AM I READY FOR SEVILLE MARATHON?!? - TOUGH MILE REPS session, long run & full training debrief!

Today we're heading to the airport for some mile reps, banking another solid session in the Seville marathon training block and take you out on my final long run.. just one week to go!!! Also we'll be running the official Seville 5k breakfast run on the Saturday morning 18th February so hopefully see you then or come and meet us after the run :)
Seville 5k breakfast run
en.zurichmarat...!
Kit from the video
Black long sleeve benparkes.com/...
Elite hat benparkes.com/...
Speed Play Tee benparkes.com/...
Awesome training plans to get you that PB you deserve!
benparkes.com/...
The best running and casual gear with fast worldwide shipping! Use code KZbin for 10% off your order:
benparkes.com/...
Follow along on Social Media!
Second Channel - @benparkestheextramile
Instagram - / benparkes
Facebook - / benparkesruns
Twitter - / benparkes
Strava - / strava
Ways to help
Join the KZbin Channel / @benparkes

[@massiveliggy]

Haha @ Sarah at 5:33 “woooo, thumbs up friend” 😂😂

[@maybeonedayyes1698]

Sarah sayin it, like straight out of The Inbetweeners 😅😅

[@bikedockbicycles]

I thought that's what she said. 😂😂

[@andrewslough389]

I screamed! 😅

[@ourchannelofthisandthat]

Laughed out loud to this 😂

[@cherries4life387]

Absolutely class moment

[@runmyworld]

Love how you see the bigger picture with your biomechanics and it could take a year. That is the healthy perspective and education we want to see in a sea of YT ‘experts/influencers’…….massive respect for that Ben and that’s why I follow you. (Plus Sarah of course)

[@danjohnstone7684]

Just ticked off my first 50km week :) Thanks for the ongoing motivation, and good luck in Seville

[@BenParkes]

Well done Dan!! 🙌

[@TheFODRunner]

I teleported back to my childhood with that music! 😍 video was pretty good too 😉 great stuff as always guys 👏

[@hollyandersen9394]

Loved the music in this video! Thank you for continuing to share!

[@fleshboundtobone]

Oooh thumbs up friend 🤣

[@soupyruns9709]

Sarah’s “oh thumbs up friend” 😂😂😂

[@garethevans4557]

thumbs up friend 😂 funny !

[@runmatthewjames]

Oooh thumbs up friend 👍🤣

[@50Something]

Looking fit and strong! Way to go Ben!

[@danielsquier428]

I liked Sarah’s introduction. It reminded me of a mix between Ben and Jim from “Friday Night Supper”.

[@rossfripp4503]

I think you mean Friday Night Dinner..... 🤪🤣

[@danielsquier428]

@@rossfripp4503 You are absolutely correct

[@helenwoollven3116]

Lol at Sarah's "thumbs up friend" comment 🤣👍

[@heggybhoy82]

Really enjoy your videos , good luck in Seville 👍

[@robbiegreenslade]

Hi Ben - got back from New York yesterday!!! You’ll love it. I did the NYC marathon in 2014 - one of THE best experiences ever! You cross several bridges along the (very well supported) course and when you finally get to Manhattan the road around Central Park is a bit bumpy…… so some hill rep training is advised! I would love to do it again. The hotel we were staying in didn’t have a restaurant f/kitchen so I on,y had a coffee and some flap jacks pre-race which wasn’t ideal and took its toll at the end of the race! That prompted me to always take my own pre-race food to all future international marathons. They do provide Dunkin’ Donuts a the start if all else fails. It’ll be an unforgettable experience!

[@floracook4803]

Hey there. I love your channel. I'm so happy to hear you will be in NYC for the Marathon. I'll be there as well. I will definitely keep an eye out for you and Sarah! I'm so excited! I'm very impressed and inspired by you and Sarah both 🥰

[@BenParkes]

See you there Flora 🇺🇸 🙌

[@alfdickinson1971]

Good Luck in Seville, Thumbs up friend cracked me up lol! Did some 1k repeats along by city airport this am and some of your thames path routes at Easy pace to Southwark PR on Sat too! Thank you so much for all the inspiration and really enjoying your L2 program-cant wait for London marathon!

