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A few days have now passed since my dream happened in Valencia and the 2:25 marathon happened. Here's a quick summary of what worked, what I learnt and what's next!
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@MichaelCooney 5 лет назад

Well done Ben! 2:25 is incredible! Love the content and training details. I've run a 2:50, now looking to go 2:45

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

2:45 would be great. Remember the first time I broke it, by about 30 seconds I think, which was the goal for that day. It's an amazing feeling.. you'll know what that's all about soon I'm sure!

@Soferrytiresome 3 года назад

that first stat - 140~ bpm average, reinforces my VERY slow running at the moment, patience for this grasshopper - thanks mate!

@aadrien666 5 лет назад

How is this only the first video I've seen?! As soon as I'm done my finals I'm literally going to binge watch everything you've ever posted :D! Keep it up!

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Aww, thank you! Glad you found the channel!

@OMPRAKASHDUKIYA 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing the valuable experience 👍👍

@TheFODRunner 5 лет назад

Incredible to hear mate, absolutely phenomenal result, you did so well! Great to here this round up as well, you rightly so should be proud!

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Thank you again.. still on such a high! Have a lovely weekend :-)

@TheFODRunner 5 лет назад

Ben Parkes and you 👌

@TravelRunner 5 лет назад

Great video, Ben! The tips are fantastic and spot on! I'm looking forward to following whatever you have planned next.

@thyiff2219 Год назад

Congratulations, Ben!!! 🎉

@markdoherty2858 5 лет назад

Congratulations. Fantastic effort and well deserved for all the hard work. Genuinely inspirational

@danielconde13 5 лет назад

Brilliant man, congrats!

@giovanbattistafichera8439 4 года назад

Awesome job, Ben! I'm plant-based too and running in Valencia tomorrow. Soo hyped!

@earlybhoy1119 5 лет назад

Excellent vlog. Really enjoyed it watched it all in 2 days. Great advise to at the end. Did a 2.52 in Frankfurt this year and will definetly incorporate some off your sessions into next marathon.

@davelowthian581 5 лет назад

Love your vlogs easy laid back approach to bloody hard work I'm 52 and find your stuff inspiring... Great

@iftomatosareafruitwhyisntk4038 5 лет назад

Great video Ben keep em coming

@salwaafef6789 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for your great video, Good luck Ben, for the London Marathon tomorrow :)

@dustinmaherfitness 5 лет назад

Just started following you recently and love your videos and insight. I am more focused on Ironman but to get to Kona I need to improve my marathon about 20 min yet. I only started running 4 years ago and am 35 years old now. I believe I can get to a sub 3 hour. Watching you run that fast is mind boggling. Your pace is my one mile all out pace :)

@jwinchester25 5 лет назад

Well done Ben - really enjoyed following the series!! Thank you for sharing and look forward to the next challenge!!

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it! Series 2 will be up in a couple of days... all the best, hope your running is going well!

@heavyt5702 5 лет назад

Thanks for another great video, Ben. Hard work really paid off, thanks for sharing these insights 👍

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Glad you're liking them! :-)

@MrMondeoST220 5 лет назад

Great video Ben, love the format that really gives lots of useful information.

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Thank you Kieran. Glad you like it! :-)

@jamiexavier6654 5 лет назад

Another quality video packed with loads of great tips many congratulations once again on Valencia 💪👍🙌

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Thank you Jamie! Hope you've had a nice weekend!

@dzhuwao 5 лет назад

Hi Ben. I like your videos. Especially the text boxes containing the key points. It makes it easy to grasp what the video is all about. Keep it up!

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Glad you like them David! All the best to you :-)

@markbailey4365 5 лет назад

Well done Ben! Been a great journey to watch along with.

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Thank you Mark! :-)

@bardak81 5 лет назад

Great video as usual. I’ve just started my first week of your plan for my first Marathon. I’m so excited!!!

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Awesome Alessandro, let me know how you get on!

@bunnypacer8189 5 лет назад

Thanks Ben another great video. Amazing how you was still smiling after the finish line 😀

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

I'm still smiling a week later! :-)

@iftomatosareafruitwhyisntk4038 5 лет назад

I start your plan Monday can’t wait!

