Running 175KM in 7 Days | A Full Week of Valencia Marathon Training

[@edwardrissington3218]

One of your best videos. Showing reality. Training is not glamorous and it's not always in beautiful surroundings.

[@BenIsRunning]

Appreciate that Edward, that was the idea so glad it came across :)

[@grantmckay7014]

Although I had a kangaroo hop with me for the first km of this morning's long run alongside a lake right next to my house. Training is beautiful here.

[@annestrock4917]

"Nothing says psychotic like 52 laps!"😂

[@BenIsRunning]

🤣

[@English.runner.en.Espana]

‘Me again’ hahah very good Ben. Love the videos.

[@BenIsRunning]

Was loosing my mind a bit taking the camera with me every time 😂

[@Snerunseasy]

Great video Ben , keep them coming, it's good to see reality of daily training for a marathon and all the best in the next few weeks of training.

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you! Yeah wanted to share a full week rather than just the big workouts or long runs :)

[@andriboh]

Very nice video, and good news about the Valencia marathon going ahead, all this training i'll get you a great race!

[@rajmathew6220]

Ben is a beast

[@ThomasRedmond-q8q]

Great video Ben. Great quality as always. Thanks for the amazing insights into the life and training of a (sub😉) elite athlete like yourself. Great sense of humour and attitude . Wishing you good health and injury free running until Valencia!

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks Thomas, appreciate your support 🙌🏻

[@jbuzzrock]

i really like your honesty and tips and tricks you share with us all 🏃‍♂🏃‍♂🏃‍♂‍

[@BenIsRunning]

Happy to hear that, apprciate your feedback :)

[@JustBrowsing777]

What a week, Ben! 👟🥸👟 You'll be in great shape come race week! Best wishes!

[@BenIsRunning]

@@JustBrowsing777 thanks mate, that’s the plan 🎯

[@guywarner8391]

Looking in great shape Ben. Great video, love this format. Good luck Sir 🫡

[@robertburpee9473]

Great vlog Ben, I love seeing your day to day & your dedication to the goal of the individual session when days get away from you, as they can do. Thanks for taking the time & effort to put this together, it was great to watch. 🏃‍♂💪

[@BenIsRunning]

Absolutely, thanks the support Robert! Appreciate your feedback 👟⚡️

[@APKZ04]

What an awesome video pls do more of these amazing to see all your runs!!!

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks! Will do! I’ve got to admit it was a little bit tiring towards the end of the week to remember to film every run but glad you found it insightful :)

[@zachbixby3276]

Love the longer video and getting to see all the different runs and shoe choices

[@BenIsRunning]

Appreciate the feedback Zach, cheers!

[@hurst_luke]

I'm not a runner and never will be enjoy watching your videos whilst I'm training on a cycle smart trainer in 3 degrees. It's having the motivation on the boring days that make all the difference. Keep up the inspiring videos!

[@BenIsRunning]

It's awesome to hear that my videos help keep you motivated during your training! Every bit of effort counts, whether you're running or cycling. Keep pushing through those tough days!

[@ollinpuhelin2216]

This was really interesting and good video! These videos has a nice effect for myself to get out and run, so thumbs up and keep up the good work. Best regards from 4hrs runner from Finland (it's also nice to see someone training in almost as lousy weather as it is in here 😂 )

[@BenIsRunning]

Awesome! Thank you! Glad it offers some motivation, heard it’s pretty chilly over there so I bet the treadmill becomes your best bud in the winter :)

[@NicolasWollesen]

Showing the realities of marathon training- love it! Could you do a video going through your data screens on your watch? Would love to know what sort of data you use during your training and races for that matter! 🙏

[@BenIsRunning]

Yeah great idea, will certainly do this at one point if you think it could be of interest :)

[@NicolasWollesen]

@ definitely! 10/10 would watch 🙌

[@OftenTense]

Liked the realness of this vid, Ben. Nice one 👌 glad to hear things are going well. Keep listening to your body and crack on.

[@BenIsRunning]

Appreciate that! I certainly appreciate I’ll, thanks bud 🙌🏻

[@jordanstobbart2030]

Really enjoyed this video Ben, the laid back and training focused style takes me back to the videos a couple years back

[@BenIsRunning]

Glad you enjoyed it, the good old days! Just me and the camera 🤝

[@rizontherun9684]

Love it. Good luck ben

[@Kvillen]

Please use a reflective vest or harness or something, like invisible for cars in that half-lit road lights. Take care! 10:35

[@gregniewiadomski700]

Great episode as always Ben. Some big miles this week. I’m also training for Valencia. Will see you there😊

[@BenIsRunning]

Can't wait! Wish you all the best

[@Ryan.Thomson]

Good to see things going so well! Will hopefully catch you out in Valencia!

