RUNNING FAST ON A BUDGET (8 Money Saving Tips!)

[@tf-ok]

Decathlon is your best friend. Discontinued models too.

[@L0Ls0ul]

Especially for clothing

[@jjeniece]

We don’t have decathlon stores in the US. I walked by one in Spain recently and the crowd was nuts

[@katerina.halikova]

I bought my forerunner 45 in Decathlon 2nd life. It cost just like 60€, like new, used for 6 months. Couldn't ask for a better deal

[@Timbroa]

Glad you mentioned run commuting in this! Having a fulltime job and a young family at home means a traditional running plan is out the window for me, but by running to and from work 3-4 days a week means I can get the majority of my mileage in ready for a long run/event at the weekend.

[@BenParkes]

yeah it's a great way to fit it into a busy schedule! and then it also makes those runs without a backpack feel like a dream!

[@asus12354]

Garmin 55 is unreal. Cheap , reliable with a good battery. Have it for 2 years now and its still working just as new.

[@KwstakhsZ13]

Good to know! Have bought mine for almost a year. It's incredible indeed! I didn't even have serious expectations before buying it, it's been a pleasant surprise.

[@stjohns7884]

Also had mine for a couple of years now and echo your comments that it is a fantastic watch and would recommend it to anyone.

[@asus12354]

@@KwstakhsZ13 Yeah I was eyeing some more watches with fancier features expecting my 55 to eventually die but it just never does! :D I love it

[@GatleySkateKrew12]

I have the forerunner 55 my only issue is now I’m more hybrid than when I started so I’d like better analytics for multi sport like cycling and suggested workouts that aren’t just running etc looking at fenix 7 pro or epix pro gen 2 idk 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@KwstakhsZ13]

@@GatleySkateKrew12 yeah I see... But that's your issue,not 55's haha! It's clearly a running watch!

[@hazaldenizaygun7339]

For more minimalist runners who just want to see distance, time and pace I recommend Garmin FR 45. Very very minimal features, but you can definitely do all your basic runs with this, and it's dirt cheap!

[@meganchabot]

I've had my Garmin 55 for over 3 years now and it works brand new. I only take it off to charge (which is like every 2 weeks). I own a farm and am ROUGH with this watch. This thing is sturdy, reliable, and had all you need for running. Love this watch and reccomend it to everyone!

[@harry1583]

If you get a Garmin watch it can serve as your coach. The Garmin daily suggested workout is a good feature.

[@jacobgebman4666]

My local sporting goods store always has previous generation Brooks shoes on sale. I got into running with a pair of ghost 14's for $70 and Glycerine's for $85. Great prices and great shoes! I've since upgraded to a pair of mach 6's but still take the brooks out for a good run! Much love from Ohio, USA!

[@JA-ge7wn]

Amazfit watches can give you great value for money especially if you're on a budget. I have the Active Edge which is super fantastic. Never failed me in GPS and never disconnected to my HR sensor. For shoes, I use the 361 Fierce 3.0 as my daily, LSD and recovery run and I even use it once on a half marathon. Great bang for the buck running shoe.

[@totolaw2654]

My shoes : Hoka Rincon 3 Watch: Garmin Forerunner 55 cheapest on the Garmin line by far a monster running watch.

[@carlhassell9783]

Hi Ben, another great video! You had the Velocity Nitro 3 on this video, and I’ve just bought 2 pairs of the version 2 from Start Fitness at £60 a pair( less 10% as a new customer), and received a free pair of socks in each box. Love these trainers, had 2 pairs previously- bargain!

[@asus12354]

I loved them as well. Nice grip you could almost go out on a trail run with them too with no problems

[@DuncanEpping]

Used the High-5 gels for my marathon training last two marathon's. Even used it during my race, alternatee between High-5 and Maurten during the race for change of taste/consistency. Worked great.

[@craigbarth_rsb]

Yep high 5 for training and gut training, just the standard or hydro but not the caffeine which are disgusting... however the Maurten are awesome; consistency, flavour or lack of, ease of getting down, less mess etc. so I will be splashing out on a few of 'em - my thought's when trying them for the 1st time were 'bugger! take my money already!'

[@alanfricker8506]

Cannot recommend joining your local running club enough. At Loughton AC your membership gets you free entry to loads of races, athletics meets and fantastic training every week. Most importantly the motivation of running with friends is great for improving your running

[@stevecolders]

This is a great vid, I’ll be sharing it, along with the beginners running shoe guide, with some of the newer members of our running club. Thank you.

