I Ran A 67 Minute HALF MARATHON With A GOPRO (Oxford Half 2023)

In today's video I ran the Oxford Half Marathon 2023 with my little sister Ellie thanks to ProDirect:Running- tearing up the streets in the new HOKA Rocket X2. If you enjoy the video please leave a like and consider subscribing. ASPIRE TO RUN, RUN TO INSPIRE
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[@gravypuk]

Ben is Swimming - not so fast, much funnier 😂😂

[@BenIsRunning]

😂😂😂

[@jobanski]

“You’re Ben! Ok! You’re the one everyone’s cheering for on the course!” 😂 Sheesh Ben you’ve hit celebrity status! Well done!

[@BenIsRunning]

Aha, felt sorry for the 4 other guys who had to put up with it. Support was unbelievable

[@Fred93Eng]

Not only are you a supreme athlete Ben but you seem like a genuinely lovely young man and a really supportive and loving big brother to your sister. Keep up the excellent work and thank you so much for sharing all these amazing videos with us all. Congrats 🫡😊

[@ronrunsworld]

I love what ProDirect is doing! Thanks for supporting runners from all levels

[@harry7323]

Congrats on the run! The chap that came from behind is Andy, he’s from a small town in Wales (same town as me, I often see him running) and has some serious running credentials! Great to see him in your vlog 😄

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks for the info :)

[@olismith6271]

This was my first half! Started way at the back and managed to spot you flying round a corner at mile 10 when I felt like I’d only just got started😂 managed to get 2:15 which I was really happy with!

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks for cheering. Great first half, plenty more to come I’m sure

[@olismith6271]

@@BenIsRunning random question about cheering actually. Do you still hear when people cheer for you or are you too in the zone when you’re doing a sub 70 half?

[@TheFODRunner]

Top running buddy 🎉 looking in fine shape going into a “Kenya” block! Let’s hope we get daily uploads again 😉 no pressure 😂

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks mate and you! Congratulations on the PB 🎉 I think 6 weeks daily would kill me off 😂

[@daviddiazlife]

You are quite amazing. What stands out is the community support with videos from all areas!!! ❤❤

[@jamesshelley6478]

Well done! Bless Ellie she did brill 🏃🏼‍♂️lovely family event

[@Ligerpride]

Brilliant sir well done

[@MrAsthenia]

Lovely stuff Ben. Great racing, and wonderful to see you supporting your sister too!

[@BenIsRunning]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MoayedJA]

Unreal athlete!

[@ThatRunnerAaron]

Well done mate, enjoyed that vlog!

[@nango3410]

Mixing in with the elites, great running, love your vids!

[@Football96R]

Looking forward to watch the new Kenya series!! 🎉

[@danprettejohn]

Great work as always Ben!

[@danmapp2522]

Class as always Ben. Smashing the racing and Vlogs. Well done mate. 👏🏽👏🏽

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks Dan!

[@amandawalker4510]

Awesome again. 🎉❤

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you

[@TT-fn1xb]

Your mum seems like such a sweet lady. It’s wonderful you have her support.

[@y.e.s10]

Lovely video as always! Hope u stay healthy and cant wait to see ur next race!

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you

[@hannesbengtsson7164]

Lovely vlog, mate! Always a pleasure watching! Absolute beauty of a stride you’ve got! Keep it up and best of luck in Kenya!

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you! Will do!

[@nicmarlow6388]

Excellent work Ben, huge well done! Such an impressive time! I was one of the marshals at the end handing out the water (just in the background of your vid) and was really intrigued by the go-pro as I hadn't come across your channel (but found you via Fordy saying hello on his Oxford half vid). Now subscribed and watched your Macedonia vid too, congrats on the win! :)

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks for volunteering and following along nic :)

[@Yourstylefirst]

Oh man! I live there and I was really hoping to meet one of my idols. I was too young for this but ran a 12km long up run right before. Absolutely amazing mate! I can’t believe you got the number 4, and who’s to say where to stop; I won’t be surprised if you will get on the podium some day. 🎉🎉😢❤

[@derekrunsagain]

Nice seeing a bit of Oxford. Always bring back memories of my student days there in the late 70s and early 80s. Loved the video!

[@BenIsRunning]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nicnak4475]

Well done Ben and Ellie, What a nice family ! 👍

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you 🙏

[@srinivaiyapuri3674]

Great video Ben. Good mix of sports, family and fun. You seems to vlog naturally.

