Is THIS The Hardest Marathon Major? Running 2h43 at the New York City Marathon!

[@Trailrunner1978]

Seriously, with all these KZbinrs running New York Marathon, Ben must by far be the best of them. 2:43 is by any standards a extremely good time. 227 place out of 50.000+. Mindblowing.

[@FitDoc]

While filming!

[@soccergalsara]

nope, there's a fair amount of 220 time.

[@Matt-cp9wh]

2.43 is a great time

[@davidboyce5320]

While filming and narrating. Close to zone 2 running since he is almost talking in full sentences.

[@logginsirl]

Well done Ben🎉 savage time!! I ran it in 2022 in 24deg heat and 83% humidity 😢 it ruined it for me and a lot of people. I feel like I need to go again lol I loved the course and the atmosphere is like nothing else!!!

[@manwerama]

Brilliant stuff! What I like about running is that even we're not in the same galaxy ability wise, I can still relate to everything you're going through. :)

[@50Something]

No kidding! I ran a 28 minute 5k today and felt like a rockstar 😂. The worst thing we can do is compare ourselves to others, especially guys like Ben that are so fast.

[@manwerama]

@@50Something true! I barely scraped together my one and only marathon, and I still know what it's like to hit the wall or to lose almost a year of progress because of an illness. Some things are just universal. 😂

[@chrisvanbuggenum871]

It doesn't get easier, you just get faster.

[@laurainthehaute918]

Congratulations on your orange Cape of Awesomeness! So so happy for you. The roads love you and so do we!🎉❤

[@cathynewyork7918]

@@laurainthehaute918 The point of our race is to run the fabulous race, NOT to get the orange poncho.

[@cosmaddi]

Amazing achievement! The fact that you ran that course in 4h 11m when you were 15 years younger is a testament to your dedication to fulfilling your dreams through hard work and persistence. Kudos to you Ben, you are an inspiration!

[@julie_00]

Such an inspiring video! I was there too and LOVED every minute of it. I did it in 3:58, but will keep working hard to improve as you did through the last 15 years ❤️

[@BenParkes]

Well done Julie! Great to hear you loved it too 🙌

[@malcolmcornelius7215]

Running a very good time & still giving a commentary, I don't know how you do it mate! Looks like it was an amazing experience, so thankyou for taking those of us that can only dream of making it to NY along for the ride ❤

[@soccergalsara]

it's all relative to his own potential. it's 20 mins of his pb so what do you expect? if you ran 20 mins slower than youre pace you'd be able to do the same. seems more worried about videos than reaching potential atm. lame.

[@TechnicallyNotSteve]

Ben is so entertaining that I sometimes forget he's fast as F. 2:45 training run.... Valencia is going to be a good one.

[@gugemannen]

@BenParkes Great run and great video!🙌 Are you aiming to beat your 2:25 PB in Valencia?

[@stevenleung1759]

so nice to meet u ben! new PR of 3:59 for me! was hoping for a little faster, but im still happy with the result. cramps hit me for the last 10 miles

[@BenParkes]

Nice to meet you Steven! Congratulations on your new PR! 🙌

[@paultimothyL]

Love how you are using World Majors Marathons as training runs!! 🎉 Congrats on another great video and marathon!!! Can't wait to see what you do in Valencia 👏👏👊👊

[@thru_and_thru]

Amazing to be able to re-live the race through your video Ben. This was my first ever marathon and as a long time NYC resident it was an absolute dream come true. I was so unsure of how I would do with the course and started off super conservative for the first 6 miles. This led to a nice negative split however and a finish time of 3.19. Am absolutely thrilled with how it went and I owe a lot of it to people like you who put out excellent content on how to train properly as well as motivate people to run and shoot for their goals. I can't wait to get back to regular training and improve more over the coming year. Hope to do another marathon next year. Awesome result Ben and glad you really enjoyed yourself out there as always!

[@BenParkes]

Congratulations on your first marathon and awesome time!!

[@Rustyfox46]

The crowds and support was amazing!!! Great effort Ben 👊🏻

[@RichRuns909]

This was my second time running it…still my favorite Marathon to run.

[@user-lw6ou6nm3c]

Nicely done, as usual Ben! Shout out from CNY! Loved watching this race. Thanks for bringin us along! 😊👍

[@ronrunsworld]

Amazing video Ben, thanks! It was an amazing day :) a bit slower run for me but great race and incredible fans!

