RUNNING

[@BenParkes]

Was London 2023 one of the best of all time??

[@roberttrigwell6420]

Gave you a fist pump as a fellow runner around mile 4 🤜🤛

[@skinnylegsbarefootshoes]

I did it in 2019 and this time too. The crowds were SO INCREDIBLE THIS YEAR! Didn’t think it could get much better than 2019, but despite the weather being gnarly, the crowds were just AMAZING!!! Was about to quit at around 37k and they started calling my name and I somehow made it to the end! Still not sure how, and I got a PB 🤷‍♂️👌🏃💪

[@mikehobbs624]

Incredible atmosphere out there! I saw you in the yellow assembly area before the start ( sorry if i startled you when i shouted across 😏 ). Congrats on a great time. I absolutely love the race, its my 8th London, and my first marathon in 4 years, I was pleased to run 3.14.30.

[@lizgreen2936]

Yesssssss it was the best evvvvvvrrrr and I was only spectating!! 😅I came up from Glasgow with my friend to watch it we were 800 metres from finish line and had Scots flag on barrier.... Yous did brilliant Ben & Sarah well done!!... x

[@oscardanson7127]

Best I can remember

[@OmahaTonyG]

The marathon is a beast. Especially if you are running 2:43, while holding a camera, talking to everyone you see, smiling like crazy, and enjoying yourself.

[@Logs888]

had the same thought just now...happily chatting while running that speed, incredible! I would probably not get out a single word, just keeping every least bit of energy to get through that race :D

[@yianpap6093]

@@Logs888 I cannot talk at all towards the end of a 24m 5K! Well done!

[@kierongregory3722]

How the fuck you get that time crazy

[@ksptm4]

2:43 with a camera is insane!! i managed 4:09 with 4 months of training and a 6 week injury in between and was in pieces by the end. your time should never be understimated and you 100% should be proud of both your commitment, dedication and achievement to the day. well run Ben.

[@chuck4863]

The elation and your face as you ran the route was amazing. ‘Big Ben in the background and this is little Ben giving it everything’ very poetic

[@MattRunsColorado]

Never change Ben!! I could feel the emotion in this race. The marathon is an emotional distance and I'm so happy you share this aspect of it. Congratulations on a fantastic performance!!

[@jasonguthrie7491]

Fantastic job Ben! Congratulations. And oh my god, what are the odds of this. I just ran Boston last week. I used your Advanced Marathon Training Plan for the second time to train for it. My finish time on my watch was EXACTLY the same as yours at 2:43:10, and my official time for Boston was EXACTLY the same as yours for London at 2:43:07!! What are the odds of that!

[@severiner7168]

First time spectating, I cried nearly non-stop watching everyone do their absolute best. This video made me smile from start to finish, your joy was contagious. Hope you are both enjoying the recovery.

[@robinellis6]

After many years at Run Dem's cheer zone I'm DELIGHTED to finally make the vlog! Awesome running Ben - great to see you out there!

[@BenParkes]

Thank you for the cheers.. it's always epic through that point!! Big up to the Run Dem Crew!

[@rodjames5606]

That summed the spirit of running with an amazing crowd and the sights of the London Marathon 2023. You did amazing, strangely it felt emotional. It was a great watch ,thank you 👍😁.

[@jodiehellyer]

Ben, I found it so difficult to watch this and not cry!! What great footage you got. I completed the London Marathon for the first time and oh my, it did not disappoint. I’d only ever ran a 5km race before doing the marathon and I wasn’t able to train as much as I would have liked to due to injury. But was so pleased to get a time of 4 hours 1 minute despite this (I didn’t take into consideration the extra distance I would end up doing on the day to get around people, and high five the crowd, when planning my pacing. So close to that sub 4). As a running and marathon novice, I attribute my whole food plant based diet to my success on the day and my great recovery. I’ve been back on the netball court and back at CrossFit this week despite pushing my body to its limits on Sunday. Thank you for all your content, it was invaluable in helping me to prepare for the big day. And thank you for being such a great advocate for veganism #plantpower!!!

[@James-Henderson]

I was tearful on tower bridge at my first London. It was the first one after lockdown so extra special to see so many people cheering. Well done both of you, another excellent video.