[@BenIsRunning]

I hope so! Thanks Ryan

[@onduty7273]

Great video Ben!

[@smd2540]

always a pleasure to watch ur videos brother! love from the Philippines! you're an inspiration mate!

[@BenIsRunning]

I appreciate that, thank you! Glad you enjoy them :)

[@LinkedBooks]

Enjoyed the video! Great work, well done! You are such an amazing runner! Wish you all the best for Valencia

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video, and I appreciate your support for Valencia!

[@loraleeunf]

I agree with the others. Really liked this video. This is the daily grind that all of us runners can relate to even if it's not the same volume or speed.

[@BenIsRunning]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video and the daily grind. Hope your trainings going well :)

[@russamehta]

Fantastic video Ben. Thank you

[@BenIsRunning]

@@russamehta appreciate that thank you

[@tworunningbrooms]

Loved the local context. Running on the A12. Special church visit and coffee in what looked like the lovely town of Coggeshall. I know what you mean about exhausting about filming a week in the life sort of thing. Constant charge, download, format and repeat.

[@BenIsRunning]

I'm glad you enjoyed the local context! Coggeshall is such a charming place, and capturing all those moments can definitely be a workout!

[@adriaantermors8122]

Very encouraging that you are hitting those paces in your biggest mileage week. I was a bit concerned after Berlin that Valencia might come too soon, but it looks like you are building to a great form.

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks mate! Certainly come on along way since then but ideally would probably still want another month to be in peak shape but will be a good test to see how much progress I’ve made in the 9/10 weeks

[@David-CoolDave]

Very best of luck Ben, knocking it out of the park with the training 💪 Have a cheeky half marathon myself tomorrow, and going for a PB 🤞

[@BenIsRunning]

Best of luck David! Hope you smashed it too 👊🏻

[@LunaBearFoxyRoxy]

Great video again Ben. Thanks for the insights 🎉

[@BenIsRunning]

Appreciate it, thanks for watching 🙌🏻

[@Rich2rectro]

Yep i know that mental feeling of going round and around. 13 miles on the grass track last Tuesday with trail shoes here in poland..

[@BenIsRunning]

Oh that’s sounds like my cuppa tea! Jokes, sometimes good to test the brain too

[@johnarleentaninecz2867]

I really enjoy your training and videos.

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you! Plenty more where that came from!

[@tomcharlesworth9687]

Brand new watch just decided to throw it 🤣🤣 Great video mate ! 👍🏼

[@BenIsRunning]

Call it a early durability test :)

[@Mr_Paul_Wilkins]

Another great video your an inspiration Ben keep smashing it mate 👌😁🏃‍♂

[@BenIsRunning]

Glad it offers to some motivation, thanks for tuning in 👊🏻

[@kathrynflannery2889]

A good video Ben. Good to see reality of training - the good, the bad, and the....pickles!😂😂

[@BenIsRunning]

Pickles, the unsung heroes in my marathon training! Appricate the kind words :)

[@thomasduff5482]

The watch flying out the box 😂 same exact thing happened to Phily lmao Good luck in Valencia!

[@BenIsRunning]

I think they may need to change that pull tab up, we can’t have been the only ones 🤣

[@FrancescaBuscicchio]

Love this type of video 😄

[@BenIsRunning]

Glad you liked it!! Will definitely do this sort of concept again :)

[@roryallden70]

crazy volume lol you are a machine man, so inspirational

[@BenIsRunning]

Aha thanks dude, I just follow the coaches orders. Body has been responding well too :)

[@tommylawlor2857]

Brilliant video Ben.🏃

[@BenIsRunning]

Legend! Cheers Tommy!

[@iancosgrove8069]

Really enjoyed this video 😊

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you!! 😊

[@PuggleSteve]

Full week of training is always a good watch for us crazies. Welcome more 👍

[@BenIsRunning]

Ahah I know what you mean :) I can't lie, filming every run was a bit of a chore towards the end of the week

[@wilsonwhite4038]

Great video. Your washing load must be mental! Good luck in Valencia

[@BenIsRunning]

It’s a bit ridiculous at the moment I can’t lie 🤣

[@tinyrunner88]

Mileage weirdo checking in 😁. New subscriber and enjoying catching up on your back catalogue of vids.

