@@grgr6720 no, just wanted to wait for his race video, but being old fashioned. Instant access to everything, i knew result just wasnt going to put any spoiler alerts in, but no biggie, he has done it, thats all that matters, and keep your A on,
YES NICK!!! Massive congratulations. Came in off my long run, looked at the Berlin Marathon app and genuinely gasped when I saw 2:19! All that hard work and all those near misses are all worth it now.
Nick, I don't normally comment on YT videos but I've been watching your training for a few months and it resonated with my own 2 year struggle to crack into the 2:30's (which I finally did 3 weeks ago.) I'm predicting high 2:18. You're 20 minutes faster than me so I can't give you advice, but it never hurts to be reminded of that which we already know: 1. Break the race down into sections... "This first 8K is my warmup, this next 8K I'm going into cruise control and won't think about the race, now it's time to go..." 2. Pick loved ones or running buddies to run with you the last few K's. I have four little kids, and I imagine them floating along next to me for the last 4 K's of my marathons, and I tell myself I'm going to let them down if I give in to the pain and slow down. 3. Take caffeine at the 1 and 2 hour marks both for the performance boost and to keep your mind clear, so you can make good decisions later in the race. 4. I know you said you don't want to go too fast for the first half, but maybe consider what kind of runner you are. Some are great at ticking off km after km at the same pace and only using slow twitch muscle, but by your recent 5K and 10K races you seem to have developed a considerable amount of fast twitch muscle. It might actually be easier for you to mix in some intervals where you crank up the pace, use that fast twitch muscle, and bank some time early on when you're feeling good, then fall back on the slow twitch muscle later on. Probably too late to change pacing strategies for this race, but possibly something to consider for a future marathon. 5. Ignore this one if you're not a Christian, but if you are then remember that running 2:19 might be a huge feat for you as a human, but for God it would be a trivial thing to do this through you considering how he made the universe, parted the Red Sea, and brought Lazarus back to life. Pray for him to run this one with you and rely on his strength rather than your own, and also keep Psalm 37:4 in mind: "Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart."
In most of your marathons assuming the gps is accurate (Berlin and Seville should be!) you ran 42.4km so extra 200 metres. At 3:05 per km pace those 200 metres take 37 seconds. If you make it your mission to run the tangents, the straightest shortest possible lines between the turns on the wide Berlin streets you should be able to shave some "free" seconds off. Best of luck, I am flying tomorrow, maybe see you on Sunday!!! Pro Evo if it's dry and 2:19:40 (1:59:40 rings a bell too!)
Magnificent end sprint🎉 …. Congrats!! you made me proud !!and kept it exciting till the end 😂… untill 30km was a bit off pace. Wonderfull performance😊😊
Put yourself first Nick! You put in the work and took us along on your journey, but this Sunday I really hope to see you on the livestream crossing that finish line in that hard earned, well deserved sub 2:20! Good luck mate!
Ran my first marathon a year ago so I'll try to break 3:30h on Sunday. I'll certainly think about you and all of your great videos on the course - sending you positive vibes and lots of energy from start block E! Oh and Pro Evo ofc.
I'll say that you're gonna smash it and run 2:19:20. But whatever happens on Sunday, you're an inspiration Nick and you've helped me rediscover my passion for running 🙌🙌🙌
Dude, I got so hyped watching this video that I almost believed I was the one attempting sub 2:20. I haven’t even run a marathon yet… Best of luck, Nick! I truly believe in you! Predicting a breakthrough: 2:18:54
2:19:48 - Pro Evo, regardless of how well Pro 4s are, they are literally an extra shoe heavier and I think you go full bonkers on the super super shoe. Pro 4s can have its day next year. You got this Nick!
I think you've got it this time. Everything is shaping up nicely so if you give it a real full send, you can take advantage of all the fitness you've built. Definitely use the pro evos--you know you can perform at your highest level in them. Picture the end of that 5k when you're heading to the Berlin finish!