@christosnatsikas109 5 лет назад

Congrats Ben! Really amazing achievement! I follow your journey through instagram and youtube and really insprires me your discipline and consistency to this amazing achievement! Wish you all the best for the future dude! Keep running! Cheers from Greece!!!

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Hi Chris, hope all is well in Greece! Thank you for your message, very kind. Hope you're running well!

@julien7705 5 лет назад

congrats Ben!!! very impressive result! there is no secret, run quite very day and you respect the basics, long experience too, :)

@JakobGade 5 лет назад

Gratz on the result! Good job! Im trying to break the 2.30 barrier my self in Seville, 17 feb. So you're videos are just perfect!

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Good luck with that Jakob... hope you reach your goal in Seville. Have heard that's a really good event!

@coachroddy 5 лет назад

Brilliant video Ben. Your best yet. Thanks for sharing all the advice. I think we all think there’s a hidden secret to achieving what you achieved but you’ve just proved otherwise. It’s the simple things done consistently well. Thanks again! 👍🏼

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Thank you. I guess it's human nature to look for short cuts and quick wins.. but rarely is that the answer with running... especially the marathon. Really nice message to get, thank you!

@alyssacascos8665 5 лет назад

Great tips! Yes, I highly recommend resistance bands! My running coach educated me about how helpful they are with your stride and running form. Excited to watch your future videos!

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Thank you Alyssa. Yes, I need to be using the bands more often.. can really see the benefits! They'll feature in my upcoming videos for sure!

@suh-lihwu3572 4 года назад

Ben you are the man!!

@brunoluiz6815 5 лет назад

You nailed that thing bro!! Upsss from Brasil

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Hola Bruno! Upssss from the UK!!

@travisthechosenone 4 года назад

Congrats man!!!

@robbiegreenslade 5 лет назад

Congratulations on your well earned PB! I am doing the Hamburg Marathon at the end of April 2019. The last marathon I did was Paris 2016 and I got 3hr28m50 (PB) but I think I am capable of beating that! It's really helpful to hear how you achieved your goal. I need to really focus on diet/nutrition as well as making sure I stay positive and determined as I become more and more tired during training. (I sometimes struggle with this!) I have 4 months to prepare and I already have an OK fitness base to work from this time around. So, fingers crossed!

@ashwilks2696 5 лет назад

Inspirational stuff mate.

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Thank you Ash! :-)

@MangoRunner 5 лет назад

Great race and congrats on the PB mate! Great info in the video. I got under 3 hr this year and hope to get down a little further next year.

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Great to hear and congratulations on getting that sub 3!!

@thegregbrookhouse8667 5 лет назад

5:13 great shot of the Chiltern hills

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

The Greg Brookhouse haha.. that’s what happens when you record someone then realise you don’t have any clips of running just outside London! The actual clip was from Chamonix though..

@craigtsmith6957 5 лет назад

I was waiting to see how you went on. The signs were there when you were puking in the park - i thought that guy has some balls to continue a session after that - Brilliant Run. Chapeau!!!!

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Thank you Craig.. yeah.. that was a tough session that day. Toughened me up for the main event! Thanks for the message, all the best!

@ioanparry 5 лет назад

Great recap video, like the reflective, breakdown nature of this one. It would be good to see some videos with you running with others and sharing your tips and thoughts on different aspects of running with each other, whether that be when and where to run, how it fits around life, your approaches to diet, your approaches to racing, how you mentally prepare - which I imagine is very important when it’s marathon distance - and then how you tackle the race itself. There’s so much to learn from others who are passionate about the same thing, you’ve obviously got a lot of great traits, tendencies, approaches, and it’d be great to see that compared to and shared with other runners around the same ability. Keep up the great work Ben - any (cheeky) Christmas deals on the caps??!

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Have made a note about all the above. Will see what I can do.. Code RU-vid gets 10% off the caps on the website, so hope that helps!

