RUNNING UP ENGLAND’s BIGGEST MOUNTAIN With My GIRLFRIEND - amazing views on Skafell Pike!

Today we're running up Scafell Pike, Englands tallest mountain, as we continue our training for UTMB in a few weeks time. Follow along for some epic views of the spectacular Lake District countryside!
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[@AienAristeuein]

Yeah, I'm not running in 32C 😅 Great views though 👍 10C to -10C is good for running

[@PaulCoatesTrailRunning]

What a beautiful country - superb quote. Brilliant video as always. Positive and motivating

[@classicalruns1245]

I'm very fortunate that my body can adapt to either swing of temperatures given to a few shorter runs to adjust. But winter is my favorite season so running during winter would naturally be my favorite. Very cool video with some amazing views!

[@m3phist0]

Between hot and cold, it depends on the level of course. Generally I much prefer running with sunglasses and a singlet than with gloves and a baselayer. As long as I can stay hydrated then I'll always pick the heat.

[@thomaswestaway2793]

I’ve done the Three Peaks Challenge but Scafell Pike falls in the middle so it was dark the whole time. Stunning scenery - missed out on so much! And now no longer live in the UK so living vicariously through videos like this.

[@ehbaltazar5589]

Received my running singlet: looks and feels amazing! Thanks to your Mum for the personalised letter. All love; more love! More power to you lovely creatures! And well done for running (vertically) in one of the hottest days of the year! All the best and good luck on the UTMB!

[@BenParkes]

Thank you!! So great to hear how much you like the singlet. Wishing you many happy running adventures in it! 🙌

[@priscilladitoma6381]

Definitely cold weather! I used to run during the night in winter with zero degrees or less...love it :)

[@chloebenn5708]

Did the 3 peaks about 12 years ago, it was so rainy they wouldn't let us go up Scafel Pike as the streams you waded at the start were in flood. So slightly different weather! I was walking in Yorkshire (in a nice shady river valley), the heat wave day you filmed this, don't know how you were running that mountain in the full sun! Disappointing we couldn't complete 3 peaks but still a massive challenge & proud to have done it we started Ben Nevis at 4am and completed Snowdon about 3am I think.... So climbed Snowdon entirely in the dark which was pretty scary & I was so exhausted the long walk down seemed never ending, just wanted to lie down & sleep (snickers bars kept me going!) The long travelling & being wet all the time definitely added to the whole challenge. Well done on getting your training done 👍

[@oldmandice2731]

I live in Florida in the USA. I love running the beaches and its usually around 90F (32c) and 60% humidity during the summer. We don't have much elevation here but we sure do have the heat and humidity!

[@crannachan]

I climbed the 3 Peaks in 3 Days with my dad in 2010. Loved it! I do all my training before 8am in Scotland, so my happy temperature is between 0-12 C. Ran the Edinburgh Marathon this year in 15-18C and that was too hot for me! Luckily I was wearing my Ben Parkes Singlet and it was so comfortable it felt like I was wearing nothing at all!

[@CameronM47]

I struggle to run in the heat, I've been getting up before 5am to get my run in before its to hot. I'm much more happy running in the cold, once I get going I don't feel it. Climbed Scafell Pike as a kid nearly 40 years back, the weather was no where near as nice as it was for the both of you.

[@George-lz6ue]

Great video Ben, I'll be doing a trail run tomorrow morning at -2 degrees, as it is winter here in Canberra, Australia. I would say running in the cold is preferable to the heat, but something in between is best. Looking forward to seeing your UTMB race. I'm going to get one of those bucket hats!

[@greyrunnings9725]

Nice one guys, I was up Monte Baldo in Italy last week, at 2010m, but as it was 35’ + opted to take the cable car and trail run for an hour out and back (300m of technical accent) and then run back for a hour to the hotel from the half way station. Great video and music to accompany your efforts 🙌👏👍👌

[@andrewmellor6920]

I walked this same route yesterday in the same direction and agree 100% with Sarah that it would have been better going up the harder part and then down the shorter route back to Wasdale Head

[@rixtaw]

Nice run. I love the Lake District. Heat is no joke….I live in Florida which is probably the best place for heat training in the world..we have crazy humidity. I’m training for a couple of 50 milers this summer so have to get out in this heat just to get used to it. However, it’s as flat as a pancake here so zero elevation (except the bridges)!

