What emotions were you feeling when you cried after your run?
@benbrown6 ай бұрын
I was blissing out for most of the second half of the run, and of course my body was in a lot of physical pain, which brings up emotions of frustration maybe, and then joy as I laugh at myself and the way my mind can try and tell me to stop or that I’ve made a mistake in running this far; it’s fun to catch these stories or little limiting concepts about myself and what level of discomfort I’m willing to put myself in. Oh and often I find when I'm really flooded with joy (and pain lol) from shifting energy somatically (in the body) it can bring up very deep grief, the kind of grief that I believe requires bliss to be present at the same time, the mind tries to attach stories to the feeling, with practice I’m getting more skilled at noticing the stories and not feeding them with thoughts, This has been my experience with breathwork and other ceremonies too, the high vibration of love in an expanded physical body (doing exercise) plus a high flow of life-force energy and bliss shakes up pocketss of denser energy (emotions/trauma caught as energetic memory in the physical body’s nervous stem creating tension and disharmony) I find myself going from grief, to joyful bliss, to ecstatic states and back to grief again, I've learned just let it flow. The chemistry that floods the system after exercise I think is of a similar blissful nature as that of after a deep cry, this adds to the bliss grief cycle, IDK if that makes sense but it always ends in the deeply felt experience of love and a deep sense of relaxation; healing. Running and other cardio is great because humans tend to store grief in the lungs, so getting them going is naturally going to awaken stagnant pockets of emotions related to suppressed or repressed grief. Different emotions get repressed into different parts of the physical body, mainly the nervous system, this contracted state creates tension in the muscles and joints, so when we start to move those muscles and joints that tension and energy is also being invited to be release, by being felt and expressed. There's also the factors of me having done something hard that I set out to do, and me having to connect with my deeper stronger parts of my mind, overcoming the challenge at a time when I've recently been in deep doubt about my ability or willingness to do life with passion and love. Remembering we are strong and capable is an emotional experience because deep down we've known it all along, and so I can feel sadness and some anger too in these moments, as I acknowledge that it is ME that's been holding me back this whole time, just as it's ME that is choosing to step back into the arena of life and pick up my shield once again. The warrior energy that I feel coming back online is being motivated by my deep emotions, the warrior can be out of touch with the heart, with love, and want to misuse his power, connecting with grief cracks the heart open and reminds the warrior what he shows up in service of; Love, beauty, truth, shit that fucking matters, that makes life not just meaningful, but fucking sacred, precious, a divine gift beyond the minds comprehension, this is heart territory. I'm incredibly blessed to feel shit so deeply and it gives me so much motivation to live life with compassion and energy once again. With Love! Thanks, great question :)
@allthegearnoideareviews6 ай бұрын
I have been watching you since the early trio days with you Steve and Louis I'm now 31 I almost died in April and have subsequently found out I have a really rare genetic condition and the average life expectancy is 45 from this chronic illness I now have chronic pancreatitis and diabetes The only thing I can do is eat less than 15 grams of fat a day and exercise. I have started my journey running and hiking and see you post this video now made me want to aim for a 33km run ❤ Keep up the videos it's so good to see you in a better place
@leticiagerardo97476 ай бұрын
You’ve got this! Hang in there!
@allthegearnoideareviews6 ай бұрын
@leticiagerardo9747 thank you buddy ❤️
@samandrews86076 ай бұрын
just always love your energy man
@Joshyruns6 ай бұрын
I love this energy. I'm very new to running so this has been a great inspiration. Just come back from spain where I have been running a 32 min 5K so hoping to start increasing distance now! Keep it up Ben...
@CeCeTheAmputee4 ай бұрын
I’m loving the vlogs! Such an inspiration for sure!
@gavo916 ай бұрын
This is so awe inspiring to watch, Ben. I’ve watched your channel since joining you back in 2016. I love how I’ve seen your whole journey and you’re still pushing yourself to becoming a better human being. When you cried, you could see it was genuine. You can see the pain you’re/you’ve gone through to get to this point. The rush of emotions and being brave enough to show us those emotions are massive, us Men get bashed a lot for showing emotion and I’m glad we can see you allowing us to openly express our emotions. I can’t wait to see the next steps you’re taking, the van journey to be able to van vlog, you’re driving me back to wanting to get a van and vlog also! You might have moved on, but I can only imagine how good Visual Vibes will be when you’re van vlogging. Love every minute of watching you!