[@floracook4803]

Great job Ben! You're amazing! Yes I did do the NY marathon and I was looking for you... Disappointed I didn't see you but had a great time running the NY marathon. It was very difficult in my opinion but nevertheless it was a ton of fun and now very surreal. Thanks for sharing your journey 😊

[@na1582]

I’m so proud of you Ben, this brings tears to my eyes. You deserve this so much after everything you give to us, and after some bad luck recently. Can’t wait to see what you do in Valencia mate, I wish you all the luck in the world - Nik

[@BenParkes]

Thank you very much Nik! 🙌

[@heymrguitarman7637]

Imagine being able to run a 38 min 10k whilst chatting in to a GoPro. Damn dude you can run!!

[@chrisgoad2248]

So good to see you enjoying your running!

[@LS-ou9lj]

Amazing, amazing time, congratulations 🎊!!

[@rachelshirley8403]

Smashed it out of the park Ben! How you can vlog and run such a quick time is awesome! Gooooo Valencia!!!

[@BenParkes]

Thanks so much Rachel!

[@nickgayle8032]

Amazing run Ben, you should be so very proud. Looking forward to seeing the video from Valencia

[@jasondahl3552]

What an amazing race! You are correct, that was TOUGH, those bridges and the "climb" into Central Park were no joke! My first NYC and 18th overall and easily one of my favorites. Thanks for the great video, it was fun to watch and think back to that day. The death march to the exit was kinda cruel though, I have never had to walk so far to leave a race after finishing haha.

[@BenParkes]

Yes, it took a long time to get out.. but still a lovely day overall. Well done!! 🙌

[@yvesmassaad]

Love your honesty and vulnerability ❤

[@georginamcnulty2919]

Ahh thank you for this I’m running it next year and grateful for any advice and tips you’re incredible to run and film at the same time such an inspiration and a true gentleman of the running community

[@stephanieaprile4458]

Chills and tears watching this and reliving it! It was such an unforgettable experience, thank you for capturing it on video!❤

[@artchistov]

I lucky to run it this year myself too (even making a brief appearance in your video :). What a race, wow. It's an amazing experience, let alone if you also manage a cracking run like you did. Well done Ben. Also, well done to Sarah for working in the Run Steep Get High theme music - I rewatched that Jamil's video ahead of this year's race.

[@MarkSmith_Best-Athletics]

Well done Ben, awesome running. Rest up well for Valencia.

[@mikeharvey7383]

Fabulous effort and brilliant video, all the best in Valencia

[@mytrailrunsaustralia4094]

You smile at the end says everything. What a hard course. Thank you for sharing your journey and the inspiration for my next ultra marathon Ultra trail Kosciusko 😊

[@MrRunner10]

Great run. Wonderful to see you so happy. Cheers 🎉

[@andrewgilbertson5356]

Thanks Ben

[@sergiosalgadoibanez3895]

Thanks for recording this! What a fantastic race in a crazy hard course, but the crowds, the noise, the whole city was out there. It was really great

[@Piperinios]

Great time Ben ! Tough course ! Followed your plan for a 3.45 and got a PB of 3.46 - very happy !

[@jensmith3719]

Get a refund, 😉 congratulations , a tough course for a pb, 👏

[@BenParkes]

Well done!! Superb running on that course!

[@Jeff-yt3qp]

Brilliant Ben. Fully deserved Medal - great time. Massive pat on the back 🏃‍♂️

[@herecomesbod]

Just brilliant seeing how happy you were at the finish 👍

[@rodlambert1425]

Delighted for you Ben! Great to see that big smile. With that time and elevation your clearly getting stronger. Can't wait to follow you on your Valencia journey.

[@zakkaufman5890]

Great work, Ben! Will look out for you in Valencia - targeting my first sub-3 and fired up for it!

[@BenParkes]

Good luck in Valencia!! 🙌

[@DRBG444]

WOOO HOOO!!! Congrats on some strong work out there, Ben! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@TessaWestbrook]

Brilliant. Love the positivity,

[@oliviaabass106]

Well done Ben. I really feel like we are watching you at your best. You seem very content and self confident at the moment! Love to see it!!!

