HALF MARATHON - 69:05 WITH A GO PRO - GREAT NORTH RUN 2019!

WHAT AN AMAZING DAY and RACE at the GREAT NORTH RUN! Follow along to see action from before, during and after the race.. Don't forget to subscribe to see what happens next on the journey!
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[@JoeCnNd]

Can you imagine being a 1:10 half marathoner and someone passes you up vlogging?

[@estout324]

Getting dusted by Ben while he's talking to a camera all casual has to be the worst lol.

[@BenParkes]

I'm sure someone will come along and do that to me one day.. only a matter of time!

[@chawpmaak]

😂😂😂 i onve had a person run past me in sandals.. f#$%ing SANDALS!!!!!!!!

[@paulhoulden]

In one of the stills I can see my mate, he ran 68.50 in the end though!

[@DrReddit]

iv'e had one guy running barefoot in front of me during one of my 10k races, he finished in 37 minutes while i finished just over 37:30, literally got me SO mad

[@djc0108]

Jody Ford Wasn’t one of the Tarahumara Tribe was it ? 😂😂😂

[@Rincerr]

3:16 pace and you can still casually chat while running. That's like my flat out sprint 1K time, lol.

[@julien7705]

Rincerr yes me too 3:16 ! Insane pace when you talk 😂

[@camerongray7767]

Only 11 minutes off the world record while talking and holding a camera lmao

[@CrackaT33]

Can we take a moment to appreciate some of the sacrifices Ben makes to give us some good running content?

[@cicirunner]

This has got to be some kind of world record. Fastest half marathon while vlogging. I don't know how you can talk and smile at that pace. You're a bad dude!

[@JAHinHK]

Don't be so humble, you pace your living room at a pretty fast clip in your vlogs.

[@dho]

lol literally the most effortless sub 70 half i've ever seen

[@chuck4863]

You’re in good shape going into the Berlin marathon, 2:20 marathon possible, of course it is. 👍🏻 See you in Berlin.

[@jonathanhaasl8710]

Impressive run! I was wondering : What are those stickers above your knees after the run?

[@BenParkes]

They are pads for my Compex machine.. just forgot to take them off after using it post race!

[@jaubury]

@@BenParkes how is the compex? I've looked at them a few times. Be interesting to see you do a video on them, if you haven't already!

[@philljamieson306]

No way! I was literally right in front of you in the start blocks (definitely not at the end). I'm the tool with both hand in the air just before we go - still sporting my Belrin marathon 2018 wrist tag. haha. Gonna get this shared and tagged as you run with/pass so many of our club runners. Great time too 😁

[@ozulkairosdrake]

69 minutes? Nice.

[@waynehearne5498]

1:54:55 is my Pb. He is insane. 😂

[@randomize9642]

This guy is someone to look up to. Hard working and one of the best personalities I've seen. Also all the great advice which helped me improve my running times.

[@laurencesdaddy6392]

Rudolph Clench came from a modest background running wise aswell

[@runningwithmarc]

I ran *35km* in Chamonix with a GoPro... but in 8 hours 😆 super GREAT time and video yet again Ben, really enjoyed it. Well done, wishing you well :)

[@BenParkes]

Enjoyed the vid Marc.. I've been to Chamonix quite a few times, but never run up that side to the Glacier.. enjoyed see your views!

[@runningwithmarc]

@@BenParkes Cheers Ben, appreciate that and the support. It's a lot easier I'm sure to hold a GoPro at 12min/km than 3min/km. In saying that it's still hard. Looking forward to your next video (already).

[@Linkmon99]

That’s just freaking insane DANG

[@jamesBFC1887]

One day I will run it in 69:42.0 Edit: Just found this comment 2 years later. I would like to reaffirm my committment to running the gnr in 69:42.0 one day

[@chembleton]

My wifes dad did a 69min gnr many years ago which I always find incredible but running that time while chatting and videoing is beserk! Well done! My best was 2h1m

[@kevh7941]

Hi ben I ran the GNR in 91mins. It was my first time and loved it! Been following u a month or so now keep up the good work

[@BenParkes]

Well done Kevin! Great first GNR!! Lovely to hear you enjoy the videos :-)

[@jamesford2462]

Fantastic running Ben. All the best for Berlin/Frankfurt. Hoping to run a sub 3 at Amsterdam in 4 weeks time

[@BenParkes]

Got my fingers crossed for you James!!

