Chasing 1st Place at Poole Parkrun: Did I Make the UK’s Top 10?

[@Dannyner6]

going for sub 16 before 16! what a legend!

[@justalilbester]

Speedy boy!! I’m backing him! 🔥

[@RonanRuns]

I'm going for that as well!

[@RichardHitchcock-ig4lj]

Parkrun is not a race. Said no one at the front ever! 😀 Great videoing, commentary and running. 👏

[@justalilbester]

🤣🤣 best line ever!

[@AndreRees]

Even when am 50th am racing until the very end. Those pesky pram runners are not beating me again 😂

[@AnthonyBate]

​@@AndreReesAt my local parkrun there's a lady pushing a buggy that finishes in about 19min! The kid in the buggy ain't small either!

[@AndreRees]

@@AnthonyBate in cardiff the same…. And he pushes 2 kids in a double buggy 🤣 he beats me every time 😅🤣

[@1721steven]

Its as much race as you want it to be

[@dandobson7108]

I was there that morning, funny spotting you at my local parkrun Nick! (I did shout over and say hi at the finish as I was leaving). I'm 44, got into running just over a year ago. 26mins was my first effort at Poole, then managed my goal of sub 20 earlier this year with 19.34. Your channel has definitely helped along the way, Thanks!

[@justalilbester]

Great to hear and congrats on the sub 20! You have a great parkrun by the way 👊🏻

[@meliorknowledge7590]

'Training!' Worst joke I've seen on YT in ages, well done!

[@justalilbester]

Eyes on the main prize 🇩🇪 but you’ve got to enjoy it too. Otherwise what’s the point 🙌🏻

[@TheNutritionCoach1]

Epic running! Just came across this channel and love how you are celebrating and encouraging people with their exercise/fitness journey 💪🏻

[@loraleeunf]

I definitely didn't realize Quinn was a teenager until you posted the screenshot at the end! I love racing against "kids" who could theoretically be my children (I'm 38) makes me feel young :D Can't wait to see how Berlin goes!

[@theghostofpcs2391]

Well done! I love watching these videos, and the camera angle was way better this time.

[@justalilbester]

It’s like running, you learn from each race 😉

[@mikehobbs624]

You're a beast Nick! What a couple of days training?! You've thrown everything into this block, you absolutely deserve that sub 2.20!

[@justalilbester]

Sharing up phase 💎 thanks, I’ve worked hard 👊🏻 now let’s hope it comes together next weekend

[@bewater4732]

I absolutely love watching your park run videos - keep them coming please !

[@laetitiaking2134]

So tense!! Wow!! Well done Nick and Quinn - hectic! Can’t wait for your Berlin Marathon soon!🇿🇦 🇿🇼

[@tompalmer6227]

Nice work, Poole ParkRun is always a great buzz with the mad dash across on the grass between the marshall funnel to start. Nice interviews too, Nigel is a bit of a local legend, he used to run the best nutrition and supplement shop in the area, always giving sound and sincere advice.

[@scottmac1977]

Phenomenal running as ever, Nick. Love seeing this course, I'm running the Lakes 10k here on Sunday. Had a PB here last year, so fingers crossed!

[@fionndiedrichs7839]

Just love this raw and pure content the loud breathing makes it just so real Keep it up nick 🎉

[@scopz10x88]

what a nice course, well done nick

[@justalilbester]

How beautiful!! And what a great morning for it too! 😍

[@DavidBond668]

Nice to get some interviews. You run well. 🎉

[@KevinNapper1]

Thanks for a great video :) I've just started running (July) as an over 60 and completed my first parkrun at Upton House just up the road from Poole Park. I managed a much better time than I expected but still near the back and nowhere near the front runners so it is great to be able to see what a fast time looks like from the runners perspective. Very inspiring so thank you again.

[@darrellbenge9235]

Well done and keep it up. Parkrun is a great way to get out on a regular basis and running regularly is a great way to improve

[@ProCookin]

Holllyyyyy f******* flying man. Great achievement, so impressive. Thank you very much mate for the inspiration.

[@RedPilled100]

Watching from Fiji 🇫🇯.Enjoying the current pace/speed analysis on screen.Wonderdul video

[@mylesgibbons2377]

Well said nick, bring back d records, everybody used to look them up no matter how fast or slow u are

[@qc_mp6899]

Always so lekker to watch these hard runs. Well Done!!

