LONDON MARATHON 2019 - Running

[@googlephone8353]

That has to be the most demoralizing thing in the world.... you're working your hardest, giving it everything you've got, then some dude blows past you chatting on a GoPro as if it's a light stroll in the park! Haha! I love it! 😂

[@HInc7647]

Google Phone 😂😂😂

[@iqabode6959]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@ubsteige6916]

Just thought the same.... ;-)))

[@joelsoncoelho4002]

@@ubsteige6916 Me too!

[@ycfok6805]

That guy in blue shirt at 4:02 was thinking exactly that

[@LiamJamesSongs]

Anyone who has done any form of long distance running will know how impressive this guy is!

[@jazzyp8717]

SinnigoTV yep this is very impressive I run miles and I can’t talk he’s running really good times AND talking

[@ascites87]

Yes absolutely amazing.. He can talk comfortably with that crazy pace 3:40 min/km

[@Vizzu]

tell me about it, his 10k time is worse than my 5k by only like 5 minutes LOL it just shows how much work i need to put into my training

[@Zawar3224]

@@Vizzu Haha same; my 5K PB is just shy of 24 minutes 😄👍🏼; 10K PB is 53 minutes 😄👍🏼

[@BenjisBoxingChannel]

35 minute 10k whilst pissing about with a go pro.... That's ridiculous.

[@royfr8136]

DEPRESSING

[@daniduc]

And then he ran another 32k smiling and talking to a go pro! Fantastic!!!

[@MrBwench]

Quicker than my 5k time haha

[@SebastianTrii]

Pissing me off about running some people are just natural.. I bench press 320lbs/145kg when I was 19 with no much training ... yet I bleed 45min 10k ...

[@blueberrysavers3547]

Nah it took me to the weather

[@magnusholm-hagen9421]

Imagine giving it everything you got, sweating balls and then this guy casually jogs past you whilst filming, talking and cheering hahaha. Well done sir!

[@mug7703]

Never knew I’d see someone casually run a 2:35 marathon.

[@f2f923]

Pretty much anyone who is in shape to run a 2:25 should be able to "casually" run a 2:35

[@willvaya]

Wow that extra 10min makes that big difference?

[@isaacelkington2508]

@@willvaya yeah a huge difference

[@kingtubby999]

You run 2:35 with a go pro and chatting??????

[@ariojansivu9606]

I know, eh. I'm in awe. Incredible.

[@richardnesbitt9885]

Same that's unbelievable effort and enjoin every bit of it next year u will be giving no.farah a run for money

[@dahfuzhang3395]

Lol I was going to say the same thing!!!

[@mmmcoffeetogo]

I KNOW! and he's like, "meh coulda done better" - CANT RELATE

[@megafish1788]

Can prolly ez 2:15 with 0 gear

[@alexalexis7121]

You made those 42 k look so fun. You are amazing

[@kylebaker8502]

all smiles

[@Cheximus]

That's what social media and editing is all about...

[@bob8bobber]

Running with a go pro, literally taking the Mic(hael). Would love to hate you. Can't. Impossible. You bring such enthusiasm to the whole experience it's inspirational. Hats of mate.

[@TheDeclancox]

Mate you're unreal 3:36/km with a GoPro and commentary ! Awesome!

[@samuelgauthier7355]

I can only run like 2K at this pace LOL

[@kbabioch]

I can't even run 1k with this pace. Unbelievable, but very fun to watch!

[@abolition1889]

Am I the only one that feels like running a marathon after watching this?

[@TheRealD4]

Yes.

[@Owen-Lindseth]

Right! He made it look so easy lol

[@sweatsquad5897]

No

[@xandersmith9758]

Watching you run a 2:35 while vlogging made me question my existence, thanks for the needed motivation to get after it !!!! My current PB is 2:45 & I really want to go sub 2:30

[@nathanschafer849]

That's still amazing dude, well done!

