VALENCIA MARATHON with a GOPRO!

It's race day in Valencia! We head to the marathon to take on 42.2k around one of the fastest marathon courses in the world. Follow along to see all the action!
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[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks mate! Just wasn't my day! A great marathon nonetheless and great to see the youtubers out in force! Well done for sticking it out on the day, the chafing looked nasty!!

[@BenParkes]

The marathon is an extremely tough nut to crack.. but your day will come for sure!! Lots of good K's of training banked for the future as well.. See you soon!

[@brummierunner]

My man Dougie Musson doesn’t get enough credit. The lads on the cusp of something

[@jackwentrunning]

The cross over we have all been waiting for. The two Bens!

[@stephenflutter9634]

Thank you Ben for be so honest about your mental health. I am struggling with my mental health at the moment, my running as taking a massive step back. But watching your channel has help me get out there and start my running journey again. Once again thank you

[@johnhanrahan6246]

Hi Stephen, it’s nice to see you’re also able to write a message opening up about your mental health too. Trust the journey your on, if running is on the back burner that’s ok, things will pick up again in good time. Be kind to yourself, speak to loved ones, eat good foods and try to make time for some exercise even if it’s a 15 minute walk in the fresh air! 😊 my inbox is always open to anyone who’s struggling 🙏🏽

[@BenParkes]

Sending you a virtual fist pump Stephen and keep taking to those around you about what you're feeling. There will be brighter days ahead I'm sure. Keep on getting out for some movement everyday, whether that's running, walking or just going for an amble around your local patch. All the best to you Stephen!

[@asousalx]

Always positive 🙏 try to keep running, even slowly, you will feel better! God bless you and guide you 🙏

[@paospon8439]

Well done Ben. Still don't know how you can run that fast and still calmly chat to the camera. I was there and finally beat 3hrs. Was the perfect marathon. Was aiming for 2.59, managed to get 2.56:39. First time I have ever run a negative split marathon. Got to 32km and saw the 'beat the wall' sign and still felt good, so pushed on from there. Ran 2nd half in under 1.27, so was very pleased. That broccoli was a god send for sunday evening in my salad 😀 27

[@BenParkes]

Haha.. I bet the broccoli tasted very soon after that epic run. Congratulations!!

[@50Something]

I think runners put too much pressure on themselves which can lead to just always comparing themselves to others and to what they have accomplished. The body and mind will not always fire on all cylinders and you will need to pause and look at the journey that brought you there. You need to replace the doubt and disappointment with awe at what an inspiring warrior you are! 🙏

[@Weegie_in_Spain]

100% correct. When runners compare themselves with their past, other people or who they'd be if they achieved this or that pb, the idea of running as a panacea for good mental health falls short. It worries me to see running prescribed on the NHS as some kind of one size fits all solution for mental health.

[@simongamez]

As a beginner runner who deals with mental health issues from time to time, thank you! Thanks for being vulnerable and open about your mental health, it's so important as men, to open up about this topic. Congratulations on your marathon race, you did an amazing job! It's so cool to watch this videos, I hope I can run my first marathon by the end of the year or the next one.

[@martynsylvester5102]

Ben, as ever unflinchingly honest about you and your running. Help (physical for the workload, mental for the mind) is your best friend, so look forward to you utilising that help for a quality 2023.

[@jawee6144]

The only race review I was really holding out for! That home straight looked beautiful, surreal blue, and you, thanks for sharing.

[@lenavalavani8887]

You looked so happy despite the stragle!!!well done !!!the vibes were so positive.Broccoli is a symbol of green protein .

[@bartekzielinski1645]

Thanks for the Aussie shout outs Ben! Your pre race Strava photo with Brady was a real highlight.

[@ImRhys]

Thank you for your honesty Ben. It’s easy for public figures to portray that their life is perfect. I watch all your content and you inspired me to start running a few years ago. I too have been having a rough time mentally this year when usually I’ve been quite resilient. Wishing you all the best Ben, big love.

