Running 175KM in 7 Days | A Full Week of Valencia Marathon Training

[@andriboh]

Very nice video, and good news about the Valencia marathon going ahead, all this training i'll get you a great race!

[@edwardrissington3218]

One of your best videos. Showing reality. Training is not glamorous and it's not always in beautiful surroundings.

[@BenIsRunning]

Appreciate that Edward, that was the idea so glad it came across :)

[@zachbixby3276]

Love the longer video and getting to see all the different runs and shoe choices

[@BenIsRunning]

Appreciate the feedback Zach, cheers!

[@annestrock4917]

"Nothing says psychotic like 52 laps!"😂

[@BenIsRunning]

🤣

[@English.runner.en.Espana]

‘Me again’ hahah very good Ben. Love the videos.

[@BenIsRunning]

Was loosing my mind a bit taking the camera with me every time 😂

[@rajmathew6220]

Ben is a beast

[@ThomasRedmond-q8q]

Great video Ben. Great quality as always. Thanks for the amazing insights into the life and training of a (sub😉) elite athlete like yourself. Great sense of humour and attitude . Wishing you good health and injury free running until Valencia!

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks Thomas, appreciate your support 🙌🏻

[@Pilot_king]

Very nice video, you inspiring me with the content, and i always like seeing your videos and best of luck towards Valencia!🏃‍♂️‍➡️

[@BenIsRunning]

Appreciate that, thank you!

[@smd2540]

always a pleasure to watch ur videos brother! love from the Philippines! you're an inspiration mate!

[@BenIsRunning]

I appreciate that, thank you! Glad you enjoy them :)

[@David-CoolDave]

Very best of luck Ben, knocking it out of the park with the training 💪 Have a cheeky half marathon myself tomorrow, and going for a PB 🤞

[@BenIsRunning]

Best of luck David! Hope you smashed it too 👊🏻

[@jbuzzrock]

i really like your honesty and tips and tricks you share with us all 🏃‍♂🏃‍♂🏃‍♂‍

[@BenIsRunning]

Happy to hear that, apprciate your feedback :)

[@gregniewiadomski700]

Great episode as always Ben. Some big miles this week. I’m also training for Valencia. Will see you there😊

[@BenIsRunning]

Can't wait! Wish you all the best

[@LunaBearFoxyRoxy]

Great video again Ben. Thanks for the insights 🎉

[@BenIsRunning]

Appreciate it, thanks for watching 🙌🏻

[@PuggleSteve]

Full week of training is always a good watch for us crazies. Welcome more 👍

[@BenIsRunning]

Ahah I know what you mean :) I can't lie, filming every run was a bit of a chore towards the end of the week

[@tommylawlor2857]

Brilliant video Ben.🏃

[@BenIsRunning]

Legend! Cheers Tommy!

[@Ryan.Thomson]

Good to see things going so well! Will hopefully catch you out in Valencia!

[@BenIsRunning]

I hope so! Thanks Ryan

[@scopz10x88]

love your videos ben

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you 🙏

[@robertlindellva824]

Hi Ben, thanks for another update on your work towards Valencia. What kind of treatment did you get considering your high weekly mileage volume ? Just asking as I’m working as an Osteopath myself . Keep up the good work. Robert Lindell Gothenburg Sweden

[@BenIsRunning]

I go for treatment on my right hip/glute that’s an area I have to pay close attention after previous injuries. Specific massage, manipulation and occasionally acupuncture

[@robertlindellva824]

@ Thanks for your reply. Wish you a happy weekend.

[@jeffbroadhurst7315]

Saw the title and for a minute thought you were going to talk about a marathon in Teheran

[@BenIsRunning]

On the same day as Valencia I believe?

[@stevechangworld5120]

Exactly, with the Isfahan marathon coming up.

[@Ammerstol]

Flippin' h@ll, did a bomb explode in your living room? Loved the video, quality work!!

[@BenIsRunning]

ahah! All about sharing the reality over here

[@raymondsedibana2810]

You seem so calm and laid-back-good times are definitely ahead, both in your finish time and the fun along the way! By the way, what do you listen to while running, and what brand of earbuds do you use? Don’t they slip out while you’re running?

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you, really enjoying my training at the moment to the point where a good result would be nice but not 100% the be all and end all! I use the Beats Pro inear, a bit expensive but they hook into your ears so don’t fall out :).

[@GyulaJentetics]

Fast running 🏃 🏃

[@HILLO319]

Great video Ben! How are you finding the coros pro? I’m torn between that and a forerunner 265

[@BenIsRunning]

Really enjoying it so far! The bright display in the darker months of training is a welcome addition

[@siejas24]

Mr pickle has some comedy potential. Good luck in Valencia!

[@BenIsRunning]

It was international pickle day the other day apparently…missed it 🤣

[@cianoleary3311]

Thanks for the video. I live in Stockholm and looking for a coach. Could you share who you use?

[@BenIsRunning]

The king of stockholm himself Victor smangs. He may or may not have coaching spots available :)

[@RyuichiHasegawa]

Almost on the Jake Barraclough mileage level! Almost...

[@BenIsRunning]

Not quite aha! That dudes a machine

[@motorhead4870]

Looks great breathing in 4 lanes of diesel fumes

[@BenIsRunning]

The poor mans altitude training

[@mathiasreubens3098]

How did you find your trainer. Was it someone you knew, someone local or is it an online training coach?

[@BenIsRunning]

I’m coached by a friend of mine Victor. We meet at a running club back in 2019 and he’s been coaching me for the last few months :)

[@mattthreestarssometimes3754]

Crazy mileage I’m 2 weeks from completing half plan I’m guessing my peak mileage for Brighton marathon will be like 80K week?

[@BenIsRunning]

Hope the half goes well! Milage isn't everything, its all about getting the right balance for the individual :)

[@mennodolstra4152]

How much running would you do in a new pair of shoes if you are unfamiliar with the model before taking them out for a marathon?

[@BenIsRunning]

Probably 2/3 sessions just to be sure :)

[@doubledecker1094]

I thought from your thumbnail that you had run an ultra in Iran - the Iran 175KM!!

[@BenIsRunning]

Think I’ll leave ultras alone of now! Doing it in a week is hard enough let alone in one go 😂

[@scopz10x88]

what headphones do you use? im sure you said before but i forogt

[@BenIsRunning]

I use both open run pro from Shokz when out on the country lanes when I need to hear the traffic and Beats Pro inear :)

[@tomjoslin435]

Isn't it horrible running next to the A12?

[@BenIsRunning]

It's not the best but without driving from my house its one of few options :)

[@Mohow-fv2vq]

You do know you can buy stuff to be seen in the dark. I think they call it lights or something.

[@BenIsRunning]

Never heard of it. Wearing a head touch for sessions doesn’t do it for me

[@ThomasRedmond-q8q]

What sort of stuff do you get done at the osteopath?

[@BenIsRunning]

I go for treatment on my right hip/glute that’s an area I have to pay close attention after previous injuries. Specific massage and manipulation :)

[@ThomasRedmond-q8q]

@ Ah ha. Sounds like a very familiar story!

[@andydevinewine]

Fair play. I would much rather have 2 x 10km on treadmill than a track. Sounds disgusting 😂

[@BenIsRunning]

It wasn’t great but had a few teammates jump in for a k reps which made it much better 👊🏻 a nice mental challenge too

[@AugherAndy]

Sorry but its a bit idiotic to me you running this much when you were injured not long ago

[@BenIsRunning]

With goals of running low 2:20's for a marathon, you have to be prepare to push the boundaries. Its a fine line but i wouldn't have gotten to where I am in my running ability without the hard work :)