THIS RACE IS SO FAST! Running the Zevenheuvelenloop 15km - ONE OF THE BEST EVER!

[@loftysaltmarsh69]

I wonder how fast Ben would be if he wasn’t chatting to us 😂

[@InFeSs]

Sometimes I think he's used to it. Any probably that would not change that much. However, who knows. Maybe soon he'll run some serious 15k. He could just put gopro on shoulders or head and run.

[@hututu666]

No chatting, don't fast.

[@ianbarnett5839]

Not much quicker as he's a 15min 5k/32min 10k runner.

[@cskct]

Ben may be the only person in the planet who can run 3:10/km and talk with the camera.

[@RandomGuy-dw7hf]

I know of a man called Eliud who would probably disagree

[@cockiecat4440]

@@RandomGuy-dw7hf who ?

[@lizzagrace4630]

@@cockiecat4440 eliud kipchoge. Google him!!

[@cockiecat4440]

@@lizzagrace4630 who? I've got much more respect for Ben than for someone called Eliud EPO Kipchoge.

[@lizzagrace4630]

@@cockiecat4440 he broke the 2 hour marathon barrier

[@nasthek156]

That race was so competitive you finished 85th overall with a 3:17min/km pace...unreal level! You rock Ben, amazing performance especially considering you were chatting and filming. Keep up the good work mate!

[@gengar678]

This is funny. I was watching a coverage yesterday and they followed Susan ( dutch pro) and I saw you flying through the screen with the gopro. But no upload yet! So here it is :-)

[@RoyMelling]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/epfUpIJ8ntCUhc0 You can see him vlogging in this moment and just behind him is Susan.

[@Scanlan316]

After seeing the run on strava, I was really looking forward to this one. Great to see the confidence back. Everyone has their great days and poor days but it's important to keep driving forward. Form is temporary! Well done again!

[@BenParkes]

Thank you Shane! Feeling good. Hope your running is going well too!

[@libertandoapoeira]

PR 1:30:52 half . From March to last weekend half almost 22 minutes down.

[@runningwithmarc]

When you got emotional at the end it made me happy!!!! what! yeah, it just goes to prove how much you love the sport and love to share, help and document it. Great video as always Ben, what's next for me... I'm actually just enjoying a couple months of just running for fun, before taking up my 2020 objectives.

[@BenParkes]

Sounds like a lovely way to finish the year Marc.. then start re-energised in 2020!! All the best to you.

[@runningwithmarc]

@@BenParkes Yes hitting the gym for strengthening and stability, aqua jogging and reading up more on form and anatomy.

[@johanlarsson23]

I wonder how fast you could run without talking to the camera? :) having a pace of 3:17/km and still be able to speak with the camera is quite impressive!

[@ianbarnett5839]

He's a 32 minute 10k runner!!

[@trevordavis-dressner9913]

Ben I’m a 16 yo runner from Los Angeles, US and I just wanna say I love love love your videos. Makes my school days so much better coming home and watching them

[@BenParkes]

That’s lovely to hear Trevor! Hopefully school is still pretty good though and your running is going well! Keep working hard and having fun 🙌

[@StatswhatIlike]

I'm from Nijmegen myself, so great to see this video! It is a great race, I ran it a couple of years back. It is a really nice track, with a lot of diversity and scenary. I'm glad you liked it!

[@musicalfanatic]

So nice to see a Dutch race on your channel! This race is actually very famous in the Netherlands. I raced it three times :)

[@aspacer]

Great race Ben! I live in Nijmegen and saw you running! your a real inspiration for me.

[@dcawkwell]

How on earth does Ben run and talk on camera at 3:10 pace for 15km. I struggle to do 4:00 on a 5k park run. Well done Ben.

[@georginamcnulty2919]

Amazing Ben and Sarah so proud to work with you both so humble yet so talented your videos are priceless and so genuine thank you for every video

[@francisjbrennan3358]

I only started running last year at the age of 68, I have done 30 park runs, best PB 21.40. With the help of Watching your videos and all the training tips,hopefully will improve on that. Thanks again.

[@jobmen1992]

Well done Ben and Sarah! It was nice meeting you shortly!

[@patrickvoo]

I think that it's amazing and encouraging to see you smiling all the way through the race - my friends and I always encourage others to wear a smile because of both the psychological and physiological benefits while running hard! Good on you sir!