[@xandersmith9758]

@@nathanschafer849 Thanks man, anything is possible with more milage😉

[@kbabioch]

Yeah. On the one hand I'm totally motivated to train harder, on the other hand I just want to quit this hobby/sport :-/.

[@kylenieber7380]

"This is what runnings all about. Forget about those guys at the front of the field. These guys are working full time jobs, out in all weather, training around child care, just out grinding away hoping for their dream to happen." So motivating! Love it.

[@laurainthehaute918]

He’s not just fast, he’s got a big heart

[@Linkmon99]

I ran 2:48 and felt pretty strong for the first 2 hours but WOW you make 5:55 pace look sooo easy haha

[@tomloiselle2785]

Linkmon99 I thought I was pretty good because I could keep that pace for a 5K 🤣🤣

[@thomaskielawa951]

It’s also impressive because he does that while he chats and vlogs

[@Isolateds]

why are you everywhere i am now, i quit roblox a while back and you were like richest and now you are interested in marathons and stuff xd

[@mexicansoup-livingthegoodl9210]

wow 2:48 thaths amazing! keep doing it!

[@DJayAce4]

I mean 2:48 ain't too shabby lol. Anything sub 3 is pretty hardcore and defiantly advanced level. Good job! You must take running pretty seriously. I hope to just run a single marathon some day. For me a sub 4 would probably bring me to tears lol. Anyways, hope you keep pushing yourself. Good luck!

[@maidenless2110]

Running the first 5k in 18:00 so casually and talking with no short of breath is about as depressing as it gets.

[@mraarondell]

Wow. Congratulations. 3.40 is your conversational pace!! Oh my gosh. If you run in any FM event at my country, you are already a champion. unbeatable champion.

[@hiIMbeau]

Damn! My PR marathon is 3:48 and I was pretty pumped about that! 2:35 is incredible!!! How do you sustain such s fast pace for that long!?!! I’m impressed!!

[@sark255]

Ben, you make me feel like I run London Marathon together with you! Wow ! It was amazing feeling! Many thanks, you are the super Star!

[@kirbster1977]

Wow, I'm blown away how easy you made that look posting a 2:35 while chatting away, not even out of breath. What a great video for us all to enjoy. May be if you put the video down and put in some effort you could be the first man to sub 2 hours :) Nice one.

[@rjworldsportsnews]

I’ve ran it 6 times and they were pretty much the best moments of my life and my amateur sporting career absolutely loved it - 2:57 my PB but wow - you are amazing 2:35 with a Go Pro ! Legend !

[@Lam9r]

haha Lucy Charles, one of the best female Long Distance Triathlete at 4:26 !

[@Kefe42069]

Lam9r thought it was her lol

[@philandkatereynolds9639]

Was looking for a comment that said this! Haha.

[@Feedsyourminds]

Thats mad I spotted her too haha

[@tomloia]

Just searched for this too! Turns out she didn't finish...

[@Eragonking53]

Doing something hard is one thing, making the hard look easy is another level

[@DanRuns]

Sensational run! Thanks for documenting it with the GoPro! Congrats

[@Stithapragnya]

Okay so a longer than usual comment... The first marathon I ran was London 2018. Before my run, I kept looking for a decent video of someone running the marathon and couldn’t find anything. I found a few for New York but nothing but a time lapse for London! So you have no idea how many people you’re actually helping by putting this content out. Secondly, this video brought back all the exact memories that I have of London - 5k, 10k at Cutty Sark, Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf (painful!), run dem crew, and the finish. That incredible finish! Literally the best in the world... Thirdly, Ben your production quality is so good mate! Love the sound, edits, overlays. So so good man and such great progress from when you started videos. I always thought we needed someone like the ginger runner for the UK. And I think we might just have one!

[@BenParkes]

Thank you for all the kind words. When I started making videos about 11 months ago it was completely from scratch.. I had to teach myself everything. So it's really nice to hear how you think they are improving. I had the same problem.. and could only find that time lapse video video, but nothing that showed the incredible atmosphere. Hope your running is going well! All the best :-)

[@hasheyb9124]

4:38:37 1st marathon and it was incredible. Atmosphere and crowds were amazing.

