Alphafly vs Vaporfly ? Final MARATHON session! WHICH super shoe will I RACE IN?

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We head to Battersea Park in central London to choose a shoe for the Wrexham Marathon this weekend.. follow along with all the fun and games!
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0:00 Introduction
1:45 Warm Up and explain the session
3:01 Session
8:20 Long strides
9:30 Cool Down Chat
11:15 Gels and thank you!
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@IneInCeara 3 года назад

Ran my first marathon last sunday. Goal was to sub 4hrs; made it in 3hrs50.34. Felt so good! Up to the next 💪🏽🔥

@BenParkes 3 года назад

Awesome!! Well done!

@zaphod2 3 года назад

Congrats, I wish I was just a minute under my goal

@sigriddaynos7366 2 года назад

Wow! First marathon but less than 4hrs. Can you let me know what training you did?

@ifonly4486 3 года назад

god you kill me Ben !! 3:40 pace and it looks like you're having a casual jog ! Not fair !

@bensynewsshoedown4999 3 года назад

Ben, this Ben did nearly similar pace for 5K in my old Vaporfly 4% in ideal conditions, except for the hairpin turns that I couldn't lean into. I'd love some coaching wisdom on training to bring 5k pace to a 10K race, then eventually to a HM. 😊👍 Glad you're in good shape/strength again!

@bh2155 3 года назад

I know that is the truth! He is an incredible runner I am jealous!

@TZBackpacking 3 года назад

8:55 lady's cheering you on!

@gary_runs 3 года назад

Good luck on Sunday Ben! 💯🙌🏼Great video and well done to Sarah again for filming for us! Loving those shorts! 😍 I can see a big order coming your way soon!!

@russamehta 3 года назад

Great video Ben and Sarah. Can’t believe you can chat at 3:45 pace Ben. I’m watching you run in Battersea Park enviously from being locked down in a muggy and hot Mumbai. Good luck with the race.

@drferenc9004 3 года назад

Best of luck Ben! Go get it done this Sunday! I’m doing London as my first marathon. No pressure there.

@elegantkesha6650 3 года назад

The Cheshire/Wrexham elite marathon is local to me, so I think I’m going to pop up and come see you run! Keep it up, you will smash this race!

@Kg_travelandrun 3 года назад

I like the custom Soar shorts!! Good luck at the weekend mate, cheering you on!

@petergibbs6993 3 года назад

Ben - Sarah, really enjoyed this thank you, keep up the joyous content we really do appreciate it 👍

@DanRuns 3 года назад

Wishing you all the best Ben, you deserve a good run at the weekend

@michaelyoung7069 3 года назад

Wishing you all the luck! Brilliant content and you should be really proud of yourself. I'll be coincidentally starting in the same wave as you on Sunday with and a injury and mental health disrupted build up but hoping for a great day!

@alessiafrontalini3949 3 года назад

Nice video Ben! I started watching them on the treadmill as well, nothing beats watching a running video when you are running! 😂

@NeillyVille 3 года назад

All the best this Sunday Ben, get it done! Let's go! 👍🏿💪🏿

@danielstevens8827 3 года назад

Nice work Ben! You look to be in a good place with your training, all the best for Cheshire marathon in the Alphalfys. You really go make running quick look easy. 😉 Good work Sarah also. 😊

@1brunner699 3 года назад

Ran a marathon PR of 3:04 in November in 48 degree (Fahrenheit) weather with rain most of the way and then some hail to the face at mile 22-23. Amazing though actually. That cooler weather keeps the HR down. Going for sub 3’ marathon this weekend in Toledo, Ohio, USA with 41 degree temperature predicted at the start. Good luck on your race!

@dougmatthews8469 3 года назад

Good luck in Toledo!

@ImRhys 3 года назад

It's always a good day when a Ben Parkes video drops into your notification box! - Great video as always Ben, thanks for the motivation! :-)

@danprettejohn 3 года назад

Best of luck Ben! Enjoy it out there!

