BERLIN MARATHON 2023

BERLIN MARATHON 2023 - SUB

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THIS IS IT!
The day I trained for!
What a block it was!
Did it have a happy ending?!
00:00 - Intro
00:57 - Saturday shakeout
02:20 - Pre race chat & top tips
09:35 - Saturday prep
10:24 - Race day
12:49 - THE RACE
19:16 - Post race thoughts
23:35 - Runners finishing
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Onwards and Upwards, Nick

Пікірлер: 274

@kevinclark5086 9 ай бұрын

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.

@B1000ad 9 ай бұрын

Spoiler alert

@B-ex3ib 9 ай бұрын

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

@garystanley3966 9 ай бұрын

@@B1000ad😂😂

@drueggen 9 ай бұрын

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!

@DeeKay1911 9 ай бұрын

Great effort mate - That is the beauty of the marathon: It's really not that simple! Everything can and will happen!

@86halbal 9 ай бұрын

Well done 😊

@roberto33432 9 ай бұрын

It’s all about Marathon buddy… 30 km of warm up and 12 km of race ! Great effort! Congrats!

@franklehouillier8865 9 ай бұрын

You missed your goal by less than what Eliud did. Epic effort! You'll get it next time.

@sam0812 9 ай бұрын

The most real post race thoughts ever - big respect for that! No excuses just honesty

@ChannelPerl 9 ай бұрын

2:22. That’s an absolutely sick time. Very consistent splits. Sub 5:30 pace. Superb performance, congrats.

@no79way 9 ай бұрын

That was me with the specters 16:26 The one you passed as say i started “struggling” 😅

@jamesware7763 9 ай бұрын

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👍

@liamcotter8512 9 ай бұрын

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"

@Fred93Eng 2 күн бұрын

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!!! ❤🎉

@AndyTait 9 ай бұрын

Amazing work mate. I love how you encourage all runners no matter what their level!

@cory3476 9 ай бұрын

You win some and some you win!!! This one, you won!! You gave it your all and spared nothing! Awesome job Nick!! Truly 😎👊🏻🤙🏻

@arzirachman3862 9 ай бұрын

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!

@rajeshrai8193 9 ай бұрын

The fact that u gave your very best itself is a winner 🏅 god bless u

@mikes5764 9 ай бұрын

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 👍🏻!

@bristowezt9751 9 ай бұрын

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

@justalilbester 9 ай бұрын

Incredible!! Love hearing it and keep going!!

@dgnbg5604 9 ай бұрын

Congrats Nick for the incredible race. sub 2:20 will soon come.👏👏

@hagosmesgoun7195 9 ай бұрын

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

@hagosmesgoun7195 7 ай бұрын

Did 2:59.51 wow just magical can’t wait for Boston my dream 2:53 🤞🏿🏁🖤🙏🏽

@DaveTrappeniers 9 ай бұрын

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 ;)

@BradleySingerRuns 9 ай бұрын

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

@fpupesh 9 ай бұрын

honestly mate 2:22 is still absolutely amazing especially for someone who's job is not running all day. hats down! next time!

@cullenprice1624 9 ай бұрын

Congrats on a strong effort. Ketones are for recovery not racing, the studies show. It seems they might impact glycogen processing at medium to high intensity

@DarrenBates 9 ай бұрын

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.

@Bb5y 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, that was an awesome run and great video. Great time. Love that you stayed on the line to support those that came after.

@simpsongoh9034 9 ай бұрын

Nick you are the best. Saw you on TV Live and i be like, that's Nick ! for many times!

@osebireland 9 ай бұрын

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

@egoegoone 9 ай бұрын

I feel your disappointment man, but keep fighting! We will still be here rooting for your sub 2:20🔥🔥🔥 lets go!

@spencerarndt8284 9 ай бұрын

June 22nd, 2024 -- run Grandma's Marathon! Point-to-point, usually great temps, and a very fast course. I could see it happening for you on US soil!

@mileslinus 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your journey Nick. Don't give up.

@emanuelsantos5585 9 ай бұрын

Rest , enjoy family and then think in another. 👏👏💪💪

@danielloman4284 9 ай бұрын

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 🏃‍♂️👏.

@SBUMAKOYA 9 ай бұрын

I have been watching your videos for months, i didn't know you from SA. Keep it up mate, you are an inspiration.

@patrickvoo 9 ай бұрын

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!

@fathuradlifauzi4284 9 ай бұрын

Still great Nick! rooting you from Indonesia

@dieseldilse 9 ай бұрын

Amazing .. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾

@yavorboychev2550 9 ай бұрын

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.

@Demiduivenvoorden 9 ай бұрын

You did incredible Nick!!! And see you next time for the 2:19, because we all know that you have that in you!!! BOOMCHAKALAKA

@Fiskenwaa 9 ай бұрын

There are more marathons to come, you will get there champ.

@simo3006 9 ай бұрын

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! S

@hozefaayyajiwala3831 9 ай бұрын

you are amazing nick!... waiting for what you do next.

@dbranc0 9 ай бұрын

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!

@Hayward1979 9 ай бұрын

Awesome mate. Well done. 🎉

@Teddy_J 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Nick! Love the series.

@ukmattj 9 ай бұрын

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 👊🏻

@justalilbester 9 ай бұрын

Take your pillow with you and you’ll smash Valencia out the park! What a race that is!!

@Ammerstol 9 ай бұрын

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 :)

@chi-kitpang6316 9 ай бұрын

Amazing run and good luck for

@kurtisvincent5305 9 ай бұрын

Incredible, so inspirational!!

