BOSTON MARATHON 2023- I MET KIPCHOGE AND SMASHED MY PB!

[@mseeberg]

in my opinion, your channel has become one of the most versatile and entertaining youtube channels for the running community in the last year. in the end, it's the content and events that we runners want to be a part of, even from afar. like your kenya trip. huge compliments to you ben! also makes one rethink the reservations many have about sponsorship - it allows the viewer to experience things alongside you that we might not otherwise be able to see! thank you!

[@nothing-q4u]

agree!

[@BenIsRunning]

Hi bernd, really appreciate your kind words. I’m here to share the experience with you all so nice to hear it comes across that way as always have reservations about the influx of branded opportunities that come my way. Really appreciate the feedback and support

[@PhilyBowden]

That 5:10 alarm shot sent shivers down my spine… 😂 Ah I’m absolutely buzzing for you mate, you made it look EASY out there! You said thank you to literally everyone you saw and took us through every little nervous and exciting moment in those last few minutes - loved it! 👏🏼

[@BenIsRunning]

Ah thanks phily! Can’t wait to see you do the same in Copenhagen next month. That place is special 🎉

[@thespacetime]

Man, Kipchoge is such a great genuine person. if he represents humanity, the world would be a far better place.

[@jt.8144]

LOL everyone can make their world a better place. STARTS WITH YOU. LMAO.. people nowadays are so lost with themselves.

[@Nuxvomicaaa]

@@jt.8144 amen!

[@tw2414]

@@jt.8144LOOOOOL

[@ThomasRedmond-q8q]

100% agree glad you think so too. He's such a nice guy, he's the goat of marathon running but if you met him in the street you would never know it. He has the biggest heart (literally and metaphorically 😂)

[@Himlovesrunning]

That Kipchoge moment gave me goosebumps!! The manner he reciprocated speaks for his humility!! G.O.A.T

[@theunknown21329]

25:35 Fistbumping the GOAT! He was so cool about it, love it!

[@ThomasRedmond-q8q]

what a legend Right?!?🔥🔥

[@waynecanning7471]

Ben should have said you came 71st at a major marathon. Finishing in the top 100 is just as impressive as the time you ran.

[@FcpN]

Congrats!! At the end, you said “cleaning up your diet has helped”. Could you make a video about that? What you changed, what your diet looks like right now and how that’s helped your running. Would love to see that!! Good luck for the future!

[@HashBrownDoyler]

He is underweight, not too sure what he could have cleaned up

[@jt.8144]

LMAO.. use your common sense. Don't eat fast foods. Start there. SMH.

[@jt.8144]

Funning thing about people wanting to Start Eating clean is.. You can't do that over night. You build up to it gradually. That's why alot of people fail when they something and they're like "ooooh... I wanna Do That!" Eating clean and Losing Weight is a dicipline NOT some quick fix that everyone is 'entilted' to.

[@iambrent]

Read "Racing Weight" by Matt Fitzgerald

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you and sure, I’ll include that in my next video ✔️

[@ColeRunning]

The “maur-ten” gave me second hand embarrassment 🤣

[@richardpollitt462]

He really committed to it too. 😂

[@saintsaens21]

Life is too short for that, embrace the cringe.

[@BenIsRunning]

I’m sure you could hear in my voice I was in the same boat 😂

[@Blueninja_]

@@saintsaens21 W quote

[@sorryiamanonymous]

​@@saintsaens21😊

[@chad.haggerty]

“City of Champions plus 1, you man!!” That guy was the hero we all need. So are you. Congrats Ben, inspiring stuff!!