[@severiner7168]

Some great tunes on this video. Well done on all your hard work; I can feel the excitement of next week. I hope you have time to visit the city too, there is lots to see!

[@AndrewMosc]

Amazing plans ahead. Keep up the great content. Love the fact that you’re not far from me so I take note of the routes for future runs!

[@olijones6344]

Such a feel good video! Good luck for Seville!

[@ericgbarber]

Running NYC this Fall also! Good luck and hope to see you there.

[@lorrainedavies8778]

Good luck in Seville. Loving your videos. I'm training for my first marathon in Manchester this year

[@christian_a_uk]

Looking good for Seville Ben, rooting for ya

[@BenParkes]

Thank you very much Christian! 🙌

[@pranayama-running-Jendrik]

Too bad but I hoped for another Sarah intro 🥰😂 It was so lovely 😃💪

[@iranali8581]

Very nice work sir

[@aqasanu1992]

Have a great race

[@philipbradshaw9682]

Great work Ben, I'm 2 weeks into your intermediate half marathon plan, really enjoying the variety, aiming for 1:35 for a 6 minute PB! New shoe day today to freshen things up!

[@Snerunseasy]

Looking good Ben,I love your channel,all the best... Hope to meet you and Sarah at #Combrades marathon in June

[@barrymurphy2087]

Best of luck Ben. Love your content. Planning 2 marathons this year Limerick in Ireland and Valencia, later in the year. Signed up after seeing your video

[@justalilbester]

Cool video and see you in Seville mate 👊🏻 good luck! Does the GPS in your watch work when you run in that tunnel under the Thames?

[@BenParkes]

See you there Nick! When a Garmin loses GPS the in-built accelerometer kicks in. It's the same accelerometer that it would use if you were running on a treadmill for instance. So the watch just uses that when you run through any tunnel.. including the foot tunnel! It's accurate enough.. the accelerometer adapts over time as it gets to know you. Good luck in Spain!

[@justalilbester]

@@BenParkes very cool! You learn something new every day! See you in a couple days mate 🇪🇸 let’s goooo!

[@saintsaens21]

9:52 Most awkward kiss ever kept in the vlog, that's some gr8 genuineness and dedication :)

[@TomHigham14]

Hahaha, love the music choice today Sarah. 👌

[@fatrunner]

Good luck in Seville, this video has got me hyped for London Marathon, less than 10 weeks to go now! Will keep my eyes peeled for you and Sarah!

[@davidwilliams912]

Rock on Ben!

[@janerivera5585]

Was feeling a bit flat as I headed onto the treadmill but now feeling motivated with your latest video. Norway is too cold to run outside, enjoy your sunshine

[@DanielLorey]

Just bought your intermediate L3 plan after following another plan for the first 2 weeks and wanting something a bit more structured. Hoping to go sub 3:30 at London 👍🏻

[@ashbankultra]

I’m starting my Edinburgh marathon training tomorrow 😬😬😬Fingers crossed for my first sub 4. Good luck for Seville and London. Loving the videos. Great to see you doing well🎉

[@BenParkes]

Good luck!! Sub 4 incoming 🙌

[@LookingPast1]

training is going well thanks Ben :)

[@Dannyner6]

oooo thumbs up friend! XD

[@calumfield5908]

Well into my London Marathon training. Using your Level 2 plan for a sub 4hr. Your plans really are brilliant, good value and everything I ever read about marathon training aligns with what your plan is telling me. Fingers crossed it all comes together on race day! Surrey Half and London Landmarks to focus on too in the next month or 2.

