You did amazing, and the way you portrayed your experience here is amazing too, loved the video whole way through
Wow, thanks for taking the time to put that together.your video popped up in my feed and i watched your journey. Great to see the prep an elite athlete puts in is just the same as us mere mortals. Found myself crying when you started going downhill, WTF?? Really enjoyed your journey and loved summary and positive thoughts post race for your athletes. You did your best and that's what you produced on the day. Congrats mate!!
Thanks mate! That's it! our best is all you can ask for! Onwards and upwards!
Beautiful bro, such a beast of an athlete. Your determination is awe inspiring. Heres to the next 1! You'll get it
Glad I found this channel just started running last year lol no idea what I’m doing first half marathon is coming this summer. Love all the info Ty
Goooood luck 👊🏻 hopefully you find a lot of the content useful! Enjoy your first marathon, nothing quite like it.
Question. I work in construction so I work like 14 hours a day and ma and my girlfriend have a 1 year old. So I got a treadmill to get me threw the winter months. How does a treadmill translate to outside running and should I even use it or just get me some winter gear and run outside when I can
@@donovangibson2603 yes in your case I’d definitely make use of the treadmill. It’s not quite the same as outdoor running but it’s a great training tool. Then try and get outdoors when you can
Awesome Ty
Loved watching your training , has inspired me to start running (on treadmill for now but outdoor soon), will defo keep watching your progress
I loved watching your epic journey, and still such an amazing time. You are an inspiration to runners like me and just what I need at the moment.
You got that 2:19:59 in you, hard work and training will pay off eventually.
Hope to see you at parkrun one day.
Boomshakalaka 🤘🏻
Awesome. Your determination is a great inspiration Nick! Love to watch your training vlogs. Keep it going.
You’re an inspiration! Really!!
Gutted for you, but you gave it your absolute all and no one can ask for any more than that! Your vlogs are a joy to watch - your enthusiasm is infectious!
You are an inspiration Nick. You WILL get your sub 2:20, just keep on “truckin”. Congrats on an amazing race in Berlin🎉 Be well
Great effort Nick. The answers will come from within. I feel you will do it when you least expect it.
And fantastic time from Charlotte.
It WILL come buddy, it will come! Another inspiring video, time is only time, what you put in in all you do is far more valuable. Let’s go Nick!
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Nick either way you’re a supreme athlete and the way you train and have your superstitions even, is very commendable and inspirational. What’s more, you seem a bloody good human being and you deserve every success in the world. I love watching your videos and I wish you nothing but the best. I hope you enjoyed that stein also!!! ❤🎉
There's one sentence that pops out for me: NO REGRETS ... you gave it all and that's the goal. But what better then the 50th edition to better your PB .... looking forward already ;)
You win some and some you win!!! This one, you won!! You gave it your all and spared nothing! Awesome job Nick!! Truly 😎👊🏻🤙🏻
There are so incredibly many things I like about this race report! Your positivity after such a long sought after milestone, which was so close this time, yet slipper away. Amazing. So positive and strong, truly inspirational! Then you, as a TH-cam champion, cheering on other runners. Cannot put into words how cool that is. Very well done, you are an example on how to enjoy running, set challenging goals and how to work hard for it and keep on pursuing. Massive kudos to you! 💪💪💪
Appreciate your kind words and we all in it together! The marathon humbles you!! Onwards and upwards!!
Well done Nick!!!.
You're awesome. Amazing effort! Keep on running. You are a great inspiration. Greetings from Colombia. 👍👏👊
Great video and you always give great energy! Look forward to watching you break that barrier
A Fantastic achievement Nick and lots to be proud of. I’ve looked at the elite times in different marathons and, apart from Kipchoge, they all slow noticeably after 35km.
That 2:20 is a real barrier it seems for sun-elites. Not sure what more you can do if you’re putting in 100 mile weeks but you could still do it.
Thanks for sharing your run
Another great effort, Nick! I know you're gonna get your 2:19 soon, so keep it up!!!
Such an inspiration! Congrats Nick😍
I was there to accompany my friend. He completed it at 2:36. I have a plan to run a marathon myself. Currently I run 15km at 52 minutes. I hope I would make it. I am 42 years young.
fantastic job, well done. you have time to try again
Thanx for sharing ! Awesome ! I tracked you via the Berlin marathon app all the way ! ❤
Dude, inspirational. And all of those people helping you,cheering you on and filming. You have won at life! And you will get your goal. Thank you for being such an inspiration, you are helping others too with your passion!
Love this and so true!! Thanks champ! Let's keep grinding!!
Amazing effort and outcome Nick - you should still be so proud of the work that you put in. Just goes to show that there's no way around the fact that the marathon has to be respected!