[@BenIsRunning]

Still searching for what he was smoking 😂

[@PhilyBowden]

5:06 “it’s a toilet” 😂

[@kushtrimtorozi]

So proud of you bro, its just so inspiring watching all of your videos and how your running is improving. Well deserved PB and i know you got some more left in the tank..on the way to smash that 2:20 baby 🤙🏻😎. Can’t wait to go back in Kenya with you, till then.. “Heart break hill got nothing on you”👊🚀

[@ColeRunning]

How did you comment 17 hours ago lmao

[@fabsterun]

@@ColeRunning he is from the future 🤣

[@BenIsRunning]

He got a special ticket to the pre-release party! ;)

[@kushtrimtorozi]

Magic 😎😂

[@Mcan7294]

Ben, First time watching your channel. Initially came here for Marathon news But you gave us a closer look on your journey leading up to the marathon I watched it all and caught that you are wearing a Kenyan arm band... So cute, so Kenyan. I'm big fan of Eluid Kipchoge I attended university near Kapsabet where he trains. My background is also UK but I'm Kenyan! Anyway great job on 2:24 Congratulations 🎉 With ❤ from Mt Kenya🇬🇧🇰🇪

[@paddywiggle]

That fist bump from Dripchoge transferred some of his speed to you!

[@vabaya]

I was one of the volunteers at the exit to the corrals (wearing the mask around the 24:35 mark). I didn’t recognize you when you came by - we were all a little groggy - but realized afterwards that I was *literally* watching your video review of the Vaporfly’s the night before! 😂 Congratulations on a great run and finishing the marathon and the PR to boot!

[@BenIsRunning]

Amazing! Thanks for volunteering 🎉

[@fantaflesdopke]

Awesome!! Big congrats on the massive PB, you've worked hard and smart for this. Fun meeting you at the DGR shake out run too!

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks Kim, it certainly was a great life moment to meet Seth!

[@ben_365]

Congrats on the PB! Such a great vlog. Kipchoge seemed like a nice guy too.

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks Ben!

[@oliverr.6295]

Mate this is super strong! Loved watching your pogress over the last year or so. Really inspiring stuff. I moved my PB on from 3:07 Vienna to 2:54 in Brighton the other day, definitely assisted by some of your tips. With that time you would have won Brighton this year (but it is hilly). (Glad to see you're not eating bagels before racing these days!).

[@steverichardson1918]

Congratulations Ben!!! Brilliant effort, great video and really inspiring to us "everyday runners"! I'm part way through my 6 star journey so can't wait until the day I do Boston too! Thank you for your channel and keep up the good work!

[@leahjade2459]

Ben this is SO inspiring and I love seeing your channel grow more and more. I'd love to see a nutrition video and what has been working for you recently compared to the past - I find it interesting! Keep up the great work and congratulations on an amazing PB in Boston!

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you leah, I’ll be sure to include that in my next video

[@FordyRuns]

Good lad! Been looking forward to seeing this

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks mate, congrats on london! Didnt catch you but saw so many repping the Fordy runs run club- great work :)

[@chadlazaro1550]

Inspiring! Love the insight into your Boston experience - it has made me want to do it so much more. Fingers crossed for 2024. Congrats on the PB - so well deserved 👊🏼

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks chad! All the best

[@EmilyONeill-wb5qd]

Amazing ben! Wondered if you're doing Colchester half marathon? Would be great to see you there

[@sammylander2293]

Congratulations on your pb Ben... well deserved! I've been waiting all week for this video and it did not disappoint! Great work!

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you Sammy

[@caiocipolatti3030]

Amazing Ben! Watched every second with a smile on my face! Congrats on the Huge PB!

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@charlenematthews7506]

Congratulations Ben, watching this got me really excited to run Boston next year!! Would love to know more about how you cleaned up your diet as I think that's definitely an area I struggle with. Fist bump with Kipchoge - nailed it!! What an awesome memory!!

[@TylerBowman-vg2nc]

Chills to watch you dap up Kipchoge. Just starting my running journey. Thank you for all the inspiration, Ben.

[@michaelz9500]

Incredible running! Had you on the tracker whilst I was watching the elites, awesome to see you run it so well, especially those hills didn't stop you at all!

[@michaeldominic2070]

Congratulations Ben! Nice meeting you at the DGR shakeout run! I was standing next to you on the left in blue shirt at the vlogs 13:42 minute mark!

