Thanks so much for this advice Nick! It's my first marathon, I'm not very fast, and my main goal is just to complete it regardless of the time (but hopefully around 5hrs30) and have fun whilst doing it. Going to the expo tomorrow so hopefully that will settle some big nerves, and get me excited. Have a great race!

So glad I did my first marathon in Manchester last week (PB @ 03:40) and will be spectating for London Marathon 😂 If I get into the 6 world majors, at least I will be ready now haha

I absolutely love Tower Bridge! It's my favourite part of the course. Have an amazing day Nick. I will be running it again too 👍

Wish I'd seen this before I ran London Marathon in October 2022. Relatively short notice and had had nowhere near enough training (summer was so hot that year made it so tough to train properly, 5am runs are yum, longest run pre marathon was 25km so that was a huge error). Got dropped by the guys I was running with at 24km, last 18km felt so long and lonely and blackfriars bump was like climbing a mountain and then continuously searching for distance markers that never seemed to come. Tower Bridge got me so pumped I was a full minute faster per km for km 21 over tower bridge and right towards the docks which absolutely killed me for the rest of the run. 2h across the bridge at halfway, finishing at 4h12, but recently I'd run a 1h37 half so I was gutted with my time. Don't make those mistakes, and good luck to everyone running tomorrow! Whatever happens it's such an experience to run the London Marathon so be sure to enjoy the day and the crowds! I'll be back one year soon to do it properly. Boom shakalaka!

If using a pacing band, don’t rush and sellotape it on upside down 😩 (like me in 2022)! If you’re a spectator don’t shout things like ‘only 2 miles to go’ in the final few miles. Felt like slapping someone who shouted that 😂 2 miles is agesss

Thanks Nick - really needed this as I’m running London this Sunday as my first ever marathon! Just what I needed to get me excited and ready! Best of luck 🎉

See you! My first ever Marathon and I'm both excited and terrified 🙃 The excitement I saw on the video is exactly what I need now! I'll probably reply the video in the morning to make myself move confident!

Thank you so so much Nick. All valid and important points. It's gonna be my second marathon in 7 days just like yourself. I also ran Rotterdam last week. I've run London Thrice virtually as it's been troubles getting in our getting my visa. I'm so grateful to just be here and can't wait to give it everything & to enjoy!!!!. Let's Freaking Goooooo Class of 24'. Good luck

Thanks for the advice Nick💯 Gonna be my running my first ever marathon on Sunday

@justoutlaw6423

3 ай бұрын

Good luck.

I don’t even notice Buckingham Palace when I ran London. I remember seeing the “600m to go” sign before the roundabout on to the mall and giving it full beans … only to look up and see the mall which seemed to go on forever 😂

Thank you for the superb advice and enthusiasm Nick!

I can’t wait. Good luck everyone 🎉

Don't forget that LUCOZADE is very low in sugar in the UK (only about 4g/100ml). It is also cut with sweeteners. A normal fruit juice/can if coke is about 12g/100ml. Don't rely on Lucozade for fuelling- only electrolytes

Have a good time mate. Anyone in the comments doing it, best of luck! You’ll smash it 😀

Thanks Nick. Really useful tips for my first London Marathon! Best of luck to all other runners!

Let's goooo! Hopefully see you there Sunday. Have fun and good luck!

Hey Nick, following you from Boksburg down South! Great videos, all the best bud!

Just watched you pass by at the last 400m mark, truly amazing!

@justalilbester

3 ай бұрын

What a vibe!!! 🫶🏻 Can’t wait to rewatch it! 🎉

Just collected my number. 4th London. Been watching your LM vlogs from previous years to get hyped up all week 😆

This will be my 4th London Marathon - the first one was my best - as you say I had even spilts . If I hadn't stopped to take loads of photos, poding in front ofvthe London Eye and running back to take one of New Scotland Yard I would have come in at 3.50 - I came in at 4:00:30 the following London Marathons were not so good. I need to focus on even splits- just looking back on that Marathon and copying down what my splits were, hopefully this year will be sub 4 Thank you for your advice you are awesome - good luck 🍀❤

Very nice work champion sir❤

I'm running my first marathon tomorrow - your videos have been both practical and inspiring, thanks Nick and good luck tomorrow

@dimitar297

3 ай бұрын

Is this Nick from Run Club omg hi.