[@johnking7649]

You were just cruising there Ben! Top video, nice to see the rest of the fam. 😊

[@BenIsRunning]

You talking about the swimming or the running 😂 thanks John

[@davidwilliams912]

Congrats to you and Andy on PB!

[@DavidBhoy1967]

Brilliant stuff. Easy to take this stuff for granted mate but that is a fantastic time.

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks David, very happy with it but always room to be more competitive

[@wilkin976]

Love the race vlogs Ben, cant wait for you to head to Kenya 👍, great video as always ❤.

[@mikestevenson1334]

Yay! Can't wait to see your Kenya videos in the upcoming weeks. They were definitely some of my favourite videos. Great race time! :D

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks Mike, anything you’d like to see in particular?

[@mikestevenson1334]

I'd love to see you interview local runners and discuss the role of running in their lives and the wider community, and of course some early morning runs/track sessions/sunset runs/local traditions too! Can't wait :D! @@BenIsRunning

[@Sebastian_Gardner]

Wow! Saw you at about 7k and cheered for you. Hope recovery went well

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks seb!

[@stevedarunner5736]

Very fun video. Well done.

[@BenIsRunning]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@FordyRuns]

Well done bro great to see you

[@BenIsRunning]

Likewise brother! Thanks for the clips 🎉

[@Himlovesrunning]

I was scheduled to run this but twisted my knee. Missed seeing you Ben 😞...super effort ...You are Star!!

[@BenIsRunning]

Sorry to hear that! Hope your recovery is going well

[@nddomer99]

Well done!

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you

[@lucacargnelutti4229]

Hi Ben! Greetings from Italy!! Your videos are such an inspiration!! When I feel tired after a hard day of working, I watch one of your videos and immediately put on my shoes and go outside training🏃🏻 Ps. You should bring your sister Ellie on the channel more often, it would be nice to see her progress.. And she’s super sweet too😉

[@jh230377]

Well done Ben. Saw you on Fordy Runs video also 👍

[@floracook4803]

Is the pool heated? Looks like a nice place. Glad you are enjoying time with mom and sister! Fun relaxing time. Nice race... Good finish! Congrats to all!

[@BenIsRunning]

It was heated. A little overkill for the one night

[@patoflaherty1887]

Well done ....I did the cambridge town and gown 10km on the same day . I'm a golden oldie- I got 1hr 28mins. Really pleased

[@30somethingmike]

How the other half live Ben 😂 amazing ABnB! I lived in Oxford for a bit but never ran the half. Looks like a fun race! Great vlog

[@BenIsRunning]

It was a little overtop for the night but only place I could find 😂

[@BradleySingerRuns]

Ben you smashed it once again.

[@Josietea]

I love that the airbnb has a pool but no oven 😂

[@BenIsRunning]

Yeah pretty ridiculous 😂

[@CharlieRunning1992]

Nothing like a family day out!

[@malinr3385]

Living the dream 😁 get in Ben✊ it was nice to meet you at the start line 🖐

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks mate and likewise

[@kushtrimtorozi]

Nice and smoth 🚀

[@sheldonjanuary4058]

The family support is great

[@BenIsRunning]

They are the best

[@Fairy_Elephants91]

Nice one mate. I was volunteering at water station 5, suddenly you flew passed. Didn't have time to cheer you on aha. Great effort

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks for volunteering:)

[@Ironrav]

Wow Ben! Really consistent pacing! Looks like you got pipped at the end for the podium!

[@ShaunOGX]

Well done Ben

[@Lewintons]

Watched this video after listening to the pod about your injury…giving your sister stick for running with shin splints is hindsight irony! Loving the channel- new to running!

[@infocuslearning]

Nice family outing 😊

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you 😊

[@hannesbengtsson7164]

Lovely vlog, mate! Always a pleasure watching! Keep it up and best of luck in Kenya!

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you

[@oisin7022]

So close to that podium position brilliant race

[@presidente_carlos]

Ever since I moved to Oxford for my PhD from Spain, I've been wanting to have Ben around. I couldn't watch the half bc I was on my Sunday long run. After that, I went to college for lunch and I swear I saw Ben near Magdalen College. I convinced myself that I was dreaming, but immediately after I checked his Instagram and it was him. Can't believe I missed you buddy. I hope you had the best of times in Oxford. You're always welcome and the university team will love to host you for some run any time. Kudos on the race!