[@BenParkes]

The greatest of all time Kipchoge likes to smile when he's running! It helps get through the pain barrier for sure. :-)

[@francisjbrennan3358]

Congratulations Ben and Sarah ,great to watch.

[@markus7894]

Sarah was 15 min slower... but she is still incredibly fast at 4:30/km!! Well done Sarah!!

[@ianbarnett5839]

Nope, that's not incredibly fast.

[@markus7894]

@@ianbarnett5839 What is your 15k pace?

[@ianbarnett5839]

@@markus7894 Difficult to say as not a distane raced very often. But I would say around 62mins. Average for a 59 year old male.

[@markus7894]

@@ianbarnett5839 Well for a 59-year-old male runner who never stopped running during all life, probably... Bravo to keep it going! Starting later in life is not giving this kind of number...

[@ianbarnett5839]

@@markus7894 You have no concept of what is incredible running. Whilst I started running as a teenager I have had many years where I didn't run. My time of 62 mins would be average for my age group, not good or incredible but also not poor. Now back to a senior lady athlete running a15k race. 4:30/km is rank average, an average speed of 4:00/km would be good but certainly NOT incredible.

[@andreharold8016]

Ben you are my inspiration ,thanks for all your videos .

[@DerPlasma]

Love your videos, always very inspirational to see you talking to the camera while running that fast and still smiling. You videos always make me want to go outside for a run immediately!

[@bcvids999]

Great to see your confidence back Ben, awesome race!

[@aitorarotzena2550]

Amazing performance Ben! Such an impressive run! Congrats!!

[@e3Scott]

Congratulations Ben and Sarah on another great race/adventure. Always look forward to your videos, so informative and inspiring, time for me to go run! Cheers, Scott

[@guitarman7575]

Inspiring. It's impossible not to like Ben and Sarah 😀👏👏👍

[@michaelz9500]

There will always be slight set backs in life but it's always about how you respond to it! On race day sometimes it just doesn't happen, shame when that day is a marathon day but don't let it get you down too much. Keep that confidence, you're an amazing runner running crazy times still.

[@markkallos]

You are awesome Ben! Keep inspiring your viewers smiling through the whole 15km race, describes my mindset during a run I hope I can run as fast as you one day!

[@thewillington1237]

Love the footage as you come into the finish line. A great reminder of why we endure the pain

[@fredrikjosefsson7679]

I looove my Saucony Kinvara 10! Fast, light and simple shoe, used it for 10km to marathon.

[@MrBrownie77]

That “come on, mate” was so nice. I talk to myself too when it gets hard. Excellent job. Looked like you really enjoyed it!

[@pringle16]

Congratulations Ben! Loved watching it. 👍

[@danielleg707]

You inspire me and my partner so much and we absolutely LOVE these videos!! 😃🙌 We just watched it whilst we are holidaying in the Seychelles 🇸🇨😜 I ran 5 miles this morning in the heat and I’m left in absolute awe at those who can run in this on a daily basis 😱👏👏. And will be left in awe when you run in similar heat in SA! All the best for it 😃👍

[@brettstepto6113]

Great job Ben. Awesome running and another great vid. Well done to Sarah also 💪

[@campbe00]

One of your best videos in a while! Love seeing the raw emotion and the realitime feedback after each km! Sheer magic my friend

[@JamesSmith-iz3pl]

Ben, so glad to see you with your mojo back. Lovely to see the autumn colours of Europe. Here is Sydney it's been both smokey (from bush fires) and hot. We would appreciate some UK rain.

[@jdidsbury]

Great job, Ben. Thanks for being so open about your confidence; really pleased to see you giving yourself some credit.

[@Aloneinhills]

Fantastic running you pair, great content as always.. Its been a week off for me resting an old injury that popped up again..

[@BenParkes]

Hope you're back running again soon!

[@MrPascal24]

From Nijmegen here, they also have a 7km run the night before. I have ran this event 4 times and volunteered once. It's amazing, fantastic crowd, fantastic route, fantasic scenery.

[@AimeeStuit97]

So nice you were here in the Netherlands! I also ran the Zevenheuvelenloop and its my favorite run in the Netherlands. Wish I could have meet you haha. When I was about to start we saw the first finishers on a screen, and then I saw some pink gloves with a camera finishing: SO COINCIDENTAL! Hope you liked it here!

