This Race Was A SHOCK- Marathon Runner Races FAST 1500M

In todays video I raced a 1500m which for me was very different from the usual marathon distance- some 28 times longer lol. As i transition from being self-coached to coached, this was more of a training/testing experiment to figure out my current strenghts/weaknesses but, rather surprisingly, i really enjoyed it. Feel like i may need one more crack at it this season to try and break SUB 4.
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The cameraman is an awesome hypeman. Loved it.

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@@tobuslieven don’t tell him this. He’ll want a camera at every race 😂

[@livegamer-cn1ll]

When is the 800 coming?

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@@livegamer-cn1ll if this comment gets 20 likes I’ll do it

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[@kahlaaja]

So exciting to see eventually how your running evolves in the new coaching relationship. All the best in projects forward!

[@BenIsRunning]

Me too, thank you!

[@JustBrowsing777]

Love how your teammate turned the 3000m hurdles into a high jump anno 1936 at 6:40 😂

[@BenIsRunning]

@@JustBrowsing777 Tom is jumping

[@amandawalker4510]

Brilliant stuff, you are such a talented runner. Looking forward to seeing how you grow with this coach. Getting data is gonna help 🎉

[@tworunningbrooms]

Love the club running vids. Your channel is definitely the most varied in terms of running content across the whole of KZbin

[@gerardswinley4736]

Excited to see how the lactate testing goes - seems quite extreme but it clearly works! Well done on the races!

[@sarahhagen2051]

Lol! You say warm down as well!! Sarah gave Andy all sorts of grief for that on the Running Channel 🤣

[@BenIsRunning]

@@sarahhagen2051 purely for the appreciation continuity. WU + WD

[@conradburdekin722]

I thought exactly the same!

[@robertburpee9473]

Great to see you Ben, I always enjoy your vlog's & have fun in Boston!

[@BenIsRunning]

Appreciate it Robert, thank you

[@therunnersam]

Well done to you and Joe! Happened to race Joe at a meet in June in the 800m and recognised him in the vid! Keep running to inspire❤

[@jackcollo7738]

My wife would put me on the BBQ if i was running all afternoon instead of attending said BBQ. She’s a keeper Ben

[@Leeroy49]

Getting points for the team makes small meets really cool :) great running and some serious data for your coach there :)

[@BenIsRunning]

Glad you think so! Hope this side of the sport doesn’t vanish as I’m aware it’s not the most exciting in comparison to all these big track events that are popping up

[@ianbarnett6027]

Great racing Ben. It would be interesting to know your new coaches theories on training. Early days yet but will be interesting to see if there is much difference in your new schedule.

[@BenIsRunning]

Plan to document the whole process 🫡

[@not_oscar8588]

Loved this weeks podcast. They just keep getting better and better 💪

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Glad you like them! Plenty more to come

[@iankent8102]

I was timekeeping at the event, was good to see you run.

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@@iankent8102 thanks for volunteering Ian! Appreciate the support

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Love the green and gold kit. Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi! 😜

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Ahah love it

[@Nige.]

Loved your teammates commentary on the 1500 😂

[@joeabbott9918]

Cheers Nige

[@tjsanders6547]

I’ve literally been waiting , checking KZbin everyday for another upload

[@BenIsRunning]

@@tjsanders6547 thanks bud! Hope you enjoyed this one

[@severiner7168]

That looks like a great day of racing! well done. the track was smokin' 🙂

[@BenIsRunning]

@@severiner7168 it was indeed. Ran so fast it nearly caught fire

[@benjamin.kelley]

Your channel is why once I found what I wanted to make content about, I couldn't name my channel "Ben is Running" 😂

[@yetpig]

excited for the puma x pr shoe vid

[@tommylawlor2857]

Great running Ben.🏃

[@BenIsRunning]

@@tommylawlor2857 thanks Tommy

[@freedivewales5144]

Love these kind of videos when you race on the track 👍

[@BenIsRunning]

@@freedivewales5144 thanks bud, appreciate the feedback

[@andyronan1202]

Nice one Ben🎉

[@gamergirljuice]

The steam coming off from the track looks soo cinematic never seen that before

[@BenIsRunning]

Yeah was very odd! Pretty cool aesthetic

[@andersstaffe1863]

We will love to see you do a parkrun in Copenhagen next time you come!.

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Damn 100K soon!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

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can't wait you get your 100k❤🎉

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Ben. Thanks for the endless qualilty videos. QQ - d'you still use PureSport Cordyceps?

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ben is running is one of the running channel i love to see

[@BenIsRunning]

Appreciate that, Thanks

[@rossmcd_5023]

Hi Ben, have you thought about doing a video based on your diet? Be great to get some advice on your day to day diet as well as how you fuel before an event 👍👍👍

[@GeorgeFifieldVideography]

Ben, I train there in Stevenage I feel privileged that I have run on the same track as you 🎉🏃

[@iammoweyy]

Looking great with the longer hair Ben!

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@@iammoweyy thank you! Thought I’d try something a little different

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Respect Ben🎉❤❤

[@crayontom9687]

Classic sunshine and showers. Weather chat yeah

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@@crayontom9687 gotta love the British summer

[@MrEirik3000]

Only 8mmol after the 1500m? I think you can do close to 3:50 with 3 weeks of moderate volume and specific work! Love from Norway @benisrunning

[@BenIsRunning]

Yes I agree. It’s more of a testing procedure than making 1500m the focus as much as I would love to go under 4. Looking ahead to the marathon towards the end of the year as the main goal

[@CoachGrantBrown]

An NAL in Stevenage has never had so much attention 😂😂

[@GTRunner]

Jacob has the best calves in the NAL

[@BenIsRunning]

Indeed! Very versatile

[@wtsang1]

Hope to see more track races

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@@wtsang1 got a few more planned in so I’ll keep them coming

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Listening to the streets, fifa 05 soundtrack was 🔥

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Reference to Jakob. Lets GOOOOOOOO.