[@BenIsRunning]

Awesome! Thank you! Keep being wierd.

[@scopz10x88]

love your videos ben

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you 🙏

[@deepazure]

Thursday must have been especially rough.. 45km warm up, sheeeeesh Ben, maybe take it down a notch with the warm ups ;)

[@BenIsRunning]

Right? 45km is a bit much! Must have been a typo in coaches training plan aha

[@raymondsedibana2810]

You seem so calm and laid-back-good times are definitely ahead, both in your finish time and the fun along the way! By the way, what do you listen to while running, and what brand of earbuds do you use? Don’t they slip out while you’re running?

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you, really enjoying my training at the moment to the point where a good result would be nice but not 100% the be all and end all! I use the Beats Pro inear, a bit expensive but they hook into your ears so don’t fall out :).

[@scotteaglen4872]

52 laps mate. Heroic effort.

[@BenIsRunning]

@@scotteaglen4872 or straight up stupid 🫠😂

[@markgames7913]

thank you for the video

[@elisabethsandve7095]

Great video! Love following you on your way to V. Hopefully the race will happen... Lets get a new 15x1 km with Nick Bester again soon, its great inspo for me when I am doing mine on the treadmill 😀Elisabeth in Norway.

[@BenIsRunning]

Will definitely link up with Nick again soon I’m sure :)

[@amandawalker4510]

Loved your visit to see your granddad too❤. Great sessions. You seem full of beans. Stick to your coaches plan and you'll smash valencia 🎉

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you! Will do Amanda :)

[@sonidorigen]

great vid Ben, but i always wonder. How and when do you drink?? I never seen a flask or something, you run without water o isotonic?

[@taylorplante99]

Ouff the A12 looks rough. Building that Rocky Balboa mental strength.

[@BenIsRunning]

It definitely takes some mental fortitude to tackle the A12 aha!

[@doubledecker1094]

I thought from your thumbnail that you had run an ultra in Iran - the Iran 175KM!!

[@BenIsRunning]

Think I’ll leave ultras alone of now! Doing it in a week is hard enough let alone in one go 😂

[@jamesgo1831]

Hi Ben I see that you do a lot of treadmill work. If 1% gradient feels the same for you, how much slower do you think 0% gradient is than outside? Perhaps for paces in the 3:30 to 3:00/km range. Many thanks

[@BenIsRunning]

I always use 1% gradient and i still find it to be 3-5sec easier per km. Also depends on the conditions in the gym. If theres no air con in say a hotel gym, sometimes way harder. Thats where I rely on my lactate monitor to ensure I'm training at the desired intensity :)

[@Alvaradosss]

Quick question Ben, When you run in threadmill how do you calculate the speed in it to match your pace?

[@BenIsRunning]

The Coros running watch I use has a indoor run feature where you input the speed into the watch

[@oleksandrkovalchuk163]

Wow! To be honest I'm afraid of doing such volume a week because of risk of injury, however often try I include long bike ride. My largest were ~105km and that was enough for sub2:35. But I know I need to increase it to break 2:30. Good luck in Valencia

[@BenIsRunning]

I guess it’s something I too have built up to over the years :) more miles doesn’t always mean faster but I’ve certainly found the bigger milage weeks help with that resilience :) thank you

[@ivanmanzur1197]

Solid week Ben! Q: What about Coros Pro heart rate precision? Better than Coros 3? Thanks

[@BenIsRunning]

I use the arm band which is very accurate so haven’t actually tried the watch optical monitors as always wear the band

[@ivanmanzur1197]

@ Great; I’ll by both coming from Garmin 965. Definitely Coros is a better option for serious runners. Thanks Ben.

[@DeeKay1911]

Impressive ! How many full speed marathons do you race a year? You never go off season?

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks for your kind words! I typically race around 2 to 3 all out marathons a year, and I try to keep my training consistent throughout the year.

[@siejas24]

Mr pickle has some comedy potential. Good luck in Valencia!

[@BenIsRunning]

It was international pickle day the other day apparently…missed it 🤣

[@stuartwalker6786]

Quick Question time: You were trying a 361 pair of shoes you said were 105g!? this is below the Adidas Evo1's, .................1) is this correct...2) why no mini review of how they felt?

[@connorbishop3289]

I appreciate the mile conversion for us weirdos! Not denying it, I also hate it!