[@BenParkes]

Loved being in the Netherlands! Hope you had a good run Aimee!

[@paulkirkland9860]

If you want to do a real 7 hills come up to Edinburgh next June for the 7 hills race. About 25km and 700m Elevation. No route just seven points at the top of hills you need to reach. But 90% of people go the same way

[@geertjanvanaalten]

Great video of the NN 7heuvelenloop. I missed it because injury. Other (in my opinion) great Dutch runs are, Egmond 1/2 marathon, CPC Den-Haag, Rotterdam marathon, Amsterdam marathon and Groet uit Schoorl run.

[@BenParkes]

Sorry to hear about your injury. Hope you’re healed up and running again soon!

[@SuperStoudamire]

You should try the Skechers GoRun Razor 3... light & quick shoes but unfortunately not very popular

[@GyulaJentetics]

Amazing video and Awesome pace at each km !! Thanks for sharing 👍👍👍🤘💪

[@natmackay]

YES BEN!!!! Smashed it! Buzzing for you!

[@jamiexavier6654]

Holy moly Ben what a performance sir!! And a massive well done to Sarah too!!!

[@vdv1385]

I saw you live, I was chocked of the amazing fast time you ran, congrats Champion 😉

[@stedoesstuff]

Well done both of you. Great results. Loved this video!

[@jamjazzer9212]

Well done Ben.. pleased to see you have your mojo back 👍 We knew you’d come back strong again as you are putting a lot of effort into your training. Good work!

[@gary_runs]

Awesome pace Ben! I can't believe i was actually cheering at the screen for your last KM! Great video 👍🏼

[@VicNicGuitar]

Sarah’s time would do me! It’s about my 6 mile pace, I doubt I could hold it for 9+ Ben’s is just a pipe dream. It doesn’t look like he’s running that fast. Chatting away casually.

[@rickhallers4624]

Doing this run in about two weeks! Thank you for this pre party. Great video

[@markunderwood547]

Try out some Altra's, Ben. Absolutely love mine

[@smith12whu]

Great video mate! Makes me want to race right now!!

[@Boudhewein]

You were in Nijmegen. Noce, should have known. There is also an amazing trail there called the N70. Some nice climbs, and lots of history.

[@sidrialgr]

Great to see you are back! I am pretty sure that you will be a 2:20 marathoner faster than you anticipated. Mark my words

[@magnusholm-hagen9421]

So glad on your behalf! Love when you bring us "live" along for the journey!!

[@janinedutoit6470]

Well done you guys!! You guys are really inspiring. Good luck for UTCT. It is going to be a HOT week in Cape Town and remember to be safe.

[@berndbraun80]

Amazing! Gratulation for that great time, with GoPro.

[@leocossham]

that guy at 4:12 looking like "why have you got a gopro mate"

[@craigsimmons6328]

Well done Ben.love the caps-got one on my Christmas list.Im a Big Fan

[@Chongyy]

@Ben Parkes You might want to talk to the Skechers Perfomance for the Speed Elite Hyper, the carbon fibre plate shoe soon to be released, they currently have the GoMeb Speed Series which is also good!

[@BenParkes]

Will look it up, thank you!

[@paulsparkes5741]

Great races both of you 💪💪

[@tbphotoshoptutorials3836]

Ben, you’re easily my favourite channel on KZbin 👍 great video!

[@neilsyard]

Great effort again...can't wait to see the Comrades experience...going to be amazing....good luck!

[@BenParkes]

Can't wait to get to Pietermaritzburg!!! Thanks Neil, glad you liked it.

[@2spoons]

Fabulous effort Ben and you to Sarah.... but I do have to say you've redefined the expression 'run at talk pace' 😂 🤣 you're the only person I know who can talk at full on race pace

[@carlablundell9413]

Brilliant Ben, Well done! Love watching your videos. Can you do a video on the Garmin watch please. I'm looking at upgrading and hoping to get one in the black Friday sales but unsure of what to go for?

[@osmarlj]

Hi Ben, try the Reebok Run Fast, different feel from Vaporfly but very fast for races up to half marathon.

[@jacksonm.6549]

WOW! That heart rate though. That's like a track session for me. Amazing how you maintained it throughout the race.