[@SerenaRudge]

Epic video Ben! Really loved the longer video, and you looked so SMOOTH in those clips of you racing! Between spectating London at the weekend and then watching this I'm feeling a good dose of inspiration for my training at the moment, can't wait to smash a session tomorrow.

[@laurencharltonn]

What I love is how relaxed you are (or come across as anyway) before the race! You eat a variety of foods and aren’t so ridiculously specific about eating specific things - just making sure it’s enough to fuel you! You are honestly such an inspiration and keep doing what you are doing!😊

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks Lauren! I find I race to my best potential when I keep things light hearted. Running to the startline I was like a kid in a candy shop 😂

[@ThomasRedmond-q8q]

Yeah he's so relaxed isn't he Lauren. I wish I had that level of cool!

[@tomh9064]

Ben, that was brilliant. Really enjoying your content, very well made and really captured that marathon atmosphere. Made me want to get to Boston! Well done on a great race.

[@laurencharltonn]

Honestly I was having such a bad day with being super tired after a hard track workout yesterday, but seeing your genuine smile as you can across the line made me realise all the hard work is worth it for those special moments!

[@BenIsRunning]

100%

[@Elex484]

Well done on your PB. You're a great runner but also an amazing content creator, and genuinely a nice guy. Thank you also for showing up among the spectators at the London Marathon, seeing you around that last mile motivated me to push a little more.

[@rxdaaa8726]

Big CONGRATS Ben! Been waiting for this video and was tracking your progress during the race. This is so well deserved and inspiring, cant wait to see what else you achieve 🥳🤗

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@floracook4803]

Great video, loved it and congratulations on your PB! So exciting and what a great time there in Boston!! Amazing!!!

[@tomrickard1732]

Such great progress Ben, What a time as well !!

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks Tom :)

[@blazeeisner]

Been waiting for this video! Great stuff man, hoping to see you continue to break barriers and maybe shoot for Olympic trials eventually. Really think you could

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks blaze

[@deshungrant31]

Love the video bro! Love the energy and great friends to be their with you. Love from Atlanta ga ❤️

[@andrewcoombes3790]

Awsome vid Ben loved it, and amazing time. Your content has definitely inspired over the last 6 months to step my training up back to a consistent level after a few years of just parkrun and Sunday runs

[@TravelRunner]

Congrats, Ben! Awesome race! Thanks for taking us along on your weekend in Boston.

[@Gunnerzfan79]

Wow dude, your progress has been incredible to watch. Congrats on the PB, especially at Boston. At this rate Kipchoge gonna be like "I just met Ben is Running!" next time you see him!

[@BenIsRunning]

😂😂 rumour has it, he watches my videos after his morning runs in Kenya 🇰🇪

[@G_Widdicombe]

Well done Ben. I was there as well and the race surpassed my expectations. What a phenomenal race, the organisation, the historic course the scream tunnel, Newton Hills and the iconic “right on Hereford, left on Boylston”, and then going past the bombing memorial metres from the finish line. I was actually quite emotional when I finished it. A fantastic race, and congrats on your huge PB. And also congrats on building a great KZbin channel here. Good luck.

[@legendsofmyself]

Congrats. Lovely inspirational video as always!. Thank you very much & keep motivating us!!!. The best India photos as well. It was indeed a great day. I ran virtually but you and everyone I know loved it so much. Can't wait to get it done next year

[@buffaloj0e]

Worth the wait, great vlog and congrats on the PB. So much for finding a pack, every shot on course you are solo, looking forward to the race recap.

[@karvn1148]

Congrats man! Would be cool to hear the changes you’ve implemented to your diet as how it helped etc

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks Bud, will cover this in the race recap :)

[@runkostyan]

Very motivating video and excellent result! Congratulations from the bottom of my heart) Thank you!

[@briansleepylee]

Great video! Loved experiencing Boston from your perspective. Congratulations on the PB!

