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The Best Athletics Podcast

Nick Bester
Running
Comrades Marathon
Marathon Training
Marathon Running
Valencia Marathon
Isle Of Man Women's Marathon Record
Nutrition
Kenya
Olympic Marathon
Best Athletics
Running Injuries
Mental Training
Kaptagat
Relative Energy Deficiency In Sport
Running Performance
Island Games
Getahead Mindset
Berlin
Training
London

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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Latest Episodes

Fresh off an outstanding performance at Comrades, Nick, founder of Best Athletics, sits down with elite runner George Kusche to discuss training, racing, fuelling and what it takes to perform at the highest level.

From race day tactics to balancing ... more

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, a... more

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 comp... more

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... more

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George Kusche
Comrades winner and record holder in the uprun
Ultrarunner, Comrades winner
Episode: George Kusche: Inside a Record Breaking Comrades Performance Ep.26
Jake Ran to Japan
Elite distance runner, Brooks-sponsored athlete
Brooks
Episode: Ep. 25 Jake Ran to Japan: 280K Weeks, Motivation & Marathon Goals
Robin Hughes
Mindset coach from Getahead Mindset
Getahead Mindset
Episode: Unlocking Your Mental Edge with Robin Hughes - Ep.23
Nick Bester
Professional runner, coach, and content creator; leader of Best Athletics
Best Athletics
Episode: Bigger Than Running x Nick Bester Ep.22
Christa Cain
elite long-distance runner who competed at the Island Games
Episode: Christa Cain: Triple Gold at the Island Games & Life on the Rise Ep.21
Jack Kavanagh
Elite runner featured in the episode
Best Athletics (athlete)
Episode: Chasing Marginal Gains: Jack Kavanagh on Consistency, Progression & Future Ambitions Ep.20
Luke Vanderfeen
Physiotherapist and expert in running-related injuries
The Running Room
Episode: Running Strong: Injury Prevention, Recovery & Training Smarter with Luke Vanderfeen - Ep.15
Cian Oldknow
First South African female to finish the Olympic Marathon, amateur marathon runner.
Episode: Cian Oldknow - The First South African in Olympic Marathon - Ep.13
Piet Wiersma
Winner of the Comrades Marathon
Episode: Winner of the Comrades Marathon, Piet Wiersma - Ep.12

Host

Nick Bester
Host of Best Athletics Podcast, prominent runner, coach, and community builder

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • The pod we’ve been waiting for!

    Great first episode, perfect for listening to on those long runs. Well done guys

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tea is all you need
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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High-quality guests and actionable coaching insights.
A great listen for long runs and steady improvements.
Honest discussions about sponsorships and life balance are refreshing.
Genuine conversations with practical takeaways for training blocks.

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Apple Podcasts
#22
South Africa/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#61
Saudi Arabia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#78
Brazil/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#218
Ireland/Sports/Running

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Unlocking Your Mental Edge with Robin Hughes - Ep.23
Q: What practical steps can runners take in the weeks leading up to a big race to improve mental readiness?
Incorporate a mental taper alongside physical tapering, practice visualization for various race scenarios, build a toolbox of self-talk cues, rehearse coping strategies for pressure, and regularly rehearse cognitive reappraisal to reframe bodily sensations.
Unlocking Your Mental Edge with Robin Hughes - Ep.23
Q: How do you differentiate innate mental toughness from trained mental skills?
Innate tendencies exist but can be developed through deliberate practice, such as practicing self-talk, diffusion strategies, and imagery that reduce catastrophizing and improve decision-making under fatigue.
Ep. 25 Jake Ran to Japan: 280K Weeks, Motivation & Marathon Goals
Q: How do you view cross-training versus pure running for longevity at high mileage?
I hate cross-training due to injuries in the past and prefer running on multiple surfaces; in practice, high mileage itself acts as a form of strength training, though individual needs may vary.
Sub 2:30 in Berlin – Pushing Through the Heat - Ep.24
Q: What was your target at the Berlin start line and how hard was it relative to London?
He started with a conservative plan, aiming to see what the race could become in the heat, and ultimately finished with a 2:29, acknowledging that it felt much harder than his London performance due to heat and fatigue.
Sub 2:30 in Berlin – Pushing Through the Heat - Ep.24
Q: Do you feel like you need to take a little bit of time to sort out your health and fueling before building back up?
Cole explains that he is assembling a nutritionist and coach, planning to address under-fueling and overtraining, with October onboarding to restore health and build a sustainable training platform while avoiding overreaching.

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A show focused on long-distance running, endurance training, and the realities of competing at high levels. Episodes span training volume and periodization, fueling strategies for marathons and ultramarathons, sponsorships and media dynamics, mental performance, recovery, and coaching insights. Guests include elite runners, coaches, and athletes who share practical advice for performance, longevity, and balancing sport with life. Notable strengths include candid transparency about sponsorship pressures, the mindset required for grueling blocks, and actionable coaching tips that listeners can apply to their own training journeys.

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1. George Kusche
2. Jake Ran to Japan
3. Robin Hughes
4. Nick Bester
5. Christa Cain
6. Jack Kavanagh
7. Luke Vanderfeen
8. Cian Oldknow

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