I Ran A Marathon In Japan | Osaka 2023 (Part 1)

[@fabsterun]

13:10 for sure the best part of the video 😍 thanks for the shout out Ben

[@PhilyBowden]

The butterflies in my stomach watching you read out your hand-written pacing goals 😱

[@arceus54321]

rewatching this because it was such a great vlog

[@adamdrake39]

I’m amazed how calm you are having travelled 24 hrs, into a completely new culture and then having to run a marathon the next day. You have such a great attitude Ben!

[@finneas_0710]

thanks for the amazing adventure in Osaka, great views and novel experiences, Ben!😍

[@LyseS2000]

Thank you for this vidéo. You took me with you on this advanture.

[@teetertotter5787]

That's a really busy scheduled day of activities for the day before your marathon! Plus jet lag recovery. I know you PBd and you are really happy with the race, but really interesting to consider if you had more of a rest day it would have been more of a PB? Or maybe the excitement and connection of the group activities fueled you? Either way, so happy for you! The Mizuno Engine facility looks amazing. Very cool that you are invited to these things.

[@nath9091]

He got a free entry and travel costs from Mizuno as a running influencer maybe even sponsorship. A likely part of this was to come to Mizuno events and even if not financial sponsorship then keeping good relations is a good idea to continue to get early access like with the Mizuno Wave Rebellion.

[@J.e.f.f.r.e.y]

It must be challenging for pro athletes. I often wonder about that. The amount of media and interviews right before a race. Even Kipchoge has so much media right before a world record race.

[@AshRolls]

What a dream to visit Japan! Loved the backing tracks on this vlog

[@RodrigoLupatini]

what amazing scenes the shakeout race. Beautiful.

[@timverkoyen8742]

I always love following you. Great you covered this trip in such detail! Very very nice to watch!!!

[@sifi7950]

Great vlog Ben!

[@RobE8475]

Funny, I saw you on the train on the way into London and thought you must be racing somewhere! Great video as ever.

[@deks440]

Top notch videography! And well done 👏🏾

[@liljemark1]

Thanks for taking us along the ride! Never been to Japan. Really enjoyed your video.

[@LexDundee]

💪🏽💪🏽 gwan Ben, smashed it 👏🏼👏🏼 ❤ that

[@kathrynball4378]

Thanks for documenting all of this for us, Ben. It’s fascinating to see this side of things. Oh and then you go and run a marathon! 😂 Congratulations on your fantastic achievement!!

[@martinkelsen6049]

A great video! So this is what a successful KZbin Runner influencer gets up to. Good luck Ben, I hope it went well. The Stryd footpod is good for accurate pace and distance for any race where GPS is sketchy, and works with the Coros watches.

[@bambass6107]

Been waiting for it.

[@BenIsRunning]

Enjoy 😊

[@jonathanwatkins447]

So cool. What a trip. Looking forward to part 2

[@Flight-of-Life]

How blessed are you. Well done. I don't like running races, too crowded. But I think the Japan marathon might actually be something I might give a go.

[@jc10x]

Saw you turning the corner at around 5km by city hall, good stuff man! ✌🏼

[@brandonvincent8277]

Best of luck Ben! Loving the Mizuno swag

[@Snerunseasy]

Great video man, very much detailed, can't wait for part 2...must be having fantastic time, enjoy.

[@donnybeal2135]

I recently got a pair of Mizuno's to try and I absolutely love them! I am looking forward to trying other styles. Mizuno makes super comfortable running shoes, I'm glad that I decided to try them based on your videos leading up to Osaka. So thanks for sharing

[@betweenthelines]

I’ve got a pair of those 360deg pocket shorts in black and they’re straight up my favourites. Amazing for long and trail runs and can hold a 500ml soft flask 👌 ❤

[@madridiguy1713]

Well done Ben,you did a fantastic job and perfect pace 👌🏼👍🏼

[@stratissss]

Good luck Ben!!! I am fan from Greece. Wish you to fly (3:19 average pace)! Nail it! How much costs generally Osaka marathon for a non elite runner?

[@Logs888]

been to Osaka 3 years ago...amazing city, enjoy!

[@LA_NTV]

Great video! Can’t wait to see part 2 🤩

[@rinslerr]

Good luck Ben!)

[@almckinnon1753]

Good luck Ben, enjoy the whole atmosphere and 🤞🏻 you get your time.

[@Eddie-Spaghetti]

Wow Ben 2:28:35 awesome job pal! 🎉

[@thomasfell1205]

Great video! Excited for part 2 😊 Been watching for a while now and following on insta! Super inspiring stuff as a runner myself in the UK!

