BERLIN MARATHON 2024: NEVER EVER GIVE UP!

[@markfoz7248]

45 year old man who has never met you and I shed a tear as you crossed the line. Incredible. Thank you.

[@joaoborges7768]

Same age, same reaction here 😢

[@MattdeFreitas]

Same!!

[@xxmorancxx]

Same except not a man or 45 but you know what I mean 😅 so inspired!

[@mtbalex6454]

43 years old but same reaction. Congrats Nick, you inspire me to be better person!

[@justalilbester]

Marathons are emotional at the best of times. This one, as you can imagine, was a millions more for me! Onwards and upwards

[@veganmickeymouse]

Your mom and dad watched from above and couldn’t be prouder of his son! Congratulations my friend!

[@justalilbester]

Always, especially in that last 10k of a marathon!

[@inCARnationAustralia]

Well done Nick. I ran 2:22 back in 1987 (at age 29) and it took me fifteen years of trying after that before I finally accepted I wasn't going to go faster and get that sub 2:20 I wanted. But you did. Well done. Now I'm 67 and slow but at least I'm still running.

[@justalilbester]

You’re a beast and I did this for us!! 🫶🏻🙌🏻

[@jifford1]

How can you not get fired up by this?! Anybody who has ever worked for anything in their life. Put the time in. Suffered the failures. And came back to accomplish the goal can understand the joy of this! Congratulations Nick! Well done sir! Thanks for bringing us on the journey.

[@BamainMn]

Not to be denied in that last 10k! Congratulations!

[@justalilbester]

Not this time!!! 🦁

[@TheFODRunner]

Big respect Nick… honestly, you knuckle down with each training block… all of which led to this moment. Please savour it, soak it in… I think a load of people already respected you for your work ethic but fair play, you’ve just hit a new level 👏

[@justalilbester]

Cheers champ!! Split over content this race! Worth it and forwards we move!! Let's keep going!

[@Rubz3211]

Sometimes getting it the seventh time is more impressive than getting it the first time! Congratulations, Nick!

[@RaffaRuns]

I absolutely love that you called out that bulls!tt3r on Strava!!! Amazing Nick, so pleased for you lad.

[@jasonbritton3427]

What a total c**t, obviously someone who is very jealous, and don’t appreciate the efforts nick has put in to get to this point, well 2 fingers up for you pal, there was no blowing up today, was full steam ahead Boomshakalaka 😂😂

[@kevinclark5086]

Never even met the bloke but you can't beat seeing someone achieve their long term goal. 'The harder the battle the sweeter the victory' Well done Nick.

[@ctrlaltdylan]

Wow Nick, what a video. Goosebumps, tears, the works. And let it be said: everyone needs a friend like Mike - the way he supported you on the day was something special.

[@justalilbester]

Such a ledge and I couldn’t have done it without him!!!

[@gloriab7801]

I'm 70, and thought my days of PB's had gone, however, after watching that, maybe not ! Congratulations sir, on an inspirational run🫡

[@justalilbester]

Incredible and keep going! The best is yet to come!

[@edcfoz]

This is THE post Berlin marathon video I was waiting for.....that joy is what it's all about! So happy for you man, you epitomise so many of the things I love about this sport....the good vibes, community, the positivity, hard work and resilience paying off...how much you learn about yourself and how much more capable you are than you think along the way. I am in your vid crossing the line at the end and I kid you not, at one point I wondered to myself if you'd finally broken 2:20 today. So cool to see you were a few metres away and supporting others at that moment, after just achieving your dream. We don't know each other and I'm utterly chuffed for you, how great is running 😅

[@jackmellor3567]

Goosebumps throughout! 👊😎

[@Andy.mikhail137]

7th attempt, 3rd time in Berlin. I like those numbers 🤙 Congrats man 🫡 Boomshakalaka !

[@justalilbester]

50th Berlin. There was just something special about this one

[@Huntelaar13]

Unreal brother. Takes massive stones to keep putting yourself out there to millions of people online, missing your goal, picking yourself back up & SMASHING IT! Mega respect 🙌

[@wladyslawie83]

I was tracking your run via the app while my kids were having their swimming class that Sunday. I told your story to them and they instantly became superinspired. The decisive moment came when I was drying my daughters hair, so she held the phone and told me about the splits. When the clock went on ticking towards 2:19:50+ we all felt very nervous for you! But then a notification came with 2:19:45 and we all screamed in joy! Well done, Nick!

