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5 Rules NOT To Break In A Marathon & Sub 2.45 Training Tips | Nick Bester

5 Rules NOT To Break In A Marathon & Sub 2.45 Training Tips | Nick Bester

UNTAPPED with Spencer Matthews
Sep 28, 2026 52 min
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<p>It took Nick Bester two years to break 20 minutes for 5K. Another four to break 17. Then three more to break 15.</p><br><p>Thirteen years after running his first 3:17 marathon, Nick ran 2:19:45. There was no shortcut, just years of chasing the next small win and learning that hard work can take you a long way.</p><br><p>Nick shares what those years taught him about getting faster, handling seven failed attempts at sub-2:20, and why coming agonisingly close can keep you hungry. From fuelling to racing and everything in between, this is a conversation about playing the long game and remembering why we run.</p><br><p>Heights 👉 Get 20% off your first month of any subscription at <a href="https://highpfrmc.com/UT_Heights_YT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://highpfrmc.com/UT_Heights_YT</a> and use untappedpod at checkout</p><br><p>Robinhood 👉 Head to <a href="robinhood.com/untapped" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">robinhood.com/untapped</a> to get started and claim your free stock</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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