[@michaeljacobs1917]

Hi Ben. I ran the London Marathon too on Sunday, this was my third time at trying to break 3:30 and ran a 3:15 so I was very happy. Without a doubt the best race I have ever run not just personally but the atmosphere was incredible especially given the poor weather. Glad you were fit and able to run in the end, excellent time well done 👍🏼👍🏼

[@hamoudalnasser]

Great run! 👊🚀🙌

[@nikargiropoulos9433]

What a brilliant video Ben! Congratulations, we're all very proud of you both!!! I followed your Run Camp advice + Training Plan - managed a new PB in London of 3:48, just 3 weeks after getting a PB of 3:49 in Brighton. I've worked very hard but this wouldn't have happened with you/Sarah/Shane. Thank you mate!

[@mulokozi]

Hi Ben , this was my first marathon ever and I am 62 years old male with a background of having suffered from a mini stroke and also had a right knee key hole surgery. My finishing time was 5:48.07 having started at 11:35 ( 21 minutes late due to transport glitches coming fro Reading Berkshire). I literally welled up all through your video...from the sense of achievement I was feeling. ALL I CAN SAY IS THANK YOU!

[@BenParkes]

Well done to you Charles completing your 1st marathon!!

[@alexrailton2067]

Well done mate!

[@ajithpperera260]

❤

[@Bongokingish]

Hi Ben - it was great to see you out on the course on Sunday (you can hear me shouting your name at 2:39 ). Your (2019?) london marathon video was a big inspiration that led towards me running London in 2021 and 2022, and now I know what an amazing experience it is it’s absolutely joyous to see you getting that again in this video!

[@deano100able]

Congrats Ben. You make it look effortless when you're still talking to the camera and smiling at the last mile. I've just purchased your beginners marathon plan ready for next year's Manchester marathon

[@nicholasdunkley9620]

This was my first ever marathon, did it for JDRF charity and managed a time of 3:24. Super proud considering I've been running for less than a year. What an incredible day and atmosphere very emotional crossing the finish line. Can't wait to do another, not sure how it could compare though!

[@MsRachaelRoberts]

My first ever marathon on Sunday and I've got the bug. I ran for charity and am asthmatic and 51 years old but the crowds got me around. This is an incredible effort and achievement. You and The Welsh Runner Matt are inspiring me to really work hard on improving my running. Well done Ben!! 🎉

[@BenParkes]

Well done Rachael!! 🙌

[@SeeEdRun]

Congrats Ben! I just ran my second half marathon on Sunday (following your beginner plan) and managed to beat my September half marathon time by almost 8 minutes, coming in at just under 1:57:00! I'll be using your beginner marathon plan for my first marathon in October, which I start training for in just over a month! Thank you for helping me realize these goals and for the continued inspiration!!!

[@BenParkes]

Well done Ed!! Good luck in October! 🙌

[@dannispeakman3238]

Hi Ben, i ran London last sunday. Its was my first marathon and honestly just one of the best days of my life! Iv recovered from ovarian cancer 2 years ago and to get 5:41 at my first go i am so stoked. Been following your beginner training program and just wanted to say thanks so much its been brilliant. I ran wokingham too this year and would loved to have come and say hi. Well done on your time, no doubt you will crush that championship time later this year! Btw, i rocked out a Ben parkes hat last sunday and it was just perfect 💪

[@alfdickinson1971]

This vlogg is still magic a yr later

[@itsevelinakp]

I'll never understand how is it possible to run with this pace, INSANE!!

[@michaelspencer4632]

My first marathon! Your beginners plan got me round in 4.03, which I am delighted with, but people are already telling me I need to do it again to knock that 3 mins off! Epic crowds, awesome volunteers and a lot of heroic runners. Wow!

[@BenParkes]

Congratulations Michael!! Great time 🙌

[@TheFODRunner]

Incredible Ben! Well done once again. Great to see you out there smashing it 🎉

[@tilda3141]

I'm always so impressed by how you film and talk while running that fast and long! Next level stuff, great video 😁✨️

[@teddylim5305]

Thanks

[@BenParkes]

Thank you Teddy 🤗 happy running to you!