[@fabsterun]

Amazing job Benji! Proud to have you as a friend ❤

[@Tomas346]

Over the last few months I've become a big fan of your channel, and I always look forward to your next video. But I have to say: This is your best video yet. Editted to perfection and so inspiring that it makes me want to go for a run right now. Thank you so much and keep the content coming. P.S. Please come to The Netherlands in the future!

[@jonathanwatkins447]

Wow. You nailed it well done Ben. Bummer I didn't see you . I also had a blast. What a fun few days and race support and fans were insane. Keep it up Ben

[@hufemeve]

CONGRATS !!! I saw you cruising through Boylston Street to the finish line!!

[@severiner7168]

This was a great video Ben and I smiled all the way through at your enjoyment of it. The support seems to have been top class! I think I want that shouting man to follow me around when I run for motivation!

[@MikeOnslow]

Loved this video Ben, superb work as always!

[@pljortega]

you are so freaking awesome.... congrats.. what a race, and what a footage.

[@stuarthaw7263]

Well done Ben. Great to have met you on your journey in both video making and running!

[@brandondelange1257]

Brilliant, Ben! Congratulations on your PB, what a run! Your content is awesome, keep it up.

[@paysonnichols8941]

Sub 2:25 first major!!! 😮 congratulations Ben! It was great to meet you during SJD’s group run! I also PR’d by over 4 mins that day 😊 Happy running!

[@kathrynflannery2889]

Congratulations, Ben!! An outstanding run! You looked like you were cruising, mate! Awesome to have met Kipchoge!

[@ThomasRedmond-q8q]

isn't it what a legend he is!

[@philippegagne268]

Nice to meet you in person at the DGR group run!! Keep up the great work. It is very nice to follow you along your journey. Big congrats on the PB 🎉!!! Cheers

[@CityTrailRunner]

You looked like you were out for an easy jog, and didn't look or sound at all tired at the end! 2:24, though!! Amazing!

[@hongtrinh6436]

Oh man I wished I had seen you in Boston this year. I just discovered your channel lately, and it helps me so much for motivation and preparation for Valencia 2023! Great content!

[@timverkoyen8742]

As always your content is so great to watch. It's entertaining, inspiring and so energetic and positive. Great vibes! 💪👊

[@BenIsRunning]

Appreciate the feedback Tim! Cheers for the support

[@chrishatherly7913]

Best video yet Ben! Well done and thank you for bringing us all on the journey.

[@waynebell9762]

Absolutely crushed this Vlog as well as your race! Really enjoyed watching. Congrats Ben on the PB and content👏

[@mariomarques9951]

Really enjoyed your whole journey to this great PB - training, Kenya trip, and Boston experience. Thanks for taking us along. A bit more about your diet changes that helped fuel this improvement would be interesting. Continued success - cheers.

[@ryxn7897]

Congrats mate and thank you for another amazing video 💯🙌

[@schoukri]

Congratulations Ben on hitting your goal and smashing your PB! I had the pleasure to meet you at the expo and have a nice little chat about our goals for the race. Keep up the great work!

[@bonsuman1]

First time I've said anything on your page, Ben, but after watching that I simply had to. Of all the places to smash your PB - Boston!? Breathing the same air as Kipchoge (plus Kenyan hills and ugali) clearly paid off. Inspirational stuff! Well done. 👍🏿

[@ThomasRedmond-q8q]

It's the kenya effect. Go there, run fast. simple!

[@christinaclementson]

Really great video Ben. A well deserved PB. I love everything about the Boston Marathon and the whole weekend. Can’t wait to go back and do it all again next year 🎉

[@brandonvincent8277]

Ben, in your recap, can you talk about how most of the clips showed you running alone? Seemed like you were running your own race not really sticking with groups. I wonder how that was for you mentally

[@Warriors_and_Wanderers]

Fist bump from the G.O.A.T!!! Kipchoge is so lucky 👏🏻

[@ThomasRedmond-q8q]

Ha ha. He was so cool about it great to see the humility of a true champion!