@NicBen 3 года назад

Good luck and enjoy it!! I'll be following along tomorrow 😊😊🤞🏻🤞🏻🎉🎉👍🏻👍🏻

@anthonybarrett4465 3 года назад

Love it Ben. Just got some alphas trying to get used to them. Like no shoe I’ve ever ran in. Got Brighton and London to look forward to in the autumn. Good luck at Cheshire. 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

@bryanwade814 3 года назад

Love the videos and watching you two from over here in Indiana USA. Just grabbed the intermediate marathon training plan from you as I make a comeback from Covid race cancellations last year. 10th marathon and want to PR after a DNS Fall of 2019 due to an achilles issue. Good luck next weekend!

@eddiegaul1903 3 года назад

Good luck Ben. Looking forward to your race report. I am still shocked at how quickly you got over that calf injury. Interesting shoe information. I am still in heavy-duty shoes but have toyed with upgrading to a set of race shoes. I know they can make a difference but I always worry about injury risks going with a race shoe.

@leewood837 3 года назад

I completed my first marathon on Sunday; 2h44m on the weekend of my 2 year running anniversary. Thanks for your videos and training plans, I used a lot of the speedwork sessions during my training. 🌱💚

@BenParkes 3 года назад

Congratulations on your time Lee! Impressive in just 2 years!!

@na-dk9vm 2 года назад

Lee, any chance you could reply with a rough outline of your diet??

@leewood837 2 года назад

@@na-dk9vm of course. I have a vegan diet consisting mostly of non-processed foods. During marathon training my allowed macros were 2800kcal daily, but I would often eat approx 2500kcal over 6 meals. I know a great nutritionist that offers a reasonably-priced food diary analysis service of you would be interested?

@derippies191 3 года назад

I wish you all the best this weekend, Ben! I'm two months away from the start of my preparation for the Berlin Marathon, my 3rd marathon ever. My goal is 3'15, but things will have to be perfect for me to succeed. The weather you described is almost too hot for me, I run my best times with temperatures around 8-10 degrees.

@kevinpye3140 3 года назад

As a tip for when I change shoes . I have a pair of trusted insoles which are fully moulded to my pinky feet so I don't have to bed in the new pair . Maybe you could take out the insoles of your chosen weapons and put in your trusted and we'll used one's . They may prevent blisters in the long run! I'm primarily an 800 man (61 yrs) and have a race on Saturday hope to go sub 2:30 . Have a great weekend 😁

@christinaclementson2685 3 года назад

100% go with the Alphaflys! I recently ran in the Alphaflys and have never felt so good in a marathon. Feet were comfortable too. Good luck for Wrexham/Cheshire. Have a great race 💪💪

@runningwithdr.andrewdpt9177 3 года назад

Good luck with your race!! I also have a marathon this weekend.

@vikrampawar21 3 года назад

Thanks a lot mate.

@brummierunner 3 года назад

I keep straining my calf using the Alphaflys! Love them and did a 1.18 half marathon in them. Unless you’re racing in them and fore front striking then I feel they are injury prone

@richardbrown1573 3 года назад

All the best for this weekend Ben!

@ReubenStrickett 3 года назад

Just joined a running club, and the track is really helping me come back from my injury! Looking forward to the Big Half this summer.

@bhavinipatel1775 3 года назад

All the best! Stay positive and hope the injuries stay at bay 🙏🏻🤗

@07919596023 3 года назад

I love training and racing in the heat - when everyone else seems to wilt, it barely affects me! London Marathon 2018, the nice warm one, seemed pretty much perfect for me, could have been 10 degrees warmer and I'd still have loved it :)

@Simm0700 3 года назад

Most important thing was having that barnet cut mate.

@keithleon6538 3 года назад

Good luck Ben. Hope the race goes well. 👍

@clareJCW 3 года назад

All the best Ben, have a good one! 🏃🏻‍♂️

@brendalogan3784 3 года назад

You two make the perfect duo!