[@MeganGrinham]

Yes hunnayyyy! 👏

[@victorisrunning]

Great video as ever Ben. Amazing experience to visit Mizuno HQ and get a chance to race in a different continent!! Thanks for filming and sharing, it must have been a lot of editing work and effort but it takes us there with you 👊

[@mitchellboocock2456]

Another great video ben such an inspiration 👏

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you 🙌

[@monlee7757]

Great video & well done on your PB!

[@terciosantana4697]

happy for you, man! eager to follow along your next journeys. best of luck in Boston next! chees from brazil!

[@mikew6840]

I can’t imagine running a marathon in brand new shoes 😮!

[@arceus54321]

he's used the shoes in training before, it was just a fresh new pair

[@nascentideas]

Nothing new on race day, but they have all new everything waiting for him in his hotel room rather than sending it to him in the UK a few weeks before he flew out.

[@50stuff]

Great video for Part 1. Especially as I saw your result on Instagram. 👊

[@nothingfortherunback]

loved that Video Ben, really interesting stuff. Shame, not being able to take advantage of the sweat testing not ideal one day before the marathon! Bet you could not of predicted being there a few years back when you first started the channel. Great to see your journey, being from Dedham originally its great to see a fellow Essex boy doing well.

[@devtrev85]

Your prep game is strong. Gave me a couple things to think about for my next one.

[@crankgreenwatts]

One Country on my bucket list .. Hope you had a fantastic time Ben 🤞

[@KellogsOnTheRun]

Great video, looked amazing out there 🎉

[@MrJermson]

Congrats on the PB Ben.

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@delorespruett5848]

Ah, spoiler for the next video! ❤

[@jamsterj9039]

‘I think we’re going for some Japanese food’ 😂 think the jet lag was already there!! Good luck anyway!

[@proximacentaur1654]

Hello Ben a slightly unrelated question - do you wear specialist running glasses or regular ones? Good luck at Osaka

[@thomasrichardson9212]

Cracking suitcase, decent size. Did Tom from the pod sort you out with a recommendation?

[@kevinlindland2938]

Are the Mizuno half tights available outside of Japan?

[@lulal1388]

Legend!

[@richardwilson5913]

You must stop and think about the difference in your life from just a few years ago. Running and vlogging have given you such amazing opportunities.

[@aMaziJokeR]

Sick vlog Ben. Could you tell me what camera you're using for your vlogs?

[@larrydavid1354]

hi ben how often do you change running shoes? i've seen conflicting advice online

[@coops111s]

Good luck Ben hope it goes well, another interesting video, 😷 wearing is a pain though 🤔

[@gjsnel8748]

You prefer a fresh pair over a pair with lets say 100k? Always thought we had to get used to shoes, even when being already familair with that specific shoe.

[@iq_by_0303]

Im really happy for you that you get that opporunity to race in Japan and get that expensive trip payed.

[@iputuoka2707]

After dis i buy da rebelion pr0

[@Peter_Scott]

Spotted a familiar face in the background :) TRC

[@lulal1388]

Alpha or Vaporfly for 10k racing? And alpha or vaporfly for Training?

[@BenIsRunning]

Team alpha for both

[@lulal1388]

​@@BenIsRunning thanks for your answer:)

[@make756perday]

"The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself." ---Mark Caine

[@arturpelikan5435]

Hey Ben. I have a question about HR sensor on arm. Is it precise like a belt on chest? I'm looking for much comfortable option to monitoring HR rate, because with belt i have a little problem with free breathing. Running with asthma isn't easy :D Thanks for answer, and all the best. Your channel inspire to making own better version of yourself!

[@John_Wood_]

Are they still going along with the sc amdemic in Japan - shocking.

[@motorhead4870]

You need to be triple jabbed to get in as well, oh dear

[@callumelson5027]

No knife for the banana 😢

[@fabsterun]

First

[@BenIsRunning]

Mr 360 shorts 🤙🏼👏🏻🥇

[@fabsterun]

​@Ben Is Running haha yes 🤣 but be honest they are pretty amazing . Still watching . Looks so insane those crossings over there

[@helpmark]

Everyone in Japan having to wear a mask.... But watch tokyo marathon video and no one will be wearing one. #science 😂😂

[@kevinpye3140]

Im surprised you wasn't arrested for running without a mask

[@RDJ2]

I was surprised to see those idiotic things again.

[@kevinpye3140]

@@RDJ2 I had to stop watching the video because of the muzzles . Pleased that Ben ran a decent time

[@petewilcock]

Gee I wonder if this video is sponsored by Mizuno.

[@derekrunsagain]

Interesting video but a shame everyone is still wearing those horrible masks, especially when they are walking in the streets.

[@timeonfeet]

Nice one Ben, looking forward to part 2. Really interesting to see the tech behind Mizuno shoes too. Not a bad view for an all you can eat 😅