RUNNING THE BIG HALF MARATHON with a GOPRO! 2022 

Love the interactions with the other runners in this one

Great to see you getting so much love out there from all the runners you inspire and always have time for! Glad your back out straight away, I had the disappointment of Richmond Marathon being cancelled today. But there’s always other races #GettingItDone

Can see I had a little feature at the start of this video! I had a good run, but had issues with fuelling, so was prone to stomach cramps from 17km onwards. Still managed a time of 1:21:29, although I was on pace for a sub 80 minutes! Next time.

Imagine training for years to run this, giving it everything on the day only to see Ben breeze past you whilst talking to a camera… 😂

What a true gentleman you are, taking the time to speak with everyone as your running a 1/2 !Even though you were just taking it easy, you put smiles on many faces, including mine watching from the US. Thank you for all you do!

Great video. Genuinely taking time to speak to other runners whilst out on the course is a credit to you. Well done in the run.

Well done to Sarah too. My daughter and her bf trained pretty solidly for 12 weeks following one of your plans to get 1:45 and they were totally made up getting that time. 😎🏃‍♀️👍

Well done Ben, I got my first SUB TWO half at the Big Half (1:56:30), I was so happy and only been running for one year!

Dude, running a time like that with a crocked knee while chatting to your camera - you’re a monster 💪👍

Really nice to see you interacting with so many people, you inspire them all! Thank you for the videos!

Inspiring video as always Ben - well done to you and Sarah for bouncing back so quickly. I was at your first Run Camp and the benefits & improvements I've made since spending the day with you guys & Shane have been monumental. Thank you for everything you do for the running community!

Awesome to see the support you have on the course. Well deserved for the work you do, and the relentless positivity you bring to the running community.

Great to see you back running so quick. It’s awesome to see the impact you have on people running the race!!

This is inspiring, as always, Ben! Thanks for sharing your run like this. Just 2 weeks now to my first ever Half in Bristol and I am mega excited. The training is coming together beautifully, despite some setbacks and your grit and determination has really helped me push through to be race ready! Thank you.

Great to see you smile throughout the entire run / video. You got to see how much you influence other runners. Keep getting it done!

Ben you are an inspiration and it’s great seeing so many people who are happy to see and speak with you.

Wonderful to see you back out there getting it done. You successfully and honestly cover the spectrum of emotions in running during your videos and great to see this one at such a high.

Awesome race Ben!! It was as so good to see you out running again after UTMB. You are so positive an inspiration. This video has helped me through a tough treadmill run. Thank you again.

Awesome to see ALLLLLLL the people talking to you and loving your positive energy. Goose bumps 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️👏👌👊

Watched only the first minute and its great to see you back out in a race format after the UTMB disappointment!

Just done the Great North Run and using your training tips and a bit of adaptation to one of your marathon plans I have finally finally got my half marathon time below 1hr45. Came in at 1.42, thanks for that

Love this guy. Always puts a smile on my face .

Everything about this vid made me smile :-) Love the support out there for you and it looked like fun :-)

You have a relentlessly good attitude. You’re an inspiration thru my latest marathon attempt Keep it up I don’t have to tell you, you’re awesome

I’m training for London and managed to fall over a tree branch today which was sticking out of the verge. Hopefully I will be ok for London. It’s great to see you running after your fall.

I like how you're casually running in invincible runs and chatting with people. Love the smiling and positivity.

Great video Ben, it was great to have a quick chat with you around canary wharf. I spotted myself just behind yourself and Marcus. I got round in 1:24 this year, which I’m happy with. All the best for Berlin

Been binging your videos today mate ha, glad to see a brand new one drop

Great to see you back running.. I finished my first 100km in UK on the 3rd ... South Coast 100km ... managed to finish in 15hrs 30 mins with 2 damaged hamstrings but endured through until flying home and spent my recovery week with a covid infested house hold ... hopefully get back running in next few weeks as Dublin marathon is fast approaching

Great to see you both back smiling.

Great video as usual Ben! I used your half marathon training plan to train for this, managed to knock 12mins off my previous PB, so pretty happy with that!