[@BenParkes]

Sending you a virtual hug.. hope you're doing ok. Although I'm not in the best place ever, I'm a lot better than I was.. things can and will get better. Keep working at it. 🙂

[@ImRhys]

@@BenParkes Thanks for this Ben, I appreciate it! 💙

[@StevenSmith-xk9nd]

Awesome as always Ben. Big thumbs up from New Zealand and all the best for getting it done in 2023! You are a true inspiration for all us runners. 😀🏃‍♂️

[@laktat_intolerant]

what a crowd that coming into the finish with you! thx for taking us with you! its always nice to see whats going on in the front

[@stefanledin1031]

Well done for sticking it out. It's been great to follow your, Ben Felton's and Matt Rees' preparations leading up to Valencia Marathon. All the best for the training leading up to Seville.

[@StefanTerndrup]

Thanks always Ben for your honest videos. You are such a huge inspiration for all of us. I have PR'd in 10k, half and full marathon this year and rethinked all of my training and how I approach both training and races from some of your advices. Keep it up 👍😀

[@CarlosFCD5]

Can relate to a lot of this Ben. I managed to PB in Valencia and must have seen you at some point hitting a 2:39:39 but after watching probably all your videos (pretty sad I know) I completely agree, whatever life throws at you, the emotions and feelings of running a marathon is something else & a welcoming distraction to life ⭐️ roll on the broccoli 🥦 keep getting it done 😉

[@BenParkes]

Congratulations on the PB and London championship time if that's what you were going for Carl! Amazing running 🙂

[@CarlosFCD5]

@@BenParkes Sure is mate, had confirmation of it this morning so happy days! All the best going forward Ben - your inspiring so many other runners so great job!

[@markphilpottultra]

Very important to take stock, time to breathe. You and Sarah dont owe any of us anything. Your mental health is no 1 priority and only when you find that peace again will you find the peace in your running and the times will come.

[@PalmeGuden]

I’m the one overtaking in 3:30. I can see from the first half of the race, that we ran almost next to each other all the way. Then a slight difference on the last half. Well fought Ben!

[@adamcockayne7948]

Well done Ben. Love your enthusiasm, honesty and generosity in praising and supporting other runners. I am inspired by you to keep running at 60 years of age and it transforms my physical and mental heath. Keep up the great work

[@BenParkes]

Lovely to hear you're still running at 60 Adam. Hopefully I will be too! 🙂

[@RUN_RGB]

Broccoli 🥦 for the win 😂😂😂 Well done mate! 👏

[@tom_the_triplets_dad]

Awesome!!! Brings it all back. Signed up and ran this race because of your previous race video here! It was epic, myself and my gf finished an hour behind you and absolutely loved it!!! Vamos Valencia 🇪🇸 👍

[@BenParkes]

Awesome, well done to you both!!

[@gary_runs]

Great video Ben! 2:49 with a go pro! Amazing 🙌🏼 Keep up the great work!!

[@craiggraham8263]

Amazing mate. I'm singed up for 2023 and looking forward to it. Could only dream of getting near that kind of pace. Very honest blog from you. Best wishes.

[@petermyerscough5211]

Sorry to hear you have been suffering with your mental health. I love your honest and empathetic content, you are a both truly wonderful people. Please let all your anxieties be the driving force, to strive for success in the future.

[@Stick79]

Great run Ben! Should be proud of yourself. Hope your mental health improves buddy. We are backing you 100%. Top man.

[@JamesSmith-iz3pl]

Thanks Ben for your honesty, vulnerability and enthusiasm. It's a truly engaging combo. Super excited to hear you are coming to Oz next year - can you fit in Sydney? Merry Christmas to you and Sarah and many blessings for 2023.

[@BenParkes]

At the moment making plans for Melbourne marathon.. flying in after Chicago. Not sure of the plans after that.. but would love to show Sarah some of the beauty in Aus, so maybe Sydney as well! Thanks James

[@StaffRoelofse]

Well done Ben, if there is one thing that I've learned from watching guys like you is that the marathon should never ever be underestimated. There's so much to it. Good on you for pushing through. Inspiring to watch.

