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MY Sports Club Story: Nigel

Apr 28, 2026

Meet Nigel, a 59-time Marathon runner and member of NYSC for 13 years! Nigel recently completed the Boston and London marathons this past April. After being inspired by the infectious energy of the NYC Marathon, Nigel decided to start running himself, and never looked back. Read more about his running journey and how he trains at NYSC. 

Please tell us a little about your fitness journey.
My fitness journey began when I was a teenager. Getting stronger physically really made life changes easier. I began my running journey in 2001, and started with only running 1 mile.

How many marathons have you ran?
In a 17-year span, I’ve ran 59 Marathons (I completed my Sixth Star in London!). This includes the Boston Marathon 7 times and the New York City Marathon 10 times.

What motivated you to start running marathons?
I was watching the New York City Marathon on TV in 2008. I thought it was really incredible to be on TV running marathons and it inspired me. The next year while I was living in Fort Lauderdale, I drove down to register for the Miami Marathon.

What do you like most about running long distance?
It constantly keeps me curious about my capabilities. The distance allows you to explore the limits of what your body can endure. Going for a long run is important because it allows you to learn about yourself and encourages you to make realistic adjustments physically and mentally.

How do you adjust your training to reach new personal bests?
I've established a steady, structured base training. I run six days a week and strength train in the gym after every run regardless of the distance with one day of total rest from all fitness activities, which happens to be Friday for me. Once my base was established, I planned out training legs at the beginning of the week (no later than Tuesday to give my legs a chance to recover), and upper body mid-week. My weekly mileage sits at a minimum of 70 miles, which includes speed intervals on the track on Tuesday, tempo work on Thursdays, and long runs (20-22 miles) on Saturdays. I also do core exercise and calisthenics throughout the week to maintain mass and mobility.

What has been the hardest thing to overcome when following a training schedule?
The mind. There are obvious life obligations that we all have to embrace however, you are ultimately the one that chooses what you spend time on. In order to build confidence, I stay consistent. It's the rainy days, the days when there is lack of sleep, or simply being not in the mood, where character is tested. If you show up despite those factors, you’ll build gratitude for your training. 

Do you mostly train solo or with others?
I train mostly by myself but I have an official team, Central Park Track Club, and a very tight-knit running crew, Wolfpack, that I train with alongside a distance coach.

Is there anything else you'd like to add?
Start simple in the beginning. Take baby steps, keep your regimen simple and sincere, and believe in yourself.

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