[@ccdusky3546]

Love watching your videos bro! Im getting back into my own running journey and i have learned a lot from you. Stronger = Faster 💪

[@InspiredVines2405]

I love this nick mate well done on doing it :)

[@Tegridytowelie]

This POV and stats on the screen makes it a fun watch. I could watch a marathon length.

[@eddiegaul1903]

Nice work Nick! Love the narration along the way and it really inspires me when I am racing -- I think, what would Nick be saying right about now? That course didn't look particularly fast with all the hairpin turns and having to navigate around other people in the park. Also, I didn't see as many marshals as there'd normally be. Solid run though and good luck in Berlin -- I'd be sending you good vibes from the other side of the Atlantic.

[@justalilbester]

Thanks so much! Remember what you put in during those moments right there, you thank yourself for afterwards!

[@ianhearn9655]

Top Work Nick, got to love parkrun

[@justalilbester]

Can’t go wrong with a parkrun! Looking forward to doing many more of these!

[@AbiSaysThings]

I'm not a runner and idk why this got recommended to me but my grandparents lived in Poole and I just loved watching the route, made me so nostalgic 🥲

[@AngellicAkima]

Well done Nick

[@andersmonsen106]

Best(er) of luck in Berlin. An inspiration to all runners.

[@kristel11dietteamnb13]

I was actually there You passed me 3 times 😂😂😂

[@justalilbester]

Hey, we all run 5k in the end 🤣🙌🏻 hope you had a magical post parkrun brekkie

[@nddomer99]

Well done!

[@Lebowski53]

Quinn’s a beast. As is his brother. Always towards the top in XC races.

[@nataliehombrado1865]

Looks an awesome parkrun. Need to try and tick this one off 🎉

[@tomjoslin435]

lovely course

[@nigelbeamish2845]

Fantastic for us both to catch up and say hi to you at our local parkrun, great watching the parkrun from the front of the pack POV as you ripped up the park with your speedy pace, instead of me languishing like a prickly hedge hog near the back Lol Just to say we've been watching your vids for a long time now, long may they continue, smash that marathon, Boom-Chaka-Laka :-)

[@Mabes2027]

Beautiful course

[@Runner_Emma]

Course record is 14.32. You are currently 31st with 15.16. These stats can all be found in the 5k app (purple icon with a runner on), along with age category records etc.

[@justalilbester]

Ah awesome thanks so much for sharing 🙌🏻

[@phillipwood7272]

You’re so good at keeping cool! Some of those pedestrians would’ve got me seeing red 🤣🤣

[@justalilbester]

🤣 those headphones were a killer!!

[@JohnChurch-i1g]

Amazing course.

[@shanegill5091]

'TRAINING' very hard. Genius!!!!

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

One of my local park runs. Great route. You should try the moors valley one near ringwood. All off road and in the cool forest but nice smooth gravel tracks. Good running

[@carterusm]

Nice to see you're very competitive even at a parkrun, I'm the same 😂

[@justalilbester]

We all competitive 🙌🏻 it’s healthy to be competitive :)

[@CarlTheAmateurRunner]

Great video! I’m looking at running this parkrun to try and break 20mins. Varying from course to course I have 20-40 seconds to find!

[@SmokinKipper]

Great watch! These runs are so flat though! Come up to Witton Park in Lancashire some time and tackle The Beast.

[@London-cc4mh]

Totally agree. Why are we running and one person getting there first if it’s not a ‘race’? To be inclusive you have to be able to support the fastest, as well as the slowest runners. Removing the records was totally pointless and no doubt squashed some people’s motivation completely

[@dw-yl3ln]

If they’re put off then they’re free to not come, same as the people who were put off before by the ultra competitive runners.

[@sebjessup123]

Nice one! Do you find that the marathon endurance translates well to running fast shorter distances, or do you wind up stuck at a sort of "fast, but I could run longer at this pace if I had to"?

[@Homegarden791]

That breathing 😮

[@PaulMelamed]

Hey Nick, question for you regarding breathing. In this video we can hear your breathing pattern clearly. Seemed like in the 1st K you were breathing out for 2 steps and breathing in for 2 steps, then you started breathing out for 1 step and breathing in for 2 steps. Do you pay attention to your breathing patterns at all when you run? In my case when I run at easy to moderate pace it's usually 3 steps in and 3 steps out, when I do a hard efforts its 2 in, 2 out, I don't recall ever doing 1 out 2 in. Just wondering if I am limiting myself by not breathing often enough. Cheers.