[@henrychen5302]

Ben might secretly be very fast just holding back his speed, a lot

[@tomsteabler4308]

Great time Ben, love the videos so keep them coming!

[@larsrindermadsen5527]

I will be running my first marathon in Berlin. Aiming for a sub 3.20. God luck to you Ben!

[@BenParkes]

..and GOOD LUCK to you Lars!!

[@RoostersEagles]

Well, watching this before doing my 8x400m sprint session this morning was a good idea. Fired up! Awesome work Ben.

[@tonyjames2925]

My first Great North run, managed a sub 2 hours with a 1h56m. The whole day was amazing from the support to the weather. Looking forward to Berlin myself, hope to see you there.

[@Chris-dw3xl]

Cheers garmin for getting Ben there a very humble dude 👍cheers Ben 👍

[@elijahorr]

SIXTY-NINE:05...nice.

[@bryanurizar]

Absolutely inspiring mate. I recently ran a 5K PB (22:47) while being 10.5 kg heavier than last year when I ran a 22:54. You make me want to really focus and go sub-20 some day soon.

[@martinhafskjar4716]

Göteborgsvarvet in Sweden has 60 000+ runners, and is also a half marathon. I think its the biggest there is.

[@LearningFast]

Wow that is a pretty sick time while holding a GoPro. Pretty great even without it. How come you don’t run with a new Fenix 6 watch?

[@northernninjarunner5506]

You started at the front I started at the very back. You finished and I had only just crossed the start line. It was warmer than 12 degrees I got sunburned 🦞

[@BenParkes]

Me too.. I looked on my iPhone just before recording that and that;'s what BBC said!

[@jamescruze08]

Great video Ben. I ran and vlogged it too, a tad slower though 🏃😉 good luck for Berlin.

[@BenParkes]

2:12! Still very good in my book James! Kudos to you and well done with the video as well!

[@MrBrownie77]

The support on the run looks amazing! It was never in my radar but deffo going to sign up in the near future. Amazing time and even more amazing you can talk to camera during!

[@martyncav]

Def going to apply for comrades next year, gonna be my first, and probably last, ultra. Might need dragging across the line

[@jacksonm.6549]

See you at next year's Comrades Marathon. Make sure you include lots of downhill running in your training!

[@nberkel]

Great run and time on a tough course for fast times! All while carrying a camera (and dropping it) 👍

[@bethrainbowrunning]

Well done Ben! Another amazing run 🏃🏼‍♂️ and your off to comrades next year...that’ll be so good!!!

[@mattsoutham]

Solid 7.5/10 effort Ben, GoProWithMo next year 🏃‍♂️😂 . . PS. 🤜🤛 Awesome run

[@alanneill8562]

Another great video Ben ... that was an phenomenal time to run carrying a camera, videoing yourself and surely all the distraction which that brings. Best wishes for the final few week of Berlin Marathon prep

[@Matthew-zv8qe]

Fuck this guy is fast lol 3:16 pace while volging lol my 5K pace 4:20

[@gary_runs]

Great video (again!) Ben, keep them coming and best of luck for Berlin. Go and "get it done!" 🏃🏻‍♂️💪🏼

[@andersjansson9890]

I believe it's not the worlds largest half marathon. The biggest one is Göteborgsvarvet in Gothenburg, Sweden.

[@Nufcmag000]

Great video . I've done The GNR 6 times and still get emotional while doing it , great support and fantastic occasion .