Have a great one everyone whose running,and please look out for our 2 🇿🇦 athletes ,Malixole Kalideni & Yanga Malusi from the Eastern Cape... Booooooom shakalaka 👊🏾.

Yeah, and for half wits like me who are used to cups, don’t be shy with carrying the tiny bottles handed out beyond the end of the hydration tables - lest you become dehydrated like me and sink your pb 😂

You're doing another marathon a week after the Manchester one. Omg!

The only tip I need is how to get in!!!! I apply every fookin year and never get in 😤

Hi Nick, good luck this Sunday, I'm sure you're gonna smash it! Do you maybe know what happens with the spots when people are injured before the race? For the NN Marathon Rotterdam, they have a dropout list where people can take over the spots. I'm still trying my luck and hoping to take over an entree number from someone ☺

@justalilbester

3 ай бұрын

For London they’re pretty strict with entires. I think now it’s too late and runners for London marathon have to run in their own number. Sorry mate, I know it can be a tricky one to get in to.

Yeah. Boom Shaka laka. Let’s gooooooooo!

Hi Nick great to see your channel improving with every video! I think next step you should consider upgrading your microphone as the audio quality could be better, keep up the good work

@justalilbester

3 ай бұрын

Thanks champ and you’re right 🙌🏻 I actually have a mic. 🎤 I’ll get it going in the next one. Onwards and upwards!

What colour and wave are you in? I’m in Blue Wave 1 and was looking for 2:40 but I’ve not had the best training block as I’ve been injured for over half of it. Still hoping for a sub 3hrs if possible.

@justalilbester

3 ай бұрын

I’m on blue wave 1, running a sub 2:45 train 🚂 tuck in!

What top tip for getting a ballot place 12x rejection

@justalilbester

3 ай бұрын

Oooof sorry to hear. But hey, you never know unless you keep trying. Good luck 🤞🏻

@PoetWithPace

3 ай бұрын

Just keep entering and you never know. Other options GFA or get a corporate place

you're doing London 1 week after Manchester? Wow. Are you just running this one or racing it?

@justalilbester

3 ай бұрын

Yeah I’m not all out racing this one. Pacing a sub 2:45 train 🚂

Awesome Nick, i hope you go sub 2:20 mate, i will be watching the live stream from Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺

Any tips for actually getting into the marathon? 🤣

@Lewis714

3 ай бұрын

Charity is the only guarantee. (Excluded elites)

@PaynieLaFleur

3 ай бұрын

@@Lewis714 I'm aware, just highlighting the ballot is a lottery!

@Happyfridays11

3 ай бұрын

GFA entry!

@PaynieLaFleur

3 ай бұрын

@@Happyfridays11 Impossible for me, sadly!

Nick you have a great hairline! What is your secret?

@justalilbester

3 ай бұрын

Instead of a forehead my mates used to say I have a three-head 🤣

@NelsonVanDweller

3 ай бұрын

Haha! So the secret is actually a small forehead

@Cloud007.

3 ай бұрын

Some people win the hair genetics! Nick is probably not genetically sensitive to DHT. DHT is the main cause of baldness in men. However, some men like Nick and Brad Pitt, Declan Rice and Richard Nixon are not sensive to it in terms of hair follicle health!

@NelsonVanDweller

3 ай бұрын

@@Cloud007. Thanks for the hair facts! Mine is hanging on so I'm good lol

First 😉

@justalilbester

3 ай бұрын

Pace 🔥🔥🔥