Thank you so much for sharing! You are beyond inspiring!
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Sub 2:20 is coming. And the longer you wait, the harder you try, the sweeter the feeling will be. I almost wanna be there on your next attempt, as I could only imagine the joy and the party when you finally get it. "Boom shaka laka" from Bulgaria.
Cheers Nick I’m crying again. There are so many key takeaways from this in terms of advce for us runners - thank you! (I’m now taking my pillow to Valencia!) We are all rooting for you, it will come - for now… it’s family time. All the best bro 👊🏻
Take your pillow with you and you’ll smash Valencia out the park! What a race that is!!
Absolutely incredible run, Nick! You gave it your all and showed such determination. Keep pushing forward towards that sub 2:20 goal!
Nick, you are so inspiring, I love your attitude. Keep pushing and you will do it.
You did incredible Nick!!! And see you next time for the 2:19, because we all know that you have that in you!!! BOOMCHAKALAKA
Nick you smashed it. you might not have had the time on Sunday but you will come back stronger and better next time. it ended up being a very hot day and that doesnt help. keep smiling buddy
Still great Nick! rooting you from Indonesia
What an inspiration you are Nick! Stellar effort, stellar attitude! It'll come mate!
Wow, this really shows what the marathon is all about and that you never know untill it's over 😮! But whatever happened, that was an epic day and a great performance 👍🏻!
Thanks for always sharing your journey Nick , keep pushing , your videos always make my day , thanks very much ,I love your positive vibes , keep making people smile ❤
Inspirational stuff, Nick. Have loved each episode of this journey. Thanks for sharing!
Love the persistence! Look forward to the next attempt.
Thanks Nick for sharing your goals and journey
Congrats Nick for the incredible race. sub 2:20 will soon come.👏👏
Loved this video Nick, thematising what so many of us have felt during races. You gave it your all - be proud and Berlin 2024 will be a stunner :)
Thanks and yes Berlin 2024 will be something magical!! Let’s go get it!! 🙌🏻
@@justalilbester Ill be there myself! Ran my first marathon this year in Hamburg in 3h03 and well, lets say the sub 3h quest continues in Berlin :)
Well done Nick, you gave it your best! Respect 👍
Ur an inspiration brother!
Great effort. Yes, 2024, or sooner! :)
What a race!! Epic effort in my books. Wish I could run that fast!
Congratulations nick
You did it🎉💪🏼👍🏼
Amazing Nick. This was amazing. Running 2.22 is insane
You are super hero man, super fan from Brazil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Brave man, very inspirational.
always a next time!!!
love the water bottles
Nice job! Congrats on a great race even though you didn't quite achieve your sub 2:20 goal. You will have another opportunity and I think you will learn from this race what you need to improve upon for the next attempt. Get some well-deserved rest!
I’ve only just stumbled across your channel but really been enjoying it. Especially as I left the uk to study at university in South Africa before returning here. Lovely to hear those South African accents and see all the signing and camaraderie 👍👍
Thanks so much! Loads more content to come.. and hopefully sub 2:20 too 😉 onwards and upwards!
@@justalilbester I hope you get it 🤞🤞
Rest , enjoy family and then think in another. 👏👏💪💪
Love the honesty - congratulations on a great performance
Congrats🎉 Champ and you're an inspiration ❤
Love your vlogs and simply being real. You gave it your bester and yeah... You can't predict your performance until it's done. No regrets having pace yourself well until 30km. Hate the money time. But you did us proud. Really feel for you but the exciting thing is... We get to follow your journey as you attempt it again. ♥️💪
Amazing time Nick well done. I'm now two weeks out from my first Marathon aiming for 3:45.
Kinda nervous with the taper, feels strange going easy for two whole weeks and not losing fitness. Let's see... 😅
Still an awesome time Nick! I was tracking you all the way.
A great series as always and an epic race vlog.
You will get sub 2.20 one day 👊
Well done Nick, so close. Always next time👍🏽
Marathon truly is the reaper of souls. Still an insane race and plenty more to come. Keep at it and sub 2.20 will come!
I understand how you're feeling, use this as motivation for next time 💪
honestly mate 2:22 is still absolutely amazing especially for someone who's job is not running all day. hats down! next time!
Amazing .. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾
Well done Nick was really rooting for you. Purposefully avoided the results until the video came out.
Well done Nick! I love the post race analysis and your admission that maybe you were just not in sub 2.20 shape. I can relate to the "it was all going to plan, until it wasn't"... no doubt you will be back, putting the work in ... I didn't realise you had kids, they will be super proud of their daddy, watching this on youtube some day 😊
Hopefully they watch this one day and will be keen to do this amazing race too! Let's goooo!