[@AlexmacKnotty22]

This guy just became my favourite running KZbinr. As of this one race. 🎉🎉

[@justalilbester]

Appreciate the support!! Let’s go get it!!!!

[@crwnikeboy]

I’m not crying, you’re crying. GREAT JOB, YOU’RE A GREAT INSPIRATION!!!!!!!!!

[@saljablo2767]

At work when this dropped. Walking out to my car to give this my FULL attention. I’m so happy for you. Awesome!!!!!

[@jonglanfield9446]

Haha love this! Great commitment to the content 😁

[@coherentpanda7115]

Congrats Nick, been watching your channel for 3 years, and I shed tears when I saw you cross the finish line under 2:20. Incredible job, you are the poster boy for never giving up.

[@ChrisD1865]

The cameraman deserves a medal - wow! What a great friend to record and cheer you on. Excellent job, Nick!

[@CSGOHighlights]

Man, this was one of the BEST videos I've watched on KZbin. I've been following your training, strava, videos and everything else leading up to this and I tracked your run. You're an absolute inspiration and people don't realise how much mental willpower goes into this run and the intensive training you go through. You deserve this so much. Celebrate and take it all in. Incredible achievement that you should be proud of for the rest of your life.

[@justalilbester]

Thanks so much for the support!! Let’s take this momentum forward! Onwards and upwards!!

[@eckph]

watched one minute of your video and I already know that it‘ll be one of my favourite motivational videos of all time. You are a freaking LEGEND!

[@justalilbester]

Let’s freaking gooooo baby!!

[@edwinsena9365]

Great job nick. You and your family support i watched you and as an ex runner myself am proud of your hard work from your 5k to your marathon 🏃 God blessed you my friend.

[@runningwithmarc]

Some proper chills watching this, you shared the journey well, and it's amazing to see you rewarded with this well deserved achievement. Congrats man

[@runbyron]

You did it!!! Hard work! Never stop dreaming!!

[@glenbergman9040]

A lesson from this is watching how well you held form through the entire race, with spot-on pacing

[@d3mian]

From a dad who didn´t broke the sub3 for 35 seconds and the next year could, I feel this. Thanks for this video. You're an inspiration, man. Thanks for this. I´m going for a run.

[@9MRSG]

When you told us about your parents, I started crying. I am so proud of the person you have become, and I am so glad you were able to accomplish your dream.

[@308bar]

Congrats again! The support and the number of people cheering for you speaks loads and are unreal, it speaks on how you inspire and impact peoples lives. Let's go!🎉

[@justalilbester]

The support was and is unbelievable!! So grateful and it fuels me!!

[@kdoccon]

Great video Nic & congrats on the new PB boomshakalaka

[@ivivek_1309]

I really cried Nick, love you brother ❤

[@kiltrokills5527]

Its so weird how invested I am in this. I've watched every video for 2 years, some like 20 times. I run every day and haven't improved, but you motivate the hell out of me. We ain't stopping anytime soon.

[@Fit4Life__]

I run every 4 days and run sub 3 Try run less with quality

[@katharinaschneiderr]

I ran my first marathon at 3h 31 min in may this year and I can't explain the experience. I really want to break the sub 3:25 and quality for Boston, Chicago and have the possibility to run in Tokyo too.. Watching you run had me rexpereince the rush of emotions, excitement, tears and everything in between. I got so emotionally affected by your video! Reminding med never to give up, keep going. Your achievement is incredible!!! Thank you for boosting my motivation!

[@jamesknowlson2847]

Best running video ever made, it's that's simple! Congrats Nick! Well done! Shown my kids this, so many lessons, in addition to your determination, your humility and gratitude are so inspiring, and all this despite the trauma you suffered as a child. I lost my mother to a cancerous brain tumour when I was 11; it's such an incredible trauma to lose one parent but to lose both your mum and dad to such a rare illness is just cruel and shows the amazing character you have to have become the man you are today. I wish you continued success and will look forward to watching your journey progress! Thank you for the inspiration. Aiming for sub-3 in April myself and I am so motivated after this. Keep going and Boomshakalaka!

