Pacing A Pro Runner To A 5K Personal Best!

In today's video I had the true privilege of pacing professional Finnish distance runner, Nina Chydenius, over the 5K distance in an attempt to better her 5K PB of 15:54. If you enjoy the video, please leave a like and consider subscribing.
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[@rajmathew6220]

Definitely good to see that push without music here

[@BenIsRunning]

Appreciate the feedback

[@jcsk8]

Exactly. Kudos.

[@voodoochile80]

Totally agree. Really makes us immerse into the race and appreciate the effort of the runner

[@jeroenkooman7328]

Its so awesome to hear the breathing and how your words keep here going! Awesome stuff! Keep it up!

[@mattej96]

Voiceover was perfect decision

[@eckph]

Love the way you slowed down right before the finish line to get her in front of the cameras - you guys are absolute pros. Lovely to see!

[@gerardswinley4736]

Crazy how relaxed you look at that pace Ben!

[@hellomark1]

I always think this when I see top racers running, they look like they're out for a stroll! Since Ben said he was at 90% I imagine he was pushing damn hard, just not into the "actively dying" stage, which would be me at almost 2 minutes slower pace

[@BenIsRunning]

Yes its certainly a hard effort but just not into the red :)

[@smeeeeth]

Wow that was cool nice job

[@lean2281]

Its because hes stick thin with a 16 bmi

[@potte3110]

@@lean2281 ridiculous comment

[@geoffclarke3796]

Knocking 20 secs off a 5K PB is an impressive effort for someone at that level so well done Nina and great pacing Ben. Always enjoy running in Battersea Park.

[@BenIsRunning]

Indeed, think we were both in shock a little as we crossed the line and saw the time. What a run!

[@matteodiluce9387]

@@BenIsRunning 3:07 pace! Well done you for pacing her so well!

[@user-ij9uk8tn8i]

I was thinking the same. That's seriously impressive!

[@FarisSalman]

Seeing a pro athlete doing 5k just exactly like I did my 5k in terms of effort management (not pace, ofc), especially around the 3rd-4th k, those huge exhale and groans, and the last 500m struggle, reminds me about a quote "you get faster, but it doesn't get easier"

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

PRs come hard in 5k

[@iggymiranda1797]

I'm a slow overweight runner and my friend paced me for a sub 30 minute 5k. Never would have imagined doing it by myself. Was a great feeling hitting sub 30 and beating my PR by 4 minutes.

[@Autumnblueskies1]

Well done!

[@HollywoodHeyson]

It's so great to shed those minutes of the pb.. I did a 10 k race last Sunday where I smashed my 6 year old PB of 52:30 by nearly two minutes.. people who don't run will never understand what 2 minutes mean

[@polromeu]

congrats.

[@BROADBANNED]

@@HollywoodHeyson I dont run but I know all about 2 minutes. Every time someone asks me to go for a run, i always say I will be there in 2 minutes!

[@kirkvj8330]

​@@HollywoodHeyson 1 dont run but i know the feeling if l have to take a dump and someone's in the bathroom. Longest minute ever😂

[@davidwalker2234]

Love the narration over the run! Made for a way more engaging watch. Was great to hear your thoughts and the pain throughout also😣. Please do more of this! Class running! 👏🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️

[@ethan62]

Couldn’t agree more! Definitely prefer this commentary style.

[@valerieprema9432]

I enjoyed this much more too.....love the commentary and all the sounds of the race...

[@producermind9030]

Yep. Keep doing it Ben. Was awesome to hear your thoughts.

[@droid806]

The lack of music make the real effort flourish, and the voiceover insight was marvelous. Keep these please!

[@BenIsRunning]

Noted, thanks

[@rassiepretorius2320]

Great pacing. I am an offcial race pacer for 22 years, but nothing can beat a quality personal pace with someone walking off with a grand new PB. Well done.

[@BenIsRunning]

Yeah I was left with that post race PB feeling! Will do again for sure :)

[@michael1]

22 years is a long time to finish a 5k do you do a few steps every month?