[@juleshorror]

Good run there Ben, I ran it this year dressed as Batman and managed a 1.23 finish, again like every year the crowds are just amazing for the full course, over in Berlin next week too for the big day

[@unsuccessfu1]

Your half faster than my 10K T.T when I run faster? ㅠㅠ

[@shahiruperera1103]

Run more short distance runs and try to work up your speed. 7min km can turn into 5min km in about 2-3 months of consistent running

[@DeeKay1911]

Wow that speed is amazing... All the while chatting along on the camera - Great job... Motivating as always!

[@PTSTEH20]

Yeah that is crazy fast I thought that was 99 mins with a go pro not 69min wow

[@jamescummins12]

As a Geordie, it's great to see you enjoyed the city so much - thank you for doing it and the race justice in the videos! I crossed the line a solid 16 mins behind you but can't wait to be back next year, hopefully at the finish a little sooner next time like

[@BenParkes]

Loved being in the city James.. it's a special place! Well done on your race!

[@katarinakovacova1605]

Watched loads of your vids mate, always inspirational and always put a smile on my face.

[@jacobb5245]

Top video. wishing you all the best for Berlin 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@harryl9yearsago788]

Are you running this year ben I will cheer you along 😊

[@matt46vale]

Ran this a few years ago. Managed to get sub 140 not my fastest but good enough. Very good race overall the atmosphere is like no other. 24 hours coach journey. Spread over the weekend. Plymouth and back

[@magnusholm-hagen9421]

Wonderful video as always! Maybe get a small strap around your gopro and your wrist so you don't lose it? Perhaps that will make you relax your arms holding it too. So cool following the race "live". Best wishes for Berlin!

[@Rhinocerone]

You're an absolute inspiration Ben. 10xmarathoner myself. If you break the 2h20 in Berlin, I'll buy a #gettingitdone cap of yours. Just some extra motivation. ;-)

[@gorantoljamo204]

Thx for the upload. really enjoyed this video. I cant understand how you can chat and film at the same time, now I understand how my sis feel when Im chatting in our run =P My training is going pretty bad. 12 Okt I gonna do my first Ultra 50 km ( trail/ road. And yeaster day I did my long run 19 km and I almost die and it wasnt my hardest tempo

[@katis999]

Congrats for this great time. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us, Ben!

[@jamiexavier6654]

Ben..what can I say..a cracking time and with a Go Pro!! Love your videos and tips thanks for sharing. Wishing you all the best for Berlin mate. Haven't done GNR as yet but is on my running bucket list.

[@run_ck]

Well done Ben it's such an iconic event and you managed to capture it. The GNR back in 2004 was my first ever race and I have been lucky enough to do it twice since then in 2009 and 2015. Hoping to go back next year for the 40th anniversary and give sub 80 a go

[@baze187]

Well done Ben the GNR is a fave of mine. I’m in Berlin too & would love to meet up at the expo & chat running & KZbin if you’re free for a 1/2 hour , hope to c u there man

[@earlybhoy1119]

Absolutely Savage performance .. I've done both Berlin and Frankfurt, i think you will go sub 2.20 in Frankfurt.

[@DarrenSmithTrailRunning]

Fantastic time Ben, still baffled how you go at these with the GoPro in hand.

[@robbiegreenslade]

Another excellent video Ben! Only channel that I set Notifications to!!! 👌🏻 With a heavy training schedule for a big race... do you ever have days or weeks where you are mentally fatigued? You know when you know that you need to do that big training run but you aren’t bursting out of the front door to do it? How do you over come that? I am training for my 2 nd marathon of the year (with a big PB in mind) and last week I just felt a bit mentally lethargic and was desperate for some sort of pick-me-up / inspiration. How do you deal with those moments?

[@darrel.cooper]

I need to run this! Great job, Ben.

[@darrengofton7564]

I could DEFOS beat 1:09 if it was that quiet when I ran over the Tyne Bridge! 🤥 Ha Ha! It was a superb day as always, my 5th time. Well done Ben, I think you’ll do well in Berlin , your peaking at the right time! 👍🏼

[@BenjisBoxingChannel]

Love the GNR. Hope you did oggey oggey oggey in the tunnels. Tough course. A long way from being flat. Tough incline around 11 miles if I remember rightly.