[@justalilbester]

Thanks for sharing!! Now go get that sub 3! Boom Shakalaka 💥

[@DennisSeib]

Touche! You earned it! But also love how you kept saying "We did it".....that right there speaks to your character. Amazing how your training, your past failures, your hard work, your team flowed through you to your success. Massive Congrats!

[@deedsyt]

truly so happy for you bro, i have been watching for a min and it really just brightened up my day when i saw what you achieved😁

[@NoNo-x5r8m]

You give me inspiration man, from where you started, to now a sub 2:20 marathon. Honestly amazing

[@_Don_P]

This video really showcases how incredibly emotional the running journey is. So much hard work goes into this, both physical and mental. Nothing more rewarding than having it all come together.

[@lewiswhatley5997]

No one deserves this more than you mate. You are a true inspiration to so many out there! Well done 👊🏼

[@iancollinge1614]

That vlog personifies you as a person Nick, absolutely top notch. God, if that one video alone doesn't inspire anyone nothing will. What an absolute machine you are, totally inspiring 💪

[@heggybhoy82]

Thats the stuff mate 💪💪 phenomenal running , , sensational, well done 👍

[@hunta827]

Wtg Nick!!❤

[@J4CKBR3TT]

Had a good cry for you mate, what an achievement! Congratulations 🥳

[@hogasnicolae]

Man, I was watching your video and cried. So much effort and sacrifice and you reach your goal. You are a legend man!!! Well done Champ!

[@danitrailandrun]

Congrats Nick 😃🥳🔥 what a video it’s sooo emotional 🙌🏻 my respect from a spanish follower 🤩💪🏻

[@Xa4theman]

Mightily happy for you!!

[@davidspencer8233]

Super Nick 💪💪💪💪

[@samrizzo1720]

You made me cry man. Congratulations on achieving your goal. You are so inspiring to watch, Thank you for sharing your passion.

[@genmmygem1908]

I was cheering ,shouting and crying with you at the end🎉🎉🎉💪👍🏼strong consistent training 🥊🥊knockout run Nick whooooo hoooo🎉

[@liamcotter8512]

I've been following you from the start Nick. Sunday was your magic moment which you will treasure for the rest of your life. So so happy for you. You are inspiration for the theory "Never give up" and you WILL eventually achieve. Was a massive bonus to meet you walking down the street on Monday! Keep achieving as you are still very young in terms of marathon career. I just hope you stick with the marathon as we need you in the marathon world.

[@nelliel3446]

you’re honestly so inspiring nick. The way you pushed it at the end rather than giving up is so admirable! 🎉

[@clairhardywynn5620]

Oh jeeze 😢😢😢 nick, congratulations - just amazing 💪💪

[@chrisratcliffe5860]

So legendary Nick. You absolutely won Berlin 🎉

[@deemons182]

im so happy right now!!!!

[@CaptainBilson]

Nick!!!!! Mate absolute goose bumps watching you crush this brother !!!

[@connormcleod8641]

Congrats mate - epic run! I really related to this video. I lost my dad to brain cancer a few years ago, fortunately I got to spend some time running with him before and know every time I go for a run now I am living it as he’d want to. I’ve currently aiming for a sub 3 marathon, current pb is 3:26 so got a ways to go! Thanks for the inspiration- will be chasing that feeling you described and doing it for the ones we miss! ❤

[@ThomasGroves-so3px]

Amazing race well deserved well done

[@TheSimonvalente]

Matthew who??? FANTASTIC!!! That meant so much to you, heroically well deserved.

[@danseymour5492]

Wowsers, fantastic achievement! Congratulations, and well deserved; 50k+ km over 3+ years is a massive work ethic sustained for so long. Huge respect for putting in that much work, so glad you got the results that deserves.

[@epicjuk9658]

Huge congratulations so pleased for you

[@robdunne6573]

Amazing, emotional watch.