[@maxal2251]

Do you think, with the issues in southern Spain at present, the marathon is going to go ahead? Nobody wants to see anyone’s hard work, dedication and planning go out the window, but it seems the city has more pressing matters on their hands. Hope they manage to rally and pull it together.

[@BenIsRunning]

The latest from the organisers is that the marathon will go ahead and there have been measures put in place so that the income generated by the even can be channeled into helping with the work on the ground. Such a tragic loss, I hope the marathon can bring awareness and financial aid to those affected.

[@noahbaur9900]

Hi Ben, where do you get your PMP from? Is it based of your Threshold Analysis a while back?

[@BenIsRunning]

Yes, that gave me a good idea and based on where I'm at in my training compared to previous builds :)

[@HILLO319]

Great video Ben! How are you finding the coros pro? I’m torn between that and a forerunner 265

[@BenIsRunning]

Really enjoying it so far! The bright display in the darker months of training is a welcome addition

[@robertlindellva824]

Hi Ben, thanks for another update on your work towards Valencia. What kind of treatment did you get considering your high weekly mileage volume ? Just asking as I’m working as an Osteopath myself . Keep up the good work. Robert Lindell Gothenburg Sweden

[@BenIsRunning]

I go for treatment on my right hip/glute that’s an area I have to pay close attention after previous injuries. Specific massage, manipulation and occasionally acupuncture

[@robertlindellva824]

@ Thanks for your reply. Wish you a happy weekend.

[@byCeevu]

Ben I need a recommendation. What are the best daily/recovery shoes available at the moment? I'm currently having problems with shin splints so my physio recommended a softer shoe with a higher drop...

[@BenIsRunning]

The Newbalance 1080 are a favourite of mine and fit that description. The Hoka bondi were a show I used back in 2020 when I too had shin splints so maybe worth looking at them too

[@byCeevu]

@thanks for that. What do you think about the cloudsurfer? I heard good things about it

[@mihailacriceanu7033]

Hi, Ben! Good luck with your preparation for Valencia Marathon! I want to ask you something. In a day with two trainings, how many hours you have beetwen the sessions?

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you, I usually run my morning run between 8:30-10am and afternoon 4-7pm- roughly 6 hours I'd say :)

[@UmopVlogs]

Cant imagine waking up with a 40km long run to do after a full week of training. I reach 32km when I am marathon training and I dread those!

[@BenIsRunning]

Its certainly tough but made much better with company! A much easier pace than the goal marathon also makes it a lot more manageable :)

[@jeffbroadhurst7315]

Saw the title and for a minute thought you were going to talk about a marathon in Teheran

[@BenIsRunning]

On the same day as Valencia I believe?

[@stevechangworld5120]

Exactly, with the Isfahan marathon coming up.

[@Team.L]

Wow thats great work💪👍🏻 Why so many milage? When I run 2.15 in marathon I did between 110-140km weeks , there was some peak weeks with 150km .. but if I should run over 150km weeks my body should shut down. But mayby u can run more milage this days because all those new kangoroo shoes. Good luck in Valencia I hope all the best for a great race! ❤ We hope they not cancelled that race fir this year, figerscross.

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks bud and some great insights. I personally find that if I train at too high of an intensity I pick up injuries so a higher volume approach seems to work best for me :)

[@rodriguehauwaerts7410]

how does the glucose monitor work?

[@BenIsRunning]

Its a lactate monitor, measuring the lactate concentration in the blood :)

[@TheRookieOfTheYear1]

Can I ask whether there is anything you do to keep your feet/toes strong/healthy?

[@Ammerstol]

Flippin' h@ll, did a bomb explode in your living room? Loved the video, quality work!!

[@BenIsRunning]

ahah! All about sharing the reality over here

[@GyulaJentetics]

Fast running 🏃 🏃

[@cianoleary3311]

Thanks for the video. I live in Stockholm and looking for a coach. Could you share who you use?

[@BenIsRunning]

The king of stockholm himself Victor smangs. He may or may not have coaching spots available :)

[@Pilot_king]

Very nice video, you inspiring me with the content, and i always like seeing your videos and best of luck towards Valencia!🏃‍♂️‍➡️

[@BenIsRunning]

Appreciate that, thank you!

[@drewsonofmorris9147]

Mileage weirdo feels like a term of endearment. I appreciate you.

[@BenIsRunning]

@@drewsonofmorris9147 🤭

[@RyuichiHasegawa]

Almost on the Jake Barraclough mileage level! Almost...

[@BenIsRunning]

Not quite aha! That dudes a machine

[@wtsang1]

Do you still cross-train (Aquajog, elliptical, bike etc) while injury-free, or only when injured?