@ioanparry 5 лет назад

Ben Parkes brilliant, nice one. Very glad to have subscribed, you’re producing great material here. And inspiring stuff. Smashing your PB by that much is f%#@&n obscene

@ErnieOne 5 лет назад

You are so cool, dude! Thanks!

@Salisbury2000 4 года назад

Very informative thank you 👍

@cicirunner 5 лет назад

Very impressive result! I knew you would do well but 2:25 is mind blowing. Great job!

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Thank you very much!

@VitorCaldeira1980 5 лет назад

i love to see that ultramarathon runners can also be super fast marathon runners !!! In 2019 i plan on race the valencia marathon and hope to achieve my sub 3h goal :D

@dokutaaguriin 5 лет назад

Thoroughly enjoyed this series of videos...-MOTIVATION!!! You are such a talented runner to get your time to 2:25- CONGRATS! My dream 5k race would be achieve anyone of your 5k spilt times. After a 25 year absence from running, I started running again in late July so I have my work cut out for me to get to a realistic sub 23:00. Cheers, from Canada.

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Hey! Thank you for the message.. and welcome back to running after 25 years away. I bet the world is quite different now, but the basics and principles are exactly the same. Good luck with your sub 23 minute plan for 2019.. Happy running and all the best!

@victorcm5635 5 лет назад

I just found your channel and it's amazing!!! I want to run a marathon someday, so thanks for the videos and tips. Greetings from Costa Rica 🇨🇷💪🏃

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Hello Victor. Hope all is good in Costa Rica!! Hello from the UK!

@victorcm5635 5 лет назад

@@BenParkes everything Good! The dry season(summer) just started so it's easier to go for a run. If you come to 🇨🇷 someday let me know so we can go for a run 🏃🇨🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 so I can learn more from you 💪

@Thommouk 5 лет назад

Inspirational! I'll be looking to you for a training programme to get close to 3.30 for a marathon!! Great video - keep it up!

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Thank you Thommo. Glad you liked it! All the best for your 3:30 marathon training.. you can do it!

@themindfulrunner1228 5 лет назад

Another great video Ben. Thanks for sharing your tips. Already looking forward to the next series to learn about your future projects. Your right to feel proud of this fantastic achievement. Are you wearing Stance socks in one of the clips? I've been told there decent so I've just ordered some. Sick of getting holes in my socks and loosing them of course!

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

I either wear Stance socks or Balaga socks. Never have any issues with either of them.. I just buy whichever pair is cheapest when I'm restocking!

@themindfulrunner1228 5 лет назад

@@BenParkes Thanks. Will also check out Balaga!

@kev8557 5 лет назад

I'm so happy to have found your channel with the Peg Turbo review a few months ago. Such a positive mindset! 2:25 is amazing !Congrats! I would like to hear about base building between specific marathon programs. I had an average of 100km per week on my 16 weeks program with few weeks at around 130. What should be my goal during base builing? We're talking about a 12 weeks base phase. I ran my first marathon in 2:56 and have a half PR of 1:19 if it's matter. 2:4X is my goal for my spring marathon. Thank you! Cheers

@shemhaque2758 5 лет назад

I go Box hill too for those hills! how crazy!

@RunBuddyRun 5 лет назад

Ben - Love your channel Ben. Great time. Just looking at your stride length, I know you have a sub 2:20 in you very shortly. Oh btw, I've never run a marathon and I have no idea how easy it is to increase stride length :) I'd love to see you go for it. I'm hoping to run my first marathon in Sept 2019. I pretty much have 8 months to get ready. I ran 2 half marathons in 2018 so figured I'd build up my aerobic fitness between now and the end of March then commence a 5 month marathon specific training program. Does that make sense?

@okNusku 5 лет назад

FAB CHANNEL ! thanks for this !! ... Im vegan so all plant foods for nutrition.. and its good to see someone else who doesnt really do track or gym sessions, I cracked a 2:52 marathon this year and looking to drop a few minutes off that in 2019...... bravo on your 2:25 thats amazing

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Thank you! I will be doing some more gym work for sure coming up as need to strengthen up for trails, but yeah.. didn't really do much for this marathon. Well done on your 2:52! That's great!!