[@BenParkes]

appreciate that Steve thank you! 🙌

[@alizaidi4419]

Would like to give a shout out to Karrimor. Have used their products when I was in the UK and their running bottle and shorts are still going strong after 10 years!!! So many ppl have asked me about them in Aus!

[@SHADOWMANVRJ]

I have had the Coros Pace 2 for a few years now and it is more than enough for me as an amateur runner. It has a lot of features that I enjoy and they are continuously updating their features as well. Also, they have a model in partnership with Decathlon which is really cheap but a good choice for a first watch.

[@letstritogether]

I purchased the Puma Velocity Nitro and Liberate Nitro for 80€ each a couple of years ago. As an average runner, buying last year's model is my mantra. I also got myself a pair of Reebok Floatride Energy 3 for 62€ and they have been great! They're definitely the most fun to run in, a bit more springy. I even used them for a couple of triathlons.

[@MattWarren100k]

Great video, thanks Ben and Sarah! Your content is top notch!

[@m0e566]

decathlon is king in the budget department for everything exept shoes there you can mostly get better deals by shopping around online. But everything else is awsome there ( I honestly prefere my 30€ VanRysel Glases over my 180€ Oakleys )

[@thesecretrunner26]

Another great video, thanks Ben! And I can certainly recommend your excellent training plans: I’ve used both the one for the half marathon and for the marathon - the latter several times now - and they were unbelievably good value for £7, thank you! 👍

[@BenParkes]

thank you so much! glad you've found them useful!

[@path2running]

Great video as always! Not sure if it's considered budget, but I really like 2xu running shorts. They generally have good sales on as well.

[@scottfinlayson8920]

You should try out the Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 1.5 running shoes. I got a pair a few weeks ago delivered for £146 all in and they are really brilliant top tier racing shoes. I have the Alphafly V3's and they are only 10g heavier than them in my UK 9.5. The Qiaodan are a touch softer and just as responsive but far more comfortable that the Alphafly's. I just stumbled up on a review of them on a KZbin channel and they looked the part so got them, only took 1 week to arrive and are a really fantastic shoe for around half the price of the Alphafly V3's.

[@capitalistgeneral]

I've been very surprised with how good Old Navy running shorts and shirts are. With how often they have sales, you can get them for incredibly cheap at times as well.

[@ironspeed]

Most of my running clothes are from decathlon, but the shoes tend to be to narrow, Also any sports outlet will save you good money on things like tops and shorts

[@guyprice3067]

A good video with good advice. Gotta love Vinted and Decathlon!

[@shaylorcyclingwahoo]

+1 on Ron Hill. To me it’s a “proper” running brand that I’m pleased to wear and it’s very well priced

[@matthewcreelman1347]

The Saucony Axon 3 is one of my favourite cheap shoes. The Garmin 55 is what I use as a watch; no complaints.

[@ebayer1980]

Marketplaces are best place for shoe buying. But You are wrong about that You need to buy 1-2 year old shoes. Even 3-4 old shoes have good foam and strong glue. I recently have bought brand new and original - Adios Pro 3 for 85€. Takumi Sen 8 for 57, Adizero SL for 30, Vaporfly Next % 2 for 55 and 65€. Streakfly for 35€ and Pegasus Turbo Next Nature 30€ Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro for 80. And little used ones can be had for even less. Like Takumi Sen 9 for 35, Puma Deviate Nitro 25, Pegasus Turbo 2 also 25.

[@keynorarce9476]

Great usefull content. Greetings from Costa Rica!!

[@MichaelDavis-uu9zh]

Kept coming back to your channel, ended up subbing. Great content 😃

[@RasmusFrie]

Hi love your content, ive been running half marathons in the past and ive since been taking up road cycling. Now Im again looking to do some running and saw your training plans for the 1:30 half marathon. I usually run with runkeeper but dont have a runners watch. Do I need one for the intervals in the plan or can I do without? Thank you!

[@dstarley]

I love Vinted for shoes. Got a pair of worn twice trail shoes last week for £30 with RRP £160. Won a race in them on Saturday 😅 Also, you didn't mention the import of looking after your kit - cleaning and repairing it can save a lot of money in the long term! I've repaired shoes using Pair Ups and got several hundred miles more life out of them 😊

[@dstarley]

Also also, when it comes to nutrition you can just use normal food. Especially on longer races or trails. I use jelly sweets which are a fraction of the cost of gels but similar carbs.

[@ricebum8808]

Were the running gels even mention in the video? They're in the thumbnail

[@squngy0]

5:05 he mentions high5

[@ricebum8808]

@@squngy0 thankyou mate, must've zoned out for a few seconds lol

[@jacintascanlon9529]

Great vid Ben!