[@ericlee7567]

Nice recommendation KZbin... Great editing style! I really love it :)

[@Alex-zr7sj]

WHAT THE HELL! My fastest 5k race was around 21 minutes and you're telling me he can run ths first 5 kilometers in 18 MINUTES while talking on a GoPro.

[@wesleyfung1192]

Freaking awesome run.... !! Well done Sir! Isn't that a record of some sort, with a GO PRO...???!

[@MarcJenner]

First time I've seen one of your videos, and I'm a new fan! I ran my 20th London last Sunday, this time in memory of my Dad, along with my sister and our partners. It really is the greatest race in the world. Keep up the good work!

[@BenParkes]

20TH LONDON! Wow, get you Marc. I'm sure that was such a special day for you all.. what a lovely thing to do to remember your Dad. All the best and happy running!

[@SarahBrandis]

Amazing, well done! I spotted you at mile 19 and you looked like you were having a blast!

[@anandk6571]

Amazing Ben!! Forget about that GoPro thing... . I loved the way you managed to keep talking and smiling to the end! Great inspiration, mate! Keep it up!

[@th1rt3]

Talking easy with a camera and running a 2:35... You’re insane😂👏🏽

[@michaelcatlow8069]

I thought my wife was the only person that smiled all the way around endurance events, but Wow, THIS is smiley!!! Fantastic video.

[@paulturner669]

Hey Ben. Flew in from Canada to run the London last weekend. What a blast!! The atmosphere was brilliant and the crowds were so supportive. I struggled in the last half with some aches in my right leg, but finished! Thanks for letting me relive it through your video. You’re such a positive energy.

[@BenParkes]

Hey Paul. Hope you had a great stay in London! The atmosphere is incredible for sure and really makes a difference.. the crowds really get you round. Congratulations on your finish, well done!!

[@user-ig7uy5zv2n]

wow! what a phenomnanal runner you are! it didn't even look like you slowed down. I bet you're so proud of yourself and so you should be!! fantastic

[@ErnieOne]

My prediction for your time was 2:19. And I was just right! I didn’t know that you were going to run filming, chatting or stopping for your lady! You ‘re a fantastic runner, Ben! Congratulations to you and to all London people who got out that day. Well done!

[@FlorisGierman]

That was an epic video man, love how you're just chatting away and having a blast out there. Keep up the good work with your channel. Greetings from Los Angeles

[@BenParkes]

Thank you Floris! Very kind. Hope all is well in LA!

[@TheAtl0001]

Subbed, main reason how positive your attitude is and uplifting your vids are. Running a Marathon let alone doing it holding a gopro, talking and SMILING.

[@BongoZozo]

Mate: liked, subscribed and now a comment: AMAZED at how you kept smiling the whole time. And how non exhausted you appeared! One thing, and no disrespect to your beautiful face, but the best bit for me was when you turned the gopro around on tower bridge; I felt I was there! Maybe next year, do it with the gopro on your head facing forwards. For us to get more of that amazing atmosphere!

[@michaelstone6617]

This is great. Ragging round in that time whilst vlogging is ridiculous. So so impressive. Also he’s the happiest man ever - wonderful stuff!

[@puika1987]

Oh man Ben WOW......so I tried to break 3 yesterday, but after 30k leg started cramping and I was thinking about this video, it helped me keep positive mindset. Eventhough I didnt do it, I love running and you show this passion perfectly....you are incredible

[@evildragonz1]

Fantastic video. Got emotional watching it hearing the crowds and the drums. Great to see this event from this perspective. Thanks for sharing and well done 💪

[@garystefan8550]

Another amazing video Ben, this is the best running channel on YT by far!

[@BenParkes]

awww.. thank you Gary, very kind words!