[@justalilbester]

Thanks for analysing in this level of detail. I think as long as your HR is where you want it to be then you know you’re putting in the correct effort. I try keep it controlled work first half, before opening up. And then let the breathing take care is itself

[@csokor1]

Good question !!! I've never thought about that either!!! I also do it like Nick, 1 out 2 in... out of instinct

[@AnthonyBate]

Bet that thin path by the lake is a bit scary if you're in a pack!

[@v6i838]

Have you ever done Widnes Parkrun? If not, it’s definitely worth a visit. It’s extremely quick, top 10 fastest in the whole of the UK

[@justalilbester]

Na I haven’t. Thats for the recommendation. I’ll put it on the list 👌🏻

[@v6i838]

@@justalilbester I got my PB there (17:30). It’s 3 and a bit laps around a park. No tight turns, no incline to speak of and all on tarmac. You run around a lake where it is slightly narrow but the first two laps it’ll be a non issue, lap 3 you might need to weave around others, though the 2 occasions I’ve done it I didn’t need to, as the lapped runners kindly stayed out of the way

[@TRI5T4N]

That pace is bonkers 🤯🤯🤯

[@kristy8246]

orange vest’s pace was unbelievable 🤯

[@kezzu5849]

Well done, i like your content bro!! I've got a 5K coming up on Wednesday where I'll be trying to get into the low 18 minute zone as a 29 year old... How long do you think it would take to fet into that 16minute zone? Is 2/3 years reasonable with consistent training? 🤔

[@justalilbester]

Only 1 way to find out. Give it all you’ve got 💪🏻 under 2 years ;)

[@NathanHeaver]

you can still see the event course records by going into the event history and sorting it by fastest times Ben Brown 14.32 fastest time at Poole parkrun.

[@mariokolak9654]

What about blowing your nose? I'm having issues with that, shows me down a bit... Any tips?

[@justalilbester]

My nose was pretty blocked, so it would have been a bad idea this race. I did try the other day but it’s not natural for me when I run hard.

[@FlorianaLions]

Great run Nick ..may I ask what shades you were wearing?

[@justalilbester]

Yes to course, SunGod 😎

[@FlorianaLions]

@@justalilbester ...thanks Nick.

[@Average_Joel_Runs]

That head up display you have on your video is brilliant. How did you achieve that? 👍

[@justalilbester]

Insta 360 GO3S camera 🙌🏻 then I connect my Garmin to it

[@Average_Joel_Runs]

@@justalilbester That is a great function!

[@AndreRees]

How long does your insta 360 go3s last during your runs? I am a 40 minute 10km runner and wondering if it would record the whole thing? Great video again

[@justalilbester]

It lasts about 30 minutes. But it’s very easy to start/stop 🙌🏻

[@AndreRees]

@@justalilbester thank you, seems I need to improve my pb to ensure it last the whole race 😅

[@_Tp___]

Quinn is not in his early 20s and he took 3 months off running due to injury before this, he has a youtube channel as well!

[@justalilbester]

Thanks for sharing. He’s a beast and a talented runner!

[@alfdickinson1971]

Outstanding

[@Dan-Dans-Travels]

Love the videos. What heart rate monitor do you use Nick?

[@justalilbester]

Cheers mate. A Garmin HR Pro + monitor

[@rof8200]

That sounded like a lot of hard work

[@justalilbester]

It’s always a lot of work. There’s just no shortcuts in this sport 👊🏻 but that’s what makes us feel good afterwards

[@farid-zf6wn]

Great run... I wish i could run 18 minutes

[@JOHNPRIVADO]

What camera you are using? Does it has a built in speedometer?

[@justalilbester]

I use the Insta 360 GO3 S, then connect my ‘Garmin Connect’ to it for the stats

[@JOHNPRIVADO]

@@justalilbester thanks a lot

[@leos.6559]

when do you do your long run? sunday isn't an option then right?