[@danielmeecham3271]

Super stuff Ben and another great video 👍🏼👌 quick question though, where are your shoe storage boxes from??

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks Daniel, just from Amazon :)

[@Nevermore941012]

About 60-ish seconds behind the first place, you’re an absolute beast

[@BenIsRunning]

60 seconds too many 🎯

[@perelandrauk]

Ah man, well done on the race time. It was my first ever half marathon, and I was very very slow

[@hawkseyy]

Awesome race! Hopefully you didn’t get locked out of a house or anything after this and enjoyed the days recovering and preparing for the next race!

[@BenIsRunning]

Ahah, hence why the videos a day late 😂

[@kellydoug8817]

well done Ben

[@BenIsRunning]

🙏

[@iq_by_0303]

OMG, Ben is up now!

[@apleximus]

Congratulations on your run! I ran this and thought the event was a bit disappointing - long walk from the village to the start line, course was quite congested at times, it narrowed and became a rough terrain in the park at just the wrong time (with 3 or 4k to go when you want to kick) and the finish area was chaos with volume of people. What was your impression compared to other runs that you've done?

[@BenIsRunning]

Yeah I do have to agree. I think it was well organised mind, especially with 13,000 runners in such a small road city centre. The route was a bit of a joke at the end 😂

[@jjeniece]

I have what feels like a small tear in my right quad. I’m in a half marathon training block, so I’m just taking out speed days and keeping runs at zone 2-3 until the race. Two more weeks to go.

[@jonathanwatkins447]

Awesome video. Amazing race. Love it

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks Jonathan

[@nicksupnow]

Ima American and I’m not much of a fan of Boston teams but I can’t deny how sick that tattoo is your artist killed it👍🏽💯

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you! Had to get something to remember my Boston marathon 😂 nothing more iconic than the red socks logo

[@elrodjenkins]

shin splints = shoes. Proved it every time. Would love to see you test out some Saucony Endorphin Elites.

[@daviddiazlife]

You did Marvelous!!!! Here is my suggestion: Sean T from Beach Body has an Amazing fitness test! Although it is carbs concentrated, many marathoners find it challenging.

[@Tsinepanos]

Clean shoes

[@brentgrover255]

I must’ve replayed you punching yourself in the face about 10 times. 🤣

[@isaach6313]

ProDirect has to sign you up for a Triathlon, something that I'll def watch haha 😂

[@BenIsRunning]

Oh god, please no 😂

[@xSillymonkey]

Let’s gooooo

[@benchandler3220]

Excellent video Ben, but that use of the microwave is absolutely appalling 😆

[@BenIsRunning]

Efficiency

[@stuartdavenport3503]

Are the new black version of the Hoka rocket x2 newer/different to the green? Would you recommend vs Vapofly or Adios Pro? Cheers

[@zakkkkkkkkkkkkkk]

Nice and so impressive, i managed a 65 minute 10 miler and im only 16,i need the seal of approval from the joint youtube goat.

[@BenIsRunning]

Joint 👀 keep up the good work Zak!

[@zakkkkkkkkkkkkkk]

You and Cole of course, philly I'd say is a close runner up.

[@anthonyirwin6757]

Well done on your Oxford Half Marathon. Have you ever considered doing the Cambridge Half marathon. The next one is in March 2024.

[@BenIsRunning]

I haven’t but you never know. Maybe :)

[@anthonyirwin6757]

I only run in 5 and 10 k events but love being a spectator in Half marathons so I hope to see you at this event some time soon. Just ran the Cambridge town and gown 10K this last Sunday and both are quicker courses than Oxford, so a PB would be more on the cards. Keep up with the excellent content which is very educational. A lot of my purchases are from your revues.@@BenIsRunning

[@willh4371]

lets goooo

[@moneycannotbeeaten]

The Peterborough half marathon this weekend did the same with lots of twists and turns in final mile and a bit. It was a new cathedral based route but maybe that meant it was more for scenic reasons than runner friendly reasons.

[@BenIsRunning]

Yeah the Oxford half definitely fell victim to this too. They added maybe 4 corners and a dangerous cobbles section just to run around the cathedral 😂

[@amjid300]

Just me who thinks Ellie really needed a hug at the end..

[@opeakint3328]

Hey Dan, does the pure sport lotion/stuff really work?

[@mikey6130]

Are you gonna do a review to coros pace 3 😎. That would be amazing.

