S2 Eps 15 Young Hearts, Run Free - Nikki Johnstone Mr. Race Day - 19 Mar 2021

Well this is a spectacular episode, why? Well, not only are we joined by a brilliantly entertaining guest we also have a HUGE competition announcement!! 

Season 2, Episode 15 is unmissable!

Our guest this week is Nikki Johnstone, a fella who is making a big splash in the marathon distance, a fella who is addicted to racing.



Nikki is a proud Scotsman who's lived in Germany for the last 15 years. He talks in KMs where we talk in miles, apart from that though he's bang on our wavelength! He's unearthed an unbelievable talent for high octane racing, crushing PB's along the way has become customary and the last 2-3 years have seen that race day approach transfer into several magnificent marathon outings.



So quite how did Nikki make the progress from talented mid packer to rubbing shoulders with the elite? Listen in to find out......SPOILER ALERT!! Nikki is anything but conventional.



We find out about some of Nikki's greatest races, how his addiction to racing has been curbed by the COVID pandemic and, amongst many other laughs, how his running exploits saw him get (unofficially) into the Guinness World Records for the fastest marathon dressed as Elvis!!



We loved chatting with Nikki, a refreshing and grounded athlete who does things his own way, and who are we to say that way is anything but the right way? What's more Nikki is primed and ready to make the transition to ultra running, he's got big plans on the horizon, we can't say we are surprised.



Our big competition news? We have a place in Pyllon Exposure Ultra Marathon up for grabs!! A massive thank you to our pals over at Pyllon for offering such a fantastic prize, taking place on Sat 24 April the winner will have the choice of the 6 hour, 12 hour or 24 hour event! Head on over to our social channels Twitter and Instagram to enter now!! Prizes money can't buy!! Full info on Pyllon exposure can be found here http://www.pyllonultra.com/exposure

Some links we mentioned during the episode

Strava profile Nikki Johnstone

Unsanctioned Running - Makers of Nikki's brilliant marathon Elvis costume

Brauereienlauf Brewery Marathon 25.09.21

Dan Lawson's Re Run Clothing - Extending the life of running clothes



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