[@mateuszmrowiec4265]

Puma or adidas / c&a + strava + cospro hr monitor on forearm and you are done.for first 12 months to see if you will continue.

[@ivanjakic1587]

Hello, I am an amateur runner and I would like to train for a half marathon that is in the spring of 2025. My height 184, weight 93 kg. I have no money for expensive sneakers and if I buy one it will be at the end of those where I will train everyday and go to a half marathon. Which you would recommend. My current time is at 5k about 48 minutes.

[@MilesLangley]

The COROS pace 3 is insanely good. Originally I got a random £50 “sports watch” from Amazon but it was terrible. I sent it back and got the Pace 3. Sure it cost more, but so good value for money.

[@davidpless8486]

Got one a few weeks ago. Love it.

[@V0lODA]

I bought the Pumas when I started running seriously, did my first half marathon in them - 1.55 so I got to say they work amazing

[@vuyokazi1797]

Ascics gel kayanos are really good for overpronator like me

[@Seanpikelocke1]

I save a fair amount by repairing my running gear when its worn out. I dont mind it looking a bit hodge-podge, when its so much cheaper (and easier) to darn running socks or glue back together shoes. Its also quite fun and much more sustainable!

[@BenParkes]

yes this is great! Sarah took some shorts to a local dry cleaners/alterations place to get them fixed and it cost her less than a fiver and had basically brand new shorts again!

[@JohnChurch-i1g]

Decathlon shoes in UK stores seems poor re selection options compared to Malaysia. Plus cheaper there.

[@Kovman9]

Love the enthusiasm ❤

[@andrinugrahasutomo5301]

I always buy kits on discounts (shoes, apparels), as I always felt new items are a bit overpriced. No need to buy more shirts, apparently in my country every single race I signed up the race pack includes new shirt. Cheers from Indonesia!

[@RE71476AD]

Now that BP is back to his best, after a torrid 4 years for him, I am imagining a return to unfinished UTMB business. Once that is done, I suggest adding in some different events like Hyrox, or Duathlon, or tough mudder, OCRs etc....purely for entertainment value. I think BP's personality - fun, quirky, amusing facial expressions etc - would just make for a great film during these events.

[@davidaraujo2049]

Decathlon and Joma, awesome kits and running shoes

[@Real_Matt]

Ben, what camera and accessory do you use to film yourself whilst running?

[@alfdickinson1971]

Revivo sell discounted Vivo bare foot shoes.

[@Kedzunya]

I guess you don't need to spend a lot of money for running, you just need to find the thing that does it for YOU and suits YOUR running style, same with accesories, gels etc

[@searrell]

i started to run recently and was considering getting hoka mach 5 are they worth it or should i consider the hokas mentioned in the video ?

[@milos-7712]

Puma vel. nitro 3 is a really awesome shoe. But the outsole durability is horrendous. Mine look prestine from above/sides, but from underneath, the outer parts look like I've been walking on vegetable graters.

[@rigorevangelista9875]

What is your rrunning shorts?

[@timcharlytv5591]

Can you review shoes from on its a swiss brand that makes high quality shoes

[@DaMickLNP]

That Serpentine 5k is really fun! Great vibe!

[@Carftymk]

replaced my garmin 55 with a coros pace 2 recently. they are NOT in the same league. the pace 2 is cheaper and a LOT better. fuck garmin

[@hahaheslop]

Factory Outlets are great, you can usually get a decent pair of older models for a bargain.

[@tito_jay_m]

Always Decathlon for sports gear 🔥

[@PhilMUK]

Coros Pace 3 is insane value for money.

[@DesmondKlue]

Hi are you taking part in Comrades on sunday.if so all the best.

[@_Seppixx]

Nice ideas, where I can get the your cap you wearing in this video? :)

[@Feanaro5503]

I wish the US had park run. To do a properly timed 5K here, it usually costs $35 now.

[@aliasgharkhoyee9501]

It does have a number of parkruns, even if they're not as popular as other countries.

[@alexeinandros3973]

Hello and thank you for your video! Mainly I do explain the same things to people arguing running is tooooo expensive! I'll use your video to send to my mates spending budget on running equipment 😂 maybe they can save some money

[@philipeick-vocalmusic]

Great topic! Great video - as always

[@TheHutchRuns]

Run Nation, Run Through and Run For All offer free places for volunteering at road races

[@inz_uzi]

Ditch the gels. I use table sugar instead.

[@bca-biciclindcuaxel7527]

Better tip: Make more money ! :)You will have the Fenix, good shoes and travel where you want ! :)) Hello from Romania!