@benbrown6 ай бұрын
I appreciate you, thank you 🤍
@samzy10106 ай бұрын
I decided this year to do my first marathon and have been following you for years. Seeing how happy you are these days after the more difficult periods is so good man. For myself, running and training the last few months has made me a much more positive and happy person, something I’ve been missing. Watching your running journey only makes me want to get out more so thank you bro! Can’t wait to see what the future brings!
@josegallardo19926 ай бұрын
Loving this vlogs Ben! there's just something amazing about running that eases your mind keep it up my friend and amazing 33k run.
@Beastmode677026 ай бұрын
love this so much for you bro! i started watching you 10+ years ago as a teenager. had a very similar path through a sport at a similar cultural relevance as kayaking, just retired and going through a similar transition. i remember watching the arctic series when they came out and being blown away but this hits just as hard. so good to see you happy
@JamesDunne6 ай бұрын
Yes Ben! Didn't see the running content coming, but I'm loving it.
@benbrown6 ай бұрын
Thanks coach! :D
@Ramneek226 ай бұрын
I signed up for an Ironman having just learned to swim…it nice to see some motivating fitness content right wen I’m at the full swing of my training. Go Ben 👍
@LovenderMadziya6 ай бұрын
Love this! You are trying & putting so much effort into yourself. Keep going Ben, rooting for you!
@G8KPR6 ай бұрын
I was wondering when the running vlogs were comming out after seeing the strava updates. Cant wait for more!! Its great to see you excited about a new journey 🙌🏿
@Rich_Mitch_Creative6 ай бұрын
Running on the South Downs Way... 5am in the morning. Sun coming up. The only person around for miles. It's as close to a spiritual experience I've ever had. Well worth a go. All the best with the running journey. It really gets you. Mind and body.
@enauset976 ай бұрын
Loving this!!! I bet you would LOVE trail runs through the mountains and such
@aliciabarry67586 ай бұрын
You are so inspirational Ben. You help remind me why I love running so much. I have been wanting to get back into it.
@ellie7788-y7k6 ай бұрын
I tend to find my running shoes need replacing by about 800km - I usually start getting pain in my IT band which is when I know. I think the general advice is between 500-800kms but obviously different for everyone! I have added them to my Strava so it tracks the mileage and sends me reminders on when they might need changing.
@nuffe22046 ай бұрын
Amazing. So inspiring Ben! I loved this vlog!
@FonGomez5 ай бұрын
Come down to Mexico for some sweet trail running my man! Loved this episode so so much
@warrenlancaster10906 ай бұрын
Ah man! Ben, that race against Len and Busto! Your “November Grind” is still my goto to get motivated. Wishing you all the best bro, cheers from SA 🤙🏻
@benbrown6 ай бұрын
Thanks Warren! It was a great race to be part of, very lucky to have had experiences like that!
@D126iana6 ай бұрын
Getting back into running aswell, most of the time I listen to Kaasi, inspired by you from back in the day❤️
@nottheone5826 ай бұрын
Rad to see you back on that sports grind ben! 🙏 Im also a collegiate athlete (swim) who fell off for about 10 years and recently disovered triathlon - its amazing! I also bump tech house & edm when training ❤ its so nice when all the disparate parts of our identity reintegrate in new & lovely ways. looking forward to watching this journey develop for you 🙏
@modengoCHANNEL6 ай бұрын
Full of energy and positivity!! It's inspiring, thank you🎉
@chrxsk6 ай бұрын
This was an awesome video, Ben! I started my running journey from scratch 5 weeks ago and rank 9k yesterday, absolutely loving it so far
@benbrown6 ай бұрын
Awesome, it’s ALL about the journey rather than comparing numbers, that’s how we keep it fun, we’re really competing against ourselves!
@chrxsk6 ай бұрын
@@benbrown Oh massively, my main focus right now is just to stick with it, enjoy each run for what it is and let the distance and pacing come naturally over time
@Belrene12256 ай бұрын
I returned to consistently running in 2019. I run whatever speed, distance, my body wants on any day. Like Ben, and no doubt like many, many others, running is one of my meditations.
