Yep. London has tightened the support for it's so called UK elite even more so it makes even less sense for fast guys from north of the Midlands to make the journey and be heavily out of pocket just to run past Big Ben. I'd be surprised if Fox made Top 5 in Manchester.
If he doesn’t get injured, I think his marathon times will slow down by about a minute almost every time, and eventually, he’ll be back to being a 2:22-2:30 runner who drops out of every other marathon because he lacks the motivation to finish when he’s so far from his personal best.
One marathon he is apparently looking at is Manchester, which is on the same day as London this year, which means the field will be thin and he actually has a chance of winning it (if he doesn't get cramps)
Sounds unlikely. The past two years have been 2:16. The year before that was the record - 2:10.
In news that will shock some (none) Nick Bester is having to revert to the elliptical rather than run because of a quad niggle. Whoever could have expected that to happen?!?
Seth Demoor tells viewers, shoe and apparel brands that reviews are over. He may wear gear in submitted in vlogs, but that's it. Nearing the video's end, seems to encourage brands not to send gear anymore.
Seth Demoor tells viewers, shoe and apparel brands that reviews are over. He may wear gear in submitted in vlogs, but that's it. Nearing the video's end, seems to encourage brands not to send gear anymore.
In news that will shock some (none) Nick Bester is having to revert to the elliptical rather than run because of a quad niggle. Whoever could have expected that to happen?!?
Was he actually training for anything? I just don't understand these people like Bester who hit stupid mileage and unnecessary workouts, leading to overtraining syndrome and injuries yet tout themselves as a couch you should listen to!
Can we get a spark notes of the video? Curious about "disappearance explained" but not curious enough to actually listen to him
I have taken the liberty of transcribing the video and then asking AI to summarize the over 1,400 words of monologue text. The results are as follows: ___
But first, the non-AI summary: He is taking back control of his time — good for him.
___
One-paragraph AI summary: The creator announces a shift in content focus, prioritizing their new business venture over running gear reviews. While still grateful for brand collaborations, they clarify that they will no longer produce full reviews due to time constraints. However, they will showcase and use the gear in future videos, offering a shout-out to brands in the comments. ___
Pithy bullet points: Welcome back to the shed [a jest] – Not a new studio [he's in an undecorated and unspectacular shed, into which he has moved a number of unopened packages] — just some organization happening.
Question of the day: What are you gifting to runners for Christmas 2025?
Personal update: "The Creator's Last Name Store Dot Com" launched a year ago and now consumes all my time.
Shoe reviews are over: No more time for in-depth shoe reviews; I may pass it on to my sons.
Gratitude: Appreciate all the gear sent by brands, but I can't do full reviews anymore due to time constraints.
Gear will still be featured: I'll open and use the gear in videos, but no full review videos. Shout-outs: Companies like Rudy Project, Smith, Oakley, and Adidas sent me sunglasses and other gear, perhaps knowing about my recent eye problem; I’ll show them, but no dedicated review videos.
Too much gear: I’ve received a lot of gear over the years—thank you to all the companies for trusting me.
No more gear reviews: After five years of reviewing gear, I’m moving on, but I’ll still give shout-outs for products I use.
Winter gear tips: Likely to do a winter running gear video, but no promises for full reviews.
Encouragement: Keep pushing forward as a business owner; I understand the struggle.
Conclusion: Enjoy the holiday season, leave gift ideas in the comments, and check out the winter running gear video!
In news that will shock some (none) Nick Bester is having to revert to the elliptical rather than run because of a quad niggle. Whoever could have expected that to happen?!?
Was he actually training for anything? I just don't understand these people like Bester who hit stupid mileage and unnecessary workouts, leading to overtraining syndrome and injuries yet tout themselves as a couch you should listen to!
The only race he's really talking about atm is London 25, so yeah he's really burning his matches very early with this approach...
He's taking 5 days off running, starting today in which he decided to jog to the gym to go on the elliptical. So at most 4 days with no running, maybe 0 if he does the jog to jym jobby every day. Absolutely no way this is indicative of any sort of problems
Was he actually training for anything? I just don't understand these people like Bester who hit stupid mileage and unnecessary workouts, leading to overtraining syndrome and injuries yet tout themselves as a couch you should listen to!
The only race he's really talking about atm is London 25, so yeah he's really burning his matches very early with this approach...
He's taking 5 days off running, starting today in which he decided to jog to the gym to go on the elliptical. So at most 4 days with no running, maybe 0 if he does the jog to jym jobby every day. Absolutely no way this is indicative of any sort of problems
You've hit the nail on the head. He has some serious psychological issues. The over the top way he presents himself is a clear indication of issues. The need to constantly run, and run hard, as if he is trying to prove something to someone as well.
He is running more than most professionals, with all the advantages as well such as free gear etc yet hasn't really progressed in 2 or 3 years but somehow keeps the same mileage and same workouts year after year hoping that he'll improve somehow magically
In news that will shock some (none) Nick Bester is having to revert to the elliptical rather than run because of a quad niggle. Whoever could have expected that to happen?!?
It sounds like a stress response, but likely to be a fracture by the end of the week
No one should be jealous of Thomas, the self appointed arbiter of cool. He's one of my least favorite influencers. Though I like Meaghan and Robbie is OK.
This post was edited 34 seconds after it was posted.
In news that will shock some (none) Nick Bester is having to revert to the elliptical rather than run because of a quad niggle. Whoever could have expected that to happen?!?
It sounds like a stress response, but likely to be a fracture by the end of the week
According to his Strava he is planning on running a 5k on 31st December! He "jogged" to and from the gym
Also, taking a quick look at his 2024 and the lowest mileage of the whole year was 46 miles.
This is because Nick isn't a running content creator, he's an influencer. He'll sacrifice long term running goals in order to make content and put something flashy out there that'll get some quick, cheap views.
I wouldn't wish harm on anyone but an injury might be good for him, it'll give him some time out to consider what he wants from running.
Seth Demoor tells viewers, shoe and apparel brands that reviews are over. He may wear gear in submitted in vlogs, but that's it. Nearing the video's end, seems to encourage brands not to send gear anymore.
The only race he's really talking about atm is London 25, so yeah he's really burning his matches very early with this approach...
He's taking 5 days off running, starting today in which he decided to jog to the gym to go on the elliptical. So at most 4 days with no running, maybe 0 if he does the jog to jym jobby every day. Absolutely no way this is indicative of any sort of problems
You've hit the nail on the head. He has some serious psychological issues. The over the top way he presents himself is a clear indication of issues. The need to constantly run, and run hard, as if he is trying to prove something to someone as well.
He is running more than most professionals, with all the advantages as well such as free gear etc yet hasn't really progressed in 2 or 3 years but somehow keeps the same mileage and same workouts year after year hoping that he'll improve somehow magically
Do you know what sort of pace his 'easy' runs are at? And his 'steady' runs? And what sort of mileage he averages?
Whilst I find him an irredeemably ghastly person from all I have seen and read (not going to meet him in person unless he relocates about 400km), I am broadly of the view, from various training bits and pieces that I've seen, that his best running performances are probably very close to his maximum potential. I get the point that he may carry on trying to run through niggles and injuries when rest or x train may be a better short term option.
Help us build the best running shoe review site for a chance to win a LetsRun t-shirt.Help us build the best running shoe review site for a chance to win one of 10 LetsRun t-shirts.