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Hosted by Nick Bester · sports · EN · 28 episodes
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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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome 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!
The Best Athletics Podcast is hosted by Nick Bester. The show has published 28 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Sam Griffiths: Berlin Marathon PB, Big Mileage & How to Get Faster" (1 October 2026, 51 minutes), "George Kusche: Inside a Record Breaking Comrades Performance Ep.26" (18 June 2026, 52 minutes), and "Ep. 25 Jake Ran to Japan: 280K Weeks, Motivation & Marathon Goals" (4 November 2025, 35 minutes).
The Best Athletics Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 28 episodes.
Booking probability for The Best Athletics Podcast is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Best Athletics Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Best Athletics Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Nick Bester hosts The Best Athletics Podcast, a sports show with 28 episodes published.
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Episode #27
Fresh off a 3 minute PB at the Berlin Marathon, Sam Griffiths joins Nick for a chat about the race, his running journey and just how far he can take it. They dive into Berlin and the pursuit of sub 2:20, Sam’s infamous...
Episode #26
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...
Episode #25
<p>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...
Episode #24
<p>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. </p><p>We dive into how the race unfolded, handling the heat, and...
Episode #23
<p>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...
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<p>In this episode, Best Athletics founder Nick Bester sits down with strength and conditioning coach Kate from Valere Endurance to unpack everything runners need to know about strength work. </p><p>From how often you...
Episode #22
<p>In this episode, Aubrey sits down with Nick Bester, founder of Best Athletics, for an honest and energising conversation about the running journey and everything that comes with it.</p><p>From humble beginnings to...
Episode #21
<p>Founder of Best Athletics, Nick Bester, catches up with standout BA athlete Christa Cain fresh off her incredible performance at the 2025 Island Games—where she brought home three golds and a bronze and set a 10,000m...
Episode #20
<p>In this episode of the Best Athletics Podcast, Nick Bester sits down with rising athlete Jack Kavanagh to unpack his journey from casual runner to serious competitor. Jack shares how he got into the sport, the year...
Episode #19
<p>In this episode, Nick chats with elite South African distance runner Adam Lipshitz fresh off a standout performance at one of the most competitive London Marathons to date.</p><p>They dive into: </p><p>Finishing 12th...
Episode #18
<p>Nick Bester, founder of Best Athletics, sits down with Cole Gibbens following his remarkable debut at the London Marathon, where he clocked an impressive 2:16:52 to finish 25th overall. They unpack how the race...
Episode #17
<p>Founder of Best Athletics, Nick Bester welcomes Dr. Cuan Wayne Coetzee, DC – pain management expert, movement longevity specialist, and author of Why Movement is Medicine. This podcast is your go to resource for...
Episode #16
<p>In this inspiring episode, Nick Bester sits down with Lucy - this year’s fastest non-elite runner at the London Marathon, finishing in an incredible 2:30. They dive into her race day experience, how she handled the...
Episode #15
<p>Episode 15 of The Best Athletics Podcast</p><p></p><p>In this episode of the Best Athletics Podcast, Nick Bester founder of Best Athletics sits down with Luke Vanderfeen Running Physiotherapist from The Running Room...
Episode #14
<p>Nick Bester, founder of Best Athletics chats with his very own athlete Christa Cain after breaking the Isle of Man Women's Marathon Record in the Valencia Marathon in an impressive 2:39:10. It has been one smashing...
Episode #13
<p>Nick Bester, founder of Best Athletics chats with Cian Oldknow - A very talented athlete who was the first South African in the Olympic Marathon! This episode delves into her experience in the OIympic Marathon Race...
Episode #12
<p>In this episode of the Best Athletics Podcast Nick Bester speaks with Piet Wiersma - This years winner of the Comrades Marathon!</p><p>Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!)...
Episode #11
<p>In this weeks episode Nick Bester chats to Amie Walker, a full time Best Athletics employee, Running Coach and Distance Runner after returning from her trip to the ‘Home of the Champions’ in Iten, Kenya. Amie shares...
Episode #10
<p>Episode 10 of the Best Athletics Podcast - Founder of Best Athletics Nick Bester chats with Mark Lewis a huge fitness YouTuber. Nick and Mark delve into the attempt of the Kipchoge Challenge, how the world of YouTube...
Episode #9
<p>Episode 9 of the Best Athletics Podcast welcomes 2:16 Marathon Runner Charles Lawrence. Charles recently broke the 50 Mile world record in the Tunnel Hill 50 Miles in Vienna, Illinois in an incredible 4:48:21. Nick...
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