[@wrenandrews3782]

@@michael1wow

[@English.runner.en.Espana]

Your a hell of a runner Ben and a genuine nice guy! Love the channel.

[@BenIsRunning]

Appricate the kid words, thank you

[@hamwhacker]

Great to see professionals at work. You are both AMAZING

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks!

[@TheCamJT]

@@beotho i mean being 50 seconds slower than the world record and being just under 5 minutes faster than whats considered elite is pretty professional

[@scrumpymanjack]

Interesting how Nina's breathing was already stretched at 2k. The mental and physical strength to keep going is immense. Super impressive.

[@BenIsRunning]

Yeah just goes to show how hard she’s prepared to push, found that very inspiring

[@maratonlegendelenemirei3352]

For her at the 2k mark it's 'just' 9 more minutes of torture!

[@Runner2Walker]

That’s a 5k race for you. Feels like you’re at breaking point from the start.

[@mylesg7278]

Well there's physical disparity between men and women, most like the reason.

[@scrumpymanjack]

@@mylesg7278 This reply is so off topic it doesn't even belong in this thread. Why are you bringing up man v. woman? It's irrelevant here.

[@Bukoe]

I love that you can actually hear the effort she gave Last 5-6 min her puls must have been maxed out.. You never get that experience when you watch it in the television.

[@threatened2024]

This is one of the real problems with the way the sport is presented by the mass media. It misses some of the rawness. For example, the NFL is so much richer for the sounds of players clashing, etc.

[@voodoochile80]

This makes me wonder why they don't at least test this kind of audio experience in top races. It really makes for a much more immersive experience

[@PhilyBowden]

Loved this video Ben - huge congrats Nina! I remember vividly Nina catching me in my first marathon in Seville, around 16 miles in her encouraging me to keep pushing like you were cheering her on today, what a legend

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks Phily, she’s a true champ and someone I’ve learnt a hell of a lot from since we met last March. Was nice to be able to help her out but to be honest don’t think either of us expected her to come away with a 24 second pb, that was the cherry on top 😂

[@user-ij9uk8tn8i]

Phily!! 😃 I've just come here after watching your latest video! You and Ben are helping me get my running mojo back again 💪✌🏃‍♂🏃‍♀😃

[@RunDave]

I love your channel Ben, I am a big guy and spend my parkruns at 37 minutes, but it is lovely to watch you run so well. Great pacer, Nina pushed and was very grateful. Lovely video

[@donnybeal2135]

Way to go Nina! I just wanted to say how inspiring your journey has been to us all. You really have to admire someone who follows their dreams and encourages so many others to do the same. It's always a good day when you get a new Ben is Running notification! Thank you as always

[@kimmohirsikorpi8702]

Thanks for the great video, Ben! So nice to see Nina breaking PB and earning ranking points! We used to run a lot together with Nina years ago, she's such a lovely running pal (the best) and a special person and friend :)

[@VoodooToad.]

Ben - You are so humble and one of the most 'chilled' people I sub to. I love your content and I am excited to see what you can achieve in 2024 and beyond! Well done and thank you sir.

[@Leeroy49]

That's a phenomenal improvement. Now you know even better how important support really is.

[@BenIsRunning]

I want a personal pacer now, anyone free in copenhagen for some 3:20 kms haha :)

[@christiantimmerman96]

Sure! I can pace you for the first 2km or so 😂

[@michaelr.8402]

@@christiantimmerman96 like your comment 😅

[@osrstube]

​@@christiantimmerman96 I will continue for another 400meters 😅

[@revenantel]

Ben, i watch all your videos but i have to say this one was outstanding. Great content. Thank you. Good luck for your upcoming race.

[@argentinemaniac]

Mad respect for this wonderful piece of running and coaching. Congrats to you both

[@user-wv7sr2rc8u]

What a wonderfully wholesome video. I used to run club level XC, track and road - they were great times, everybody was so encouraging of others. This took me back to those days. Thank you.

