RUNNING TIPS Q and A - ANSWERING ALL YOUR QUESTIONS!

[@patrick7228]

If Sarah doesn't create some "recovery shake" merch she is crazy. That was gold. 😂😂😂

[@mathews-e5418]

#recoveryshake

[@fergiesrednose]

Hi Ben, yours and Sarah’s channels are my new binge watching channels. Really good content and I’ve just taken up running myself so you are giving me loads of inspiration and goals. Thank you.

[@BenParkes]

Lovely to hear Paul! Welcome to the lovely world of running.. always here if you need any help!

[@Gifdr]

I’ve neglected all running lately but catching back up on what I’ve missed. I’m unusual in the fact I hate summer running but love it during the winter :)

[@graystripebeanbag]

Ben, really wanted to thank you for the content you put out there. I recently decided to unsubscribe from some of the running youtubers I followed... they're great, but I found it getting into my head to make me buy things I didn't need and do things I wasn't ready for! Now that I'm coming back from my first injury, I realize more the kind of content you (and Sarah!) put out is what I need -- work hard, absolutely, but smartly, and scaled to your own goals and experience. You always put out such clear and helpful info, and above all capture the fun in running, which is really the main thing! I was using one of your half plans before I got injured and can't wait to work back up to it - your style of training is exactly what I need. Thanks for all you do :)

[@BenParkes]

Hey Lauren. Lovely to hear you are finding the content useful and good for you. We always try and just make content we'd enjoy watching. Wishing you all the best with your return to running and if you need any help then feel free to comment on any of our social media places and ask! Here's to a fun next few months full of running!

[@RobManser77]

We’re in West Berks! 😊 If you don’t mind roads, the running here’s great. Sadly we have no trails though, other than the canal. I have largely empty routes on quiet lanes from 11km up to 25km. The only annoying thing is it’s never flat; I can’t even find 400m of level road for intervals. For 800m+ you can’t run back down a hill for recovery, so have to use GAP and go both ways.

[@clarejackson6629]

Wiltshire is lovely. I live in a small town in the SN postcode and within 10 minutes in the car you can be up on the Ridgeway in total peace and quiet and beautiful countryside. Great running routes as you probably know. Great rail and road connections to London as well. Love your videos. You and others keep me motivated to keep getting back out there and running 🏃‍♀️

[@gabedellar588]

Avebury gang

[@paulreeves4987]

Marlborough on my doorstep. Thanks fora great video update. Love the "shake" joke Sarah

[@jamiexavier6654]

Another brilliant video wishing you and Sarah the very best of luck with finding somewhere new to live. Keep safe you two!

[@scottburrell4100]

Got the hat today Ben, thanks for that. Arguably your best video this one, enjoyed it a lot. 100% in for any sort of running camp abroad!..if the world ever returns to some normality!

[@SandeepMestry]

Loved your enthusiasm in this one. Thank you for all the honest answers, we all wish you years and years of health and happiness for a long running career ahead. Leaving London? Erm.. please don't 👍

[@annaz9168]

Really enjoyed this video! Love your running content (watch nearly every upload), but also enjoy learning about y’all as people. Do more of these!

[@owen389]

I live in Poole. Lovely trails in the Purbeck and Costal path from Swanage to Studland is great. Also can't beat running along the beach in the summer!! Loving the vids

[@BenParkes]

Yes, we love the area around the Purbeck coastline .. such a beautiful area. Plus the New Forest is pretty close by as well. Lucky you living there :-)

[@danielborgogni6716]

Sarah's contribution to this video is simply priceless ahaha loved it. By the way Ben, if you're reading this, please trust me and add some snippets of drone footage to your videos, to be used as transition segments, it would really take them to the next level (and perhaps it will be a lot easier to use the drone once you're both out of London). Best of luck!!

[@kierenkd]

I hope not. Drones in quiet places are so annoying.

[@NickGriggs-tr7zm]

Another great vid Ben, will there be a race video on the 10k you ran on the weekend, would love too see it!

[@e3Scott]

Another great video, Ben!All the best to you and Sarah (and of course Kiki :)) finding a new place to live that suits all your needs! Cheers from Canada, Scott #gettingitdone

[@BenParkes]

Thanks very much Scott! Will certainly be visiting Canada as soon as we can :-)

[@xmilesuk]

Great video Ben, thanks for the shout out

[@46pirate]

Great video as always Ben, I’m from Poole and there are so many great places to run nearby and I’ve barely scratched the surface here.

[@heavyt5702]

Loved this Q&A, cheers Ben

[@martincornwellmckeown6019]

I think there’s such an opportunity in cool running gear. Most are either retro and v muted or high viz and make you loop like the traffic police. You’ve got a good eye for design.

[@BenParkes]

Ha, thanks Martin. I work with a cool designer to put these bits together. Really like it..he has the ideas and I tweak it to get it how I like it. Glad to hear you like it! :-)

[@martincornwellmckeown6019]

It’s interesting. Cycling brands do it pretty well, offering a range of styles. Some v cool. Running brands seem to do shoes well but clothing...not so exciting. Maybe you’ll be the Supreme for running!

[@simonp2001uk]

A motorsports fan too? Are you looking to run around Silverstone in a few weeks? PS - superb cameo from Sarah and her "recovery shake"!

[@AlexFearn]

Please do another q&a!

[@Renocme]

Great video again! Love your videos, keep it going. You're a great inspiration.

[@BenParkes]

Thank you Renauld, lovely to hear you're liking the video. All the best to you and your running! :-)

[@jameswebster5672]

You're looking back to your normal self Ben. Happy for you.