[@mr.h.9103]

Grats Ben! Working back my self from a major injury. It’s inspiring seeing you work hard and getting back to the level of running you want to be at!🎉

[@rebeccaflint-bush4492]

Great work Ben, I was the lady who said hi at the expo while you were waiting for Sarah in the loo. Amazing time and effort and your right London crowds were amazing. I loved it! 3:54 time for me 🎉

[@BenParkes]

Well done Rebecca. 🎉 Nice to meet you!

[@seekingUltraNick]

Well done, Ben! (And Sarah!) This one got me, man… really emotional run. I would absolutely love to do this one sometime. What an amazing city and community supporting everyone out there. Thanks for sharing, as always!

[@silvercloudslearning4136]

Well done Ben - great work completing this marathon event. Even more kudos for being able to film this event and talk throughout! Fantastic!

[@natashalockhart2188]

Ahhh amazing Ben and Sarah!! I completed it and so glad to finish but can’t seem to shake the disappointment of my time of 4hrs 22 as I completed Belfast 4hrs 6 😅 given that I had tonsillitis and felt like warmed up death I should be proud of the achievement 🎉 hats off to both of you for the amazing pace and perseverance you both have for running and completing marathons. You truly inspire thousands and millions to come in the future! Onwards and upwards and hope I get to cheer you on in person in the future!! Xx

[@arangeofevs973]

Hi Ben, you are an absolute legend. I ran in the London Marathon as well on Sunday. It is almost impossible to describe the noise all along the street - I felt over whelmed at stages. It was just an amazing experience. Cramps got to my right calf and caused all sorts of issues for me. I could only run / walk from mile 16. Reflecting back, it may have been due to leg strength, hydration, number of runners affecting my natural stride length etc. All of which I am looking to put right for the next marathon. I will also look to use your training plan. Thank you for doing what you do. It is helping so many people.

[@tonikorriente7536]

Excuse me, I don't speak english well.. Sorry 😊. Muchas gracias por tu video, me has hecho vivir otra vez este maratón. Gracias, muchas gracias. Eres un gran corredor... hablando con simpatía y emoción... y corriendo a ritmo de campeón!!! 👏👏👏👏👏💪💪💪💪

[@KarlDunn-f1j]

I ran past you going opposite way. I was amazed as I looked at the time and figured you must be around there then you sailed by. Told myself it was just a little lap of Canary Wharf then I’m on the home stretch too. 3rd marathon attempt and finally broke 4 hours - over the moon with 3:48.

[@danb9012]

First marathon ever for me at London. 2:49:37 all thanks to your plan #gettingitdone 👊🏻🕺

[@wfsm1th]

amazing time Dan B. Congratulations!

[@BenParkes]

Wow, that's incredible Dan. Many congratulations!!

[@danb9012]

@@wfsm1th cheers William! 😊

[@danb9012]

@@BenParkes cheers Ben. I really enjoyed the process. Nice change from cycling. 10k race next in June. I dropped you a message via chat on your website. Probs lost in the sea of messages you must get each day.🙈

[@hamoudalnasser]

Wow! What an incredible first marathon! 🚀🏃👏

[@AndyDTH]

Turning a corner and facing Tower Bridge was a highlight for sure. So much support all across the course, I’ve never experienced anything close to that before. This was my third marathon and first London, I didn’t get a PB but I was so happy just to be there 🎉 Thanks for this video!

[@louiemcardle7753]

Ran my first marathon here on Sunday- truly an indescribable experience, was so emotional but never felt so much love in my life! Can’t wait to do another :))

[@markrmonteith]

A few metres behind you on the start line Ben, atmosphere was unreal!

[@almostaverageroger]

This is how I would like to run my first marathon last quarter of this year, smiling and having fun. Congratulations from the Philippines! 💜💜💜

[@peterlove1938]

Well Done! Great races all around. I did Paris at the beginning of the month, then there was Boston and now London - missing a bunch of others I know. Great to see more and more people out running and also out supporting the runners. The crowds in Paris were fantastic and certainly were equally great in London. Have put my name in the lottery for London - may have to pay more through a tour to finally get in.