[@justalilbester]

Mostly on the weekend. But often on a Friday when the kids are at nursery

[@leos.6559]

@@justalilbester i see. the 5k counts a speedwork right? i thought because of injury-risk it's not good to do a long run the next day. not trying to be the know-it-all, just trying to understand if i can copy and do a long run after a fast parkrun. or does it depend on your weekly volume, that you recover quicker? (i do 60-70km)

[@JHicks257]

Nick, well done!! Greetings from South Carolina, USA. I love these type of videos you put out of the races with the commentary! I find it helpful for me and I also show my son who runs cross country. Hes learning we all go through the same ups and downs in a race! I'm curious about your breathing during the race. This may sound dumb, but for me I can only breathe like the way it sounds you are when I go full send the last mile. Do you purposely do that the entire 5k to aid in getting enough oxygen as opposed to being more relaxed? Your heart rate is showing you arent red lining so Im guessing your body isnt making it that hard to breathe. Do you have any tips for breathing strategy? I hope this makes sense......I feel kinda weird asking. Just something I have noticed watching your 5K races. Thanks, again for videos like this as they help and are motivating! Good luck at your marathon!

[@justalilbester]

Never feel weird asking :) to be honest when I watch the video back. It sounds like I’m breathing so heavy, but I’m actually comfortably working. I think it’s just because the camera is close to my mouth, so it sounds worse. Apparently nose breathing is the best. I’ve tried and can’t do it when I ran faster

[@SpoilerSpots]

I am looking for some advice. I just recently got a garmin, and on my last Parkrun it said my heart rate got to 207 bpm. I am a healthy 18 year old male. Should I be worried? (Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar)

[@justalilbester]

You need to run with an external HR monitor strap. I have the Garmin HR Pro + monitor and it works well. But no, at your age you should be able to get it over 200 💪🏻 keep working hard!

[@_Tp___]

@@SpoilerSpots No, my max hr is like 220

[@alanfricker8506]

Not that I would ever be at the front but that is a confusing course if you aren't following someone!

[@justalilbester]

I won’t lie, as a first timer to this course, I was grateful to have someone in front of me!

[@JamesOYC]

Fun fact: it used to be simpler incorporating 2 laps of the lake, but it was too narrow/dangerous when people were getting lapped.

[@alanfricker8506]

@@JamesOYC I did think that bit looked like it would get hectic

[@Julia-kj8zt]

​@@JamesOYCI did wonder watching it how many people have ended up in the lake, especially if there are still big groups bunched together 😂 stunning setting though!

[@joekapicak]

What camera do you use? And how did you fastened it?

[@justalilbester]

Insta 360 GO3 S, it attaches to my cap

[@michacyman8605]

When are you going to try some trail running races? Your dad jokes game is already on point.

[@justalilbester]

🤣 once I’ve peaked on the roads. A few more years ;)

[@Leeroy49]

I do the counting thing as well :). Dear parkrun... bring back the records!

[@justalilbester]

Glad I’m not the only one :)

[@ThePhil889]

I would love to live in the UK. Running community seems so much bigger than here in Canada. Also, you have plenty of Parkruns to attend. Here they are non-existent 😅

[@Nyelands]

People pay big money to explore Canada.

[@justalilbester]

You’ll have to come visit us and join for one of these. They’re great

[@Acreator248]

Lol sub 16 runner here looking to make it sub 15 before the end of the year. I have a chance to run it today so i will be back in 45 minutes to tell you results

[@AndyNick211]

AirPods also have transparency mode if you don’t want bone conduction headphones

[@homeworkoutYT752]

What breathing you use mouth or nose please reply sir 🤩

[@justalilbester]

Mouth on my harder runs, but I want to practice more nose going forward.

[@homeworkoutYT752]

@@justalilbester thankyou so much sir (iam from India 🇮🇳) please create details video of breathing ❤️🇮🇳

[@asherrichards6096]

You should try Shrewsbury park run. It’s a killer

[@RuMe377]

Not as fast as you but yah, the good thing about the Insta360 I use the X3 and don’t record all the way because it heavy but whatever time I record it knows what distance I am at and pace 💪🏾

[@SimonWilliamsTutor]

How many people have fallen in that lake? That's quite a narrow path right next to the lake for so many people!