[@BenParkes]

Thank you James! Feeling ok at the moment. Hope your running is going well!

[@jameswebster5672]

@@BenParkes Johannesburg's first race back is a 10k on the 8th of November, limited to 500 runners. Baby steps!

[@AmritpalGhatora]

Great video Ben, loved this! Lots of good questions!!

[@BenParkes]

Thanks Amrit. So great you're now on KZbin as well!! :-)

[@jdidsbury]

Thanks for this one, Ben. Really enjoy the Q&A ones. Best of luck with the Greenwich move - I feel you on the cost of living there! ;P

[@jeremyoliviermusic]

Brilliant. Keep them coming. You guys are inspiring. :)

[@81chrisling]

You should move to north beds/south northants. Sands pod convenience lovely rolling countryside, pretty villages and reasonable house prices compared to other Home Counties

[@richsandison]

My brother's family & my parents live by Minchinhampton Common. Plenty of hills and trails around there! Not sure if that's too far afield for you but it is very nice around that area; Stroud, Tetbury, Cirencester triangle. There's even the Minchinhampton 10K you could take part in!! 😄 Stroud Half is a pretty competitive event as well...

[@waynestevens5]

Brilliant content again 👍

[@jackpenfold7067]

Wow I never knew you loved Motorsport Ben, love knowing more personal stuff like this. Motorsport really is the best in my eyes 😁

[@soupyruns9709]

Would LOVE to go to Le Mans some year. Very jealous 🙈

[@triBenjamin]

Get to the Chilterns, loads of amazing runs around here, Wendover, Tring, Ashridge, Amersham etc

[@BenParkes]

It's a good possibility.. think we'll need to go a bit further for it to be affordable, but then can easily drive to the Chilterns for some hilly training easily!

[@jkrunningproductions]

Hey Ben, how do you recover from pushing yourself to the absolute limit? I had my sectional race this weekend and basically fell down just ahead of the finish line and took 20 minutes to be able to walk on my own.

[@beebylando]

Great video as always. I have a question: I'm a 1.42 half marathoner and recently had a fastastic marathon training block but on the day of my (virtual) race I just simply wasn't able to convert this to my goal of a sub 4 marathon. This isn't the first time and I'm wondering why I just can't seem to capitalise on my relatively faster half marathon. My body just seems to give up! I do strength training twice a week and followed a pretty good plan...what do you think the problem could be? Any advice?

[@billrhodes1930]

Have you seen Ford vs Ferrari? Really great movie!

[@andrewnewell128]

Hi Ben. I have been running for a few years and really enjoying it. I feel like I’m stuck on a plateau and can’t get any faster. Any tips?

[@190Michael190]

many physical therapists say that running puts a high stress load on your body, which it does. this just makes me wonder, how are you able to run 7 days a week? How long did it take you to get to that point and what advice would you give novice runners who want to achieve that level of running?

[@stevealderman2049]

Hi, I have plantar fasciitis. Do you have any tips to ease the symptoms and a trainer recommendation. Many Thanks

[@edwardhigh2584]

Hi Ben, I'm looking to use running to tone up my calf & make the thighs slimmer. Would you recommend a 5km tempo run 5 days a week over spicing up the training for 3 days a week (1x5km tempo + 1x15km long run + 1x5km fartlek)? Thank you

[@phillamb8808]

Which stability shoes would you recommend?

[@gorantoljamo204]

Thx for the vid! Q: I have training alot more this year, but couple times I just quit training for 3-4 week. Just cant getting it done *S* That have never happen before, I belive its bcause I have no race goal this year bcause all race are cancelled... Suggestion ?

[@BenParkes]

Hello Göran. It is really hard when you don't have races to train for. You can always target a time trial run, so give yourself a goal to train for and then run a time trial in a month or two months. Maybe sub 20 minutes 5k, or sub 40 minutes 10k etc, find a goal that works for you and your current ability. Then when races are back, you'll be in really good shape to race again. I'm not sure where you are from, but in the UK there are trail races happening. So you could see if there are any trail races near you. Always exciting to try a new form of running such as trails. All the best to you and hope you get your mojo back soon!

[@gorantoljamo204]

@@BenParkes thx!

[@stuartholmes4414]

You've missed Surrey Hills/North Downs off your list. Convenient for London, but I guess not much cheaper.

[@BenParkes]

Yes.. a bit out our price range sadly! Still having a look though 😀

[@lorrainecowan7288]

Hi ben parks i like your warm up s i be doing yhen for long time but theny help me with my running

[@ollieking31]

What was your corporate job if you don’t mind me asking?

[@Nikunj573]

Do you wear any underwear during running? Do your shorts have inbuilt briefs? How to avoid chafing?

[@BenParkes]

I usually wear under from a company called runderwear. Then sometimes use a product called body glide if I'm worried about chafing and put that in between my legs or arms.. wherever skin could rub. Alternatively I sometimes wear compression shorts and they stop my legs rubbing. Hope that helps!

[@runsintheforrest1364]

If you ever organize a race yourself, you should call it "Parkes Run", just to confuse people. :-)

[@sarabt]

How do you prevent blisters? I'm tired of having to tape my toes before each run

[@wp3050]

Your shoes could be too small? Or try a heal lock with your laces too keep your heal in the back of the shoe?

[@kierenkd]

Make sure your shoes fit (measure your foot in cm). Get branded socks. Some shoes just do have hotspots. Most are better these days.