@allyjhughes6 ай бұрын
Alright I need to get back into running
@r1cburton5 ай бұрын
proudofyou
@benbrown5 ай бұрын
🥹🩵🙌🏼
@harrycunningham81806 ай бұрын
Love this so much! Amazing effort Ben
@Bcole266 ай бұрын
Absolutely loved this video Ben, can’t wait for the next one!
@Khawlalhasan6 ай бұрын
You make me love life more. Thanks Ben for motivating me.
@carinaconte87236 ай бұрын
This was amazing Ben, and I felt it when the tears started running. I love this kind of release after a strenuous workout or a run, our bodies are amazing. ❤❤❤
@bestcameralens6 ай бұрын
That kind of life is so good! I'm pumped seeing your video motivating me to push out of my comfort zone. Thank you! 👏😍🕺
@triplebbb2916 ай бұрын
That’s it. I’m going for a run today. Thanks Ben!
@jack_walt6 ай бұрын
Got injured white water rafting last week and this has made me beyond excited to get back on my feet and out for that first run!
@digitaldion6 ай бұрын
Great run, great video! You should ideally replace your shoes every 750km or so to avoid injuries. With long distance shoes, you can stretch that a bit. However, I would try to rotate out the old shoes and rotate in some new shoes at around 700 - 800 km.
@carinekinarian6 ай бұрын
I'm almost 28 and only started running turning 27, and am doing it once a week, in the process of twice a week, and my pace has gotten better and all. And its so satisfying to see the progress and to actually enjoy running. I used to dread it. I don't know if I will ever be the perfect runner or ever run something like a marathon, but its enough for me to run twice or thrice a week and have a good pace, to feel good about myself and my body and to enjoy every moment of my life! So heres to running for joy!
@benbrown6 ай бұрын
Running for JOY!! Thanks for sharing x
@JamesDunne6 ай бұрын
Have you heard of Love Trails Festival? I think you'd love it.
@benbrown6 ай бұрын
I've not heard of it, I'll check it out! Thanks :)
@sunnybythesea_6 ай бұрын
💜I’ve missed your humor… “THE FLOWER OF LIFE” cracked me up 😂
@sallybethstories.voiceartist6 ай бұрын
Woahhhh! What a mega run! So great to see the full effects - motivational! Inspirational. You ARE the running man LIKE LIKE LIKE
@WhiteNoises6 ай бұрын
Yes Ben!! It’s Greg from the Rickshaw Run days - thanks for the inspirational vid, I have been getting back into running recently and doing the London 10k in two weeks. The only other organised run I’ve done is a tough mudder last year that I had to tap out of at about 9.5K due to hypothermia + hypoglycaemia 😅 Determined to cross the finish line this time!! You’ve reminded me why running is so good! Let’s go!!!
@benbrown6 ай бұрын
Greg!! Hello mate :) x
@LeifDjurfeldt6 ай бұрын
Nice!!! I did a 50 km run on my bicycle today, listening to Kula Shaker... And yes it's true that doing physical activity is one of the things in life that makes you a happy and fulfilled person!
@samlancaster24036 ай бұрын
Can you add a playlist of this deep house music you’re talking about running too. Would love to give it a go!
@mrdansibly32106 ай бұрын
Good shout 👍
@benbrown6 ай бұрын
I’ve linked my Spotify and I’m making a running techno playlist that I’ll put public!
@snapsbyiry6 ай бұрын
Hello Ben. Runing is life. Keep them coming! 😊💚💚💚
@m.o.x6 ай бұрын
Always hated running, but you got me sold! Bought a pair of shoes and had at it. It's hard af, but that's the beauty of it.
@marcosferreia6 ай бұрын
About the sneakers: I think that something around 800 to a thousand km is ok. About the video: thank you so much. I follow you for so long and I have always identified myself with your work and got a even deeper connection with this video. I'm a runner, I get this runner high, I get emotional too and you just remembered me that, by commiting to the process, I can do hard things! It's so easy to get caught up in the process and forget that someday you've sucked at doing something and now you're doing great things... thank you for this video, for this reminder! I'm so sorry for my english. I hope I haven't made many mistakes and made myself clear. THANK YOU BEN! I'm from Brazil and I wish so bad that I could hag out and run with you! Wish you all my best! All the love! All the power!