[@Franz_giblet]

12 mph pace 😮👏🏻

[@rocknreelin]

is that a GoPro he is using to record the run

[@justalilbester]

It’s an Insta 360 GO3S camera

[@damienmartin1831]

Very Enjoyable

[@jhnkwack]

환상적인 코스입니다. 최대심박수가 얼마나 되는지요?

[@justalilbester]

I got my HR to 188 earlier this is year

[@jhnkwack]

@@justalilbester thanks.

[@Simon72Victoria]

Still the best Parkrun in my biased opinion. Great run, not sure about the comedy though 😂

[@saljablo2767]

Quinn is a stud

[@mareoh21]

Hi mate, I am wondering why you are breathing hard on 157 BPM (though you are flying :). I am a slow runner but 157 bpm on me feels easy and can talk well. I am 43 yrs old. I am confused on this metrics

[@tronvoichoi2269]

pls more pov video like this!!!!!

[@oscardanson7127]

Would love the course records and top 500 times to come back. You can hide it in a dark corner of the website

[@AndriesOutdoor]

if i target someone i want to beat in a 5k my mind devolves into: CHASE breath CHASE breath CHASE breath CHASE!!

[@justalilbester]

Always pushed you more when you have someone to chase. 👊🏻

[@DanielKendall2010]

i was thinking "why tf is he going at sub 3 mile pace" before realizing my americanness

[@justalilbester]

🤣🤣 miles vs kms. A coaches nightmare. I wish we all worked off one

[@daveweeden]

Giving this a like just for "bring back the records" 😉

[@Redterror1919]

a 14:48 5k less than 24 hours beforehand... followed by a pre-parkrun tempo... and still busting out a sub maximal 15:16 run... wow....

[@justalilbester]

Feeling strong 💪🏻 all in prep for Berlin 🤞🏻🇩🇪 loving the process regardless of the result

[@Argy258]

Can I connect with you on the Garmin app

[@1neMoreDay]

I pray everyday and every night that God bless me with fast legs to break Kichoge's marathon world record. 🙏😆

[@carolhurley3189]

Always first finisher, not first place 😉

[@gary_runs]

Great run and video Champ! If Berlin wasn't around the corner and you hadn't sub 15 that 5k race only 14 hours before I'm sure you would have caught him 💙💪🏼🤍

[@-galaxy-joe-35]

Let’s go buddy your my biggest inspiration lots of love and kisses from me🥵🥵💋💕

[@Dw1-i7c]

What an absolute helmet 😂

[@lindsaybelderson7735]

The Mighty Quinn lol

[@bp56789]

Yo Nick, watch Fredrik Zillen's running technique videos. I think your elbow angle is too big.

[@justalilbester]

Thanks and yeah it always has been. Definitely a work in progress 🏃‍♂️

[@JustBrowsing777]

Parkrun records are no longer in park runs because the gender issue posed some spicy challenges I believe

[@devidia]

Wtf?

[@JustBrowsing777]

@devidia well, individuals born as men, but who claimed to be women (woke) were claiming parkrun course records. In some instances, situations became threatening to parkrun volunteers, so they just removed official records. At least that was the word at the time.

[@TrustMyProcess]

It’s because it then classes as a race and parkrun is officially a ‘charity’ so that breaks the regulations of a charity. Sadly if the records come back then parkrun won’t get as much funding:(

[@him050]

@@TrustMyProcessthat’s interesting, I didn’t know that! I thought the whole “we don’t want to put off beginners” excuse was a bit weird. Like it hasn’t been an issue for 19 years, so why is it now?

[@coatax]

For a 5k race is it normal to use zone 4-5 majority of the race?

[@awakenedfreespirit4710]

Only for a pro. A beginner cannot even sustain zone 4 or 5 for that long.

[@krabn]

depends on your level. if you're a beginner, not recommended i think.. i've been running for more than a year now and shorter runs like 3k/5k races i can sustain zone 4 or 5 majority of the race. but do not do this always. only on races or sometimes on trainings (shorter)

[@Nyelands]

@@awakenedfreespirit4710 Just because you can't get into those zones doesn't mean others can't. It's very normal to be in zone 4-5 in most of a 5K race.

[@awakenedfreespirit4710]

@@Nyelands I can but most beginners can't. Most beginners can't even sustain a 400m interval training of 10 repetitions.

[@Nyelands]

@@awakenedfreespirit4710 Your answer was that only pros can.