[@Emma-ix6bz]

Loved this video and it’s so inspiring to see how far pro athletes can push themselves! They dig so deep! Great job on the pacing Ben :)

[@alfcot1514]

I'd never normally comment on KZbin, but felt compelled here as I was astounded how well all of this came together! Loved the voiceover and extended footage during the race, really cool and to my knowledge, unparalleled insight into the experience of a professional runner chasing a PB. Keep up the hard work Ben! 🎉

[@el_carbonara]

amazing video, I love the no music to hear the effort. So incredible to push that hard, she is a true professional and speaks very well. Loved your gesture ben of letting her cross the line. That is so pro.

[@kushtrimtorozi]

This video almost got me in tears🥺..such a great athlete and most of all an amazing woman❤️. All the best to Nina on her goals 🙏🏻.( missed her voice ☺️)

[@Brian-dt4hw]

I loved this! Nina you rock! Way to push through! Why did I get a little emotional watching this? Nice work you guys!!!

[@heathenstrengthtraining3059]

Another fantastic video Ben, You made a huge difference to her race and you can see how elated she was to have surpassed even her A goal by such a huge margin. Well done Ben.

[@richk755]

Awesome vid, been waiting for this one. Nice one Ben 🔥

[@jordanmiller5627]

Love your content. This video was amazing. Loved the narration over the race.

[@kimdecker8901]

Amazing! And SO do appreciate the in-race voiceover! Teaches us a lot about the mind and strategies of an elite runner, and it heightens the suspense and tension of the footage! Would totally dig more 'em! Thanks for giving us a peek into your racing/pacing brain!

[@BenIsRunning]

Appreciate the feedback Kim, noted :)

[@zyphal1371]

loved the commentary & the interview at the end - great video!

[@Beardyfitness23]

Awesome work, great insight into how hard you athletes push💪

[@JBH123]

It's such a pleasure to watch high-level runners, especially with side-by-side ride-along footage. It really conveys the speed and the efficiency of movement. Well done to you both - and to your camera person!

[@runnerfromhel]

You are both amazing athletes in your own rights. Pushing Nina to her PB and to ranking pointswas so good. Unreal! 🇫🇮keep up the mobility!

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks Hel :)

[@anitamaes5031]

Awesome footage. A true joy to watch such beautiful running styles!

[@amandawalker4510]

Absolutely loved that, well done to you both🎉🎉🎉

[@gong3169]

god dang ben! ur form looked amazing! and not to mention u looked really relaxed in that pace😲 kudos to you and nina for the great race👍🏻

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks Gong, appreciate it

[@RedzaZilla]

Brilliant vid mate, would love to see more uploads like this where you narrate your thoughts over it - super exciting to watch and well done to Nina!

[@BenIsRunning]

Glad you enjoyed

[@karlbratby4349]

Your journey is remarkable Ben… truly, oh to be young 🎉❤

[@Archyde]

Never seen any of your content before but obviously this is a bit of a viral video to pop up randomly on my feed but I watched the whole thing! Think this video highlights how powerful a good storyline can be, super emotional (as in uplifting) and you feel that through the whole video. Same as all the other comments love the voiceover and you can just hear your natural passion for running in the commentary! Super inspiring content! I’m definitely subscribing for more videos!

[@juance4937]

Amazing content like always Ben, really looking foward to that marathon PB, lest go!!!!!

[@briggsy010]

I love watching people break their PB’s. The elation of the achievement is great to see after such a tough effort. Excellent work Nina! Inspirational.

[@cory3476]

Great job to both of you! Congratulations to both of you!

[@crankgreenwatts]

Nice work Ben and pacing fine as you had to deal with traffic 👏 Well done Nina and all crossed for Paris 🤞

[@severiner7168]

A great video and what a nice things to be able to do. Running is about supporting each other to achieve our goals rather than always competing. For Nina to get a 20s pb is really incredible! Well done both!

