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[@ChloeHamard]

To run a PB in Boston says a lot about your fitness and what you can do on a flatter course! A great training block and a great race, congrats!

[@adamsosa]

Dude this madness, I remember watching your first few videos a few years ago and to see how you have progressed is just phenomenal. Good work sir!

[@jeffmather5594]

It’s great to see the marathon executed so well. I’ve seen other race recaps from super strong runners and it seems they often get sucked into ‘staying with the pack’, then paying for it later. Ben’s disciplined decision to hold back and run his own race clearly paid off!

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks jeff! I think i had the bad run i had in Valencia in the back of my mind. Such fine margins and im glad i made that decision in the moment.

[@Sincityraider]

Congratulations, you deserve to be proud of Boston, the long hard work and commitment was all worth it!

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks zensei!

[@JTD33]

Congrats, that's a huge improvement. Would be cool if you made a "How to" video about creating a training plan (10K/HM/M...?), for example number of runs/mileage by experience level or target time and what kind of runs + maybe some workout suggestions as well as cross training. It's probably a lot but could be a series also.

[@killian7120]

Only short of asking him to coach you

[@JTD33]

@@killian7120 A video or series like that could actually be a great way to attract potential coaching clients. Good idea 👍

[@artwersky]

Congrates for the great time Paid off the hard work Keep up the good work

[@mattycarleton]

Congrats Ben! I've been following your journey since Hackney last year and it's crazy but also inspiring how much you've improved in 12 months. Looking forward to the next 12 months!

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks Matty!

[@Jamjams1999]

6:05 hi Ben, do you have link to the core workout video?

[@justalilbester]

On that course and in those conditions it’s equivalent of at least a 2:22 on a faster course like Berlin or Valencia 🔥 what a run mate! Aaaand sub 30 10k 🎯 sounds juicy! Count me in!!

[@iberiksoderblom]

You development on so many levels are inspiring!

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks Erik!

[@rych7852]

Amazing result Ben. 😎😎 Nutrition is one thing that the running community tend to gloss over. Its just "have a gel and drink when thirsty" most of the time. Selfish I know, but if you could do a video at some point about Nutrition. So like an average week with the specific meals you ate, carb loading before your marathons, during the event and even after in terms of recovery or just splurging on cake and beer after the race And really get into the details rather than "eat lots of fruits and vegetables" that other channels tend to think covers it. 😂😂

[@jameschaves5723]

Ben I love the transparency with Adidas and Prodirect.

[@IDKDCA]

Mate, unreal! Not just the PB(s) this year but your description of the finish... soaking up the crowd solo must've been incredible!

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks buddy, it really was special!

[@vincewarne228]

I agree, I think marathon experience really helps - you know what to expect, you know how your body will feel, a better understanding of fuel and hydration too. It gives you extra confidence for sure.

[@BenIsRunning]

Just knowing how you should feel at the half way and the 20 mile point is a huge advantage :)

[@soarin12]

Congratulations Ben on your achievement, and thank you for your contribution to the sport which has a positive influence on other runners.

[@QuangNguyen-xc5fp]

Congrats Ben, could you share your video about core routine that you mentioned in the video.

[@RiversideWalks]

Well done Ben, big congratulations. Love your amazing content!

[@shankart7697]

Dude have his PB on Boston... Built different...

[@19Ricky9]

Awesome job Ben. I really appreciate how in several of your videos you look at the lessons learned aspect and not just boast about your amazing pb. I've gotten so many good tips and really revolutionized my training thanks to you. Keep it up mate 👍

[@JohnBrown-be6re]

superb!...really helpful backstory and I think your note about eating and core strengths will ring true with many. Well done on your excellent run...

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks John

[@amandawalker4510]

Very sensible smart running Ben . Kenya certainly gave you ways to refine your training, nutrition is key too. Well done 🎉🎉

[@BenIsRunning]

It certainly did! Crazy how many tips and tricks i picked up in just 2 weeks! Thank you Amanda

[@ColeRunning]

Great video mate, will definitely look back at this when I eventually take on Boston in years to come!

[@timothytrewin]

👀

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks bud! I’m sure you’ll smash it. Can’t wait to see you move up the distances

[@KelpandFern]

Great improvement Ben, its interesting that food and core have been my biggest improvements after sleep (ive always loved sleeping). After changing to a whole food plant based diet I have seen improvements in training and post-workouts/race with no other change feeling so positive. All the best on your journey and be great to see you do another ultra marathon sometime in the future.