[@karlismymiddlename]

Man why didn’t I think of that

[@theboybrand]

Great video, but to even mention SOAR in a budget video 😄 they are ridiculous prices. Shorts, whatever the brand are a typically robust product no? Apart from the odd hole in a pocket ive not had any issues, whatever the brand whatever the price!

[@hkim9151]

Absolutely…. It can be very affordable over my previous gym membership of $100/month. When I started a couple years ago, I brought the Pegasus 38. and Coros pace 2 and go on weekly parkruns. I just use watch for run so all other functionality like rowing and skiing I don’t use. and now have a 4 shoe rotation from your recommendations. I don’t do gel as all my runs are just 1.5 hour at most…on easy run. Do you have a recommendation on a cheap light weight video camera for recording purposes during my runs ? 😊

[@MaytHachey]

I’m a huge saucony fan!

[@gem3132]

I'm 65 years old. I run commute to work. 3.5 miles each way. About 45 minutes.

[@apocreg11]

Decent shoes, good socks decent running underwear is all you need the. Hit up decathlon for the rest

[@DiggerPrints0814]

Worst thing is as you get more and more into running and doing more K's, means having to buy a new pair every three or four months haha.

[@mansesnam7265]

Newline is a very nice running brand

[@justoutlaw6423]

Craft stuff are really good.

[@DanielLurieakaDuke]

Maybe I missed it... What happened to Comrades 🇿🇦 ??

[@badudoydy5734]

Try amazfit trex 3 sir, bang for buck watch.

[@JDeezle21]

Team Puma Velocity 3 ❤

[@ccccjjjjeeee]

last year's shoes, decathlon clothes, and you don't need a watch

[@Larsschmidt14]

Best value running cap has to be Ben Parkes. Tbh, besides that usually the cheapest, really isnt good and the most expensive isnt worth it either. Gotta find the sweet spot. I personally find that, while not being the cheapest, best quality for money in clothes are Saysky. Comfort is through the roof compared to Nike or alike to same price.

[@randomize9642]

Ben gonna run Comrades?

[@elflakeador09]

I dont run in events, they have never really interested me. I can set my watch for a distance and plan a route in my locality then go do it for free without having to commute for ages just to do a 10km or whatever distance. Granted i dont get a medal or a tshirt which I'm convinced thats all some people do them for 😂

[@Himynameskeith]

It's worth giving it ago just for the experience and there is generally some not too far away so you don't have to travel

[@elflakeador09]

@@Himynameskeith I suppose your right, maybe it's something worth considering for the future 👍

[@hobotify]

You need absolutely no money to start running. Put on your converse, a random old t-shirt and shorts and go for laps around the block. Your phone has GPS if you want to track pace and stuff. If you need energy eat a snickers.

[@mason_runs1010]

But then you end up injured wearing converse. You need proper trainers but you don't need expensive ones.

[@alexchapman3906]

@@mason_runs1010no strictly true. There is science that suggests the lack of cushioning is significantly less forgiving of heel striking and people naturally adjust their running form accordingly. If your running form is good it also strengthens muscles faster to have less cushioning provided you increase distance slowly.

[@mason_runs1010]

@alexchapman3906 whilst I agree with the principle of less cushioning, the fact that converse will rub the heal off your foot is a major problem! They aren't built for running and more fashion. So agree with the less cushion princple I don't agree with Converse comment.

[@leesin2me555]

u forgot "hello everybody"

[@LuisBecerra79]

🙉🙈 LA LA LA LA LA LA LA. 😆 1st video I had to watch it on mute 🤣😂 just kidding. All good options and thanks for sharing this knowledge.

[@5kribbles]

DON'T CHEAP OUT ON GELS!! The good ones are only a few bucks, and the cheap ones will make you poop yourself.

[@alexanderwheeler4827]

Its an extremely cheap hobby in comparison to kite surfing 🏄‍♂️ 😆. Id rather save up and buy medium to gd quality stuff.

[@paulthewitt]

Stop telling people to look second hand!! That’s how I get good deals on decent shoes and can’t afford the competition!

[@leonelbustosb]

You can participate in any major event held in a constitutional democracy. Once the event begins, you're generally protected by laws, the constitution, and human rights to run along the event's route, provided you don't interfere with other participants' rights to compete as intended. While you shouldn't expect to receive an official race number, timing chip, or any amenities provided by the organizers, the streets are public, and you are free to run behind the last participants without charge. On another note, I’ve started recently to see your videos, love them! I only run using a weight vest. Have you tried that?

[@barrick4807]

Soar 210$ for shorts no thank you

[@kemalluxia8305]

First 🎉