[@jamesshelley6478]

Well done! Brilliant running Ben

[@heavyt5702]

What a great video, well done 👍

[@tpi2]

Amazing pace Ben and to talk and hold a camera! Nuts! ....I’m still waiting for bone stress injury to heal, doing some strength work and failing to keep the cardio up before getting back on it, thinking a fast half in april somewhere..

[@BenParkes]

Don’t rush those.. take your time. Will be worth it in the long term! And don’t stress about the cardio.. it will be hard when you first start back, but will return quicker than you might expect. All the best!

[@robwi11iams]

Wow! Great performance by both of you 👍

[@latchfordbob]

I did the Amsterdam marathon last month. What a great event whether you do the full or half marathon. The finish in Olympic stadium is great too.

[@Dissey]

SUPERB run from both of you! I am so happy you had the camera with you Ben what a great race :D

[@praisethesun9005]

>>>>>>>>Adidas Takumi Sen 5

[@3mattyc]

Steph Bruce uses the rockets too

[@stephencox2542]

We'll done Ben. Good to see your race pace back.

[@settlers33]

Asics Glideride is amazing. Second time I've ever used Asics. Last time was in 1989.

[@iberiksoderblom]

I still havent found "THE shoe !". Do long runs (50+ km, do marathons for bi-weekly training). Have a high arch, have weak achilles, need cushion, need low stack, need wide forefoot. Think I'll go for the Asics Glideride, but they are HEAVY !!!

[@Flipperwi715]

I can't appreciate it enough for the effort you put into capturing it for all of us fans of yours. THANK YOU!!!

[@xanderbastiaansen5579]

Ben I absolutely love the way you can keep a smile on your face when racing hard... do you exercise a lot of mental training as well?

[@anthonyfortin8178]

Can't imagine I missed you there ! Glad you liked the race and what a time from both of you ! Congrats :)

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Good run, buddy. I enjoyed that. Quick question though; where do you put the GoPro/mic when you’re not recording? You don’t carry it in your hand the whole way do you? I put mine in my flip belt but I don’t have a mic on it so I’m wondering if that would be too bulky 🤔 Any thoughts or sage wisdom?

[@BenParkes]

I just carry it.. it fits in my hand ok. I put it in a belt at great north run and it was a real pain.. so just carried it all the way here.

[@liv56737]

It's amazing he run 3min 10sec still can talk wit the camera. Finish with a good time. Salute you.

[@thomasmcbane8758]

Good effort! Great vid!

[@rugguggla8766]

How do you always stay positive and content? How do you handle getting angry/bitter etc.?

[@nrobertson33]

A casual 33 min 10k split on the way. Too much talent.

[@arjanpetersen]

Good to see you had a good time here in my countries.

[@BenParkes]

Yes.. we had a lovely time! Love the Netherlands!

[@harrydownstream]

Great job Ben and Sarah! I really love running the 7 hills. If I knew you were there too, I would have said hi to both of you.

[@timshearn8203]

Great work Ben!

[@TheDangerousKid]

Great video as always!

[@vallensopa7004]

What a hero!! Ran 15k on avarage 3:10 pace. #respecttothemoonandback

[@joeljenkins5873]

Congrats on the great result! Always good to get back on top after a tough race. Looking forward to hearing more great things! In regards to your question about shoes, have you ever tried anything by Reebok, curious of your opinion, if you have one.

[@rutgerhuisman2245]

I was there also! 44 years old and i ran 53:01 😁

[@BenParkes]

Brilliant time Rutger!

[@rutgerhuisman2245]

@@BenParkes thx! Nice event with 18000 people and the night before the 7-heuvelennacht a 7k race with 8000 people! Like the video 💪👍

[@MB-qo1hc]

I wouldn’t be able to run properly while holding the camera like Ben does😂👍🏻

[@joaopatatas1880]

GIve a try to the new Kalenji Kiprun KD (or KS) light from decathlon

[@mcm4point2o]

this was awesome Ben!

[@MrsBananadance]

How fun, I actually saw someone from my old track and field club in your video!

[@talkingchinoy4391]

Nice run mate, that's my target pace without the vlogging!hahaha

[@stevengarland2114]

Amazing as per mate how the hell do you run that quick with the camera and talk 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@nicolasderoeck]

NB 1500 is nice, feels fast and snappy. For longer distances the Nike zoom fly but I find it a little unstable. I ran marathon Kasterlee (Belgium) last weekend. It's also a very nice and spicy nature run (sand, little hills) Maybe something for next year.