THE MOST COMPETITIVE PARKRUN EVER

14:XX
Did I win??!!
Have a listen to what was going through my mind.
What a run it was! Didn't quite expect that!
Results from this Dulwich pakrun;
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Onwards and Upwards, Nick

[@danforward3913]

Incredible! I'm an event director for Jamaica Pond parkrun in the US and every time I see one of these videos I'm blown away not only by your speed, but also my how many people show up to parkrun in the UK!

[@justalilbester]

Great to hear. This parkrun in specific is very competitive. The quick course attracts lot of faster runners. Glad you enjoyed it and hopefully I’ll do your parkrun one day 🇺🇸

[@FabianEason]

Its awesome! In Brighton there are 5 parkruns collectively seeing 1500 runners, from a population of 300,000. That's half a percent of the population doing a 5km race 😳🙌

[@ritaotoole197]

I must try Jamaica pond park run I live in Weymouth

[@danforward3913]

​@@ritaotoole197we'd love to have you!

[@edwardaustin6410]

@@FabianEason it's never a race :)

[@hugheskevi]

One of the things I love about running is that it doesn't matter what speed you run at, you experience almost exactly the same thoughts all the way round just in a different race position :)

[@justalilbester]

Very true! As evident in the video 👊🏻 all running the same route, same distance!

[@thomasmcquade4332]

Was my pleasure nick 🫡 great running geezer

[@justalilbester]

The beast himself 🫡 let’s line it up again early in the new year 🚀

[@thomasmcquade4332]

@@justalilbester of course just let me know when I’m always game 🤟🏻

[@Grendel2912]

Both lads looked very relaxed despite racing it out

[@csean]

They going so fast that I'm happy to just be on an e-bike filming them.

[@waynetrading-fx]

Wow!!! Absolutely smoked it! I'm very close to your height and weight but I'm 52!! Love ParkRun and especially these videos. My best is 21:19 so the goal is to break 21:00 and see what happens from there. Sub 15:00 is otherworldly.😅

[@BilalOz2012]

Nice I am 49 my pb is 21:25 trying to go Sub 20 one day 😅

[@uMsubathi]

What a great shoot by the camera guy 🙌🏼. Well done, 14:46 is super fast 🔥

[@hannesbengtsson7164]

Amazingly done, Nick! Keep smashing it!

[@lmack6596]

I love these videos. So motivating! Thank you 💕✨

[@markknee4421]

That was incredible. Well done. Great video too. Thanks for talking us through what was going on in your head. I love that Parkrun can be lots of different things to different people and on different types of days. There's a place for all ages and all abilities.

[@dugifreshh3753]

Another great watch 👍🏻

[@PaulMacD1978]

Really enjoyed your commentary... One of the many great things about Parkrun is seeing runners like you amongst everyone else... All pushing outselves and enjoying the challenge ❤

[@ultraruna]

Brilliant video, i'm always inspired by fast people like you, did my first parkrun in 2004 when it was called the bushypark tt, most saturdays it was a few dozen people, so pleased it is now a world wide phenomenon and so inclusive, but still so awe inspiring when you fast people glide by. Keep up the great work.

[@JouneyOfTheAmateurRunner]

Great video , super fast 💨 thanks for sharing with us Nick

[@johnking7649]

Nick, you’re a legend! Loved the video and almost felt like I was running along with you! 😂. I am a 26min parkrun guy, so 😂…. Love parkrun, it’s always there on a Saturday morning (bar any viral outbreaks 😮) whether you want to race, jog, walk, volunteer etc. Have been involved since 2004 ❤. Keep the content coming and yes, I used to wear a vest in my youth, certainly made me run fast to get it over with! Beast Mode! 😅

[@justalilbester]

Glad you could relate to champ! Keep showing up and go bank that sub 25! You've got this!

[@kellyrodgers9326]

Awesome. I love your Parkruns. Diamond Geezer.

[@mikew6840]

Park run is a wonderful phenomenon…changes people’s lives. Just remember Nick, it’s not a race 🤣🇿🇦🙌

[@doctorvenkman1]

Great run! Incredible camera work from the man in the blades too!