[@tony6761]

Best wishes for Seville ben. 🤞🏻 ...When you coming to do my local parkrun ( Walsall arboretum)?

[@jonmarkbaldwin]

Gotta say I loved the 80s soundtrack to this video. Mile reps faster than 10k pace is pretty meaty, but you're looking smooth there Ben!

[@ralphashby7963]

First day of your 1:25/1:35 half plan today. Good running

[@BenParkes]

Good luck with the plan Ralph!!

[@asus12354]

Will be getting your Marathon Plan (Intermediate) to train for Cork City Marathon! can't wait to start the grind. Love videos like these and good luck in Seville. Will be running Barcelona HM on the same day! very eventful weeks and months ahead!

[@TriToBeIron]

Often run by the docks and use that stretch for intervals. Not great when windy tho! Seville ready and rapid Ben! Good luck dude looking like a fast one for u!

[@jackford2640]

Good luck Ben in Seville!

[@cuddles1140]

Awwww…we need to have Sarah doing the intro 😮😢😂😂😂

[@Fraser365]

I start your 15 week marathon plan tomorrow in preparation for the Edinburgh Marathon, can’t wait to get started and get it done 💪

[@BenParkes]

Good luck Christie!! Edinburgh is a great race!

[@shaylorcyclingwahoo]

I was at work in London on Monday and inspired to run 10k along the river by your videos. Felt a lot busier along by Hammersmith/Fulham

[@BenParkes]

Yes, that is always a busy part. Very nice though!

[@tabletopgaming911]

Mate I'll be out in seville, so I will come and cheer you on!

[@goncalolopes]

See you there Ben! I have been following your program, lets see how it goes. Any plans to hang around with fans? Schedule?

[@ollie1317]

got my first ever 20 miler done saturday morning,felt ok!

[@dustinwessells1716]

Training for my first half marathon in NYC March 19 and hope to get into the NYC full marathon. Using your plan for under 2 hours and am on track!

[@BenParkes]

Good luck Dustin!! You can do it! Let us know how you get on 🙂

[@darrengofton7564]

Great video Ben, very inspirational! Just what I needed. I’ve had a pretty lousy chest infection for 2 weeks so I haven’t ran since Jan. I’m planning to do a 5k tomorrow and if I feel ok I’ll increase it to 10. Can’t wait to get back at it again, me and my head have totally missed running! 🙁

[@evilc281]

With you on Mile reps, do seem to go on. I like 800m reps and 5k tempos, enough time to get into a rythum. Best of luck in Seville, sure you'll smash it!

[@jason.rams4]

I'm watching your video on the treadmill, and I don't know how you did it, but your reps coincided with my strides! Thank you! Lol

[@tamlyngoodrich3838]

Music is banging

[@ian757]

My favorite reps are 6x3mins at interval pace with 3 mins walk in between with 10 mins warm up and cool down. 😊

[@BenParkes]

Sounds much more fun!! Nice session 🙂

[@iulchj]

There’s a really good dim sum place where you started those mile reps (was there yesterday!)- try it out some time after your session!?

[@BenParkes]

Will look out next time.. thank you!

[@simonhodgson4941]

Noooooo, being back Sarah's introduction 😂😂

[@vickieherd]

Be careful with Airbnb in New York around the marathon. Lots of people had cancelled rooms last year.

[@hahaheslop]

Training for London, its going good, getting exciting. Doing Brighton half a week on Sunday, should be a good indication of my fitness 🤞

[@BenParkes]

Good luck. Brighton half is a fun race.. take the 1st k steady up the hill, then can have some fun!

[@hahaheslop]

@Ben Parkes thanks Ben, will do, I did it in 2016 but can't remember anything apart from it being bloody cold! 🤣

[@roadrunner708]

Good luck in New York guys, I’m a bit jealous. Can’t bring myself to pay 250-300 entry for NY, Boston etc when London and many European marathons are more fairly costed. The States become a £2k trip just to run, so I hope you both have a great tour.

