HOW TO RUN A FASTER MARATHON - Training Tips for Running a PB/PR!

[@ulfeliasson5413]

The lazy people do it in 2,5 hours. The real fighters take 4-5 hours of pain :-)

[@fcm95]

😂😂😂😂 this made me laugh, thank you

[@JM_aaa]

Underrated comment 😂

[@juanseaforth5111]

I’m dying 😂😂

[@viktorask]

😂

[@unknwoncommand1985]

This comment made my day thanks whoever you are😂

[@JimmysGarden]

I've just finished the Dublin Marathon pushing my son in an adaptive wheelchair and got a PB 04:34:17

[@barry5138]

Well done 👏 some going

[@BenParkes]

Congratulations Jimmy! That's awesome. Huge well done to you both

[@JimmysGarden]

@@BenParkes Thank you, I'm hoping to get a faster time in The Manchester Marathon inext April

[@Ballacks101]

My advice would be to not stress if you don’t achieve your goals first time. I wanted sub 4 and my training times suggested I could do it. But nerves on race day lead to 4:58, 5:15, 4:18, 4:22, 4:08. I really didn’t think I could ever do it and wasn’t bother on marathon 6. Result: 3:57.

[@kap0no22]

I used one of your plans to help me run NYC 2024 and it GREATLY helped! Took me 2 yrs to go from 4:43 to 3:48. Hopefully in another 2 years I can run sub 3!!!

[@BenParkes]

Well done! That's a great progression.. Congratulations!

[@r0.m1]

I don't know if you already have done one but it would be very appreciated to have a video about your marathon journey from where you started to your PB and until now maybe... like Floberg did. Truly inspiring

[@rikkieyeh18]

I'm really grateful for this helpful information. I want to try my first marathon, but I'm unsure how often I should run each week. Thank goodness I found this channel! I subscribed. ❤

[@stevenlennie]

I’ve just finished week 9 of your L5 Half Marathon training plan. Best plan I’ve ever followed and feeling strong despite it being a 100km+ week.

[@BenParkes]

Great to hear Steven. All the best for your race when the time comes. Let us know how you get on!

[@matts_always_running]

It’s a good one! I thoroughly enjoyed it in my last block got me 2:42 in Berlin , good luck

[@massspagnuolo9713]

Followed your marathon plan (3h45-4h15) during the Athens marathon recently, and I managed to complete it in 4:05 despite walking for the most part after KM34. I unfortunately got some major stomach cramps and I'm not quite sure why/how it happened. The plan was great, and I could have easily shaved off another 15 mins but I must figure out what's going on with my fueling...! That being said, that was my first one and I got it done and a lot because of your plan and videos. Cheers!

[@ingagade951]

Hey Ben. I started to train 11 months before my first marathon and it was awesome. I really could take it all in - the whole process - I loved it. After 9 months I signed up for a half marathon and it went so well . I ran the half in 2.41 hour and I had really improved before my training I couldnt run a half under 3 hours.. Well everyone is different and have got it in their own time and if you have limitations well everyone who have passed the 60 years might have quite a pair of issues to take care of before under and after a run.......remember dont generalize we are all different..thank you for a great vlog here Ben. Inga DK

[@bartzunga]

Just ran my first marathon this year, London. Your London marathon guide was extremely helpful and helped me enjoy the whole marathon.

[@CarlTheAmateurRunner]

Very timely as I’m starting to think towards my training for Manchester. I have just purchased one of your marathon training programs after many great reviews and recommendations. Looking forward to using it and smashing my marathon pb next year!

[@MattWarren100k]

Great timing, I'm starting your plan for Brighton Marathon next month!

[@esgee3829]

skateboarding to crosstrain was key to bettering my marathon pb.

[@benbauer7866]

My PB is at my only marathon I’ve ever done, which I completed in 4 hours 45 minutes and 4 seconds. Trying to focus on strength training and being as healthy as possible before targeting some goal races in 2025.

[@Therealbrettlane]

This is just the video that I needed at just the right time. Busy training for my first marathon in 6 years so that I can qualify for Comrades Marathon. Thanks Ben very informative

[@BenParkes]

All the best with your training and getting your Comrades qualifier!!

[@Therealbrettlane]

@@BenParkes thank you Ben, I believe that even starting comrades is a win for me. Watching your struggles has really inspired me to get up make the changes I wanted to see in my life and running has been the catalyst for this change. Earlier this year I weighed 128kg and couldn’t make it to the end of my road. Now I weigh 90kg and run a sub 1 hour 10km. Thank you for the guidance and assistance. I pray you and Sarah are blessed.