[@teetertotter5787]

Really satisfying smart race. Pleasure watching you succeed like this, dude.

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you Arlo

[@Running4life.]

Well done Ben!! Massive congratulations. You deserve this so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you Giannis

[@finneas_0710]

Thanks for the recap, Ben!😍

[@keagansmith3964]

Well done! Come visit South Africa. Soweto Marathon is early November, looking at 50 000 people running through the townships.🎉

[@derekahern7731]

Great recap Ben, Boston was also my first major and first time there, totally agree with your summary of Boston, I pulled it back on pace as I was ill in the weeks beforehand, happy to get to the line and enjoyed every step of it, best running experience of my life, planning to go back next year 😜 hope your training goes well for the rest of the year

[@laurencharltonn]

This is so good! And congrats again on your PR! I was wondering if you could do a video that goes into more depth of your nutrition? I struggle that when I try to eat “cleaner” I end up not getting enough calories in….

[@karlbratby4349]

An incredible journey from where you started out, been following along for quite some time and your progress is inspirational to many, sadly I can never achieve this being early 50s and coming back from femoral neuropathy, keep up the great work.

[@karendodsworth6515]

Congratulations on the PB! Really interesting video, a great example of how key tweaks can impact on race day. Could you provide the link for the Kenyan Core Video please?

[@settlers33]

Amazing work 👏.

[@haleytherunner]

This is amazing, I’m so proud of you. Congratulations on doing it and on the PB! This was an amazing video, thank you so much for this!

[@bimoanindya1577]

Good Race Ben!

[@young-spark]

Great recap and congratulations on your new PB

[@jamesbenjamins]

Brill, off to check core workout, thanks!

[@alfdickinson1971]

Nice recap hoping to do something similar this yr going from Seville in Feb to Leeds in May albeit alot lot slower... Well Done-absolute HERO! Great tatt

[@Jamieallthegearnoidea]

Congrats again Ben! Super proud and I don’t even know you! Always cheering you on from down in Aus!

[@BenIsRunning]

Appreciate you nonetheless Jamie! Thank you

[@jwbutterworth789]

Congratulations Ben, absolutely smashed it

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you Jack

[@andypandy2848]

Well done Ben. That was a great run and very well deserved for all your hard work.

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you Andy

[@jonathanwatkins447]

Wow Ben. What a great race you did. Can't believe you were solo most of the race. Happy for you. I also did boston and found the atmosphere amazing. What a fun day. Keep up the great work on the courses and on these videos. Congrats again

[@terciosantana4697]

great recap, man. and again, what a race! many kudos!

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you Tercio

[@iangrice997]

Amazing running Ben. And an inspiration to us all💪

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you Ian

[@prast123]

Congrats Ben.. summary: clean eating, strength/core training, and focus on workout.. thanks for inspiring us..

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you and building on from previous consist blocks :)

[@BenIsRunning]

consistent*

[@allheartrc]

Heck yea. You deserve everything coming to you. Thank you for being such a cool, normal human when i met you in the athlete's village. You are A+ rad!

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks buddy! Im just a normal guy sharing the journey!

[@gary7542]

Fantastic result well earned 🎉

[@kushtrimtorozi]

Simple and humble 🙌 great job bud 💪🏻

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks bro, i learnt with the best

[@ericbeall7675]

Congrats on the big PB Ben!

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks Eric

[@JayRappa]

Excellent job Ben. That’s a hell of a performance on that course.

[@stevenleung1759]

Congrats Ben!1❤🎉

[@kberger7989]

congratulations, you did amazing! i was wondering where can i find the link to the ab workout you mention?

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks K, here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4XYaIOEnL9oisU

[@gabeduran8321]

Felizidades Senorito Ben! Gracias! GG!

[@TravelRunner]

Awesome result at Boston, Ben! This recap on your training changes was great. I’ll have to start doing some of those long core workouts in the future. Thanks for this!

[@laurencharltonn]

Would you do a follow along core workout video?

[@Lankyfool234]

Well done Ben

[@DivineShanx1]

Congratulations! I am hoping to run the London Marathon next year!

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks! Hope your lucky enough to get in!

[@alexanderingal3707]

Really inspiring, Ben, thank you! Looks like no way to avoid core training, heh... Congratulations on impressive PB!

[@BenIsRunning]

Ive neglected it for so long. If i can get through 45 mins of death by core i can get through a marathon no problem.

[@thomasdocherty8262]

Love itttt LETS GOOO 🎉🎉

[@sifi7950]

Great vlog Ben; loved the training session in London as well as the Boston vlogs too!