@rickyemery7917 3 года назад

Good luck Ben hope all goes to plan 👍

@AmritpalGhatora 3 года назад

Best of luck Ben for the weekend!!! LFG!

@timbrennan6766 3 года назад

AlphaFly's, haircut, San Pellegrino out the nose...check, check and check! Have fun on Sunday!

@stijndeklerk 3 года назад

You looked even smoother in the Alphafly's, they look and sound like clogs though . Loved the Q&A style with Sara on the bike.

@nberkel 3 года назад

Seems like energy and spirits are up. Glad to see that!

@misterwalker3598 3 года назад

Best of luck at Cheshire! Really looking forward to the next video and loving the new gear (👀 shorts!) Wanting to buy a pair of carbon plates for my first official races this year London Landmarks Half and the London Marathon and these are the two shows I’m currently torn between!

@paulcain1285 3 года назад

Best of luck, I’m doing a half marathon on Sunday, using the Next%v2 loving them (silver👟). I’ve got Alphafly’s and would use them on a full marathon as well, as I think they save your legs a little more. But agree feel clunky. Hope you enjoy Chester lovely city centre.

@JayAsHimself81 3 года назад

Awesome running form 🤘🏽

@iraphedon8724 3 года назад

Best of luck Ben! And enjoy the race 🙌

@BenParkes 3 года назад

Thank you Ira. Hope you're well!

@alexanderchow6303 3 года назад

Perfect running weather is sunny around 10-15 degrees slightly breezy but not too windy and possibly with light rain too

@19Kamau79 3 года назад

Good luck for your Marathon race 👍 I'm living at area of no races and one cancelled 5K race turned to be solo effort time trial and I managed to get my first ever sub20 (19:27) with 1st edition of Next% ☺️

@jamiedalrymple3689 2 года назад

My training is going poor I've kinda lost my way. I like running in the rain best 😊good luck for your Marathon Ben ❤️✌️👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@jamesotto7884 3 года назад

Great honest review of the the wonky fruit drink!! 👌 loved that 😆

@DeanSaliba 3 года назад

The expression on your face when you tasted that drink. 🤣 Good luck in the race. 👍

@juanseaforth5111 3 года назад

Best of luck guys and have a safe race 😊

@marielledevaal6029 3 года назад

My training for my first marathon is going well! Yesterday I had a nice sportmassage and it feels so much better now. A goal is running my first in 4,5 hours my B goal is under 5 hours and my C goal is to finish. And the good thing is I am going to run a PB anyway 😂

@BenParkes 3 года назад

PB for Marielle!! Yes! Wishing you all the best for your race and that's a nice set of goals to set yourself.. You can do this!

@marielledevaal6029 3 года назад

@@BenParkes best off luck to you this weekend! 💪

@toasterboy708 2 года назад

How did you go?

@TheDangerousKid 3 года назад

Good luck for this weekend. Love the alphaflys but think for a longer distance it’s nice to have a lighter less clunky feel. I’m sure you’ll smash it regardless

@beogradhobart 3 года назад

Shorts looks amazing!

@yijuntey Год назад

3:40 easy pace? your insane! But awesome video as always, I've been contemplating which shoe to get for my next race shoe since i've never tried any of them haha

@josephhunt1275 3 года назад

Just wanted to pop in and say your merchandise is great! I purchased one of your hats ahead of a marathon I recently ran and loved it. Great content on RU-vid and high-quality merchandise from your website. And these "shoe battle" videos are some of my favorites.

@BenParkes 3 года назад

Amazing, thank you for the support with the hat and great you did well in your marathon. Well done!!

@deanhorton4001 3 года назад

Best of luck. The right choice on shoes in my opinion. 😃👍😘

@infinitegaming1015 3 года назад

I’m racing in the alphas for the full and vapor in the half

@MattRunsColorado 3 года назад

I have my first marathon coming up in June! Been putting a lot of work in the prep so I can't wait to see how it goes. Best of luck on your upcoming race Ben! Love the content.