@ruairidonnelly84 5 лет назад

Super work Ben in Valencia awesome running! Your videos are so helpful and motivating! Quick question on cadence. I'm trying to get my cadence up to the 180 standard. Is this something that you had to work on? My cadence only seems to be in the 170-180 bracket when I'm going at 5k pace but I see other runners and they run at 180 even when they are doing easy/recovery runs.

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

My cadence has always been quite high. The best thing to do is download a metronome app on your phone and set it to 180. Then you can listen in and try to run to the beat. Practice it on all your runs. That's what has helped me!

@jordanrundell9962 3 года назад

Great job Ben! I'm curious, what gave you the confidence to go out at 2:25 pace, instead of 2:28?

@keithleon6538 3 года назад

Hi Ben, just discovered your videos, love them. I'm a keen runner myself, not in your high standards though. I did alot of XC at school, done about 15 Half's, 1:34 is my best time but that was a few years ago. Did the Reykjavik marathon in 2013 in 3:46. I would love to do another marathon this year and aim to get 3:30. Think I've lost pace though. Can I email you for some advice, not sure if it's a full coaching element. Cheers, Keith.

@BenParkes 3 года назад

Feel free to email me.. ben@benparkes.com

@RunBuddyRun 5 лет назад

BTW - You made 2:25 look sooo easy. Were you holding back. You didn't appear distressed at all. Amazing!!!!!!!

@ykirank 5 лет назад

Nicely done. What’s your next race & target?

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Thank you Kiran. The next big race is in Gran Canaria in February, it's 128KM. I have a half marathon in London in early February, so there will be some content about these two coming up!

@francis1671 5 лет назад

Great job! I also finished valencia in 2:59 - it was an absolutely awesome competition, everything was perfect. how did you like it the whole event/organization? I love your videos! Best wishes from austria

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

It's probably my second favourite marathon in the world.. nothing will be London, that's always number 1!! Thought the event was superb, really really good... Well done on your 2:59!!

@francis1671 5 лет назад

+Ben Parkes thank you but a training run pace for you :-D i hope i can manage it to run in london someday, but it's pretty hard for foreigners to get a bib without travel agencies.

@francis1671 5 лет назад

+Ben Parkes thank you :-) a training run pace for you ^^ but a huge step for me and fulfill of my dreams :-D

@baltsu 5 лет назад

A great, useful video. Do you use Gopro to film and take pictures when you run?

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Hello! Yes.. I have a GoPro Hero 6 which is what I use for all my running sections. Works really well.

@run-carlos-run 5 лет назад

Yet another great video. I’m still having issues with my Piriformis, been to see physio and been given some stretches but still struggling to run pain free 😔. Getting frustrated now as been 2 months since i ran Chicago and desperate to get more miles run. Any tips on what I should do next or what you would do if in similar situation?

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

If it was me I'd be using something like this.. www.gym-stuff.co.uk/products/pro-tone®-lacrosse-ball-for-trigger-point-massage-rehab-physiotherapy?variant=12557025017917&gclid=CjwKCAiA9K3gBRA4EiwACEhFe7DqrmeX26sfO-f-cF1liN5pMB94HfgiMsnhg5BsGTvDHK65xy05wBoCzqAQAvD_BwE and basically just sit on it and move the area over it. Just to get in and really give it a good massage. Hope it improves soon!

@run-carlos-run 5 лет назад

Ben Parkes ordered! Did first 5k for 2 months yesterday, pain was there but bearable.

@markcyl1102 5 лет назад

Nice video. I was at the same race and managed a PB too. Not as quick as yours mind, but a significant score for my ageing body. My methods were similar but not in the same volume and I only picked up the scent from about 11 weeks out, courtesy of a great friend of mine that has your common sense. So, what's your next target race?

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Hi Mark! Congratulations on the PB, well done! The next race in Trans Gran Canaria, well the that's the next one I'm taking seriously. I have a 1/2 marathon in London in early Feb, but that will just be for fun! All the best and happy running!