[@smdhomeworkhelp]

Awesome job Ben! You are an inspiration to so many and great to see you giving Ben Felton a shout too as you are the only two runners I follow on KZbin! Think it's great you are so honest abou the challenges you face in life to such a big audience and I hope you can resolve everything hanging over you. All the best!

[@linab.6586]

Dear Ben, thank you for your inspiring videos and for you opening up about mental health struggles that so many of us have as well. Take the very best care of yourself and keep going (& running of course). Very best wishes.

[@uk74racing]

We’ll done @benparkes on digging deep and “getting it done” 💪 we could feel your pain. I’d love to do a marathon and Valencia would be a good choice. Love the channel as always and hope you both have a fab chilled Christmas 😀

[@MrAllybell]

Well done Ben, you continue to be an inspiration. Fingers crossed that 2023 gets you back to where you want to be with your running. Hope you and Sarah have a great Christmas and see you in the next one

[@stefankennedy428]

Well done Ben! It's a great race, and an amazing city! I would probably not have entered only for seeing your video from a few years back doing Valencia! Got myself a PB, 2:44:45 ! Vamos! 😁

[@susanheneghan5879]

Live your honesty Ben. You did brilliant ! Take s break now and enjoy the Christmas 🎄

[@johnmiller5630]

Well done Ben. You make it look easy when in fact you’re suffering in many ways. Really do appreciate your honesty.

[@christinaclementson]

Always enjoy your race videos Ben. No sugar coating, honest feelings. You’re not afraid to say when it doesn’t go to plan. Still a really great time. Enjoy some down time xx

[@Klian159]

Hard Work man, you are a GOAT!

[@Gormador]

Congratulations Ben! I hope you and Sarah have some nice end of year festivities, with lots of time for yourselves and your loved ones.

[@LuisBecerra79]

Marathons can be a roller coaster of emotions. Thanks for sharing your videos and thoughts during your races Ben. 💪🏼

[@thomsmith3588]

Thank you for sharing that side of you, and I hope you manage to find a way to get on top of it. Well done for a great run.

[@alfred87]

Congrats for the run! I'm the guy yelling "Ben Parks!" a little before you got your medal. Nice to see you there

[@fourgomadadventures]

Nice to meet you and Sarah at the Breakfast run with a few other Centurion runners. Seville is my favourite, fast course but a stunning city, hope you both have a great time over there.

[@seekingUltraNick]

Way to go, Ben! What a tough day, you still finished so strong. Totally felt that last 10k just watching. Looking forward to the new year and thanks for all you do on the channel! 🙏

[@davidrogers5443]

Amazing effort Ben 👏🏻👏🏻💪🏼 impressive running still.. no doubt you will be back to your best.. very inspirational

[@UDR-Channel]

Such an honest video as always. Love the Broccoli and Sarah's little laugh at the end abut your chaffing. Inspiring as always

[@TheWelshRunner]

Awesome video. Such a feel good video as I turbo on the bike. Well done on your run and I love your bold attitude going through in 1:20 and still hanging in there and getting it done. Lots more to come from you next year I’m sure. Thanks for the shout out too. I remember you and Sarah watching on in Cheshire when I had a rough day. Finally put the time down I believed in. Recover well and see you soon. 👊

[@running_for_life]

Thanks for sharing Ben! Great content. I was looking forward to see your performance in Valencia . Well done 👍 Great marathon! God bless you and Sarah !🙏

[@anjakonter2138]

I volunteered a few years ago (saw you around the 10k!) and spectated last year. Loved it ❤

[@ErnieOne]

Congratulations, Ben!💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🌹

[@martincrowley9616]

Well done Ben,I loved Valencia came in 2:54:12 was very happy with it,nice to look at your vid here of the route,unreal support along the route definitely the best Iv ever come across it really is the city of running,love the content also keep it going look fwd to seeing Seville 👍🏻

[@richkeen3932]

Brilliant as ever Ben! Following your plan for hopefully a 3:15 @ Manchester in April! 💪🏻

[@brittanykopke6133]

Well done, Ben! Glad to hear you will take some time off to make sure your work load is manageable.