Congratulations to you both. Especially after last week. Well done. 👍

wonderful route for run. glad to see this nice marathon... thanks for record and run. 👏👏👍👍

Your enthusiasm is great! So happy your UTMB injury is all better!👍

Hi from Malaysia, i love your content, especially on your UTMB journey, just follow you on strava, keep it up and all the best.

Awesome video! Didnt do this, done the Great North Run on Sunday. Love a home half mara like you! Keep up the great content, Ben! 👍

Good to see u back on track!!

Great coverage Ben, looked like a super atmosphere up there 🎉

Great video Ben! I ran it for the first time and loved it! Good to see you back out there after your fall! 💯 Always amazes me how you cruise along chatting to the camera at 4min per km pace!! Keep up the great work Ben! Always an inspiration 🙌🏼

The Big Half slotted in nicely with week 13 of your ultra training plan for G2E on October 8th. Did 19 miles on the Saturday and was looking forward to a nice easy 13 miles for the Sunday - no pressure on my 2h6m previous PB. Flew round in 1h47m in the end! Great video again Ben, all the best.

Great insight into this race. Thanks.

Great run, love the energy!

Gotta be loving all the love Ben, great support 👍

I ran the Big Half 2022 and I approached and said hi to you. All best from Mexico City my friend.

I ran the big half too, crazy how many Ben Parkes hats I saw! So great to see

Way to go Ben! Getting it done!! Did a double take when the video popped up couldn’t believe you already able to do a half.

Yay that's me also vlogging at 5:45. Pleasure to meet you, one of the inspirations for me to get into running!

I ran my PB (1:48) in that race. My first time running in London and wow what an experience. Loved it. So sorry about your UTMB experience and good luck for Berlin!

Like/love all your videos Ben (& Sarah) but this was SUPER fun and watchable - great stuff

Great comeback from the last race Ben. Congrats on a great half.

Classic! Chasing the BP hat at 1min 39 secs - Love your work Ben

I need some tips for how you 1. hold the camera so steady, 2. seem to not have to breathe whilst talking to the camera mid-race! Great video Ben

That was my PB 1'21...awsome event!!Thanks Lodnon!!

Happy to see you out and recovering from UTMB.

Love you guys and it's fantastic to see the mojo is back! ;-)

Hi Ben was good to see you again on the run🏃👍

Great Vid. I ran the Big Half, plan was sub 2 hours, finished 2:00:16!! Still a PB so can't complain 😌

well done Sarah and Ben!!

Hey Ben. You might recognise me. I met you before I knew what a legend you were. Love your videos and love the gopro runs. I did my first ever race... London Marathon with gopro selfie stick. Seems like you hold it on your hand. Hard enough holding selfie stick. Have to say I agree, tower bridge one of the best moments and canary wharf and cutty sark. The streets of London will never be seen the same. Keep this videos coming. Glad you and Sarah are back in Greenwich and recovered so well after the UTMB nightmare💪

Great to see you both back out running after UTMB, but I have to correct your final point ... Running is about many highs and the *occasional* low, and we have to be careful not to let the lows take precedence. I had an awful marathon training run a few weeks back and a running "friend" who I've yet to meet reminded me of this, and every long run since has been awesome/bearable 😅

You and Sarah both did amazing! 1:45 h for the half is a dream of mine. Well done, both of you!

Another great video! And nice to see my (stinky) pal James being interviewed within that first mile #gettingitdone 👍🏼

I had no idea what you're saying but I still had a good time watching this LOL much love

Ben you are just simply the best! 👍

I've got cardiff half in a couple of weeks. My first half race event! - nervous but excited all the same :)

Ben estos videos Tenes que seguir haciéndolos como Los tips de entrenamiento , estiramientos. Eres un crack saludos de argentina

Luvin the smiles 👍👍👍

I'm 6:13 into the video, and you're half way through the run - just behind you, the 'kamikazee running' guy seems ot be regretting his earlier choices. We've all been there! haha

Joy is pouring out from this video :D Good luck in Berlin Ben! Fingers crossed!

Great video - you passed me at start wearing GoodGym shirt around 0:32 on video 😃

Sarah's editing skills are getting mint!