I think you’ll surprise yourself Nick. Watching your training it’s above and beyond anything I’ve seen. Think you’ll shave 30 secs+ off your PB. I’m going for 2:19:38
2:19:45. Boom-shockalaka!!! Congrats!!
should have waited for Nick to have released this, i checked results and great, but for him to break news, imo,
@@jensmith3719 Him to break the news? Were you expecting a call from Nick? LMAO. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@grgr6720 no, just wanted to wait for his race video, but being old fashioned. Instant access to everything, i knew result just wasnt going to put any spoiler alerts in, but no biggie, he has done it, thats all that matters, and keep your A on,
@@grgr6720 and actually that was quite funny, 😀
@@jensmith3719 No worries take care! 🤜
Skip the camera, focus on the prize until the end! You can do it! You will do it!
I agree with this.
I agree nick, we want to hear you ran sub 2:20, not see you run 2:21 again. A PR is more important than a little bit of filming
😂 0:30 ❤😂😂 0:31 ❤😂 0:31
We dont need you filming. Talk us trough race afterward.
You got this Nick, catch you at the finish line!!🎉
All the best to the both of you 🤘🏻🔥
Many congratulations Nick! 2:19:45.. was very excited to keep a track of you and what a nail biting finish 😊
Congrats, Nick!
Boomshakalaka!! 2:19:45!!!
Take the Pro Evos. Much lighter and tried and tested. Keeping fingers crossed for a calm, cool day. You will crack it if it is. My tip 2:19.30
YES NICK!!! Massive congratulations. Came in off my long run, looked at the Berlin Marathon app and genuinely gasped when I saw 2:19! All that hard work and all those near misses are all worth it now.
Congratulations Nick! Can’t wait for the race video! So happy for both you and Philly! 🎉
congratulations Nick!!! I teared up when I saw you accomplished your goal 2:19:45 !!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉
congratulations Nick, absolutely deserve the Marathon pb, the hard work has paid off massively 🙂🙂🙂
Have loved watching your journey to sub 2:20 over the past few years 🎉🎉🎉
Go for the Pro Evo, give it the full send... its going to happen! 2:19:49! You got this Nick, when you need to dig in, dig more!
You were just 4 seconds off niiiiceeee
He did it!!!!!!.
2:19:45.
So so proud!.
Must be buzzing with tears of joy.
Congrats you champion 👏🏾🏆.
Keep inspiring us
Congratulations, US here was cheering for you. So happy to see you get your sub 2:20 goal. WOOT!
Congrats on the sub 2:20! Awesome performance, Nick!👏👏
Congrats on slaying the beast!
2.18.59! Pro Evolution 1s - nothing new on race day. You got this💪
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE SUB 2:20 WELL DONE!
Well done mate. Just under. Incredible!
Congratulations!!!!!
Congratulations Nick!!! Spectacular! Lots of love from S Africa! Well done boytjie! 🇿🇦
Congrats, Nick! 🍾
Congratulations I looked up you result, you did it 🎉
🎉🎉🎉🎉Congrats Nick just tracked you and saw you did it!!!!! You are a SUB2:20 marathon runner official!!!
You can do it Nick! 2:19:45 is what I am feeling, BOOMSHAKALAKA!
I love the perspective that maybe the “failure” (big air quotes) has been a blessing to keep you motivated!!
Oh my goodness, just seen your results huge congrats 🎉
Good luck Bester! We know you can do it. 🎉.
CONGRATULATIONS , AWESOME!!!!
Dear Nick, you're giving it your all. Everyone can respect that 😊
Nick, I don't normally comment on YT videos but I've been watching your training for a few months and it resonated with my own 2 year struggle to crack into the 2:30's (which I finally did 3 weeks ago.) I'm predicting high 2:18. You're 20 minutes faster than me so I can't give you advice, but it never hurts to be reminded of that which we already know:
1. Break the race down into sections... "This first 8K is my warmup, this next 8K I'm going into cruise control and won't think about the race, now it's time to go..."
2. Pick loved ones or running buddies to run with you the last few K's. I have four little kids, and I imagine them floating along next to me for the last 4 K's of my marathons, and I tell myself I'm going to let them down if I give in to the pain and slow down.