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@@rudolfmawroh5600 thank you!🙏

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Good luck in your new gaffe

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@@kerrysupporter thanks Kerry

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Had to plug the calves 💪

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🤣

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I’ve always wondered, is Ben really running….or is Run benning

[@Bweyg]

My no spoilers prediction is close to if not break 4 minutes in the 1500m. And then maybe it's a bit of a stretch, but maybe sub 9 minutes for a 3k after the 1500m. Edit: Heyy I was bang on with the 1500m, and I was right for the 3k, sub 9 minutes after the 1500m, that's ridiculous! You can defitinitely break 4 minutes in the 1500m with some more speed work, and probably even 4 minutes in the mile, (3:59 1500m is right around 4:16 or so for a mile), and who knows, maybe you can train to break 8 minutes in the 3k? It might be a bit difficult, but even if you don't plan on trying to do that, 8:29 for a pr is still amazing, a time that I would LOVE to have for a 2 mile sometime, and sub 4 minute mile for me sometime I would LOVE those times, that's my dream goals anyways. Keep up the amazing work Ben!

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@@Szynkaszynszylka 🫡🇩🇪🫡

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Time to replace those wipers, Ben.

[@TheRealJavahead]

Great Running Ben! BTW, what’s the significance of the person doing the sukhasana pose about 14:00 minutes in in the bottom right of the screen?

[@BenIsRunning]

@@TheRealJavahead that’s Meg. Been there since I started the channel. If you tap it, it subscribes you to my channel

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@@BenIsRunning Really! First time we noticed it, and we’ve watched all your content.

[@willbilson7210]

4:02 AND 8:43 is fkn flyin mate. 🎉

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks will 🫡

[@Team.L]

Can we see sub 2.20 in Berlin Marathon? Need turn up now 💪👍🏻

[@DroggelB]

Did I heard The Streets there in your car? 😂

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Get Ben to 100k subs 🎉 , ive been here since before 5k subs 🥳

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Its coming soon :)

[@severiner7168]

omg yeah I hadn't noticed it had jumped so much, amazing!

[@janrunegilde1074]

8 is very high lactate,, but normal after a max effort... treshold often about 3,5..

[@BenIsRunning]

After a max effort I was expecting higher. Some track cyclists can produce numbers above 30mmol/l

[@janrunegilde1074]

@@BenIsRunning yes, anyway very strong running on the 3000 after burning some energy on the 1500🤛👌👏

[@drewsonofmorris9147]

Shout out The Streets snip it. A grand don’t come for free is a top 5 album for me.

[@luckylou9266]

What do you use to Stick the Race bibs onto the Wall? 😅

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🍿

[@ennisstephen]

Are you using an armband hr monitor? How do you find the accuracy?

[@syafiqmzln3980]

BOSH!

[@Stoke48]

how do you draw blood for the lactate test? do you have those lancet things? does the lactate strip touch your skin at all? if yes then you'll get mixed results

[@BenIsRunning]

Yes it pin pricks your finger and no touching ideally. You also have to make sure your fingers dry so that wasn’t easy in the pouring rain 😂

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Hi Ben what is discount code for Vaga?

[@arnoldarnold4474]

Bro what's your haircut name looks cool😍

[@leavesturnred9053]

Genuinely interested, why do runners run a 5k before the real race as a warm up? Arent your legs more tired then?

[@Thomas-dp8eb]

Did you say warm down? You doing a cool up next time too?

[@BenIsRunning]

@@Thomas-dp8eb good one. Bet your against kms too ;)

[@BadDubII]

I was waiting for some BBQ footage tbh

[@BenIsRunning]

@@BadDubII I was a little late to the party. Was rained off and they had pizza instead 😂

[@williampolinelli5939]

what times did the 800 boys run?

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Hi Ben, how do I send you a DM, am looking for guest speakers from the running community.

[@AugherAndy]

Unrelated but are you buying or renting?

[@sxy4ward843]

You're easily capable of a 3.55 I would think

[@buffaloj0e]

Going for max points??? Why didn’t we see Ben is long jumping lol

[@BenIsRunning]

That was a one time only thing. Maybe the steeple is next 😂

[@azerkie]

As a freshman in HS (14 years old) who has typically been running 25 mpw should I try and build up to 30-35?

[@higherstatusfitness3892]

Try to really enjoy your time and communicate your goals with your coach, they will keep you on track 😊

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Love it thanks Debra 😂

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She was way too close with the old housemate 😉

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first

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🥇

[@markbateman9222]

Not quite the fastest 1500 in a hat. Dave Wottle - Olympic 800 champion in 1972 - raced in a hat and ran a 3:52 mile in 1973 so you have some way to go!

[@BenIsRunning]

Goals.

[@hawkseyy]

I will happily accept that you obliterate every one of my PBs, except for my 3:59 1500m 🫡

[@BenIsRunning]

@@hawkseyy might not be safe for long

[@hawkseyy]

@@BenIsRunningHaha best of luck ❤️