[@frankMIALL]

I'd say year preparation personnel, it took me 11 months to achieve, 5 hrs 5 27 miles,, thanx for videos x

[@PhilMUK]

Great recap. Using one of your training plans to prepare for the London marathon.

[@BenParkes]

Good luck Phil!! See you in London next April!

[@Agathonstath]

Love the video, I’m signing up for Gold Coast July 2025. Will be my first. I’m realistically aiming for 4.45-5.00.

[@DTOWNRW16]

Running my first marathon a week from today. Used your training plan for 3 hour goal. I dont think im going to reach that time but I should be pretty close!

[@BenParkes]

Good luck!! Let me know how you get on. You've got this!

[@DTOWNRW16]

3:10:30 for my first one. Appreciate the training plan it got me to do the work.

[@GT-kx6hm]

Great vid as usual. I noticed u had the strength day on an easy day. I've heard others say keep hard days hard, easy days easy, and do the strength work after a hard run? When I tried the latter, I think I got too beat up. How do u judge which way to go?

[@BenParkes]

It's always worked best for me to do my strength work on easy run days. Keeping speed sessions / long runs by themselves. Then rest days are completely free of training... just daily life.

[@alfdickinson1971]

Hahaha pacing @12:10!!! Ive picked up some crazy pb's going through those Thames footpath tunnels on Strava...

[@blejac948]

Please do some winter shoe lineup Ben! 😭I'm in dire need of good winter options! 😭

[@nice_tri_dan4400]

Oslo Marathon 04:02:03 this year. I fell just short of breaking 4 hours.

[@BenParkes]

Still a fantastic time. That sub 4 will happen soon Dan! Well done!

[@James-Henderson]

Using Ben Parkes plans I have improved from a 4hr13 PB to 3hr43 and the new PB was in strong winds at Abingdon. I highly recommend Ben Parkes plans.

[@BenParkes]

Thank you for the comment and big well done James. That's such a great time for the Abingdon marathon. The weather that day was so tough from what I heard. Congratulations on your new PB!

[@iled6319]

Bought your L2 plan for the Tokyo 2025 marathon. The first week starts now, so excited! 🥵🤙🏼

[@iainheath3902]

Another good video Ben! And charge the watch 😂

[@PVCanciu]

You don’t have to completely stop at the water station. You can take the water and walk until you drink it. That way you lose less time and you are not in the way of others that want to take a drink from the station.

[@Ghimlioak]

Just ran the Toulouse marathon on Sunday 10 and set a PR at 3h59’11”. It missed one Maurten gel to do better 😊

[@BenParkes]

Congratulations!! Sub 4 hours! Well done

[@Ghimlioak]

@ thanks a lot. I’m really happy indeed

[@khaledishrich]

Thank you I did a new number for my marathon 3:10 Richmond marathon on 16th Nov. 2024

[@BenParkes]

Well done.. super speedy!! That's an awesome run!

[@khaledishrich]

Now I need help I will apply for Boston marathon I will aim for a sub 3:00hr marathon in Boston I hope I can do it. It will be lovely to do 2:50hr.

[@ionpanaiti6343]

Hi Ben. Bought your L5 Marathon plan. At this moment my PB for the HM is 1:23. I am working to improve that and I am having the next half in February. Based on that I should find my pace goal for the London Marathon right? (need to mention that it will be my first Marathon) Thank you.

[@mrjgrant7583]

Hi Ben, Using your Marathon Plan to try and get a Sub 3 hours Marathon at Battersea this Saturday. Coming down from Aberdeen in Scotland to attempt it. A goal is the Sub3 but PB would be to beat my 3:13. Getting it Done in the cold rain by the looks of it.

[@MrHamy8]

Hit 3:27 first marathon last may. Aiming for around 3:10 next May in Vancouver

[@Filo_Ed]

Thank you for another informative video. Am ecstatic about finishing my first marathon … but I am starting to have overuse injuries despite a regular strength training program. I am an older runner and just started to be active 18 months ago. I have been swapping my easy runs with cycling instead. This is ok right? Thanks again

[@BenParkes]

Some older runners do switch some of the easier runs for cross training. So cycling, swimming or time on the cross trainer / elliptical. Congratulations on finishing your first marathon. Fantastic!