[@BenIsRunning]

Absolutely! The buzz I got from it too was an added bonus- great performance

[@domino2750]

This was a great video Ben. Not only did it get me hungry to race, but having you narrate and pace was very interesting. On top of that Nina seems awesome and it was so fun to be able to celebrate her and her achievement! «Ben is pacing» should be a recurring series!

[@kedr77]

Great job for both of you. As an amateur runner, i understand how pacing is critical for any distance. Ben you did a great job and making the time for pacing duty says a lot about you. Huge support for your marathon coming up.

[@jobanski]

Great video Ben! I really enjoyed seeing you be a pacer!

[@maciekwelna4112]

Such a fun watch!! Love it Ben👏🏻

[@woojaelee4864]

Fantastic runners!! What an effort by both of you 🎉

[@lotfimebarki2659]

VO >>>>> music great video. you both looked amazingly strong. congrats to nina for the PB

[@grantmckay7014]

Love this style of content. Great to see. Good running both!

[@BenIsRunning]

Glad you enjoy it, will certainly film more in this style :)

[@litergod]

this was great. opening scene was like are zombie flick, "are they coming for me?", and a smashed PB at the end. Helping others achieve goals can be just as fulfilling as getting them yourself! Great job to Nina and good luck towards her continued goals. :)

[@finsaether]

Amazing video Ben! Loved it 🥳🔥😁

[@melchiorvalentine769]

The last three videos have been my favourite ever. Apart from Vlogmas, which was mega. Congratulations Nina, you looked like Desert Orchid at the Grand National. Thanks for all you put out Ben, what you and Kofuzi have done for running is immeasurable. Thank you

[@BenIsRunning]

Wow, thank you! Thanks for the kindness and support :)

[@JustBrowsing777]

Amazing job by the both of you and congrats on the success!

[@noumaanabubakar6414]

Wow well done Ben. You made it look easy and you helped a pro runner get a PB and win the race. Legend!

[@jimperry4420]

Awesome to see the push and the suffering. Great video!

[@jamesruss2554]

world class positivity and encouragement, brilliantly done

[@roberthill7458]

Wow yall have both put in really hard work. Well done. You motivate me.

[@mezoqfn..]

Amazing job Ben! Great video- very inspiring

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks so much!

[@lewangg]

Looked like the perfect pacing there, Ben! And what a beautiful effort from Nina.

[@edhare4572]

Love the video Ben, more voice over work please mate! Nick does alot of this kind of content and give a really good insight as to what your thinking whilst racing (even though you’re pacing it comes across in a similar way). Good Luck for Copenhagen!

[@BenIsRunning]

Yeah i certainly took inspiration from the collab we did together- a nice story telling technique ill be sure to do more off!

[@fiveafterseven]

Love this format choice and congrats to Nina!

[@jonglanfield9446]

Enjoyed this one Ben. Nina seems super likeable too! Hope she gets the ranking points she needs to qualify 😁

[@nononsense2688]

Shes pushing!! Her form is incredible. You just make it look easy.. Nice work both of you.

[@mikestevenson1334]

FINTASTIC running, Nina! :D You did great pacing, Ben! You're such a fast beast yourself =D Cool seeing Holly and Anya too! So many awesome pros.

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks mike

[@martpikkani2112]

Good job with helping out! Interesting video to follow how the 5k run progress goes.

[@mikehobbs624]

Great vlog and pacing Ben. Congrats to Nina, she worked hard for that 👏

[@BenIsRunning]

Absolutely, thanks for your support

[@LauraMcDonnell-sn9rv]

Welldone pacing her.... . Ur brilliant .. love watching ur videos ... Great content 👍👍👍✅ . Ur definitely an inspiration to everyone .. . Keep up the great work .

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks Laura

[@atedejong5620]

Great pacing, amazing PR beat of 20 seconds. love the video!!

[@simonsilva250]

1st time here. Maaaaan this got me hyped. Really great video. Right now 5k is prbly my absolute favorite distance to run outside of sprints. It's like a mini long distance sprint haha

[@osccarrcervantes2129]

today is my day off and after watching this... I want to run. Incredible pacing. Nina is a beast! Earned a subscriber.