[@StephenJReid]

Feel like I need to stop blaming my GoPro for my recent slow times after this!

[@MrJermson]

You made it like a breeze. Running Ultras and have not ran a marathon for quite some time? No problem. You smiled all the way thru your run. Good job bro!

[@alyssacascos8665]

Congrats Ben! You deserve all the credit in the world! You worked so hard for that moment! Looked so fun and makes me want to to race❤🙌👟

[@robbiegreenslade]

Ben - I was getting a bit emotional for you watching this! Congrats on a fabulous run. I did the Hamburg Marathon on Sunday and took 11mins off my PB and qualified for a Boston! Sooo happy with that and all of those months of training....the miles that nobody else gets to see... was totally worth it. As you say....hoping to catch a dream!!!!

[@BenParkes]

Awesome Robbie. Congratulations on your BQ, that's such a top result. Maybe see you in Boston 2020!

[@pangpiafitness521]

I love it Ben. Really nice, you're amazing, you talking and smiling all the time of the run. Happy runner 😀

[@ThisMessyHappy]

This was so good to watch, dude. I literally just finished my GoPro London Marathon vlog but won’t publish until Sunday. So I watched this to see how similar they are. They’re very different styles, which is not a bad thing, but what I love about your vlog is you. Your passion and genuineness come across so well. You’re just a happy person and I love that. Keep doing what you’re doing, dude and maybe we’ll meet at a race and do a collab vlog 😂 although it may only be for a few seconds before you disappear in to the distance 🏃🏻‍♂️💥 so from one Ben to another, thanks for this 👍🏻

[@BenParkes]

Thank you Ben and all the best with your channel. I've always just tried to be myself and hopefully people like it. Love this sport more than any other out there and it's great to be able to spread the message about the many benefits running brings to so many. Will keep an eye out for your vLog on Sunday!

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Ben Parkes I look forward to more of your stuff, dude. And if you’re ever down for a collab then give me a shout. I’m actually a triathlete and triathlon coach predominantly so it’s always great to get different perspectives from athletes from one of the sports associated with Tri and how they train etc and your journey to 2:20 is pretty damn awesome! Well done again 👍🏻

[@jomanom8651]

Smiling during the whole thing! Amazing

[@mightyPants]

I like that you look so happy the entire way round.

[@slackAlice61]

Loved it, loved it, loved it, the atmosphere was like nothing I've ever experienced, just an amazing race, London is the best marathon I've ever run.

[@gsp9263]

Well done! Great to see an in-race vid from so far up the field. What a noise! Thanks for doing this, really inspirational, hope the recovery is good.

[@MarkDaviesCubby]

You’re an inspiration Ben. Following your plan and advice I’ve gone from struggling to run 5k to running a 3:58 in my first ever marathon. This video brings it all back as well... what a day!!

[@carinalivsey739]

Mark Davies how long did it take you?! I’ve just put my name in the ballot for London 2020 marathon but can only do 8k atm

[@BenParkes]

Oh hey Mark!! And what a brilliantly paced race you ran too.. Such a quality run and achieved your goal. So happy for you and so well deserved!

[@MarkDaviesCubby]

Carina Livsey hey Carina! I started a plan from Ben in January and started running in October. I managed to run it in 3:58! If you follow a plan you can do the same... or better!!

[@JohnDoe-oq4zs]

Wow, 2:35 while vlogging?!? That's crazy :D congratulations and I really like you and your videos :)

[@amitsolanki135]

Well done Ben. Very impressive time even whilst talking. Mini marathon was decent for me. Ran 17.25 for 3 miles but sadly left my running hat at home so did not run in it. I saw you and cheered you on between New Scotland Yard and Big Ben. Very well done!!!!!

[@BenParkes]

That is sooooooooooooo speedy!! Wow, well done Amit! Sounds like you had a great day out. All the best for your next race and your running!