[@BenParkes]

Very tough incline about 11 miles!!!

[@debbiepriest8123]

Well done Ben, what a fantastic time. I did GNR for the 6th year in a row this year, I don't think I could bear to miss out on doing it now. It's always has such a fantastic atmosphere, glad you enjoyed it.

[@mishkadreamrunner673]

1.09 for half and 2.25 for full is fantastic. How can you talk with this pace??? In 3 weeks running Chicago, will try to break 2.50

[@BenParkes]

Good luck Michael!

[@mishkadreamrunner673]

Ben Parkes thank you, man!

[@jamjazzer9212]

Really enjoyed watching this! Atmosphere looked great! Felt like I was running along too! Your time was good considering you dropped your camera and lost 2 mins so you should have enough in your locker for the 2nd half in Berlin 👍 to get the time you need.. so all good. Just keep to the training plan and you will do the biz. Good luck!

[@TheFODRunner]

Incredible time considering you were filming and looking so controlled.... would love to see you really going full pelt at a half without the camera... what do you think you could do?

[@BenParkes]

Probably not that much faster TBF.. maybe high 67's on a flat course right now.. on a great day, with a tail wind! Next half will probably be at the Big Half.. which isn't that spectacular to film, so will run full speed there!

[@TheFODRunner]

Ben Parkes wicked, look forward to seeing how you do there! You’ve done an well, I’m sure you’ll smash your goal marathon time with a half time like this!!

[@kirbster1977]

Hmmm, I'm wondering what the guinness world record is for half marathon with a go pro? I reckon Ben is well in for a shout. Great vid.

[@joeroberts714]

Yess Ben! Great time! I love running although football is my favourite sport, running is second, I try to get at least 1 run in weekly in a week packed of football I usually run 1500m for my school and my best time Is 4:51 (I’m 14) but I love to run longer distances more but at my school 1500m is the longest you can run☹️the great north run looked so fun👍👍

[@BenParkes]

Hey Joe! It's good to play a few sports at school.. I played so many when I was 14.. cricket, rugby, hockey, golf and football.. I never ran though! Keep working hard and enjoying your football and running!

[@joeroberts714]

Thanks ben‼️

[@MrMe1609]

unbeliveable effort congrats what a run =)

[@jom8217]

Awesome run Ben! Really enjoy your videos! I am doing Comrades as well next year! 🤗🤗

[@jameswigmore3307]

Great vid Ben I’m aiming for a sub 20 5K!

[@BenParkes]

Come back and let me know when you've done in James.. can't be far away now!

[@hateallhunters]

Hi Ben. Is it down to your technique and form or is it your fitness, that enables you to run at those speeds over a long distance? (With a go pro in your hand😲) I try and work on my form, but at those sorts of speeds I get problems with my ankles, shins or calves. Well done Ben

[@pcowe224]

Amazing time Ben,1.45 for me but times are coming down thanks to the excellent advice in your KZbin channel vids,just purchased my first hat #gettingitdone

[@BenParkes]

Thank you very much Paul! Appreciate the support. Well done with your 1:45 🙌

[@lena3129]

2nd year running! No where near your crazy amazing speed but such an amazing event!! Well done!

[@shanebow]

Another great video! Great time Ben!!

[@douglmr]

Hi Ben - followed your advanced HM plan and ran GNR in 93 mins. First ever race (first ever run in a group) so pretty happy with that. Birmingham Half in just under 4 weeks. Thanks +++ for all the content!

[@BenParkes]

First time running in a group (especially the size of GNR) is pretty daunting.. but a great learning experience. Well done Mike. All the next in Birmingham!

[@andys121.]

Great running, best supported race the Great North Run. Excellent

[@christownsend1294]

Hugely impressive run. What are the stickers on your thighs during the post-race analysis? Thanks for sharing all your training.

[@BenParkes]

Hey Chris. They are pads from my Compex machine. It's a electric machine that massages your body, and the pads are just the connectors onto the skin. Just hadn't taken them off after using it after the race.. being lazy basically!