[@Moroccoraces]

Very interesting video, it reminded me of trail races, but in the summer the races are stopped, even the running exercises are difficult with the hot weather,

[@Humppakarajat]

Great video! Please more of those! Hilarious that it started raining 😂😂😂

[@stalin1909]

Cold is the best for running ( 50’s F) . on a side note, i was at the start of that crazy Run from the Death Valley to mount Whitney. i ran 2 miles that day in The Death valley , it was 123 F,Felt like an Oven .

[@robbarnett524]

Cold weather 100%. Anything from 0 - 5 degrees is perfect for me. Heat saps me so quick

[@jamiexavier6654]

Absolutely stunning views!!!!

[@andybennett6567]

Great day out bud! Did the 3 peaks challenge in 1996, completed the challenge in just under 24 hrs with 18 hours of climbing. Remember having a quick sit on the summit of Ben nevis and having a major teddy throwing out moment. the thought of descending into Fort William and the pain I was going to have to hack, I would have paid for the big yellow sea king to come and lift me off the mountain. Funny though, didn't take long before I was doing my crazy challenge!

[@RunDivision]

The colder the better for me I really struggle in the heat, but I have started doing the had dung since I saw you guys do it and I have to say its a game changer.

[@simonhughes8880]

I walked up Scafell Pike nearly forty years ago, when i had more energy. Amazing views.

[@michaeleaton6249]

You spotted the Isle of Man. Hah. We can see the lakes peaks when it’s a clear day from here. Good spot :-) great training as always Ben!

[@BenParkes]

Yes.. I didn't even realise you could see it from the UK.. but could certainly make it out on the day we ran up! Must come over soon!

[@roadrunner1958]

Where I live, it's not uncommon to get 40+ (Celsius) in summer, so I much prefer winter. Last Wednesday, I ran 25 kms without a drink. I wouldn't fancy doing that in summer!

[@wildgingerruns]

Wow well done guys!!!

[@peterandrewchua4672]

Hi Sir Ben and Ma'am i will always support your KZbin Channel!Run safe and God bless always!🙂😉🤗

[@dalem1140]

Quality vid guys 👌

[@The_Funky_Horn]

“Man is quite extraordinary”. Love it. 😅🤣

[@sandstromj]

Mostly trail running for me in Finland on hills and in the forest as we don’t really have mountains here. And currently training for OCC, so maybe we’ll meet during UTMB week.

[@philipwood7673]

Definitely a cooler weather runner! My hot weather racing experiences are either very good or very bad.

[@29028ft]

There actually IS something to do if you struggle with running in the heat - run in the heat more! A heat-training protocol can increase cardiac output, plasma volume, tolerance to extreme conditions, and even lower your internal thermostat. So if you hate running in the heat…run in the heat 😂

[@craigjohnston8235]

I don’t know why but every time I play your video and the ad comes on I say to myself hello everybody in your accent 😂

[@2spoons]

I'm an Autumn runner Ben - but great work (ps I ran XTERRA Snowdonia Trail Marathon) 2 weeks ago..... 32º and a Beast in the heat!!

[@BenParkes]

Well done Stephen!

[@LARKRunningUK]

It’s got to be cold weather as a preference. I tend to ‘run warm’ so it doesn’t take long for me to warm up anyway. Running in heat is horrible and takes ages to cool off after……

[@SeeChadRun]

Great run! Super beautiful!

[@bcvids999]

Wow when it’s get to running in the heat my bowels just let loose. Even on the treadmill a few times when I make the heat very hot to try and train they just go and then the slipperyness on the treadmill after the bowels go make me fall and it is very difficult to get back up and keep running on the treadmill when it is so slippery after the bowels have released. As you say though you just have to keep ‘getting it done’ which is what I always try and do when it becomes so slippery after the bowels have gone. It is difficult to clean the treadmill after but you just have to keep trying and getting it done and even if it isn’t completely clean after you just keep going

[@chrisward7582]

Nice :) Never been up there when it’s a clear day! Always misty for me 😂

[@BenParkes]

Yes.. we certainly got lucky with the weather!