@austinrpt 5 лет назад

well done ben love the videos,how do you get the milage details to log like that

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

On Strava desktop just go to training -> training log

@austinrpt 5 лет назад

@@BenParkes thanks for taking the time to reply.Inspirational and helpful as always keep it up

@nilocottini8236 2 года назад

Wowwwwwww 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@bikeinmotion 5 лет назад

How do you like your powerdot 2.0? Do you use it mainly on your quads or what parts for recovery?

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Quads and Calves so far. Yeah, I like it and works well.. but it's not a one stop solution, it's just good as part of a whole recovery regime.

@fredrikjosefsson7679 5 лет назад

So, a question, avg heart rate of 142, but whats ur maximum HR?

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Can get it up to about 185bpm at the top of a hill repeat when I'm running flat out. That's the only point I'll ever go into the 180's..

@jasoncooper3939 5 лет назад

Hi mate with shoe size are you the same in all the different ones?. Thanks

@craigtsmith6957 5 лет назад

Looking at Strava you have had high mileage all year - how did you define your training blocks. Did you have 2 peaks in the year and did you have a well defined base period when you only did Aerobic Training?

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Hi Craig! I was training for a couple of Ultras throughout the summer (neither of which went very well) but did a lot of aerobic base building there getting ready for those. After the NDW 100 mile, I took a week of very low mileage recovery and then started this block the following week. This is the first race where I've trained specifically for one race, over a set block.. In the past I've just ran multiple marathons week after week and always been racing, which wasn't good and I've reduced that down now to try and peak for this race. So I guess the latter part of the year I'd have followed the traditional model of athletes who race in two big events, peaking twice. Hope that makes some sense.. if not, feel free to come back to me!

@craigtsmith6957 5 лет назад

Thanks Ben - So - in an ideal build up - how close would you be to a classic 6 months Lydiard periodisation which would be 16 weeks Aerobic; 4 weeks Hills and then 6weeks specific conditioning aka 2 to 3 anaerbic sessions per week. I think he would have recommend one peak for a world record attempt ( or sub 2.18 for you?)so the Aerobic phase would be 32 weeks; Hills 4 and 16 weeks race conditioning

@TheJman22195 5 лет назад

Do you have any recommended cook books? If you made your own, I would buy it!

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Thanks Jordan. Would love to make a cook book at some point in the future. If you're looking for some plant based recipes then check out the happy pear on youtube. They are my go to channel for good cooking!

@simontcfoxx8115 5 лет назад

Hi Ben, how much of a emphasis do you put on marathon target pace sessions? Did you do many and what did you build up to?

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Hi Simon. I had a lot of marathon pace work combined into long runs.. so maybe 3x 5k chunks at Goal Marathon Pace.. mixed into a 30k run. The longest continuous goal marathon pace run I did was a half marathon (in training, not a race).. where I ran it in 1:12:56 I think. www.strava.com/activities/1858703797

@simontcfoxx8115 5 лет назад

Thanks for the reply Ben! I did 2x 40 mins at mara pace last week- 3:32s. How many quality sessions did you do a week? Would love to go 2:30 at London.

@JoshBugg 5 лет назад

Just out of interest with weight, how tall are you and what do you weigh? Coz you can save seconds being super lean!

@ulfeliasson5413 2 года назад

I train like mad every day, I can't even reach 5km in 20 min. But I can't really go much above 200 bpm during my runs, so I guess I won't get any better. I wish i had your skills

@katecox1847 5 лет назад

What are your thoughts on tofu? You mentioned no processed but I've been finding it a good meat replacement in dishes.

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Hey Kate.. I just meant to try to really limit processed food.. but it's impossible to avoid it all together. I like Tofu.. add it to Stir fry's (sorry if that's not spelt right) and in curry too. I do have some of the meat replacement options now and again, like Quorn.. but probably once a week really. Hope you're running is good.. all the best!

@katecox1847 5 лет назад

Ben Parkes Thanks Ben! Found this video really helpful. No pizza then 🍕 !

@cosmosrunner 5 лет назад

Where in the countryside outside of London did you train? Looking for some good suggestions.