@BenParkes 3 года назад

Good luck to you too Matt!!

@RunThePlanet 3 года назад

If I had a pair I would at least race once in the Alphafly. Will be interesting to see how they perform for you. Also, Seth ran (is running) in Ohio half today in the Alphaflys as you probably know so lets see how much faster he is in his, and how much faster you are in yours. hard to compare races with many factors. Maurten is my go to race Gels now, though I may experiment with those Spring Energy GELs one day.

@faustofagone5673 3 года назад

You’ll cross my mind on Sunday. Enjoy!

@lukenorthall5586 3 года назад

See you there Sunday. 👍🏼

@ismybikeok419 3 года назад

my fav running weather is 30 degree Australian weather.

@bummbummkrach4356 3 года назад

I love to run in the cold. 0° or colder...Little to no sweat --> no dehydration

@998mph 3 года назад

Great content as usual. You make it look so easy! How do the new vaporfly 2 compare to the original 4% (that I still use!!). Good luck this weekend.

@brutice5911 3 года назад

Oh my - this was great. Especially when you tried to steal Sarah's drink, haha.

@peterjsmcleod3341 3 года назад

Great video! Got my first ultra coming up (shires and spires 35 miles) been injured sadly so I won’t be shape I want to be in but I’ll get it done!

@BenParkes 3 года назад

Enjoy! That's a lovely race and route.. go get it done!

@ImploadingCookies 3 года назад

Those shorts are fresh Ben!!! when are you dropping them? I need them for race day lol . Red = fast

@JanTorresan 3 года назад

So sympathetic 💪😎

@cakej1 3 года назад

Worrying about shoes is the worst. Gut feeling should be your choice. Training in Maine is going well. Lots of Strava CR's. 😀

@DailyWordPuzzlesWithOranje28 3 года назад

I live in Canada. I personally enjoy running between -5 and +5 degrees Celsius as I perspire quite a bit.

@davecowdry6274 3 года назад

I tend to fade quick in the heat so I prefer it a bit cooler, it is nice to get a proper sweat on though. I bought the next% 2 recently and having never used a carbon plate shoe before I'm loving them. Good luck in the race Ben. has Sarah got any videos in the pipeline?

@reigaterobot4965 3 года назад

Favourite running conditions are pretty much as in this vid - Plenty of Sun with little or no wind 😎

@parleekingy 3 года назад

Good luck at the weekend I'm sure you won't be the only Alpha flymale :-) Really like that black top so just ordered one :-) . Next race is a 5000m on the track in 2 weeks, after going through 18:28 5km last Sunday in a 10km (37:55) I just wonder if I can get close to that elusive 17 at 56

@travissperry8186 3 года назад

I Had a good 5k race today in my Ben Parkes hat. I see your logo on your shorts? Are you going to sell 3" running shorts now as well? I'd be keen on some brightly-colored ones or funky patterns. Have a great marathon this weekend!

@surajtripathi3624 3 года назад

I am doctor by profession n weekly run is 50 to 60km. Temperature is most of the time is between 22 to 25 degrees Celsius n monsoon n raining.

@ryantipping 3 года назад

Hey Ben, good luck with the marathon! I’m running a 24hr track race in the summer and aiming to sustain between 8:30-:9:00 min mile pace. Just wondering your thoughts on purchasing vapors or alphas for this type of event or stick with my trusted 1080’s? Main concerns would be whether i would gain any speed benefit or conserve any extra energy in the legs at such a slow pace with either of the Nikes.

@benphillips4113 3 года назад

Video Idea: How you've configured your Strava to make sure that you're getting the best data out of it! Love your videos Ben, take care!