[@charlottemahon3677]

Awesome video, the filming, the commentary and the running of course! 😮

[@DaneDillon]

Man watching this gets me hyped up.

[@trentdwyer6719]

Love the chat about what you were going through Nick 👍 Your original video of this parkrun is inspirational mate, i have watched it dozens of times 🙌. I cracked my parkrun PB last week (23:00) at Paradise Point on the Gold Coast, Queensland Australia, hope you get over here one day 🏃‍♂️🤘

[@justalilbester]

Siiiiick??!! Well done champ 💥 Sub 23 next!!

[@anthonyirwin6757]

Fantastic run. Next time you are in Cambridge, why not give Story's field parkrun a go. Corse record is currently 14:34 by a Graham Rush, who also holds the course record at Milton Country park run at 14:48.

[@davida4235]

Small world, I'm from Ely! :)

[@Bwebber99]

Great video thanks for the comments and the epic video skills from the roller-bladder.

[@Starchaser63]

Park Runs are great 👍.. done my first and preparing for several more this year..

[@kamallewis-gopie6956]

I immediately recognized the start. I can vouch for this course being fast, my PB is here in Dulwich ❤

[@englishbullterrier847]

Really enjoyed that a great insight into the balance of mind and body whilst running competitively, good job 👌👍

[@Ammerstol]

Very cool these kind of videos. Although you know Seddon is an Olympic runner, it still must sting a little seeing him running away and knowing there's nothing you can do about it :) That being said, the gap was only 8sec. Well done man!!

[@justalilbester]

Na I knew deep down inside he would pull away at some stage. It bought out the best in me. So I’m happy with the way it went!

[@geoffh2560]

Whoa that was an exciting run! Superb effort from the guy on the roller blades too...

[@Andy.mikhail137]

And then you have kiptum doing this even quicker in the 30-35k segment. Just crazy

[@justalilbester]

Yeah I’m working my butt off to try 1 lap of Battersea (2.8kms) at his marathon pace 2:50 per km 🤯🤯🤯 wild!!

[@marty232]

yea but kiptum is probably a 12.30 5k runner andy mikhail

[@baller_bill7765]

@@marty232that’s 10 seconds under the world record. Most definitely not, probably low 13s

[@readabookdummy]

RIP😢

[@James.chalmers]

Brilliant I love the parkrun

[@lizgreen2936]

Absolutely brilliant!!!.... I never watch anyone's replays except yours their soooo good and I was actual shouting at the other runners too get out yr way.. 😂😂Boooooommmsshhaaakkaalllakkka!!!...🏃🏼🏃🏼🏃🏼🏃🏼x

[@justalilbester]

🤣🤣 you took the race (Parkrun) ;) more seriously than I did!! Love it! x

[@robertstenhouse3880]

That was class Nick, love to see you push the limits. I'm same as you, can't be half assing it, wanna get faster all the time, beat everyone haha

[@gokiwi2642]

Awesome park run wow what a fast time, Nick you are super lucky to have Zak there to chase & push you to your best, gold medal to the guy on the roller skates, I would like to see you run a fast park run out & back, not laps to many people in the way is ridiculous haha excellent video 👍🏼🌲🥳🏃🏽‍♂️👣😀

[@bh4560]

Should have my 50 t-shirt before the end of the year. Love parkrun. Hopefully get a sub 20 soon too. 🙏

[@gracewhite1601]

Im in Ottawa Canada and last Park run was -2.2C ,ran in 1 long sleave light layer. If its raining and between 0-10C, 2 light layers but must roll up sleaves and zip down neck.

[@derekrunsagain]

The video of this parkrun that you posted earlier this year was absolutely epic! It was the first of your videos I watched and I thought you we're James Hancock for most of the run! Very interesting to hear your thoughts on how the run unfolded. Need some inspiration at the moment as unfortunately my MS has decided to play up. Still hoping to do the parkrun this Saturday, and possibly a bit of filming too, but it's going to be tough!

[@justalilbester]

🤣🤣 thinking about it, I can see why you’d get confused. It’s not very clear. Hope you smashed it mate!!