[@timverkoyen8742]

Love your channel! Great to see your channel growing! Keep it up Ben! 🏃‍♂️💪

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks Tim

[@ezekieldobrashian-yates9558]

Congratulations Ben, I was shocked to hear that this was only your 4th marathon. Relatively new to your channel, I'd love to know more about your running journey.

[@BenIsRunning]

Plenty more to come!

[@Panos_79]

Congratulations for everything you've achieved Ben, amazing accomplishments in such sort time, I'm so happy for you, I hope to see you soon among the elites of the sport. I have to add, I followed your advice of manual lapping every 5km pointer during the marathon and it was truly game-changing, along with the lap pace on the watch face it was so easy to track my progress during the race, I'm keeping that one from now on, cheers!

[@barryferebach8244]

Was wondering sort of effort level you did the 7x3k and the 15x1k at? Also is the 1:30 in brackets the rest period.

[@PoetWithPace]

Very well done Ben! You finally nailed it 🏆

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@PoetWithPace]

@@BenIsRunning top man!

[@alexmera94]

Well done Ben! Congrats on your PB :) Could you share the link to the core workouts you mentioned in the vid??

[@BenIsRunning]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4XYaIOEnL9oisU

[@KenyanRunning]

Love the content! Hey Ben where is the link to the core workout from Kenya? Thanks.

[@warrensalsa8407]

Thank you so much for your informative video. You mentioned posting a link to the core workout you did in Kenya which was filmed by someone else, however I cannot see, or find, this link?

[@facugasco9334]

Come to Montevideo city marathon next year, you win for sure , the winner this past weekend won with 2:30 time

[@facugasco9334]

Te biggest marathon in my country Uruguay 🤣

[@soggie-u5g]

No matter what race, we’ll be rooting for you!

[@mombug4451]

You da man! Amazing!

[@heeby123]

Got my first marathon in Edinburgh in a few weeks. No idea what pace to go for! Don’t want to bonk but don’t want to leave anything on the table… Running calculators give me all sorts of different times! In the block I’ve run a 19:08 5k, 38:55 10k and 1:28 HM. Currently thinking go at 4:25/4:30/km and go from there Any advice and suggestions welcome!! 🤷‍♂️

[@marquisbowden88]

Hey Ben, congratulations on all of your accomplishments. By chance is the link available to the ab workout/regimen you did in Kenya? Means a lot, thank you!

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks Marquis: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4XYaIOEnL9oisU

[@marquisbowden88]

@@BenIsRunning Thank you!

[@m-dubz6538]

I think the standout thing for me watching your race was just how comfortable you looked. I’m sure running at that pace isn’t at all comfortable, but you just looked super relaxed and efficient. Reminded me (just a tiny bit!) of David Rudisha running the 800m at London 2012. Has anyone ever looked more like the complete running machine? Good luck with sub-30

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you! With the marathon thats the trick i guess, run as fast but as effieciently as possible so you can hold your form in the later stages of the race. fine margins mind you :)

[@tanw8798]

Great run Ben. Looking forward to your track season. You'll have the 29:xx for 10k in no time!

[@jolawrencerun]

Congratulations Ben! Super Inspiring! I'm about to head into my first world major / marathon training block for the New York City Marathon. Are you doing that one this year?

[@BenIsRunning]

Good luck, not this year but ive heard its quite a challenging on so down shy away from the hills on your long runs :)

[@jolawrencerun]

@@BenIsRunning Thank you! I've heard this also will make sure to prep for the hills! I start my training in June all the way through Australian cold weather 🤣

[@Powellcon_]

Awesome job Ben! Huge inspiration! Just ran my first marathon in Toronto this past weekend and qualified for Boston. Can't wait to experience this next year!

[@BenIsRunning]

Great job you’ll love it 🎉

[@KenDiaries]

Great work @Powellcon! And congrats on your BQ! May I ask what program did you use for your first Marathon training?

[@Powellcon]

@@KenDiaries hi Ken, I modified a version of the Nike Marathon Plan. Very typical marathon plan. Built up to 100km weeks by Week 12. And then did 4-5 weeks at 100km + mileage. Two speed days a week, one reduced day at about 30-40 mins easy. And then the rest are 15-16km days. And my long runs between 30-40km.

[@KenDiaries]

@@Powellcon Fantastic! And Congratulations. I’m running my first too in Toronto this Oct. Will be starting training for this one probably by next week. I’d love to qualify for Boston someday!

[@adamdrake39]

Congrats Ben! I am curious on a fast course what you think you could potentially run a marathon in assuming everything went as planned?