@BlendedTrainingcc 3 года назад

Next% game on🤘🏼

@poisefree 3 года назад

i am in Durban KZN south africa,, if we get 20 degree we are so happy and consider that cool lol... we nearly year round are running in extreme heat so anything under 25 degrees we think we are blessed lol

@jamesbruce3879 3 года назад

Great video again Ben! I'm looking at buying my first pair of vaporfly, do you prefer the vaporfly or vaporfly 2? Good luck for your next upcoming race 😊

@nathanthompson2046 3 года назад

Hey Ben, I've been subscribed to your yt channel for 2 years. Great work! Do you roll your feet with a tennis ball/bouncey ball? I stretch all my leg muscles out good, but my feet muscles have been spasing out lately. And I was wondering what you do to stretch/relax the muscles in your feet. Any tips would be great! Thanks!

@markhill2173 3 года назад

You're coming to the North West, Ben. It is never not windy.

@gary7542 3 года назад

Hopefully the 3 corners on each loop aren't too tight for those shoes as you will be fair moving. All the best 👍👍👍

@surajtripathi3624 3 года назад

U r highly energetic ben

@rafaelvalencia5635 3 года назад

Ran a 10k race on Saturday and got my PR:42:17!! I barely trained for it because I found out about the race 2.5 weeks prior so I think I can crack sub 40 on the next race.

@blakelandry 3 года назад

Can you explain your gel strategy, how many and how you will be carrying them etc? Thanks! Cheers

@mickw1842 3 года назад

I ran a marathon in the alphas 2 weeks ago. 11 min PB on my previous marathon ran in the next% (obviously all the shoes 🤣) I loved the alphas, toes were bloody and bruised at the end due to the rocker but a PB takes all the pain away and legs recovered well afterwards.

@Runningmansam 3 года назад

I’d definitely go with the vaporfly. For me the alphafly caused me so much arch pain it was unreal.

@MuseRunner 3 года назад

Agreed. Loved the speed of the alphaflys but they killed my calves 😢

@jamesotto7884 3 года назад

@@MuseRunner i have just run a half in the alpha and the calf pain was unreal! Im thinking it may have been the 4mm drop!?

@infinitegaming1015 3 года назад

I ran a half in the alpha with no pain.

@MuseRunner 3 года назад

@@infinitegaming1015 they are amazing shoes, but my feet were used to the 8mm drop of the 4% and next%. the alpha has less and didn't work for me. gutted as i love the design and the speed it gave me

@MuseRunner 3 года назад

@@jamesotto7884 my physio said the same thing to me, as i was used to the 8mm for 4% and next%

@leegmann2282 3 года назад

Ben, what was uncomfortable about the Alphafly? Trying to decide if I want to buy. Great video!

@tuxi1326 3 года назад

Hey Ben! What do you think about making video about nutrition? Last one was 2 year ago and maybe u changed your fueling?

@owenlindley8014 3 года назад

Good Luck

@uras1 3 года назад

Just used the next% 2 last weekend in a race. Was only a half marathon but i felt like they still performed well! Also when racing, do you just gulp the gell down in one go or take some every hundred metres of so?

@feezee82 3 года назад

Personally, I would choose Vaporfly as I find them much easier to run in, but you seem to be very comfortable in the Alphas, so maybe that’s a better fit for you.

@RobertHough 3 года назад

When are these Ben Parkes signature short shorts available?

@markrattray6876 3 года назад

Ben, everything OK - I saw you dropped out of the Cheshire race near the end - hope all is well

@dorothygraham6183 3 года назад

Yes waiting to hear from Ben about this race but he hasn’t posted anything now for over 2 weeks. Hope he is ok worried about him.

@davidlidstone9148 3 года назад

13 degrees, no wind

@gwilymeades 3 года назад

I think I'd go for comfort! I can't imagine the uncomfortable shoes would give you that much advantage that outweigh the sheer fact of comfort through the length of a marathon! Their both % improvement NIKEs after all...I think you're overthinking it.

@KellyandDoug 3 года назад

hi Ben! we have just uploaded a video to help chose which shoe is going on each foot for my sub 17 minute 5k attempt in odd shoes. We would love it if you and Sarah could make a couple of picks!