[@BilalOz2012]

Can’t believe the camera man can go this fast on roller blades while filming 😮

[@justalilbester]

Skillllz 🔥

[@philipmulville8218]

Incredibly well done. Great action video and very fast pace.

[@marcinmieszczak3696]

This is crazy speed for parkrun:)

[@ian757]

Great Video Nick. Inspires me to leave nothing on the course when I next go for a PB. 👍

[@timtrenholm3698]

High cadence is a tough nut to crack. Last marathon I was 197spm, which is obviously not efficient. Trying various drills, stretching, yoga, weights, treadmill CAD focus...but it's a struggle to naturally lengthen the stride so the cadence comes down to a more manageable number. It's so odd, that most people seem to have the opposite problem and fight to try and increase their cadence. Great run Nick! Nice confidence booster.

[@erickoenig8483]

Backwards running can help increase stride length before workouts (long form kick-backs). E.g., kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqfJqGNsfJisraM

[@erickoenig8483]

That and leg swings (forward / back, bent-knee and straight-leg variations)

[@ianhearn9655]

Fantastic running . I either run or volunteer at parkrun every week, mind 7 degrees is a warm day up here in Newcastle😂. Well done on a fantastic time 👍🏻

[@ianstyring9602]

Great video. I love Parkrun, and like you, Adidas Pro 3's are my go to for most distances :)

[@fiachramacaodha1260]

That was great to watch, MVP to the guy on roller blades hoping onto paths and swerving around runners.

[@justalilbester]

SKILLZ of note!!!

[@b3rt33]

Gloves and vest for racing in the cold - love that feeling

[@jdmad7]

Love this 🤗 I’m not a runner but my little man at 6 ran 20.37 and at 7 ran 20.23 on a slow course in Taunton, he would love this course 😎 this is super quick 🏃‍♂️

[@Ouga_Official]

Nick, I am short AND have a short stride... I always look like a one-speed dachshund haha very well done! I mean my 5k PB is more than twice that time 🤣😭

[@justalilbester]

Have you seen how fast a dachshund can run??!! 😳 🔥 just saying!! 🤣

[@edwardaustin6410]

Love your videos and inspiring me for a marathon attempt in Seville next February. Love parkrun and volunteer most Saturdays at Chester and squeeze in a bit f tourism when I'm away. Have you hear anything about Battersea parkrun, they had a consultation but I've heard nothing since. Thought you might have an ear to the ground.

[@clydethepotato]

I know some of the central London parks have a capacity limit for organised runs, which parkrun is unable to abide by, and as such they can't host a parkrun

[@jonl2938]

7 Celsius is definitely not something I would consider cold. 5” inseam shorts and my parkrun sleeveless shirt is all I would have for that temp. 5-10 degrees is perfect! That said, our winter Parkruns here are often colder than -20…. So there’s that!

[@chickenkingwoodcroft]

Great run but not the most competitive Parkrun “ever”. That will go to Sandgate Parkrun speed week held in June every year. 12 people under 15:00, 78 under 17:00 and 233 under 20 minutes.

[@gerdschaefer7408]

Very inspiring! I’m a 54yo Masters runner, former middle distancer, now training for road races (5k/10k).

[@devmaharaj9768]

Great run , Nick... Thank you for sharing your thoughts through the race. It is very insightful to hear what goes the the mind of an elite runner.

[@Nige.]

Don’t forget Nick, it’s a run not a race!

[@justinyeom1828]

Imagine getting chased by an Olympian in a parkrun😂😂

[@justalilbester]

Haha that’s it 😉 never a race!

[@samdking]

Love this. Your passion really comes across in your race commentary.

[@eduardowernerroseli1555]

Otima corrida 🤛👏🏃‍♂️

[@JouneyOfTheAmateurRunner]

Incredible comedy - this is exactly what all runners go through , regardless of pace when we are on max effort the demons arrive 😊

[@iananthony9536]

Started park running this year and my aim is to break 30 minutes my fastest is 30.45 any tips on getting to my goal?

[@rickbowker]

Hi Nick how do you plan to increase your stride length ?