[@clarkey1977]

What a top lad, happy chappy, not sure why anyone would give it a thumbs down. Well done mate

[@BenParkes]

Aww, thank you Clarkey!

[@afatcoconut7480]

I love yet hate how you run so fast and still have more than enough energy to laugh and have fun!

[@TomDymondPage]

Never wanted to run this more. Great to see it all first hand! Well done Ben. Quality video as ever mate

[@BenParkes]

Cheers Tom! Hopefully see you there in 2020!!

[@TomDymondPage]

Ben Parkes I have applied for ballot but hoping to get the ‘good for age’ in October time!

[@AaSinSin137]

WOW... that is aerobic pace actually... LOVE THE CROWDS!!

[@raymundohernandez759]

Congratulations bro. You did a really good job. All the route you we're smiling and Cheering up yourself. Awesome greeting from México.

[@BenParkes]

Thank you Raymundo! Hope your running is going well in Mexico!

[@aidanjepson3587]

Without doubt, this is my favourite video on KZbin. Proper motivation video for when I’m hitting the hard weeks of training. I know this is an older video, but well done mate. Keep smiling 👏

[@danielstorry5133]

Absolutely amazing, Ben. Brilliant video. You were just having fun, filming for your fans, in 2:35. True inspiration. Thank you

[@marios7ael]

"Work hard and you can be here". Man thats my dream! I have to work for it! Just run 2 half marathons since i start running (last 9 months) and yes, my dream is one day to be able to run the London Marathon. Greetings from Cyprus, Limassol!! :)

[@roosterfu231]

Awesome video Ben, love your enthusiasm! And that crowd WOW!!

[@jkassarian]

Amazing thanks for sharing man, incredible performance. Running a marathon in 2.35 an being ready to do the dishes right after, what a man :D

[@TheRecoveringCreative]

Tower bridge was awesome! Brought a little tear to my eye all that great support ❤️❤️

[@caerfai22]

Cheered for you at the 22mile point, well done - great running and with a gopro too!

[@BenParkes]

Thank you for the cheers Edith! Hope you had a fun day out! 🙌

[@dimitriskiousis1593]

Respect Ben for your positive energy and your time!!!....you are a beast man keep running...(greetings from greek runner)

[@mendiratta]

This is unhuman 🤯😯😯 You make it look so effortless BP 🔥🔥👌👌

[@TheFODRunner]

Wow Ben, 2.35 with a go pro, you’re incredible!! Amazing job well done, you totally captured the amazing atmosphere, hopefully I’ll get into 2020!

[@BenParkes]

Fingers crossed for you man!! Be great to see you there!

[@TheFODRunner]

Ben Parkes would love it mate! Got Newport marathon this weekend where I’m hoping for the gfa time so 🤞this by the way is the best London video I’ve seen so far!

[@maciejguzek3442]

marathon must be such an overrated task! we can all see it is evidently very easy. I must try it! it will be like a sunday picnic!

[@Dannyner6]

this has got to be the best running video on youtube! :D

[@tychobroucke3910]

Amazing to watch how you simply enjoy the sport!!

[@Magerquark]

When you start a New Game+ with all achievements from last game

[@brousselit29]

Awesome.... Congrats !!! What an inspirationnal guy you are to me, to many people !! Well done Ben !

[@garylq]

Great video, captures the spirit of the London Marathon perfectly. You were beaming from ear-to-ear and going very well when I saw you and gave you a shout at 22.5 miles.

[@harveyemm4865]

Loved this video. You looked as if you were having a fantastic time. It brought a tear to my eye to see someone enjoying their running so much. Also you ran in a race with probably the best marathon runner of all time and you were not that much slower than him. Thanks for sharing.

[@BenParkes]

Oh it was incredible!! Couldn’t agree more about Kipchoge.. the greatest distance runner there has ever been in my opinion. Appreciate the support, thank you!

[@Aloneinhills]

That's unreal pal, great running and as always the content is brilliant....

[@BenParkes]

Very kind Rossi.. thank you!

