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UNPACKING the 280k week MADNESS with 2:14 marathoner Ran to Japan

Nick Bester

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I asked him questions different to the usual.
Always good to catch up with Jake (Ran to Japan).
Can we both PB at Valencia in 5 weeks time?!

If you don’t follow him yet, then you totally should;
YouTube Channel: @rantojapan
Strava: Strava: strava
Instagram: Instagram: rantojapan

00:00 - 02:27 - Intro and Brooks Sponsorship
02:27 - 04:11 - Shall I try 280k weeks?
04:11 - 06:42 - How do you remain motivated?
06:42 - 07:44 - Do you nap?
07:44 - 09:20 - Are 280 weeks sustainable?
09:20 - 10:20 - Train smarter with age
10:20 - 13:20 - Cross Training
13:20 - 18:28 - Sub 2:10 goal
18:28 - 19:30 - Self fuelling
19:30 - 21:10 - Heat Training
21:10 - 23:35 - Thoughts on Nomio Shots
23:35 - 26:19 - Doping in Kenya
26:19 - 27:55 - Does YouTube make you slower or faster
27:55 - 28:40 - Favourite form of social media
28:40 - 32:26 - S&C Routine
32:26 - 34:30 - Future plans and Battersea parkrun

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20 Comments

@runningwithstumacher2543 11 months ago

Hey Nick, Jake, anyone who'll listen. While you're at the right age, give it everything you can to BE YOUR BEST. Don't worry about when you're 50. Or 60. I am living proof that you can. I'm almost 70, ran my first marathon 45 years ago, have almost 50 marathons, several sub 2:30, used to train up to 170 km/week(1987), and I have fewer injuries now (yes, much lower mileage and much slower of course) than I did then. Still running up to 70 km/week and I'm only about 6kg heavier than forty years ago. So don't stress. Be the best you can! You can do it all your life. This year - Valencia - if the weather is cool - Nick 2:17:30. Jake 2:09:15 🏃🎽👟👨‍🦽🏆

@lslslsls-r3d 11 months ago

valencia marathon: nick bester , ran to japan,ben is running

@calmminds2065 11 months ago

The best think about Ran to Japan is that Jake doesnt get caught up in the trends hopefully this doesnt change !

@murrvy 11 months ago

Religiously watch RanToJapan before long runs on Sunday & take a lot of inspiration from (you both!), so starting to hike up the mileage slowly and steadily to 100ks (currently 65ks last couple weeks & gradually increasing)… Treating this vid-interview as a nice evening dessert thanks to you Nick 🤠

@HOMAKiNGh7k 11 months ago (edited)

Nick, I’m the same age as you, and I’ve got one thing to say. Don’t buy into that narrative that you’re getting old just because you’re 35 and turning 36 in December. All that talk about feeling your body more or needing extra recovery time is nonsense. Reality bends to what you believe. Nothing is impossible, and the worst thing you can do is repeat someone else’s limitations and make them your own. Change the way you think, and you’ll see your body regain, or even surpass, the strength and energy you had when you were younger❤

@edwin5419 11 months ago

Jake with that aizuchi 😂

@corinnenunn8326 11 months ago

My two favourite peeps on YouTube. Love the interview. I’m looking forward to watching the Valencia marathon

@vishistnanda8529 11 months ago

I wait for videos from both of you and u have inspired me to run with a proper plan and get into love with running. Dont yall dare stop uploading and focus on professional lives😭😭. Im sure youll inspire thousands more.

@doctorbezier6561 11 months ago

I love the interviews but keep your questions shorter and give Jake more time to respond! The planned content sounds great!

@jayalanlife5926 11 months ago

Scran to Valencia 🎉 looking forward to seeing that 🎉

@adam85296 10 months ago

Jake’s attitude and positivity is infectious - love his content and how incredible a runner he is!

@ThePiePig 10 months ago

Nick these were some fantastic questions, really enjoyed this!

@HOMAKiNGh7k 11 months ago

I was waiting for that,
❤❤❤❤❤ I was so excited to see that! I started watching Jake first, and then I stumbled upon my interesting growth—I found Nick! It’s absolutely lovely to watch your connection here. ❤❤❤❤❤

@froywhernside 11 months ago

You two will draw some hefty crowds at Battersea 💪🏼

@NickNxNx 11 months ago

Great vid! Asking the interesting questions!

@saytani 11 months ago

They'll be awesome to see the Battersea Parkrun full send!

@davidrichardson2183 11 months ago

Nick, I’ve recently discovered your videos and love them! They are very inspiring and informative. I’ve been running 35 years and enjoy it more than ever and am invested more than ever in reaching my goals. Part of this is down to people like you. Thanks for sharing and good luck with all your goals!