@oliverschmid2946 ай бұрын
running's such a blessing - gotta be one of the best insta trends there's been!
@unicorncake6 ай бұрын
you would be so good at trail running -- it feels so primal!
@joshdownes45556 ай бұрын
Nice brother Ben. Pls share those playlists you’re running to. Come run in the forests of Cape Town!!
@GirlWandering6 ай бұрын
Man love monday for being such a healthy example of masculinity. Self love and empowerment, and being free to share healthy emotions. Much love dude.
@benbrown6 ай бұрын
💚💚💚
@angelapoonam6 ай бұрын
Ben, I highly recommend doing a Vipassana 10 day silent meditation course. I really think you’d gain so much from it (if you haven’t done it already)-especially in terms of curbing a phone addiction. I’m born/raised in London but I live in Canada now and did it there, but I hear there is a beauuttttiful one in west England. If you wanna talk more about it I’d be happy to but yeah, gained such a crazy mind/body connection, can really feel where trauma is stored in various parts of my body, can feel through hard shit in the moment, and absolutely do not care about my phone anymore. Please look into it at least!
@benbrown6 ай бұрын
I feel SO called to this, thanks for being another sign for me! X
@christianadventure6 ай бұрын
Once an athlete, always an athlete! I can’t imagine not being athletic in life and it seems you’re that way too. To me, when you are moving, that is when you are living life. As I’m typing this, I just want to thank God that I am still able to move, and still skate, even at my advancing age. Keep it up, Ben!
@Chef.Darragh6 ай бұрын
I’d love to be able to run long distances but all out sprints are what I prefer. I think it might have to do with the quick instant gratification and flood of endorphins. Any suggestions to build up?
@mkohagan6 ай бұрын
The "okaaaay let's go" meme clip tickled me 😂
@phynx20066 ай бұрын
This video has great energy 👍😍 Thank You
@sowaymoby6 ай бұрын
There's a runners meetup at Boscombe Pier Harvester Pub each week around 5pm. I forget the day! I'm not part of it, but I just happened to be there last week and there was like 30-40 ppl there.
@bellavanarendonk926 ай бұрын
For the ‘how many kilometres can you run in those shoes’-question, you can put them in your Garmin app and it keeps track of when you should change to new shoes.
@TardifGholit6 ай бұрын
Lets go !! Finally a run video 🔥 lets meet up in Canada 🇨🇦
@llalalina6 ай бұрын
if you don't like Ben's energy, you're watching his videos wrong.. love from Brasil 🍀
@irmadolores2896 ай бұрын
Like like like life! Feels do great to be back on track, right?! Enjoy. Planned my holiday in Wales in a month. See you flying 😊
@larzventure6 ай бұрын
Glad that you did not get lost or killed. Rock on, dude!
@MrMattMcC6 ай бұрын
Yes Ben 🎉 definitely would consider myself a runner. Mostly a mountain runner, based in Ireland. Would LOVE to show you around the amazing hills here if you are ever over here 👍 much love. P.S. those shoes look well worn, I would consider getting a new pair. My Clifton's in the past have done 700k before dying. P.P.S. I remember YEARS ago you talking about Precision Hydration on the vlog. Crazy how much things have changed. ✌️
@cjexplores6 ай бұрын
Yoooo good run man! I've become a runner recently too!
@brittanypeacock-smith55366 ай бұрын
You were born to be a runner Ben! ❤❤
@LukeBland6 ай бұрын
I've been following you since 2014 and I'm super happy to see running becoming a part of your journey! I'd love to send you one of my RUNLIKEHEL (Helsinki Running Club) Hoodies. How could I do that?
@benbrown6 ай бұрын
Thanks Luke, I would love that!! You can email me or DM me on IG, thank you! 🙌🏼
@LukeBland6 ай бұрын
@@benbrown Awesome 👏🏼 Just sent you an email!
@maxj99156 ай бұрын
Ah man would be dope to go with a run with you in Bournemouth!