[@joncadman4935]

Awesome video Ben, it really came across the pure joy of the day and also gave us sub 4 runners a taste of whats its like at the sharp end, keep up all the great content, on to the next adventure :-), well done Ben.

[@BenParkes]

Thank you Jon. I love running so much.. and that combined with the London Marathon is just heaven!! All the best to you and happy running!

[@adammcveigh]

I’ve just preordered your hat, I don’t normally buy merch, especially as this is the first video I’ve seen of yours but your attitude is amazing and has just sold it to me!

[@BenParkes]

Thank you Adam. Very kind. All the best in the Newtownards Half coming up. Run well 🙌

[@danielhuddleston3567]

I can't freakin wait for October 3. Amazing video!!!

[@hannesmorgenroth7149]

You are such a fast running smiley! Amazing!

[@stevejanner2931]

Best video I've watched in a long time and it really shows what the London Marathon is all about 👍

[@tyomias6906]

I am impressed, you just earned a new subscriber!!

[@Ligerpride]

Bloody hell, a marathon in 2 and a half hours at conversation pace and smiling throughout. You're some man, great achievement. It looks like a great race. Seems they mess it up though by having the finish line in a fairly subdued crowd spot.

[@BenParkes]

Yeah. There is so much security around the finish.. it’s a bit quiet right when you cross the line. But still.. the other 26.1 miles are amazing!!

[@yungthunder2681]

London looks super fun. I'm in my last year of university now, so I'm hoping to burst onto the marathon scene in 2020-2021 maybe I'll do London. That would be a blast

[@jeffweinberg6823]

It was a great day and everything lined up for me. Ran a 6 minute PR and BQ with a 7 minute buffer. Absolutely loved the flat course, weather and the crowd. Run Tower Bridge was magical. Thanks for letting me remove the experience. Boston here I come! Booyaa!!!

[@BenParkes]

Congratulations on the BQ Jeff! Will probably run Boston myself next year.. can't wait. All the best!

[@kerrywatson461]

That's a crazy time whilst vlogging and chatting! Well done Ben, looks like you really enjoyed it, loved the video

[@ceryscooper8597]

insane!! this is what i aspire to be like. you're incredible, well done mate :)

[@oldjayrunning3287]

Pure enjoyment… Loved watching the smile on your face and the passion that you have for the sport. Awesome thank you for always sharing your videos and journey!

[@suefoley6927]

What an awesome Vlog. Impressive multi tasking at such pace. Even spotted myself supporting on Tower Bridge. Chapeau Ben!

[@BenParkes]

Thank you Sue! Hope you had a blast on Tower Bridge.. it was epic!

[@linhnhi5968]

This is absolutely amazing!! You make it look so easy well done xx

[@RikhoOrariri]

I just did my sub 3 hours, but for a HALF Marathon! Lol! You made running a marathon looks so easy. Incredibly amazing! You really motivate me. Thanks, Ben!

[@matfavell290]

Goosebumps so bad, it made me enter the ballot!!! Great video Ben, great race too.

[@BenParkes]

Good luck Mat!!

[@Psysso]

Goddamn this man is the real deal. Running @ my 800m repeats pace while vloging , talking and smilling lol.

[@ryanwillmott16]

well done ben!!! smashed it - I predicted 2:36 as well!! Smashed it again, well done :)

[@BenParkes]

So close!! Thanks Ryan!

[@conorculham2632]

Great run mate, very impressive! Was great to meet you briefly afterwards in the park, love your videos and content, all very useful and inspiring stuff. Good luck in the future!

[@BenParkes]

Nice to meet you too Conor!

[@greenymeista]

Insane level of fitness dude great video cheers for the upload

[@waltercranston5176]

I'm running my first marathon this weekend. This made me so much more excited than I already was!

[@BenParkes]

Good luck Walter!

[@BristonRains]

*just casually runs a **2:35** marathon* *talks and films the whole time*