[@michaelsteffens8787]

Such a great performance, Nick! Thx that we could be a part of your inspiring journey! 😎🚀🏃💪 Keep on Running!

[@CharlieRunning1992]

Inspirational Nick. You truly justified the meaning of the marathon starts at mile 20. Well done Sir.

[@jjames1949]

So happy for you Nick, you’re the most down to earth guy and you’ve worked so hard for that!!

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Nick, you are an inspiration!! I've been following you for a few months now and I've already adjusted my running goals to times I thought I'd never aim for thanks to you. Well done on your sub 2:20!

[@elisabethsandve7095]

I needed you to do thiS❤ watched it 16 times 🎉🎉(at least 7)😊😊🎈🎈🎈

[@stevemarlow2162]

Well done Nick. So pleased for you after all the hard work and near misses. Couldn’t happen to a nicer bloke 👍🏻

[@Mrpoul1001]

Congrats 🎉🎉 So inspiring. It really touched me ❤️

[@Just_Drea1980]

❤🎉 Proud of ya My Boy! You smashed your Goal!!!!!!

[@adamcrosland1]

Top lad well done 😊

[@christiandyer9574]

A superbly crafted video, relaying a fascinating and deeply moving story - the pinnacle of a decade of progressive running - in level, quality and quantity, conquering fears, doubts and demons evolving into a three year epic crusade to achieve a personal goal that became more entrenched with each and every brave and frustrating prior attempt and surely compounding the weight felt on the shoulders by choosing to relay the ups and downs of the enthralling journey so openly and honestly to the world. The volume and intensity of training required to have been able to run at such a fast pace; 5.03 metres / 16.5 ft - the length of a large front room - per second, for so long - 2 hrs 20 minutes - the length of an extended feature movie, for so far - 42,195m or 8.5 parkruns - in itself is tough enough to endure, both physically and mentally and was by far the most significant element to each and every attempt. But reaching this level of performance also demanded a strict diet, calculating calorie requirements and intake, a disciplined sleep routine and sacrificing time with loved ones. The cumulative physical benefit, experience and shear mental determination and resilience gained through the preceding three years of training for the seven attempts - in enduring all of this multiple times over is what undoubtedly enabled Nick to execute an optimal race strategy and finally reach the summit of the mountain and win HIS race. A classic tale of never giving up and staying the course - phenomenal achievement Nick.

[@justalilbester]

So much sacrifice goes into just giving yourself a chance. So when it comes together it's oh so sweet!! Appreciate this message! Let's keep this momentum! Onwards and upwards!

[@Astrix321]

i dont think i have ever been happier for someone reaching their sports goal that i dont know in person, amazing work nick! huge inspiration

[@TimPark-j2p]

Let’s go! I’ve watched many recap videos, but few have ever hit me like this one. Thank you for sharing your story. Thank you for sharing your heart.

[@baumhauspflege3466]

You earned that one, Nick! Such an inspirational story. This goes beyond running.

[@gilsalazar5808]

Nice work, Nick, incredible grit, very inspiring. Cheers!

[@jamestunstead1319]

You are such an inspiration, really you are. I ruptured my quad tendon 5 years ago and it had to be re-attached with sutures and holes were drilled into my kneecap, so it’s been a long way back to get into any sort of decent shape. I was going nowhere really, times were not improving, I felt terrible and was losing motivation, but I always watch your videos and you are always so positive yet you have been through so much. You kept me going, I always think of what you say when things are tough and lo and behold I’ve had 5 PBs in a row at 3 different park runs, including a sub 25 minutes which was my post injury goal that I thought I’d never ever achieve. I had the app on and was checking your progress and it was looking dodgy at half way, but with a few KMs to go I was confident you would make it and you did. I was delighted and let out a boomshakalaka!

[@dangallagher6176]

Crazy you have such a similar story to me. I had the exact same injury in Feb 2023. 1.5 years onwards and I'm finally back running parkruns trying to beat my pre-injury pb. Not there yet but I reckon I'm not too far away. Congrats on the recovery!

[@ashleycorgat2875]

An incredible achievement and amazing example of what you can achieve even against the odds. Mad respect

[@WarriorGurl23]

Such an awesome and inspiring story and vlog!!

