The Best Athletics Podcast

George Kusche: Inside a Record Breaking Comrades Performance Ep.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 wha

Ep. 25 Jake Ran to Japan: 280K Weeks, Motivation & Marathon Goals

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 eve

Sub 2:30 in Berlin – Pushing Through the Heat - Ep.24

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 th

Unlocking Your Mental Edge with Robin Hughes - Ep.23

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 oft

Bigger Than Running x Nick Bester Ep.22

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 com

Christa Cain: Triple Gold at the Island Games & Life on the Rise Ep.21

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 h

Chasing Marginal Gains: Jack Kavanagh on Consistency, Progression & Future Ambitions Ep.20

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. Jac

Chasing Potential – A Deep Dive with Adam Lipshitz - Ep.19

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 dat

Chasing Greatness with Cole Gibbens - Ep.18

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 finis

Mastering the Off-Season: Recovery, Rehab & Running Smarter with Dr. Cuan Coetzee - Ep.17

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

Fastest Non-Elite at the London Marathon - Lucy Jones Ep.16

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

Running Strong: Injury Prevention, Recovery & Training Smarter with Luke Vanderfeen - Ep.15

Episode 15 of The Best Athletics Podcast In this episode of the Best Athletics Podcast, Nick Bester founder of Best Athletics sits down with Luke Vanderfeen Running Phys

Breaking the Isle of Man Women's Marathon Record - Ep.14

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

Cian Oldknow - The First South African in Olympic Marathon - Ep.13

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

Winner of the Comrades Marathon, Piet Wiersma - Ep.12

In this episode of the Best Athletics Podcast Nick Bester speaks with Piet Wiersma - This years winner of the Comrades Marathon! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!)

Training in Kenya + 8 Marathons in 8 Weeks - Ep. 11

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

Guest episode with Fitness YouTuber Mark Lewis - Ep.10

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 th

50 Mile World Record Holder, Charles Lawrence - Ep. 9

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 Vie

GB Marathon Runner, Natasha Cockram - Ep.8

In this weeks episode, we have our very own Best Athletics Coaches, Anya Culling and Natalie Bunce chatting with Welsh Marathon Runner Natasha Cockram following her GB re

Berlin Marathon Race Review - Ep.7

This week, Nick Bester and Anya Culling give us a race recap as sub elite runners following the Berlin Marathon. One of the fastest courses made for a crazy weekend in th