[@justalilbester]

Drills drills drills! And strength work 💪🏻🙌🏻

[@margaretblake5051]

I’m curious why you would want to decrease your cadence to get faster. I would think that you would want to maintain that cadence while lengthening your stride at the same time.

[@justalilbester]

Yeah very true but there is a sweet spot for then it comes to cadence

[@Cloud007.]

You're 186cm at 77kg, Nick, that's cool. I'm similar height but a little heavier. Anyway, my question is: do you think you'd be much faster if you were much lighter. Say 70kg? Or would it take from your performance. Thanks man! Great content as always😊

[@justalilbester]

Na I’m not sure! Always loved by the theory, live hard, fuel hard, run hard! It’s a big part of how I’ve been able to remain injury free.

[@tonys6237]

I'm 6.1 too, but my legs are not as long 😔

[@charlottesphie7037]

That purple guy running form is good

[@peterdelmonte9832]

Worth noting that the winner here, Zak Seddon, is a sub 4 minute miler. The standard at Dulwich is high!

[@jeremybrowne9221]

Imagine running 16.12 and not even making the top 10...

[@HyPnoTiSeD_Gaming]

Wow as fast as you were still you came second

[@stuartwalker6786]

The organisers should reiterate over and over and over again at the run briefing for the runners to keep left!!.... not only out of respect and courtesy for the other runners (especially as it's a lap course) but for other park users...... they were kerb to kerb it's just dangerous (especially with the number of fast runners) and disrespectful.

[@imdoc7872]

This is insane. My best 5k was 24 min 😂

[@Party-pants]

I love athletics and park runs but I think if you want to race like this, do it at the club meetings. Park runs are for normal people with personal goals. This could put people off going. They would have done the same time on the same route on Sunday!!

[@dhdavidholloway]

The hardest part must have been weaving your way in between the lapped participants who no doubt were not running in a straight line. Very difficult to maintain your speed while you did this.

[@joelmacinnes2391]

To think this isn't even marathon world record pace

[@justalilbester]

Puts it into perspective hey! Just shows you how the world’s best are ‘worlds’ apart!

[@joelmacinnes2391]

@@justalilbester sadly quite literally in Kiptum's case 😕 All that aside though, that's a cracking 5k you've got in you - I've had a look at a few of your videos and it's quite refreshing to see someone else's live struggles the way I experience my own, keep at it 👍

[@Gentlysix]

When was this parkrun?

[@Gentlysix]

Oh the 14:46

[@justalilbester]

Feb this year!

[@Gentlysix]

Do you plan do go here this Saturday?

[@justalilbester]

@@Gentlysixnot this Saturday, but sometime soon!

[@clementwestley857]

Bliksem

[@marksmyth5505]

Brilliant race,how on earth did you dodge all those people 😮

[@AH-pw9tr]

By running on the inside and off the tarmac any competitor is 'cutting corners' As per the parkrun page - "The course is 5000m (5k) long. This has been accurately measured by us with a professional measuring wheel. The course is in Dulwich Park and run entirely on tarmac."

[@adeobadebayo-doherty7635]

Fantastic! John 3:16

[@marathonranati]

living in thailand for 4 years of my life made me realize how cold weather we took for granted everyday i run i pray for cold weather. always inhaling smoke, cigarette wastes and humidity and heat. dont take it for granted 🚬🚬🥵🥵🥵🚗🚗🚓

[@jeanpaulmare6468]

Lekker boet

[@SuperFuzzyDunlop]

I love parkruns. I know some people get very upset if it is treated as a race, but when you're towards the front around others you know are of a similar ability you'd have to have a heart of stone not to feel like it is. As long as you leave some space and don't take risks when lapping other parkrunners it's all good.

[@SuperYtc1]

pArK rUn Is NoT a RaCe

[@amnindersingh8334]

1st view

[@justalilbester]

Boom Shakalaka! Speedy!!

[@jimbojohnson7360]

Park run is not a race

[@BigMummyLongLegs]

Beautiful effort! But go the All Blacks ;)

[@vgnrnr]

Zak's stride is just mesmerizing to watch. I love the cold, vest and arm sleeves all year round for me