[@Jamieallthegearnoidea]

You didn’t just “wait” 3 years, you bloody worked your backside off for those 3 years!!!! Go you good thing!!!!!

[@ClashNoSkill]

So difficult not to get emotional 😢, amazing stuff!! You motivate me to push more with my running. Massive congratulations

[@VincentMaryHS]

Congrats!!

[@Jakettaylor]

So so glad to see you so happy. You deserved this. WELL DONE!!!

[@English.runner.en.Espana]

Got me emotional on the treadmill watching this bad boy! Massive congrats mate! Strong stuff.

[@BigMummyLongLegs]

So happy for you Nick. Respect from New Zealand.

[@DaveLindsey-sb2zc]

Well done Nick at Berlin you smashed it and make your mum,dad and friends and family so proud, all the best Dave

[@mutech333]

So glad you finally did it, nobody deserved it more! It was nice briefly meeting you at the evening party, I assume you kept partying until your legs collapsed 😅 And thanks for making me part of your race video, I am the guy in the red shirt celebrating his own PB at 18:48, also the first one since Berlin 2022 🤣

[@ismailgrou1667]

Congrats Nick I'm so happy for you. I ran the marathon as well and achieved my first sub3h finish with a time of 2:56. I was really looking forward to the marathon, hoping to see you there you ve been a big inspiration. I missed my first attempt at sub3h by just 20 seconds, but after seeing your determination to keep pushing for sub 2h20, I couldn’t give up. I finally made it! 🎉 By the way, if the finish line video at the end had an extra 10 seconds, you d have seen me crossing it at the end Haha Booom shakalaka!

[@grgr6720]

Well done man genuinely happy for you. It is always great to see people working hard and reaching their dreams.

[@chrispotter6847]

I followed you on the app on Sunday and was showing my wife your time and tearing up telling her you did it. I would love another attempt at sub 3 but had a years worth of injuries and lost a lot of of speed and 55 years old now. You may have inspired me to give it another go! Congrats Nick I have loved following your story and am so happy for you and your family that you achieved such an amazing goal. The dedication and how humble you are genuinely inspires me and you deserve everything you achieved. #Sub 2:20 boy boomshakalaka

[@joesmith8789]

This is so fucking cool! All the angles, all the people, all the miles, worth it

[@harrytrump1514]

Been following your videos for a while now mate. Congratulations on final hitting that goal! Love the passion, energy, encouragement and commitment! Keep it going - yeeeewwww!

[@UltraReegz]

Huge congrats Nick! Rewarded for your consistency and perseverance. Super proud of you mate. 👑

[@shors5841]

the production quality of this video is mindblowing... subscribed within a minute of watching. then, i literally felt like i was watching a close friend as i watched you cross the line and i started getting emotional... keep it up, you're an inspiration for all

[@ultimatewasser975]

Amazing video Nick and congrats to you on this outstanding achievement🙏🏻 I’m 21 and aiming to sub 2:50 in Valencia and I hope I will get to your level one day, you are really proving that nothing beats hard work, thanks you for this🙏🏻💪

[@samdking]

Amazing race vid Nick. I was tearing up when you were! When that 3:14 split came in, all I could think about was your 3 x 10k workout and how much you nailed that final set. You truly put in the work and deserve this accomplishment.

[@justalilbester]

That session was key to this success! Thanks!

[@rendy5092]

This is some dedication, holy ****. Congrats my dude, more than deserved!!

[@jamilesimplicio2163]

I'm screaming "come on Nick!!!" as I watch like if I was there on the day, you're inspiration on action, thank you!!! Cheers from Brazil!

[@GrimdorTheDestroyer]

Tremendous, I never doubted that it would happen but make sure you get yourself another goal to aim for and soon. Having achieved targets that were ambitious and big for me it is awesome after you cross that line but the lull afterwards can become a real downer that leaves you wondering where you mojo went. Start building up to a 10km PB, the Cambridge Half or anything else that gets you excited. Boomshakalaka!!

[@tkitanoable]

crying my eyes out 😭so happy for you!

[@Pappamea81]

Boom shakalaka! 👏🏻 You’re a beast, Bester! Well deserved. 👊🏻