[@christownsend1294]

@@BenParkes Got it. I assumed something of the sort, but I have also been wondering about your recovery routine. Your progress has been phenomenal to watch, rooting for the sub-2:20!

[@BenParkes]

I've got a tech style recovery video coming up.. of a few gadgets I use. So stay tuned!

[@kegoangoango]

Guess that 10k the day before didn't hurt :) "Dropped by GoPro which cost me my time." ROFLOL. You're killing us slow people. Great job, great time!

[@BenParkes]

Thank you!! Well wanted to run sub 69.. must have cost me 5 seconds dropping it! Haha.. no harm done though.

[@jenniferwebster405]

Blackstrap molasses, or you might call treacle. Keep it in the fridge, a tablespoon a day. Great for improving energy levels

[@nickehultgren]

Great video and thanks again for sharing. Your videos are like gasoline on a fire for my motivation. Do you have any kind nutrition plan för races like this?

[@BenParkes]

Took 2 gels and water during the race

[@DonG714]

You just brought the whole day back for me so thank you! Such an amazing experience. Been running just over a year and my 1st GNR, was very happy with my 1.52 finish. Will definitely be doing it again

[@BenParkes]

Aww, glad you liked it! And great to hear you'll be back at GNR again.. kudos on your 1:52, well done!! :-)

[@charliefagg1430]

Nice job Ben. Where are the gloves from ?

[@BenParkes]

Ronhill

[@stiofain4693]

He’s one of the reasons we all tell people to shut up while we are getting it tough 😂.. totally amazing running

[@Deadbuck73]

And that’s the bottom line cuz Parkes 3:16 says so....

[@sarahoconnor3841]

Hoping to run the Great Nort Run this year. This will be my 1st time am hopin Covid dont stop the run am so excited and cant wait xx

[@celinehall2878]

Well done Ben! I ran it too, absolutely loved it. Good luck for Berlin!

[@MrFlintlock2]

What are your gopro settings while your running? Resolution, Frame rate. Are you planning on getting the new Hero 8 for boost stability?

[@elizabethcarr7665]

Great job Ben! I did the Great North Run 10 years ago when my nephew was sick! Luckily he's all good these days! You have such great attitude!

[@BenParkes]

Great to hear he's all good now. Glad you enjoyed the video Elizabeth!

[@luisfsmachado]

Hello Ben! How has been your experience with the FR 945? I'm battling myself to get one (my FR235 it's on its last breaths) and I would love to hear your thoughts on this newer model ;)

[@peanut6237]

Amazing... Any way I can make a living with just running??? Would be a great way to live

[@Simm0700]

Be fast...

[@pedrob8787]

Watching this pre 2022 GNR. Love it!

[@DanRuns]

Never done the Great North Run but it looks like a fantastic race

[@garethmartin9058]

I watch your video I ran the Great North this year it was a great day flow you on strava

[@AfendiOthman]

Dude, you have a gimbal hand. so cool

[@InFeSs]

Ben, could You do video about your progress? How you started, what You gave biggest progress and that staff. Would be really awesome. I know, there is old video You showing your first marathon but You manage to improve so much that's nearly amazing. I would improve myself at least half like you. Please do this kind of video :) Amazing video. Great race. Berlin PB coming for You! Hope one day I'll visit this race :)

[@llllllllllllllllaura]

made it into this vlog at 3:30 in the bottom right 💙 my 3 seconds of fame haha

[@BenParkes]

Hey Laura!!

[@tomkusal]

Ben, you inspired me a lot. I already run night half marathon with go pro on my head. Next time I will try run like you with gopro in my hand. But slower ofc (4:20) :D Good luck in Berlin! Greetings from Poland!

[@BenParkes]

Wow.. sounds fun with the go pro on your head. I'll have to try that!

[@tomkusal]

@@BenParkes There's video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYqTmKWQbc2Bf6M

[@TomSzczepanski]

Thanks for another fantastic video Ben, you're an inspiration