3. Take caffeine at the 1 and 2 hour marks both for the performance boost and to keep your mind clear, so you can make good decisions later in the race.
4. I know you said you don't want to go too fast for the first half, but maybe consider what kind of runner you are. Some are great at ticking off km after km at the same pace and only using slow twitch muscle, but by your recent 5K and 10K races you seem to have developed a considerable amount of fast twitch muscle. It might actually be easier for you to mix in some intervals where you crank up the pace, use that fast twitch muscle, and bank some time early on when you're feeling good, then fall back on the slow twitch muscle later on. Probably too late to change pacing strategies for this race, but possibly something to consider for a future marathon.
5. Ignore this one if you're not a Christian, but if you are then remember that running 2:19 might be a huge feat for you as a human, but for God it would be a trivial thing to do this through you considering how he made the universe, parted the Red Sea, and brought Lazarus back to life. Pray for him to run this one with you and rely on his strength rather than your own, and also keep Psalm 37:4 in mind: "Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart."
Thanks so much for sharing 🫶🏻
I’ll give it absolutely all I’ve got!!
gz for sub 2:20 - great work :)
I’m so hyped for this! Whether you succeed or not, you’ve inspired thousands and we’re all here believing in that sub 2.20! Booom Shakalaka baby!
Book shakalala.. nick it's your time to shine.. my prediction is 2:19:45
Hi.. nick see I got your time correct.. v happy for you.. you are a star..
@@AbdulGhaffar-bu9si Was looking throw the comments to see if anyone correctly predicted Nick's time. Congrats you got it spot on!
❤😂🎉
Amazing Nick. So happy for you. Enjoy!
You did it!! I just checked on the Berlin Marathon results list. Congrats man to your new pb of 2:19:45 ;)
Good luck, youve got this Nick!
Best of luck Nick you deserve that sub 2:20. You are an inspiration to all of us regardless of the outcome 💪
In most of your marathons assuming the gps is accurate (Berlin and Seville should be!) you ran 42.4km so extra 200 metres. At 3:05 per km pace those 200 metres take 37 seconds. If you make it your mission to run the tangents, the straightest shortest possible lines between the turns on the wide Berlin streets you should be able to shave some "free" seconds off. Best of luck, I am flying tomorrow, maybe see you on Sunday!!! Pro Evo if it's dry and 2:19:40 (1:59:40 rings a bell too!)
2:19:45 Nick! You did it man!
All the best Nick!!
Nick Bester SUB 2:20 athlete & coach. Sounds GOOD!!! Congratulations! You ran the perfect race, Enjoy the moment. You deserve it.
Let's go!! Nick, you are such an inspiration to so many runners 🏃♂️This is your time!! 2:19:04!! You've got this!!
Great run Nick you did it 👍👍
all the best bro.... you got this!!!!!
Congrats from Munich. You really deserved it.
Magnificent end sprint🎉 …. Congrats!! you made me proud !!and kept it exciting till the end 😂… untill 30km was a bit off pace. Wonderfull performance😊😊
Good luck man. Youre an inspiration. You explain the psychology of running the best out of all TH-camrs.
Hope to meet you in an event one day.
Put yourself first Nick! You put in the work and took us along on your journey, but this Sunday I really hope to see you on the livestream crossing that finish line in that hard earned, well deserved sub 2:20! Good luck mate!
So happy for you. 2:19:45 Well done, you did it!
Huge congrats Nick! Inspiring stuff :D
Best of luck Nick, smash it!!!
Ran my first marathon a year ago so I'll try to break 3:30h on Sunday. I'll certainly think about you and all of your great videos on the course - sending you positive vibes and lots of energy from start block E! Oh and Pro Evo ofc.
You'll smash it Nick! I know how much you want this but remember it's only a race; there are a lot more important things in life ✌🏽
I don’t have a prediction just the hope that you achieve your goal!! Best of luck this weekend.
Focus on that goal. We’re here all supporting you as well. Sub 2:20 in the bag 🎉
Hi Nick, sub 2:20 !!! Fantastic, awesome, finally !!! You did it !!! Boom shaka laka !!!