@mitchellblades6 ай бұрын
Starting coach to 5k again tomorrow I needed this ❤
@laviestebelle6 ай бұрын
I don’t know what it is but you are really inspiring me and I don’t even like running
@special_spaces6 ай бұрын
This just motivated me to start running again
@r1cburton5 ай бұрын
he is back in his body as a savage. idea: try a martial art 1:44
@Priyankshrivastava1666 ай бұрын
Hey Band, I’m wondering how do you look now after clean shave and short hair? That's the exact look that you have five years back?
@ritchieollie6 ай бұрын
Come to Sydney and we can go for a run mate!
@benbrown6 ай бұрын
This could happen soon!!
@WildwoodCastle6 ай бұрын
Still amazing...
@Khalidazizphoto6 ай бұрын
my endurance running & cycling jam is Jungle & D'n'B
@benbrown6 ай бұрын
OK yeah I'm gonna get into that as well ;)
@WellWithHels6 ай бұрын
Snakerade made me LOL 🤣🙏♥️
@beckhamskillz236 ай бұрын
You should make a techno run playlist 👀
@mastandstars6 ай бұрын
Much love Ben ❤️
@BIMMERZEITT6 ай бұрын
Stretch before the run or after?
@benbrown6 ай бұрын
Both! A lot!
@matthewgillespie76346 ай бұрын
Usually a good idea to replace your shoes after 500-600km ish.
@amitkhatri8836 ай бұрын
Yes a long vlog!
@sangyx15586 ай бұрын
You’d love Bristol! Been watching your vids for years. ❤ hit me up if you decide to come 👌🏽
@amitkhatri8836 ай бұрын
When’s the next video out? :)
@Mr.Jaap86 ай бұрын
Benji!! Do you want to run your first half marathon in the netherlands?
@grimwest12226 ай бұрын
Will you be selling any of the flowers of life? Keep up the awesome running work!
@ItsThatJammyGit6 ай бұрын
Do you still have pumba the defender?
@cool_shirt_levi6 ай бұрын
im gonna try running at the gym before running in the wild outside lol
@24billion6 ай бұрын
I'm a long time viewer & a long time runner - if you're ever up near Derby feel free to crash at my place & join me on some trail runs ✌️✌️
@mariannechevrier79086 ай бұрын
Hold no years! :D
@harry4866 ай бұрын
Many deep dark techno / trance events / clubs in CT these days?
@benbrown6 ай бұрын
Many.
@TerrenceKoden5 ай бұрын
I'm so confused by Ben's videos since they seem to skip over major life events. What happened to living in Cape Town? What happened to his newest love interest he lived with?
@Kloutkulture6 ай бұрын
How many calories would this burn on average?
@benbrown6 ай бұрын
2318 according to my garmin!
@fruitfly79266 ай бұрын
Holding onto the past, holds you back. Holding onto these 600k subs is a false economy. This channel will most likely never return to high numbers. Very few of them do. It’s a struggle to even post consistently sand it’s draining your energy and the energy of old and new viewers alike. It’s sad to see for old subs for sure. Let it go! Start a new channel! Use the excitement of the unknown in starting something new with a fresh perspective to propel you into the success you crave. At this point, you have nothing to lose. Sorry not sorry, but someone had to say it.
@benbrown5 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to write this! 🫶🏼
@jonathonmacnab78686 ай бұрын
Enjoyed
@sarahsaller90336 ай бұрын
Hello, fellow tomato runner here, good to meet ya
@benbrown6 ай бұрын
🍅🫶🏼✨
@boots_n_backpacks6 ай бұрын
You need some psytrance when you’re running. That’s what works for me
@blc33206 ай бұрын
Now start lifting and eating some grass fed beef and liver twice a week, do this for a month. Trust me Ben.
@benbrown6 ай бұрын
Roger that 🫡
@kinglifestyle711Ай бұрын
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@AngeliqueGuitar6 ай бұрын
I laughed way to hard with the “okeeeeee lets go” 😂😂😂 that dude is a legend here in the netherlands 😂 I felt like crying when I did my first spinning lesson! I was so afraid I couldnt do it and when I finished the whole session biking i was so proud I wanted to cry and I thought: yes, you can do scary, hard, new things!
@Walkochtalk6 ай бұрын
You were born to be a runner, Ben. No, an athlete. Your fitness is incredible.