[@timeonfeet]

Stunning scenes there Ben, really need to get out to Scafell Luke, never been myself. Who needs Chamonix!

[@BenParkes]

Yes.. Scafell is a bit tucked away in the Lakes.. there are other areas that are much easier to get to.. But always nice to say you've been up the highest mountain in your country!

[@timeonfeet]

@@BenParkes Definitely! Are there any mountains you'd recommend in the south or that are more accessible from the south?

[@jps5871]

I can do heat,don’t like it. Give me the cold!! Done some road adding a couple of trail races this year.

[@JohnBKerkhoven]

Thanks for the runners cap; awesome coloring! Question: How did you come up with the logo? Inspired by the coat of arms of Amsterdam? :)

[@BenParkes]

It's simply some shoe laces.. quite simple!

[@AdamNodwell]

Well done! I have been to the Sca Fell Pike summit about 6 times and still haven't managed to get a view!

[@BenParkes]

Yes.. we certainly got lucky on the day we chose to run up!

[@melaniehuggins6646]

Cold weather 👍

[@iantobrewer3896]

Entertaining video

[@Ruffnreddyrunner]

Definitely cold and in shorts and tee no base layers for me no sir re bob 😂 always feel nauseous if layered up or too warm

[@unleashtheginger0]

Give me the cold! The best runs of the year are the easy runs where it’s dry and almost zero degrees, so you get home and don’t need a shower.

[@stevenconway5456]

In January I like running in the heat and in July I prefer the cold ..... but in the uk that never happens

[@far_is]

Wow amazing

[@flavionicassio]

I live in northern Italy ... trail .. road .. all together

[@markjones127]

Good luck with UTMB, first time I've watched your channel but you seem vaguely familiar, I was running up Snowdon 6-7 years ago and a runner called Ben tagged along with me at the start, we chatted non stop to half way where he stopped and returned to the bottom whilst I carried on to the summit, wasn't you was it??? 🤣

[@thedoberman6240]

If anyone is as bad in the heat as I am then consider using the sauna. It saved my ass for my recent 50k (in 30C weather). There's plenty of protocols online.

[@vincewarne228]

I’ve done the 3 peaks Ben, great challenge. Very doable (as long as someone else is driving at least).

[@BenParkes]

yeah.. I'm sure some people have done it driving themselves.. but doesn't seem very safe! Well done on completing it Vince!

[@NarinderSingh-ny5ji]

I hope you are good, can you please make a video on your ankle updates, i am really following you on that thanks

[@martinvngss4]

Hi Ben, you ever thought about doing the Comrades Marathon in South Africa.

[@katis999]

great video :)

[@ivanjeremija9180]

Ultra videos are always interesting for some reason! So I would have to buy all that mandatory shit and i'm completely broke and even if i wasn't i am extremely cheap person sort of minimalist ,miser, Samuel Beckett type of dude...(Ben and Sarah, u have to check out Spartathlon in Greece -240km, its amazing!It was started by 3 british raf officers trailing the ancient route of Pheidippides)

[@xzorre]

Definitely cold. Anything over 28 degrees and I stop functioning as a human being. Unless I'm at the beach or poolside with quick access to something to cool me down.

[@althaea35]

Hi I am really enjoying your lead up videos for UTMB! Definitely prefer cooler weather for running (but where I am 'cooler' means anything below 25C). More often the humidity gets me. A question - how are you stowing your poles? Are they attached to your running vest, or do you have an additional bit of kit to hold them? Thank you.

[@BenParkes]

I'm wearing my naked band.. which has a poles holder at the back. nakedsportsinnovations.com/products/naked-running-band?variant=40776613167284

[@althaea35]

@@BenParkes Ah perfect - thank you.

[@philjordan1749]

Did the Three Peaks in my 60th year. Due to a couple of technical issues we didn't quite make the 24hr cut off. But it's very doable. Has Sarah noticed she's the face of one of Mud Crew's f/book posts?