[@ronrunsworld]

Great recap!

[@tausifulislam6506]

Inspiration bro! I have been following you always since I have started running! But you’re progress of BostonM23 couldn’t make me any much prouder ❤

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you! Appreciate the support

[@tausifulislam6506]

@@BenIsRunning a question, did Adios 3 Pro gave you an extra push compared to the others?

[@nicholasrattray8186]

Hey Ben, I was suppose to be on the same flight. Managed to get flight for the next evening. I think I saw you at the lifts in the airport. I’d love to run a time like that. Have to settle with my 2:57, 😂😂😂. I base/aerobic building just now before my blocks start for New York. Have you got any good advice for base building.

[@BenIsRunning]

Was a nightmare right! Great job, sub 3 🎉

[@BenIsRunning]

Try to build as much easy run volume as you can. The bigger the base, the higher the pyramid

[@nicholasrattray8186]

I’m in wk 2 of 4-5 weeks of base. Doing double runs (7-8 miles each) some days and throwing in some quicker stuff to keep some speed. And will be getting in a few long runs too.

[@melchiorvalentine769]

Time improvement is impressive, but six donuts in a sitting is a singular talent. Many congratulations on conquering the raspberry fillings, an inspiration to all ❤️

[@weekendkicks5964]

Inspirational stuff Ben

[@drewsonofmorris9147]

The donuts talk and moderation talk was like talking to myself.

[@karvn1148]

Great video man! I eat fairly healthy for the most part but if I do fancy a donut or a treat food, I like to find a proper recipe and make it myself, which is much more time consuming than just going to the shop and buying it. This makes it easier for me to have things in moderation without feeling restricted because I don’t always have time/energy to be making donuts or cookies all the time😂😂

[@BenIsRunning]

Thats a great way of doing it! It still be that guy eating all the cookies before theyve had time to cool down aha

[@tomstarck7889]

Total inspiration, sub 20:20 soon👀

[@fsheez]

Love to see it Ben, on a flatter course, with that effort, what time do you think you could’ve got that down to?

[@SbgDucks]

Congratulations Ben! 🎉 Can you tell me where you got this shoeboxes from which are visible in the background?

[@pbnotj1]

That is great performance ! I suspect in ideal weather, flat course kind of situation you could be even faster :-) love the content you make ; keep inspiring us :-)

[@TheRichKeeble]

Amazing stuff and sounds very sensible easing off from the pack etc! Also very pleased to hear I’m not the only one who has to eat a whole slab of chocolate in one go! x

[@Ian-oi2pe]

Excellent. Great running, enjoy your rest. And I'm 100 % with you with the chocolate 😅

[@juniper2nd]

Where is the link to the core workout?

[@Rowrun]

Great stuff Ben! How do you lap on the Pace 2? I did try pressing the back button after 5k, but it didn't work. Any tips? Thanks!!

[@BenIsRunning]

turn auto lap off and then press the top button (not the toggle one)

[@Rowrun]

@@BenIsRunning thank you!

[@MattG92]

Hey Ben! Can't seem to find thr ab workout - can you share the link again? Thanks!

[@FredsFolly]

Is there a link or previous video for the ab routines? I'm looking to improve my core as well.

[@matomekgatle4023]

Thanks for the tips on diet

[@saytani]

Try the Queenstown Marathon in New Zealand

[@emilekazzi3653]

Amazing Ben; Would you race your next marathon in the Pro 3 ?

[@BenIsRunning]

It certainly would be at the top of the list currently

[@robnott6622]

I'd be curious as to how you scheduled your long runs and the distances each week for those LR.

[@BenIsRunning]

I ran my long runs on either a saturday or sunday at a fairly high intensity. I made sure the two days prior consisted of easy running only

[@brent462]

Nicely done! Did h You train for hills or specific to the Boston course?

[@FlatToRentUK]

I suppose the thing I'm most curious about is the pacing. 4 minutes off your PB is a lot and with your watch I'm sure you would have known that. So at some point you've got to make a decision on whether or not you can sustain it all the way to the finish. You're basically taking a bit of a leap into the unknown and it must take some balls to do that especially as you know there's hills coming up. It must be a battle between your legs saying "I feel great" and your brain saying "we've never gone this fast"!!

[@javiercastellote6186]

Unbelievable! Congratulations! I saw you in Valencia, by the way, I'm from there, what would you recommend us to do for those of us who can't go under 38 minutes for the 10K? I'd appreciate it if you could help us with some words, is running technique very important? Best regards!