[@RichardPhillips-w9d]

Great video again Ben, well done on an amazing time. I ran too in my 1st NY marathon, super tough but got an 11 minute PB, very happy

[@JAYSYNTATIC]

Ben you absolute legend! Such an inspiration! I started running 4 months ago and will be having my first 15k race in December. Can't wait to further build up and eventually run a marathon :)

[@BenParkes]

Good luck in December!! 🙌

[@sharonharrison876]

Awesome running Ben well done, love watching your videos xx

[@rchann5887]

Ben, love how you threw in Jamil's music when you mention him inspiring you to run with the GoPro. As always, love the video. Well done with the effort in NY and best wishes for Valencia. Keep getting out done!!!

[@robertmelendez6677]

Thanks for capturing what was the greatest run of my life!! Tough course, indeed. Congrats and best at Valencia!!

[@GarronGray]

Sarah, the Run Step Get High music was a brilliant touch 🙌🏻. And of course, well done to you too, Ben-you're looking so much happier.

[@BenParkes]

I edited this one.. usually do the race videos myself and Sarah does everything else 😊.. glad you liked it and the run steep music!!

[@GarronGray]

Well in that case, well done on both counts!

[@Gormador]

Congratulations Ben, stunning performance!

[@rafaelpiarpuzan1435]

Ben. What a run!!! Congrats!! Another great marathon!! Thanks for sharing your experience. Awesone result Ben, you're my hero.

[@annmariethomas9968]

Congratulations! Love the way you smile throughout and make it look (almost) easy.

[@fmcgoohan]

What a great performance, Ben! You appear to be in a much better place these days and we’re happy to see that! My partner and I both ran Chicago and New York as well this year (still needing to get a BQ qualifying time though). Good luck in Valencia!

[@ianlowe4126]

Congratulations Ben fantastic run. I did it in 2017 in the rain and you brought back some happy memories thank you and yes I remember how tough but wonderful it was.

[@AndrewHardman-m2d]

I always look out for the NY marathon. When I was about 15, my Dad did the NY, London and Paris Marathons in the same year and that inspired me to start running myself. I'd love to do the same one day.

[@tednruth453]

Do it, do it now, no excuses 😊

[@Fozzee.1970]

​@@tednruth453well there are like trying to get a place!

[@fatihbirkan8527]

What a cheerful person you are. Incredible finish time, great running. Enjoying your videos and channel much. Thanks.

[@marcinp3343]

you are such an inspiration

[@briantierney5183]

That was great. Honest and exciting. Thanks!!

[@madmaf6011]

Thanks Ben, well done!

[@favourites8065]

Watching this, I was re-living all the pain I endured in the 2nd half of the race, and like you, I had to dig deep to finish 3.46. Was initially dissapointed with the time, but if people like you found it tough, then I know I can improve on that time, it was my debut marathon. Thanks for the great video!

[@BenParkes]

Well done on digging deep to get your finish time!!

[@wymowaiyan6505]

Always heartwarming and pleasure to watch your video Ben. Super proud of you and thank you so much for the inspirations

[@rubarb1275]

Amazing run, and really inspiring. Congratulations!

[@Bwebber99]

You had an amazing run, great video and you seem to have out sprinted a lot of people, I finished in NYCM 4:28 there was a lot of people finishing when I finished, I want to go back and run it again, crowd support was amazing after waiting around for so long.

[@martynsylvester5102]

Beautiful work my friend 🎉

[@craigpillsbury989]

Well done Ben,I agree those hills go on forever I can’t believe I finished fourth Brit after breaking my fibula at the Boston marathon last year as you said never give up on your dreams great blog mate keep it up cp🏃🏻‍♂️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@BenParkes]

Well done Craig!! What a fantastic come back 🙌🙌

[@jassaljs]

Wow!! With your smile and commentary on, I am amazed at how you make running look so effortless! 🤗Congratulations and God Bless🤗 Best wishes for Valencia👍

[@foy_boy11]

Awesome stuff Ben. Keep on keeping on my friend. So inspiring ❤

[@markanthonygolez6314]

Congrats ben! Such an inspiration ❤

[@alg43]

Love these big marathon videos and your enthusiasm, another great video!

[@Snerunseasy]

Awesome stuff Ben, you make it look so easy to do a marathon.well done 👍🏾.

[@lawsonhiggins3031]

Hi Ben congrats on an amazing NYC Marathon! I also ran my first ever NYC marathon but had some issues with my quads and lower back from mile 10 until 21 but still loved every second of it!