Nick - you got this man. You're an inspiration to us all - smash it out there.
Boom Shakalaka. 🏃♂️⚡️⚡️⚡️
Congrats!
Go on Nick, you got this!!
Awesome result!
Congratulations Nick!!! You made it!
That's heroic, man!
Best of luck Nick. I hope it happens but make sure you enjoy it either way!
No matter the time give it your best shot/effort and I look forward to your afterwards post! Go for sub 2.19.59 Nick, you got this!!
Superb run to get 2:19!!!!!...looking forward to the film...
Good luck nick bring it home boom you got this
Best of luck Nick!
You can do it, and you will do it🫵
I’ll be rooting for you!
Congratulations!
I'll say that you're gonna smash it and run 2:19:20.
But whatever happens on Sunday, you're an inspiration Nick and you've helped me rediscover my passion for running 🙌🙌🙌
Dude, I got so hyped watching this video that I almost believed I was the one attempting sub 2:20. I haven’t even run a marathon yet… Best of luck, Nick! I truly believe in you! Predicting a breakthrough: 2:18:54
Same!
@NickBester A big congratulations Nick, I should never have doubted you 2:19:45💥
Really rooting for you, Nick. You can do this👊🏿
2.19.40. You've got this. We are with you all the way! Pro Evo. Don't deviate from your race plan. Let's gooooo !
Will give this a watch in a bit, just wanted to say best of luck for Sunday I'm sure you will smash it 🤙💙🚀
Congrats Nicks on breaking 2:20!!
Good luck mate! 2.19.52 that's what I'm calling
2:19:48 - Pro Evo, regardless of how well Pro 4s are, they are literally an extra shoe heavier and I think you go full bonkers on the super super shoe. Pro 4s can have its day next year. You got this Nick!
I'm sorry but holy shit... My guess was almost 💯 😂 you shaved a few more seconds off 😂😊🤝
Always keep your Heart pure, be humble and have a clear mind... this way magical things appear in our life...❤
2:19:49, go get it! Good luck, Nick!
you got this nick🔥🔥🔥
YES NICK!!!!!!
You can do it. Sending all the best energies all the way from Brazil. BOOMSHAKALAKA LET’S GOO!!
I’d say run with the Pro Evo and your time will be 2:19:44
You can do this keep the faith 🙏 and you will smash it.
I think you've got it this time. Everything is shaping up nicely so if you give it a real full send, you can take advantage of all the fitness you've built. Definitely use the pro evos--you know you can perform at your highest level in them. Picture the end of that 5k when you're heading to the Berlin finish!
Go go go Nick! You got this for sure! Looking strong 💪🏽 all the best 🙌🏽
You did it!!! Congrats on your sub 2:20 !!!!
Let’s go Nick!! 2:19:41 🔥🔥🔥
Huggeee congrats…an unreal achievement enjoy it
I think you’ll surprise yourself Nick. Watching your training it’s above and beyond anything I’ve seen.
Think you’ll shave 30 secs+ off your PB.
I’m going for 2:19:38
Come on Nick. You can smash it this time.🎉
Good luck mate, rooting for you!
Wish you all the best Nick. 2.19.37!
Good luck Nick 🤞🏼
All the best Nick! Sunday is the victory lap. Will be watching from the UK (slightly hungover I'm sure so rather you than me!!!!)
Boom 👊👊
Go for the Pro 4 🤩 Best of luck this weekend 💪💪
BOOM!! 👊🏻🤙🏻💯. Still pulling for you Nick!!!! Lets GOOOO!!!
Congratulations on getting Sub 2:20. 🎉🎉🎉
Pro Evo for sure! 60g weight difference is huge. Approx 25-30000 steps x 60g extra adds up to alot of kgs.
Best of luck 🙏
Welcome to club sub2.20👍🏻❤
What a race u did!
I told u after that hard 30km workout u are in right way!
Am so happy for u! Now u can relax👍🏻🙏
Let's go Nick!! See you Saturday for the shakeout. 2:19:22 in the bag 🤝