[@jrochez]

Ben for the win!!!! Way to go. I'm super proud of you man. Great video and congratulations!

[@thomasdocherty8262]

Fantastic stuff! Bloody love it.

[@SeventyTimes]

Let’s go mateeeee!!!! It wasn’t long ago when you had a bad marathon race, and i thought; This man will smash his PB, you had nothing to lose. And here you are! Congrats BENN

[@mattwilder8952]

Congrats on your PB Ben!! I met you briefly near the bag drop off buses before the race. I was thinking the same thing, that it was a long walk to drop off my bag lol😂 (Bib 1016). Also my first Boston, and ran a PB of 2:38:56. Been a huge fan. Keep up the great work!

[@JavierISampedroTNF]

What an accomplishment Ben! great vlog. Your hard work totally paid off. Congrats!

[@jt.8144]

5:30 ..yes and I got my Sam Adams bottle opener for the Ultimate in Hydration .. etc etc etc.

[@martinmcgrath1985]

Brilliant you met kipchoge!

[@crankgreenwatts]

Fantastic video Ben and such huge congratulations on your PB .. Keep on inspiring 🙌

[@ThomasRedmond-q8q]

Fantastic story telling. What an amazing video! And congrats on the PB. You are such a legend Ben!

[@cory3476]

Congratulations Ben!!! Great Run!!!

[@owensgamer4099]

Congratulations on that pb 👍 well done. Loved the longer content too

[@whatjamieruns]

Absolutely stunning run Ben! Been great to see you go from strength to strength this year. Fully deserve your PB! Cracking video as always 🔥

[@terciosantana4697]

what a vlog, man! awesome job! definitely one of my fav running channels, keep p the good work, cheers!

[@ronrunsworld]

What a weekend it was! Amazing result (!!!) and it was great meeting you! Hope to you soon in the US, someone said NYC marathon (?)

[@jordibonet1761]

Your best video to date. Had goosebumps for the last 5 mins. Amazing run too. So happy for you Ben!!

[@amandawalker4510]

Am super chuffed for you.. awesome footage, a pb on that course !!! Well done 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Meeting kipchoge... wow too ❤

[@ails1540]

Your progress has been insane, Ben! Love watching your videos and your honesty ❤ and congratulations on your crazy PB! 🎉

[@stevenleung1759]

Amazing, congratulations Ben!!

[@spou20]

Phenomenal effort! Congratulations and appreciate the content, top quality

[@nicksupnow]

What size guard do you keep your hair cut at?

[@johnpercival927]

Love the video, what diet changes did you make if you don’t mind me asking? I’ve only just come across your videos, I’m going to work back and watch a load more

[@leightondavies7336]

Thanks Ben! This was awesome! Congrats on the PB!

[@nicholasrattray8186]

An immense time. Ran my 2nd Boston. Happy with my 2:57:44. I was surprised you only took 30g of carbs every 40 mins. That doesn’t seem a lot, but must have worked well for you. Congratulations again.

[@JackD87]

More-ten guy. Wow 😬😬😬 Mate, what a result! Absolutely loving the journey. I was buzzing watching London on the weekend, I know you’re going to be down in that 2:16 - 2:20 area one day! Great vlog this one 🔥🔥

[@sunnyblossom_711]

congrats on the PB!! so happy for you 🎉🎉🎉

[@peterrobson1201]

Loved the longer video, and the tattoo! Think I'll do that as I start the journey for the big 6 next year if I can secure the gfa this year 😅

[@martinmaginnis7017]

Great video 👌🏻 Nice to meet you on the way back to UK. Hopefully you eventually got a flight! 🇺🇸✈️

[@BenIsRunning]

Nice to meet you too martin. Had to fly to Chicago first but eventually made it back to london- all be it 2 days later than planned!

[@natmackay]

Incredibly inspiring! Well done, keep up the incredible work!

[@georgeharris7578]

Those cinematic videos of you running and getting the crowds going was emotional stuff, amazing work fella

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks George! I had been thinking about that final corner for the majority of the race to be honest