[@BenParkes]

Well done on grinding it out and getting that medal!! 🙌

[@beerman7674]

Congratulations on a great race. It was really nice being able to talk with you on the shake out run (I am the baker from Virgina Beach). It's amazing how much time you take out of your day just to talk with everybody it must be draining. Again, congrats and best of luck in Valincia.

[@seamuscassidy415]

Great video thanks very much and well-done

[@gemmacharville7349]

Enjoyed the video and seeing the New York spirit! I loved the race and would do it all again!

[@jrochez]

I LOVE your enthusiasm. Let's go Ben!!!

[@wanderer6688]

Well done Ben. You look so much happier running on the roads.

[@sharonelliott7481]

Awesome Ben that made me really emotional, you deserve this success for all the hard work you put in. Many congratulations. 🎉

[@joannamartignoni]

Thanks for the video, it's so nice to relive it! I loved every minute of the experience last Sunday and actually think I preferred it to some of the flatter marathons I've run (but I'm probably weird like that!). Good luck with your training for Valencia.

[@BenParkes]

Well done Joanna! Some people love the hillier runs, they help to break the run.. thank you and all the best with your running too!

[@zacsakacsi]

LFG! Always smashing it wherever you are 😎💨🤙

[@davidwilliams912]

Congrats!

[@j77lag]

26 miles of smiling! Inspiring vlog thanks for sharing Ben💫

[@patxtx_runs]

Brilliant stuff!! The road to Valencia let's go!!!!

[@petergibbs6993]

Ben - awesome and a great video - well done mate, never tire of supporting you (and Sarah)

[@BenParkes]

Much appreciated! Thank you Peter! Hope you're running is all good 🙌

[@alec5545]

thanks for sharing Ben, your channel has been incredible for me as a new runner. after starting just a year ago i'm sitting here now about 2 hours out from starting my first marathon and this video is everything i need to see to get me pumped up!

[@BenParkes]

Good luck, hope you have a great marathon run!!

[@alec5545]

@@BenParkes what an incredibly humbling experience, finished just over 6 hours, thanks again for everything!!

[@paulwilliams2814]

Love seeing you so satisfied Ben. You give so much to this community, superb to see you succeeding… more inspiration for us all.

[@trailrunningexperience496]

Nice Ben! Great vlog!

[@bigred808080]

NYC 2023 race was amazing, my favourite marathon to date, just edging out London. Ran with my partner to a 3:47 and we loved it. Seeing those sights and crowds through your video has brought back some wonderful memories, even the hills and massive straight streets.

[@MrN0115]

Such a great and inspiring video! Salute to your dedication and resilience that make me would like to keep running!

[@chanjiachi]

Thanks for bringing back the memories, my one and only NYC marathon in 2013, a decade has passed.

[@tayoidowu11]

Am really looking fwd to seeing you smash Valencia. Good luck!!!

[@gollum1at]

Fantastic time - congrats!

[@maze-u6l]

Congratulations Ben, inspiring video

[@BigKeith510]

Great job Ben!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@nathalyvelarde9086]

I love your videos so much ❤ so inspiring as a new runner.

[@lanidasilva2202]

Congratulations 🎉❤ thanks for taking us along your incredible run!!! Running my 3rd marathon in 2 weeks!! Hope i can run as awesomely as you did!!

[@StephanieLuff]

People say if you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere. They’re really just talking about the hills 😂 great run!!

[@BenParkes]

Thank you Stephanie! 🙌

[@cathynewyork7918]

It is actually an old show-business quote, not a running quote about making it in New York.

[@reuchikawa]

Wooooooow! You’re unstoppable brotha!!! Congrats!!! Beside the time… what a footage! Top notch!!!! 🗽🔝🔝🔝🔝🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀

[@jh230377]

Well done Ben. Amazing 👍

[@spou20]

So so impressive! Thank you for the inspiration. Go get Valencia! 👊🏽

[@gmartfer]

See u in Valencia in just 3 weeks. My first marathon and following ur planning. :) all going great

[@BenParkes]

Good luck!! See you there 🙌

[@nberkel]

Love the energy you're bringing! Inspiring to see where you're at now after a rollercoaster of the last couple years 👍🏼

[@mikehobbs624]

Great running Ben, the atmosphere looked insane, thanks for sharing! I think you're going to smash it at Valencia 👍

[@pauladdison3189]

Well done Ben and brilliant video 👏