[@singeylhendup1440]

Well done and thanks for all the motivation and drive you give us with all these videos. Good luck to both of you for the rest of the year!

[@suemcadam7276]

Fantastic! It was my first proper marathon and your video just sums up the incredible atmosphere all the way round. Feel very privileged to have experienced it all. Congratulations on both your great times and good luck with Comrades!

[@BenParkes]

Well done to you too Sue!! Congratulations!

[@jeraldmccarthy785]

Great job by both of you so awesome,and so many thank yous for doing these videos .so much enjoyment in watching them.great job.

[@harrywebster6366]

I’m the guy in the black and white vest when you’re running through your kit at around 3.45 in this - pretended all the people cheering for you was for me, gave me a boost! 😂

[@BenParkes]

Well done Harry!!

[@Gamer-Clark-Zwift]

London 2023 was my first marathon experience. Your videos helped me prepare for the day and execute the plan successfully. Thanks for the help. This video brings back so many memories of the route. Thanks for sharing.

[@stuartj1970]

Was running next to / near you for about a KM around the 6 km mark... was going to speak to you but you weren't filming and looked like you were in the zone.. finished my second marathon on your marathon training plan.. this one in 2:47:21.. definitely the best race i have ever done, the atmosphere is amazing.. my first London so not sure how it compares to other years...

[@brunobragalima7553]

With a sacral stress fracture, i've just stopped to run since 18th march to avoid impact and heal the bone to race on sunday! I'm speechless about how the crowd was vibrant and amazing.. I've printed my name on my soar running singlet and wherever i was they scream GO BRUNO! THE BEST FUEL to get until the finish line.. tks for share this outstanding atmosphere

[@jacksonm.6549]

Well done on your results! I can only dream of running an entire marathon at 3:48 min/km. My parkrun PB is at 19:45 and that was challenging! I've tried 3 times in the past to enter the London marathon and every time I never made it. Gave up the year of lockdown and I saw the email from the organisers saying to enter the ballot again for next year's. Looking forward to your content on the Comrades marathon. It is brutal! The amount of support along the route is amazing - from water stations to supporters to food, drinks, medic, music... I hope your SA fans won't keep you on your feet for too long. You'll need all the rest you can get.

[@5128goldenrod]

After 10 years of trying, i got my first BQ, aged 55 3/4 on Sunday at the Glass City Marathon in Toledo Ohio, beat the 3;35 by 9 mins. See you in both in Boston. Your upbeat videos, especially around setbacks and bounce backs, the real test of a runner, are inspirational. Great work, congrats to Sarah!

[@BenParkes]

Congratulations Andy. I bet that felt amazing crossing the finish line knowing you’d done it.

[@anksruce]

What a lovely video Ben! Thanks so much for sharing 😊

[@ianzhou5681]

Well done Ben! I'm sure you'll get that championship time soon. I'm also targetting a sub-2:40 later this year at Melbourne and would definitely love to do London in the coming years

[@tonypotter9578]

Awesome running Ben. I ran it virtually wearing one of your Ben Parkes caps and having trained to your online plan and made my first sub 4 Hrs; 3:45. So pleased 🎉

[@BenParkes]

Great run Tony!! That’s a really good time. Congratulations and thank you for the support!

[@jimfrazier1073]

So cool, awesome video thank you for sharing with us. Great job Ben and Sarah!

[@matthewjacklin8851]

Great video …. I was slightly behind you (2:47) loved reliving the morning . See you in New York

[@michaelbennett6778]

A wonderful run Ben, congrats to yourself , and Sarah on her BQ !! Wow . Amazing crowds and yes I was tearful finishing too in 4:05 - my quickest for a dozen years !

[@BenParkes]

Well done Michael! 🙌

[@gemmatredwell1734]

Well done Ben and Sarah, I've been following you for a while and really pleased you finally did London and are feeling back on track. Great channel keep up the good work

[@chrisvanbuggenum871]

Yes Ben!! Well done! Been a long road since that skateboard accident but you are getting better and better!!! What an inspiration!! And of course congratulations to Sarah as well!! Love both of you guys!