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Usually go to the Surrey Hills.. around Peaslake / Leith Hill. Sometimes Box Hill and run along the North Downs Way. Or Wendover Woods is another option we sometimes head to!

@drtimoneill 5 лет назад

Interesting that in your Mile and K repeats you did 1 Mile and 1 K recovery in between so time wise that is something like 40% on and 60% off. Presumably that was a conscious decision rather than the more commonly recommended 50/50? Thoughts?

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Hey. On my mile repeats, I took a 2 minute standing rest between reps. But, yes, on my KM repeats I jogged for a KM after each one. It's purely a personal thing, in that I like to keep things moving for my recoveries as find my form is a lot better when I haven't stopped and stood around for a while. It keeps me focused for the upcoming rep. It's just how my mind operates and I do what's needed to get the most out of it.

@AznSensAsians 5 лет назад

do you have a separate full time office job/gig or are you able to dedicate yourself solely to running/youtube full time?

@Veronica_Plus 5 лет назад

where do you go in the country from london to hit trails?

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Hey Jonas. Box Hill is ok to get to from London. Train to Westhumble. Or you get get on the North Downs Way near Reigate. Epping Forest has some really nice trails and is on the central line. Or head out towards the Chilterns and Wendover Woods. Hope that helps!

@matthewlewis3530 5 лет назад

Do you do Threshold running and fast long runs for marathon training?

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Hey Matthew.. I do quite a bit of both combined.. So session like 3k Easy, 3k Threshold, 3k Easy, 3k Threshold, 10k Easy, 3k Threshold, 5k Easy.. for a 30k long run session. I don't tend to do threshold runs as stand alone events, just the occasional Parkrun that's quick. Hope that makes sense!

@matthewlewis3530 5 лет назад

Ben Parkes thanks for the advice! Congrats on 2:25 cracking run!! Good luck for next new goal... 👍

@cmg1788 5 лет назад

What do you mean by do your strides? I know what a stride is but dont know how to work on it?

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qoTEDl-_9zg.html If you go to 7:56, then it's all explained! :-)

@cmg1788 5 лет назад

@@BenParkes brilliant thank you !

@jamesd5241 5 лет назад

"yeah i live in London so was able to drive and get into some trails" .... 5:19 Me- *That aint London!*

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Its not easy.. but you can get outside of the M25 if you really want to. Or Epping forest is great on the central line!

@jamesd5241 5 лет назад

@@BenParkes Just found your channel great stuff. what are your thoughts on using those cross trainers for runners who want extra volume with impact ?

@eden8131 5 лет назад

when did u start running?

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

I've always ran a bit.. but only been running seriously for about 2 1/2 years!

@eden8131 5 лет назад

Ben Parkes that amazing! i sent u an email hope u can respond :)

@igordragoslav9672 5 лет назад

Why I wanna be vomit when I increase pace when running....

@julialianjosecarrera5649 5 лет назад

Why Valencia?

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Hello Julia. The main reason was because there are SO many very fast runners in Valencia. In the UK my time would have probably been close to winning most marathon (apart from London obviously!) but in Valencia I came about 70th. So I knew there would be a lot of very good quality runners to run with. Plus the weather is always perfect, the organisation is very very good, the course is super flat and interesting, plus the Spanish population are so friendly!

@julialianjosecarrera5649 5 лет назад

@@BenParkes I'm from Andalucía (South of Spain), the gave you oranges at the end of the race because they are the most tipical food there

@julialianjosecarrera5649 5 лет назад

The flattest european marathon is La Maratón de Sevilla, you should try it

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

The oranges were SO lovely. Such a nice change from the usual sweets and chocolate you get at the end of races. I have some friends running in Sevilla next year, but I'll be getting ready to run Trans Gran Canaria. Maybe Sevilla in 2020!

@fredrikjosefsson7679 5 лет назад

First

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Second!

@bikeinmotion 5 лет назад

Ben Parkes Third at least 😆

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Well that's the podium done!

@fredrikjosefsson7679 5 лет назад

Looking forward for more great content! Well done!

@BenParkes 5 лет назад

Thanks F J. Always open to ideas for content if you want to see something in particular!