[@BenIsRunning]

I used it much more transitional coming back this time but now I’m back to full training, only if I pick up any niggles :)

[@scopz10x88]

what headphones do you use? im sure you said before but i forogt

[@BenIsRunning]

I use both open run pro from Shokz when out on the country lanes when I need to hear the traffic and Beats Pro inear :)

[@mathiasreubens3098]

How did you find your trainer. Was it someone you knew, someone local or is it an online training coach?

[@BenIsRunning]

I’m coached by a friend of mine Victor. We meet at a running club back in 2019 and he’s been coaching me for the last few months :)

[@connorbishop3289]

How do you avoid injury so well? Well now, I now you were injured in the past. I may be ramping up my load too fast so I keep getting Injuries. How long did it take you to build up? Even to just 40 mi or 65km a week?

[@BenIsRunning]

Listening to your body, taking time off when you have niggles, strength work, recovery focus…these are all things I incorporate into my routine :)

[@elmerching1572]

Do you still squeez in some strength training during big weeks like these?

[@BenIsRunning]

2/3 times a week at the moment :) sometimes I do struggle to fit them in though I can’t lie :)

[@cerianthus]

From the thumbnail I thought you ran a 175km ultra in Iran !

[@BenIsRunning]

In a week is hard enough let alone in one go 🤣

[@mattthreestarssometimes3754]

Crazy mileage I’m 2 weeks from completing half plan I’m guessing my peak mileage for Brighton marathon will be like 80K week?

[@BenIsRunning]

Hope the half goes well! Milage isn't everything, its all about getting the right balance for the individual :)

[@ThomasRedmond-q8q]

What sort of stuff do you get done at the osteopath?

[@BenIsRunning]

I go for treatment on my right hip/glute that’s an area I have to pay close attention after previous injuries. Specific massage and manipulation :)

[@ThomasRedmond-q8q]

@ Ah ha. Sounds like a very familiar story!

[@phil_the_explorer3068]

1. I would hate running along the noisy highway. I don't know how you manage. 2. Congrats on the move. No more flatmate Charlie? 3. Can I have your Coros 3 now that you have the pro!? 🤣

[@BenIsRunning]

Yeah the A12 route is a needs must unfortunately and not as bad as it looks :) No more charlee although we do see each other at least twice a week at the gym or tandoori and nope. Don’t ask don’t get but I’m having both 🤪

[@oscartjaa]

What shoe will you be running in for the Valencia marathon?

[@BenIsRunning]

Most probably the pro 4 or Nike alphafly 3

[@mhargz]

I read the video thumbnail as “IRAN 175K” I thought you’d entered some badass ultra 😅

[@BenIsRunning]

That would be a badass race aha!

[@tomjoslin435]

Isn't it horrible running next to the A12?

[@BenIsRunning]

It's not the best but without driving from my house its one of few options :)

[@sschwen8050]

How do you get 119% efficiency? I don’t think I’ve ever gotten past about 106%!

[@BenIsRunning]

Must have been a very good session. Rare for me too :)

[@motorhead4870]

Looks great breathing in 4 lanes of diesel fumes

[@BenIsRunning]

The poor mans altitude training

[@motorhead4870]

@@BenIsRunning😂

[@Mohow-fv2vq]

You do know you can buy stuff to be seen in the dark. I think they call it lights or something.

[@BenIsRunning]

Never heard of it. Wearing a head touch for sessions doesn’t do it for me

[@AMostlyFunctionalJess]

Ben: Last night I was dressed up as a pickle *refuses to elaborate*

[@BenIsRunning]

That’s a story for another day 😂

[@lukewoods...]

i thought you said 45 km warm up

[@lukewoods...]

lol

[@BenIsRunning]

😂

[@AndyNick211]

They couldn't even put a guard rail between the road and the running path. Sketchy!

[@BenIsRunning]

Yeah i wouldn't mind that

[@paulenglish6918]

Those A12 runs give me serious anxiety

[@BenIsRunning]

Its hard to stay in zone 2 thats fore sure aha!

[@lasseolsen350]

I ran 180 k. This week. And I'm training for a 3000m. 😂❤ Thanks for videos.

[@BenIsRunning]

Keep grinding! Good luck

[@ChesneysCarer]

Would it be too much hassle to drive to HP, and run your old routes? Get away from that terrible A12!

[@BenIsRunning]

It's definitely worth considering, just doesnt feel right to start a run by getting in the car :)