[@BenIsRunning]

Sure, what would you like to know :)

[@mikey6130]

Sorry for the late reply 🙏😔 , but I would just like to know your honest review on it , like always , and the features that you use on coros pace 3 . And what you think it's better than the pace 2 or other watches .

[@mikey6130]

I recently checked if you replied , didn't think you will 😂 , but I would really like if you'll do a review.

[@justalilbester]

66 low in a target race for you 🔥👊🏻 go get it!!!

[@Barry_L]

There’s a marathon in Kenya in two weeks. I guess you might love to Race around here 🇰🇪

[@BenIsRunning]

Time to train not race but would be good to spectate. Where is it?

[@MoKatirBG]

I am the second minute❤ lovely video 🎉 Will you document the journey in Kenya 🇰🇪?

[@BenIsRunning]

I will yes, anything you’d like to see in particular?

[@KLM880]

Would be lovely to see what you/they eat before/after training sessions, what they use to refresh on long runs. A "behind the scenes". Also congrats on Oxford HM Ben!@@BenIsRunning

[@rebeccaitta8637]

congrats to the wooden medal (as we say in German if you get 4th place). the picture at the end with the coffee maker which says "but first coffee", do you know where you get that from?

[@soccerfc4443]

Where did you put all your layers? Looks like you had them on right before the start, then they were gone.

[@allaboutathletics9383]

Guy that overtook you and was better on the day has been to the World Champs and Euros as a marathoner! No shame in that.

[@BenIsRunning]

I knew I’d been beaten by a better runner that’s for sure. Caught up with me then accelerated like an f1 car. Couldn’t match it after 12miles of hard racing. Kudos to him 🙌🏻

[@allaboutathletics9383]

@@BenIsRunning I've read my comment back and came across as bitchy, didn't mean it to come across that way. Just meant should take heart from giving such a class runner a proper race till the end.

[@swaginfinite9165]

Ben is bowling

[@johnhanrahan6246]

I’m not ok with the microwave food in food thing, Ben 😂

[@BenIsRunning]

Sorry John. Efficiency takes over

[@martingrey5655]

So jealous you are going back to Kenya Ben.

[@leslie7922]

134 minute full marathon incoming

[@beanboi6001]

6:03 Ben, what relation do you have to Sweden??

[@walterlouw9260]

Hey ben, what garmin do you have?

[@BenIsRunning]

No Garmin here 😂 Coros pace 3 :)

[@ajaygurung4777]

🏃👌👍👏👏🍻🍻

[@teetertotter5787]

How did Ellie feel about the Hoka shoes?

[@BenIsRunning]

She enjoyed the bouncy ride but found them a little tight in the toe box. Cotton socks probably didn’t help :)

[@ronrunsworld]

You should consider changing the name of the channel to Ben Is Flying 🔥🔥

[@BenIsRunning]

Not swimming?

[@ronrunsworld]

@@BenIsRunning in this cast I hope that ProDirect sells life vests 😜

[@rybrooks4550]

i ran it came 43rd

[@kellydoug8817]

well done you finished just ahead of a great ultra runner

[@rybrooks4550]

I'm only 17 aswell just turned

[@BenIsRunning]

Great run!

[@bethr6710]

Idk why but it surprised me that your dad was at the airbnb 😂 i havent watched all your vlogs but i feel like he's never mentioned haha. And wasnt at zizzi's either 😂

[@BenIsRunning]

My dad didn’t come on this trip 😬

[@bethr6710]

​@@BenIsRunningohhh I've misheard dan as dad... Sorry 😢

[@BenIsRunning]

@@bethr6710 dad was home looking after the cat 😂

[@bethr6710]

@@BenIsRunning well I'm happy for the cat 😆

[@TumoRuns]

Drop the deets of the Airbnb 👀

[@BenIsRunning]

No free promotion ;) look up Oxford on Airbnb and I’m sure you’ll find it. Lovely place

[@BenIsRunning]

abnb.me/abc6TKo7ZDb

[@TumoRuns]

@@BenIsRunning didn’t realise Callum was running your KZbin comments now 😂

[@peterkarlsson1825]

Is that a Sweden tattoo I see?

[@BenIsRunning]

It is indeed 😂

[@clintondowling]

What are you rubbing on your legs at 6:01?

[@BenIsRunning]

It’s a muscle rub called freeze roll on by puresport