[@Ammerstol]

Well done Ben!! You're such an inspiration to soo many of us. You got it done :)

[@helensmethurst7999]

Well done Ben. Terrific effort, you are an inspiration. Be kind to yourself and “see you in the next one”

[@BenParkes]

see you in the next one Helen!

[@CorvusVal]

Congratulations on the time Ben, and excited to see you push on into next year. Hope you get the rest you need over Christmas!

[@mikesierra2260]

Hey Ben, hope your and Sarah’s 2023 is off to a good start!! Take your time to get well, we’ll wait!!

[@kevwright1104]

Well done Ben, excellent time and I am sure you will be back down to the sub 2.40 soon enough, you should be proud. I love the honesty from your videos and the enthusiasm, not only for the quick runners but for all runners. I have just got your intermediate marathon plan for Manchester in April. Fingers crossed for that sub 3.30. Looking forward to seeing yours and Sarah's adventures in 2023. Have a great Christmas.

[@MrTelse]

Well done Ben, great effort!!! 🔝😎👏 cheers from Germany

[@kellysmith7100]

Fantastic running Ben!! well done for getting to the finish line massive achievement, great video of the marathon too 🤩🏃🤩

[@kao60]

Marvellous race, finished for the 5th time just a few minutes before you from the green group, so you beat me by 4 mins. Good fighting spirit in the end there, man :-)

[@gregphillips8785]

Looking so casual reeling off 3:45k pace for the first half! Great to hear all the Aussie shoutouts, look forward to seeing what you think of the place when you get down here!

[@TolunayOrkun]

Well done, Ben. You persevered🏅You are tough! 2:49 is still a great time! 👏

[@saganolife]

Congratulations Ben, great inspiration to see you have a go from the off 🙂

[@jonathancarroll1913]

Well done Ben. Great effort. Great video. Hopefully catch you in Australia!

[@phologopheko8465]

Thanks Ben. Great vid. Thanks for sharing about mental health illness and making it a point to see someone. You’re a superhero 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@julietmorrice3205]

Well done Ben! Love your dedication and honesty, you’re an amazing runner and such an inspiring human 🙌🏻❤

[@FilmMyRun]

Well done Ben! That race kind of mirrors my Berlin run. Going for a time which was never really going to happen and gradually slowing down for the entire run! But you crossed the finish line and it's another one ticked off. See you soon.

[@ukaszmordawski2911]

It was my third marathon overall, but first outside of my country. Participation in this was AMAZING. The crowds, the organization, race course. I will come back there for sure! And those broccoli were delicious, much tastier than we have here in Poland :D

[@oliverbaylis7773]

Epic Ben, so well done and with a smile on your face, uplifting! 😃

[@jamesotto7884]

Watching this as I have registered for 2023! Awesome video, thanks for filming.

[@soupyruns9709]

Best of wishes to both Sarah and yourself Ben for 2023 and thanks for another year of great content and forever keeping it real 🙏🏻

[@mattiafrigeri]

Thanks man, I saw myself at 7:40. The one with reverse hat and sunglasses. Thanks to you I have now my video! We got the very same time!

[@markknee4421]

Well done, Ben - not just on a great run, but also for being open and honest about your struggles. You have to put your own health first, over and above everything else, and you shouldn't feel guilty about that.

[@_cineris]

Great video, I was there for my first ever marathon! Much slower than yours, but I did it! Thanks for speaking so casually about getting your mental health right, and good on you for getting yourself sorted. Cheers and happy holidays

[@BenParkes]

Well done on getting your first marathon done!! 🙂

[@somkitthompson9559]

You are a Champion. Congratulations on your amazing success. You are an inspiration ⭐️

[@stevepursglove6624]

Inspirational, as always! Well done Ben, and keep up the good work 👌👏👏

[@andrewonmyway8184]

Well done Ben. I don’t know how you keep it up. Your elite runners are another breed. Hope you get your head back on again and are ready for your next event.