[@reuchikawa]

Woooooooow! Double congrats “little Ben”!!! 👏👏👏👏👏🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝 what a raaaaaace and OMG what a footage! You put the viewers into the race! Really well done! Big fan of you and I enjoy hear your accent! Cheers from Brazil! 😉

[@paulaston5036]

Brilliant video Ben you really summed up the whole experience perfectly! I followed your 2:40 plan and managed a 2:37 over the moon 😁 I’ve done 3 of your plans now and pb’d every time so thank you 🙏

[@BenParkes]

That’s a great run Paul. Congratulations on that time.. amazing stuff!!

[@dominicelmer2008]

First ever London and I was simply overwhelmed by the support. On all the official pictures all you can see is a smile on my face. Greenwich was loud, Tower Bridge was crazy but Canary Wharf was insane. Well done all for getting it done.

[@notslowonslow]

Tower bridge always gives me chill , just incredible, my 3rd actual London marathon (2 virtual) and my first sub 3 there . 2018 - 3.41, 2022 - 3.13 , 2023 - 2.58:24 , not quite a pb ( 2.57:15 ) but happy to go under and qualify for next year 👍🏻👏🏻 Maybe the London run cap helped 😉 #gettingitdone

[@timlaporte5231]

Ben and Sarah are amazing people and athletes. Well done, Ben. You embody all the things I love in runners.

[@00reeves]

Haha 3:28 is me and friends handing you a Buxton water at mile 12 , I saw you fly past and gave a cmon ben! We’ll done to both of you!

[@BenParkes]

Thank you for the cheers and helping so many runners get round. The volunteers are so special!!

[@jameshuff3757]

Totally agree 100 %, my First London marathon Sunday and first sub 4 hr, absolutely loved it more than any other run, loved re living it in this video thanks and congrats Ben parks 🙌🎉

[@paulhanson1600]

Yes, and Exactly same for me!!

[@BenParkes]

Well done James! Congratulations!

[@nobby2783]

Well done mate! I ran my first marathon in London on Sunday and ran 3:37, been following you for a while and your tips defo helped so thank you! Was for sure the best experience of my life, I can’t wait to do it again one day! Fingers crossed for next years ballot! Or maybe a GFA in a couple more years 😂

[@kipponi]

It was very fast day for Kiptum. Good day all runners of course too🏃.

[@ajr8288]

So inspirational! Thankyou for sharing

[@jaminioso]

Great run and great video Ben! This was my first marathon, and what a day it was! So many emotions! Managed 3:27 so very happy as a first attempt. Will be looking at your training plans to try and get GFA times in the future. Keep up the great work! Ben

[@matan21]

i loved it. Great expeirnce the crowds the noise so much fun. Yes it was i bit damp nbut hey my top finished dryer than it started some how,.

[@jonheap7588]

Well done to the both of you It was my first LM and loved every bit of it Would love to be able to do it again

[@rafaelpiarpuzan1435]

Hi Ben. Fantastic video! Congratulations Ben and Sarah, you both did so well. What a beautiful city. I hope to run in London someday. Greetings from Bogota, Colombia.

[@zackmitchell606]

I was out in force volunteering alongside my running club, we man Rainbow Row. It was such a magical experience to volunteer, after running it last year. Nothing beats london marathon.

[@paulwatson1245]

Fantastic video Ben. I followed your 3:30 plan for my first marathon and felt amazing in the build up to London. Unfortunately I sustained a hamstring injury at work in the week before. Touch and go whether I could compete. Somehow managed to get round in 3:47. Can't wait to run another one injury free. Absolutely love what you and Sarah do 👍

[@freshstef2k7]

Well done and amazing to complete at 2:43. I will be doing a half marathon soon but training smart to get this level and participate in a full marathon someday. You have inspired me and I’m sure many others.

[@jaydenprince563]

Well done Ben, super awesome work like always. Amazed how you can hold that pace all the way with a camera too

[@amylowe6790]

Woooo amazing! Well done to you and Sarah😁 I ran 3:05 on Sunday, 22 min PB and my boyfriend (who stopped you for a pic at the start line🤪) ran a 2:38 in his first marathon!! 🎉

[@lootco_]

Probably one of the few times you hear the words 'Open your legs and dig deep' and it not be weird 🤣 Very well done Ben (and Sarah)! You are both an inspiration, quite literally. So pleased for you both.