[@Decisions4u]

Please do an Asics Novablast 5 vs NB Rebel v4 vs Adidas Evo SL. When you do, please advise on the toe box width of the Adidas Evo SL. Great Indepth reviews you are doing.

[@BruceWayne-us3kw]

How to run your fastest marathon: caffeine. Probably. I don’t know. I’ve never run a marathon.

[@vanessamartinez4917]

Great video Ben. I’m training for my first half marathon on February 16th. Not sure which plan of yours to buy. I am very slow and would like to improve my pace. Been running for a year consistently. Easy run pace is about 21/22 miles per hour. Can do about 3-4 runs a week and about 30 miles a week. Also my calves/shins take 2 miles to warm up/stop burning. Add more strength workouts??? Thanks. Happy running. 🏃🏻‍♀️❤️🌈

[@carlneild]

That one drop of Maurten at 13:30 cost about 86p

[@doublee4930]

Ran an ultra yesterday (31 miles /50k ) and I’m on recovery now. That was my first time over 20 miles in distance running. I’m really considering doing a marathon in march but idk if that’s too soon. I might just stick to a half and then at the end of every year shoot for a marathon.

[@khaledishrich]

Now I need help I will apply for Boston marathon I will aim for a sub 3:00hr marathon in Boston I hope I can do it. It will be lovely to do 2:50hr.

[@BruceWayne-us3kw]

I don’t run marathons but I do run half-marathons. My favorite one is the thanksgiving day half marathon.

[@sheldonjanuary4058]

What are the pros and cons designing a training plan mileage based vs time based?

[@benguinane3791]

Saw myself in the B roll footage of the Melbourne Marathon

[@BenParkes]

Hope you had a good run too Ben!!

[@benguinane3791]

had a better run in Sydney. You should come back and run that one next year, now that it’s a major!

[@19Vxc76]

My favorite marathon was in NY 3h07m (2018), but my best time is in Tallinn 2h53m (2024).

[@steffensylvestnielsen5549]

Soon finalizing the 5k level 1 program, having HM in September, what is my best strategy to follow next? Thinking 10k level 1, then perhaps 10k level 2 then HM level 2/3? Should have time to complete 3 programs before September.

[@jrhzxx]

I just participated in my first official half-marathon run yesterday. I started strong for the first 16 km, averaging 6 to 6:30 per km, but my legs and soles suddenly felt awful. I finished in 2:38:00. How can I prepare better to avoid this next time, including food and exercise?

[@DrSlipstream]

There are plenty of things you could do to make micro improvements, but the huge improvements ultimately come down to just training more. Aim for 30-45 mins of easy running per day, then start to add in workouts as you get consistent with that. Carrying extra weight makes a huge difference as well, so make sure your diet is in check.

[@谢春晖-k4t]

2 weeks ago I just made my PB with 3 hours 45 seconds result;going to run at 2 hours 55 mins next year.

[@amalesh6924]

can you tell me witch one one is better winflo 10 or adizero SL

[@waxas1]

Hi ! I have a question about the zone training , i am a very busy person and have around 30-45minutes to run a day no more , people keep sating run in zone 2 , but i am able to run in zones 3-4 for all the time i have , why should i run in zone 2 instead of 3 or 4 if i csn tolerate it? I know long runs should be in zone 2 but if i can only run a certain amount of time wouldnt it be better to give my best ? Thanks

[@tadejdanev5030]

heya Ben: what you using for that massage, some sort of creme? gel?

[@kinderwaff]

It's a Puresport balm from the video "I Spent £700 On Running Influencer Products"

[@Harolddeharold]

Can you do strides in the middle of a run or does it have to be at the end?

[@timwatkiss6123]

You definitely can Iv done that a lot and had them prescribed by a coach but they were called Surges

[@simonlarge3053]

PB’d at Vienna this spring and looking forward to Valencia in 2 weeks but not as the same fitness level due to short training block after September ultra! See you at the shakeout 😀

[@throwaway-lo4zw]

how do you run so fast with a belly

[@WildOutdoorLiving]

Save your money? You dont have free access to tracks over there?

[@divisionbyzero7916]

No strength Training at rest days?

[@Heimeon]

My one friend run 10km in 17 minutes

[@stagney]

10k, nope, that would easily be the world record. 5k, that would be a solid time.

[@Heimeon]

@stagney no bro I'm not joking

[@Heimeon]

@stagney I was shocked too when I checked the world record was finished by 26 minutes while my friend finished it within 17 minutes

[@nickp4349]

FIRST

[@justinpino8115]

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