[@royalordinance]

Nice to see joy manifest during a Run. Go!

[@TopsyJt]

Enjoyed this, great pacing too. She was a beast, you could hear her working hard in the first Kilometre. She gritted her teeth until the finish. Her ability to ask if her opponents were in her heels, showed her mental clarity and experience. Was fantastic to watch. Well done sir and to the young lady, looking forward to watching her in Paris.

[@christinaclementson]

Wow, she’s incredible! It’s true what she said though, pacers help you to push harder than you can push on your own. Good job Ben 👌

[@Freerunx3]

So proud of her! Good luck to her in everything.

[@ivladikar3957]

Loved this video Ben keep these ones coming!

[@BenIsRunning]

"Where's the next race Nina?"

[@josephgonzalez_]

I’ve paced runners before - it’s such a great feeling to help others to their goals. Really satisfying.

[@BenIsRunning]

Incredibly satisfying yes!

[@MrPatsteen]

Hearing Nina's effort grunts reminds of the saying: it doesn't get easier, you just get faster. Great effort!

[@John64125]

Took advantage of the route, the conditions and smallish field. Great job pacing, stayed in touch and constant feedback. Nina will want you on all her runs.

[@BenIsRunning]

Cheers John, I’d happily do it again but if she wants to go any quicker I might have to train a little harder lol

[@gbm8432]

6:20 nick Bester inspiration 😂

[@alittleshepherd]

Was thinking the same. BOOMMMM SHAKALAKA‼️

[@jt.8144]

CHEEKS!

[@BenIsRunning]

Indeed, having seen how many people enjoyed the collab over on his channel i thought I'd give it a go. A great story telling technique

[@molochz]

@@BenIsRunning It is the way. This format is so enjoyable.

[@isjd123]

Voice over was really good, first video I have watched too. Just subscribed!

[@user-ij9uk8tn8i]

Watching this to try to psych myself up for parkrun tomorrow! 😆😅 That was amazing!! You guys are inspirational 💪🏃‍♀🏃‍♂😃

[@saschamorth9952]

What an amazing video! It's so interesting to see a professional race and get such fascinating insights! I would love to see this format more often. :)

[@mrm9561]

so quick! I'm sat here getting envious as I injured myself on my marathon other week, now I'm unable to run....but I feel I'm not too far off now - maybe a cheeky parkrun easy easy pace next week...don't want to push it. Listening to the Pod you with your injury and now callum with his has definitely made me re evaluate running through injuries and actually taking the time to heal and be good by doing hop tests etc has really been helpful and I'll come back stronger - hopefully hit a 5k summer race series local to me Jun/July and go sub 19.

[@BenGoodTimes2U]

Great video and voiceover with your pacing strategies.

[@musicmeadow1868]

Great content Ben, love this video!!

[@BenIsRunning]

Appreciate it!

[@user-qs5ef2qi7d]

both of you are amazing!

[@dav3o]

Really love the voice over and thoughts - cool to hear the strides and breathing ect.

[@shelly478]

Yay glad to see another video!!

[@BenIsRunning]

Plenty more to come in the next few weeks

[@tomnyberg]

So awesome! Your talk about how hard pros push reminds me of Greg LeMond’s quote: “It never gets easier, you just get faster.”

[@HollywoodHeyson]

Your whole running technique looks so effortless.. poetry in motion

[@jan-erikkotka159]

Love people being so positive and happy about helping some get PB.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Holy cow, Benny! This video has BLOWN! 💥 🎉

[@tayeblondon]

thanks for no putting music, is raw love it, great run!!

[@Jumaleh]

wonderful of you to help her out on her journey. Ben you looked so relaxed at that high speed.

[@BenIsRunning]

It was a pleasure and thanks, certainly could feel it towards the end despite it not being quite an all out effort :)

[@Cjrelectrical]

Love this