[@Feanaro5503]

Chris Hipkins (now the NZ PM) said something similar during Covid lockdown

[@abqp7158]

Well done!!!! I. loved. It. What an emotional event. The crowds were spectacular. Thank you London. Like you, missed my goal but the whole thing was incredible regardless.

[@Jojo-eb1gi]

Awesome effort, followed you on the tracker and was cheering you on from home - what an event, even watching it on tv was emotional - hoping to run it next year. Massive congratulations 🎉

[@felixhobler6443]

Amazing race and video. I just finished my first ever marathon in Hamburg on Sunday clocking in at 2.59. Through the tough months of training, your videos definitely helped me to keep going and getting it done. Thanks a lot and congrats to your big performance!

[@yakiweiss546]

Wow, what an amazing marathon, with an amazing crowd. Well done champion🏅

[@MurhsiziJessica]

Yes i can see that. How excited we are..Congratulations

[@thehighwires9851]

My first London this year, and my second marathon race. What a rush! The crowds were insane. No PB for me... I went out too hard... completely by accident... ran my fasctest ever 400 accidentally about mile 3... and paid for it in the end. Totally loved it though and would urge everyone to get themselves in the ballot. Great video Ben!

[@JaxonDouglass]

Love your energy and attitude, ran my first ever marathon last week in 3:29 at Manchester and will hopefully run London at somepoint, well done!!

[@misterbelll]

Well done... well deserved...🎉 Great to watch you both on Strava...great video....well done to Sarah too❤

[@josiegjackson]

Amazing video! Yeah I did London last year - the atmosphere is amazing - there's crowds the whole way through - the best part for me is cute shark and mile 13-15 - Tower Bridge didn't meet my super high expectations when everyone else said it was the best - there's not that much more people here than Rotherhithe when I came around.

[@robertnagorski8946]

Thanks Ben & Sarah for your 15 week training plan, PB's twice 🙂. Last Oct trained for Kosice in Slovakia 03:30:00 and ran 3:17:30 and London Marathon aimed 3:15:00 which I thought I would be pushing it and did 3:13:43 Whoop! Whoop! I'm over the Moon, I listened to my body and rested when needed, missed a few days and swapped days depending on work and races (X-country helped alot Hahaha) Now running sub20 for 10km 🙂Next Marathon Sept and hoping to get in the top 3 for M60, my new age cat next month. London was Fantastic and look forward to toeing the line once more. Well done to you both and Happy Running 🙂

[@JamesSmith-iz3pl]

Wonderful! Really felt the emotion. These races are emotional experiences. Thanks for taking us on this journey will you. Congrats to you and Sarah.

[@goddesskore]

Oh wow!!! Congratulations, Ben!!! Well done!!!!! What a beast race that was!!!! I remember your experience with UTMB; you really did great on this run!

[@terrykobus8607]

Awesome achievement Ben and Sarah!!!! Congratulations! looking forward to welcoming you to South Africa for the Comrades

[@edclamp30]

I ran it last year it was my first marathon and it was so special. I was so jealous of everyone running it on Sunday even in the rain

[@mattbarrett6186]

Well done Ben, great to see you smiling throughout and at the end once you finished

[@kenfox7007]

Great job! I still get chills thinking about the feeling going across tower bridge - nothing beats it!! Hopefully will experience it again

[@ians3983]

I'll say it again Your the man Ben What an inspiration you and Sarah are........Thank you.👍

[@Phillid4e]

Just started running about 4 months ago and this is pretty much everything I want. Deeply inspiring and a real joy to watch.

[@lisamwatson]

Well done! Congratulations on a great race!

[@lorenag5168]

Congratulations for both of you.

[@heggybhoy82]

Well done mate , great time , and wow that noise from the crowd is just awesome , cant wait to experience it, this will be my 3rd ballot attempt im hopeful this year .

[@rizontherun9684]

Woowee. Amazing maaan, congratulations. So happy for you. Hopefully i could run this next year. Just submitted for ballot.

[@neilmurray549]

Great video mate well done to you both 👏👏💪👊