[@deonsmit8887]

You can be proud! Well done Ben!!

[@armandlombard]

Massive Ben. No matter what, one foot in front the other, thats how we get it done! Enjoy the rest! 😴. Love the channel🙌🏻🙏🏻

[@rubarb1275]

Amazing effort in a stunning location. Your videos are very inspirational, keep it going. 👍

[@twinremix]

Well done Ben! Great race and effort - thanks for letting us share the journey with you. I ran Valencia too this year in 3:16, a new 5 minute PB and very happy with it. You might have missed the canned chunks of chicken they were also handing out at the finish line!

[@dodolish]

#hellofrom Malaysia! Well done Ben, watching your Valencia journey is a true inspiration, amazing effort 'till the finishing line. Keep up the good work and no doubt you will get back your PB. Just finished my last 10k for 2022. Happy holidays and all the best for 2023!

[@markevans7460]

Great run Ben….you got it done. Training for my first marathon in Paris next year and using your training plan (thanks)….managing about 15miles on a long run at the moment but wow, can’t imagine how to get to 26.2!!!

[@BenParkes]

You'll get there, trust the plan and yourself too Mark! All the best for Paris and let us know how you get on!

[@ColeRunning]

That vest is 😍🤯 great video mate, love to see you GETTING IT DONE even when you dont feel super fit! Keep smashing it big man.

[@phologopheko8465]

Great vid Ben. Loved the bit about mental health. You’re a super hero 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Snerunseasy]

Fantastic video Ben, very inspiring, and well done on your achievement .

[@hahaheslop]

Great work Ben! So inspiring, loved the bit where you spoke to yourself saying "come on mate, get it done" 🙂

[@sofiasalas2033]

Congratulations Ben!!! I’m so happy that in the end you had a great time!🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@MuseRunner]

Just booked my place for 2023 based on this video! Thanks team 😁👍

[@BenParkes]

Good luck Kev!! 🙌

[@MuseRunner]

@@BenParkes many thanks 👍😊

[@michellewolff1173]

I ran a 2:40 half yesterday, and it's funny that even at half your pace, that "got sick... swallowed it again" is universal. Oof!

[@misterbelll]

Thanks for a great vid....nice to see Valencia, Life is getting in the way of your running..?? Haha..sounds like most of us, enjoy your running, have a great Xmas..no pressure, cheers..👍👍

[@runmyworld]

Ben such an inspiring finish. You made me cry darn you 😂. You’re such a generous giver of support to other runners and I love how real and honest you are being regarding your mental health. Valencia is definitely on my radar for the next few years.

[@ChristophMittendorf]

Amazing + highly inspirational!!

[@markcobbold3539]

Great video as always Ben. Always makes me look forward to my next run. Currently suffering from Covid again so getting a bit down about not being able to get out there at the moment but seeing this has cheered me up 🙂

[@timbrennan6766]

Oof! Tough when Mr Chafeage pays a visit so early! Hats off to you for getting it done with a smile on your face 🤗

[@runningwithaj]

Loved the shoutout to Her Majesty Sinead. Good luck getting yourself feeling better. You deserve to feel good for all the good you do.

[@TheHammers527]

Well done Ben! Top effort, inspiring stuff.

[@dominicmanning4512]

Marathon #4 and sub 4 for the first time for myself, entered a week in advance as Clonakilty Marathon in Ireland got flooded and cancelled! Well done on an amazing time, with or without the Go Pro!

[@hannesaltenfelder4302]

That kiss was spot on!

[@mikehobbs624]

Great running Ben! You made me laugh out loud with your comment after 25k with 17k to go, " I'm just hoping for a hamstring to go or anything, just so I can stop and end the race ! " 🤣🤣 you know your on the suffer bus when you have thoughts like that! Great effort for getting it done 👍

[@mattb6873]

Good to see Mr Spraggins out there supporting after a really tough year

[@aerox45]

I ran also! Also ran in the blue group. But I had 5 weeks of coughing before the run so I was just cruising easy. Already signed up for next year. Hope to see you there this time.