@jobanski 9 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear you didn’t reach your goal this time. Look forward to watching the next effort!

@ladm.g.6043 9 ай бұрын

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

@michaelmasete330 9 ай бұрын

Congrats🎉 Champ and you're an inspiration ❤

@vikroy3777 9 ай бұрын

Great effort. Yes, 2024, or sooner! :)

@ThomasLaang 9 ай бұрын

Perhaps take a clinic with Charlotte on how to push hard to the line, and 2.20 is in your pocket. 🙂

@mogosberhane264 4 ай бұрын

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.

@finneas_0710 9 ай бұрын

Such an inspiration! Congrats Nick😍

@MozzaKennett 9 ай бұрын

Great video and you always give great energy! Look forward to watching you break that barrier

@elizafigueroa8640 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your run

@ipood1000 9 ай бұрын

Love the persistence! Look forward to the next attempt.

@Scott.88 9 ай бұрын

Inspirational stuff, Nick. Have loved each episode of this journey. Thanks for sharing!

@204514602 9 ай бұрын

Don’t be too hard on yourself Nick. You came 82nd! 82nd in the Boston freakin’ Marathon!! That is insanity man. You should be wildly proud of yourself.

@shefa1377 9 ай бұрын

You’re an inspiration! Really!!

@wingyi5752 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Nick for sharing your goals and journey

@mikehobbs624 9 ай бұрын

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 👊

@anthny6 9 ай бұрын

Epic effort, amazing video! Your comments at the end are so raw and real - thank you for sharing!

@bartb217 9 ай бұрын

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.

@F15sniper78 9 ай бұрын

Well done Nick, you gave it your best! Respect 👍

@roblasonder5015 9 ай бұрын

Awesome. Your determination is a great inspiration Nick! Love to watch your training vlogs. Keep it going.

@LukeAClynes 9 ай бұрын

What an inspiration you are Nick! Stellar effort, stellar attitude! It'll come mate!

@kilat79 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations nick You did it🎉💪🏼👍🏼

@pedrodelpupo7699 9 ай бұрын

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 !!!

@robertstenhouse3880 9 ай бұрын

Well done Nick was really rooting for you. Purposefully avoided the results until the video came out.

@debbieboothroyd2420 9 ай бұрын

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!

@mercylessplayer 9 ай бұрын

You did amazing, and the way you portrayed your experience here is amazing too, loved the video whole way through

@waynegoodwin4964 9 ай бұрын

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.

@euancampbell1 9 ай бұрын

She had it in her mouth and the kids walked in. So close. Unreal achievement though! Look forward to next years attempt buddy.

@ian757 9 ай бұрын

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.

@dav3o 9 ай бұрын

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.

@justalilbester 9 ай бұрын

It's a pleasure and remember no one is going to get it, except you! So go get it!!!! :)

@Fizz_Runner 9 ай бұрын

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. ♥️💪

@kevwhitney3235 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful bro, such a beast of an athlete. Your determination is awe inspiring. Heres to the next 1! You'll get it

@GaryJahman 9 ай бұрын

looks like so much fun! So close! Still a champ Nick!

@hannesbengtsson7164 9 ай бұрын

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!

@BartCampbell 9 ай бұрын

Nick, you are so inspiring, I love your attitude. Keep pushing and you will do it.

@andersvikingsvensson8762 9 ай бұрын

Thanx for sharing ! Awesome ! I tracked you via the Berlin marathon app all the way ! ❤

@carlochristian6356 9 ай бұрын

Amazing effort!!!

@massi888 9 ай бұрын

fantastic job, well done. you have time to try again

@tim1873a 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely incredible run, Nick! You gave it your all and showed such determination. Keep pushing forward towards that sub 2:20 goal!

@kenjukes2845 9 ай бұрын

Love the honesty - congratulations on a great performance

@gokiwi2642 9 ай бұрын

Awesome Marathon recap, what a amazing experience, you did great Nick, 😀🌲🍀👍🏼👏🏃🏽‍♂️👣✅

@rafaelpiarpuzan1435 9 ай бұрын

Well done Nick!!!. You're awesome. Amazing effort! Keep on running. You are a great inspiration. Greetings from Colombia. 👍👏👊

@drumb001 9 ай бұрын

The goat struggled at the end also, you should be very proud of yourself. You did a great job and it’s motivation for the next time. Let’s go ….Boom Shalaka

@zacsakacsi 9 ай бұрын

I saw you on the live!😊😎 Amazing job!

@suitable1510 9 ай бұрын

Ur an inspiration brother!

@candiceverpaelst-ud3kk 9 ай бұрын

I understand how you're feeling, use this as motivation for next time 💪

@James-ov5xr 9 ай бұрын

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 ❤

@geoff6195 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations mate - great race

@brianmaher6265 9 ай бұрын

Loved watching your training , has inspired me to start running (on treadmill for now but outdoor soon), will defo keep watching your progress

@PZJBimha 9 ай бұрын

Nice one. Congrats!

@user-tr7mb7qx2c 9 ай бұрын

Amazing videos Nick. You have inspired me during training to be able to achieve a new marathon PB today!

@Chris-dw3xl 9 ай бұрын

Congrats nick still an amazing time 💪👍

@jonathanwatkins447 9 ай бұрын

Way to give it a good go. Keep up the great work. It will come. Maybe come back for the UP run next year😂 for good luck😂😂. You are a machine. Best attitude. Let's go. Boom shakalaka

@justalilbester 9 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. Most likely not next year but my Comrades time will come!!