[@chrisshaw2810]

I cannot see how I could ever run 5:30 for a mile. That being said, I am running the London Marathon for Mind (the mental health charity), and under four hours should be achievable - although you will presumably be at a different start, and will be long gone by the time I finish (so I won't get to meet you)! I hope it goes well for you in Valencia - and London.

[@virus3run20]

good vid nice to see how its done. how many kilometre reps would you do in a kilometre rep session ?

[@samjenkins3473]

Ben, in a race when you come to a hill, do you push up the hill or save some energy and make the most of the downhill?

[@merlin3]

2.

[@RunningMan1414]

Up the pace in the last 15-20 seconds of the hill to crush the hopes of the pack you're running with, obviously. In trail races, the equivalent is to start running before the steep hill is over and leave everybody in the dust 😜

[@rickvanduursen4400]

Good luck and most importantly have fun in Sevilla Ben! Quick question: what brand and model are those pink gloves? They are 🔥

[@AlexFearn]

Would love to see a Q&A vid soon 👀

[@chrisvanbuggenum871]

Yeah i picked up an ankle injury training for my first marathon cuz i didn't have any recovery weeks. So be careful.

[@imocartan8147]

Absolutely appreciate both of you. Inspired me to keep running throughout winter 👍🏽💪🏽. Legends

[@FilmMyRun]

Oh no!! I just watched this and I have a 'oooh friend' moment in my latest video too! Now everyone with think I copied !! haha. I promise I didn't. Good training run in Seville. Move on to London.

[@neilcavill1884]

@Ben Parkes :: you still riding your bike or spending time in gym?

[@jimhall3006]

A question Ben..... how do you carry your gels at a marathon? I used a gel belt at Chester last year and though it didn't let me down I knew it was there all the time, I wonder if there's a more comfortable option or is it one of those? Want everything to be spot on for London.... thank you

[@stephaniewhyte5970]

Where did you go for the strength analysis on treadmill? Looks very interesting! Good luck for Seville 👏

[@eskiman360]

Look like the same graph as you get from The Running Lab in Chiswick, West London - they do a running analysis for £75 or a technical analysis for £150

[@stephaniewhyte5970]

@@eskiman360 thank you 🙏

[@georgeharris7578]

4/5 * 2k is a killer, similar to mile reps, end up running the pace of a 1k rep but longer!

[@StaffRoelofse]

Mile reps are the biggest challenge to me, seems like that extra 600m always gets the better of me

[@barbarus740]

No favourites or least favourites for interval distances here BUT! The second to last rep is ALWAYS the worst! You are tired but you can't tell yourself it's nearly over because there's always going to be one more to go.

[@ian757]

Do you ever get tempted to run too much in taper week? Or do you know it’s absolutely the best thing to do? I’m behind schedule for my 1/2 training and I know I’ll be tempted to carry on a bit of quality training at least on the weekend before and maybe even on Monday.

[@lmozza4402]

Don't. You won't get any performance benefits in 1 week and all you will do is make yourself more tired than you otherwise would have been. Training in the last week is purely just to keep the legs ticking over

[@liamroche1473]

Gloves at 10 degrees?

My training for Barcelona Half Marathon went almost perfect. Anybody else here participating in Barcelona?

[@georgerainey9187]

2:19 , is my guess

[@pedromacd]

Ben.... that music is really bad 🤣Weather looks perfect for training. Good luck in Seville!

[@davidmcnae]

Sarah..... ooohhh Friend pmsl

[@LuisBecerra79]

Relieve or blocked 🤔🤔🤔 from giving an introduction 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣😂🤣😂.

[@emilantony1590]

Hai Are you remove your ankle plate....

[@steevie76]

Forehead kiss 😂

[@laszlokovacs9596]

[@AugherAndy]

For some reason I HATE 800S! Was on the my plan from you this week... done it today as my half got moved to this sunday🫠