[@BenParkes]

I don't think Sarah goes on Facebook, so she probably hasn't seen. All good though! Well done on completing your 3 peaks challenge Phil!

[@sidrialgr]

0C - 15C is the ideal range for me

[@jaibeingjai]

Great vid as always Ben. However short shorts on the trails should be banned 🤣

[@tomrankin4530]

I do not like running in either extreme hot or extreme cold temperatures. My sweet spot is 10 C/50 F on a dry cloudy day.

[@rogermaris9021]

Don't like it too hot or cold, prefer a little warmer, but i run better in the cold weather for some reason

[@markg99]

It must be cool to be the highest people in the country for a minute there.

[@Spencer377]

Personally, I prefer to do the three peaks over three days which gives you a chance to really take in your surroundings - It’s also how I met my now wife! 🥰

[@BenParkes]

Oh wow! How cool is that! 🙌

[@Tyson298]

Great video, what are the backpacks you are using?

[@BenParkes]

Salomon adv 12

[@Tyson298]

@@BenParkes Thank you!

[@Noxxid]

Sure the Lakeland 50 and 100 is next week guys.

[@teresavanlokven9767]

Quick one on hats, the hat I wear dose a great job of keeping the sweat out of the eyes and is used on 80% of my runs , you wear yours back to front most of the time and your ofter clearly hindered by the sweat . Can a sweat band not be incorporated into the rear of your hats to stop this. I must assume they are very light and comfortable. Ian

[@414peps]

Why are there bo trees in England?

[@lisabox2404]

Please can I ask where your running vests are from please ? Thank you.

[@BenParkes]

Salomon adv 12

[@lisabox2404]

@@BenParkes thank you

[@dalem1140]

What shoes did you guys use for this vlog. ? Ta

[@George-lz6ue]

I saw at the beginning that Ben was rocking the Speedgoat 5s.

[@craigpillsbury989]

Just a quick random question when you race aboard do you get sport specific insurance (I’m the one who fractured my fibula in Boston insurance claim ongoing)thanks cp🏃🏻‍♂️

[@BenParkes]

We just have regular travel insurance, but ours covers us for road racing / training. So check the small print. We then have the ITRA trail running insurance for covering trail and more remote running, both races and training. It's about £50 for the year.

[@craigpillsbury989]

Okay thank you for your time I appreciate it.all the best at UTMB look forward to hearing all about it.cp🏃🏻‍♂️

[@ianbrownjnr]

I work in Iraq for 8 weeks at a time. Doesn’t go below 45 most days in summer. Running isn’t fun but has to be done

[@BenParkes]

Kudos to you Ian. You should research some races in hot environments.. you’d do really well on the leaderboard!

[@rayfinkle8860]

I'm not even happy about running on a flat surface!

[@footballisunited9642]

1.40 #BambiBen

[@NeillyVille]

Sarah is a keeper, when you gonna propose Ben 🤷🏿‍♀️🤦🏿‍♀️

[@matthewhairell1456]

Everyone is thinking the same thing!

[@vincentnb]

Couples are not obligated to get married; this is not the e 1930s

[@Eddie-Spaghetti]

@@vincentnb I must have missed the bit where NV said your obligated to get married.

[@mattbarrett6186]

When I saw the title I was expecting run up with my girlfriend and ran down with my fiancé

[@NeillyVille]

@@mattbarrett6186 W

[@maksymnalezhytyy1465]

Slava Ukraine!

[@chriscutts9650]

Nice hat Ben did you wear that for a bet, 😆

[@BenParkes]

I love my bucket hat!! 😁😁😁

[@chriscutts9650]

Hi Ben I've only seen you wearing your other hats, I was a bit surprised to see you wearing a different one, You looked nice and cool mate. 👍

[@mickowen3318]

snowdon is the biggest mountain / thought u where running up seems u r walking

[@LoveEverybody444]

I think Ben shaves his legs

[@BenParkes]

Ha.. never, not a triathlete yet!!

[@matthewhairell1456]

Too hot to run haha you wouldn’t be able to run for 10 months in Texas if that was the case.

[@1Molehill]

To much talking, not enough running