You two are amazing. A great result for both of you. Amazing time Ben. 👍🏻 My first time running this event and loved it! Been struggling with training a little in ‘22 as I had tendonitis develop in my right foot earlier in the year and then the heatwave hit which was just frustrating more than anything, although it was good practice for that tunnel. 😂 Anyway. 1h 52m was my finishing time which I’m pretty happy with. I did Paris half in March in 1h 45m but it was much cooler and I’d already done three 15 mile runs leading up to it so just generally much better prepared. Positives, loved Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, organization was pretty good, crowd support was great too. Negatives? The start was a bit of a non-event compared to other races I’ve done, I held around for my actual start time but I shouldn’t have bothered and just started when I arrived, the cobbles were hard work and that slight hill on the last km was just really annoying when the legs have had enough. 😂 The tunnel I can cope with, no problem 👍🏻 Guernsey Half and Runway run coming up in a few weeks but hoping to take part in the Landmarks Half for ‘23.

Wow that knee recovered quickly! 👏

First time at the Big Half and really enjoyed it. Saw you standing with Sarah at the end and gave you a tired shout as I ran past 😂

Legend!! 👊

Hello Ben, if you've read my comment last two years ago in one of your videos, I mentioned there my PB in half mary 'twas 1:30:39...I am happy to tell you that already have now a new PB in half mary in 1:26:45 which I set last May 18 of this year in my first actual run participation here in the Philippines. I felt really proud of myself during that run...although I was only 6th placer in that race. I really enjoyed watching your videos, it fuels me to do better in my trainings. Keep posting mate and I will just be here to support your channel...💪💪💪👍👍👍♥️

Enjoyed the big half both times I ran it. 3 weeks til London now, finished my 22miler yesterday 😅

I’m from US and will be running London next month

great stuff

Greetings of Puerto Rico 🇺🇸🇺🇸

holy cow you got back on the road fast.

Drove a 4 hour round trip from Brum but felt it was very disappointing for my first London race. Very flat atmosphere, I felt the Cockneys were more bothered about the inconvenience than the race, and what was the crack with that long long walk to get a tee shirt? Glad to see you are running again though and I am 3 weeks away from doing one of your Marathon trading plans, which are very good Ben, fir my maiden Marathon in Chester in October

Is that audio just the regular GoPro mic from the camera? Seems pretty good though you're running!?

Everyone loves ben!! ❤️

Narrowly missed me at 5:57 in the video in that little crowd waiting to start behind you. One mistake I made in this race was to take a piece of chocolate from a stranger kindly standing with a tray in Wapping. I wanted water so badly after this and the next water station wasn’t for a while and it was the Lucozade one which I didn’t drink! This was a great training run for London in less than a month.

Great video like you was talking to all the other runners

Respect! Idol! 👍

Had a great time running the big half. The best thing that happened on the day was at the end when a older chap who I thought was in his late 50s starting chatting to me. When I asked him how he got on he told me he ran a 1:49 which isn’t bad for a 69 year old!! I was so impressed. He had run tons of marathons as well with a sub 3 hour best them. He was a complete gent, and it was great chatting. He said to me that when I’m 69 I should run a 1:49 and I promised him I would. I intend to keep that promise.

do you take gels at race pace? I tried practicing this weekend and it was a nightmare. Any tips? Usually I walk through aid stations, but I am going for a PR and don't want to lose any time :-)

It was good to see you both at the start line. A true inspiration to my Mrs who ran in just over 2hrs. If you gdt time to reply "Well done Angelica" it would mean everything. #gettingitdone 👍🏼

Were there more cobbles this year?…i noticed it more than in previous years; tho. the pavements were fenced off so unavoidable.

I'm running the London marathon 1st attempt can't wait will be happy with a time around 3hrs(best for age is sub 3) #gettingitdone

Enjoyed the heck out of that video. Glad to see you can still walk, let alone run. First half is end of my racing season in November, sponsored by a deli meat company, hope to smoke my running partners.

‘What you want to do with a cup is, squeeze it in half, and proceed to just Chuck it all over yourself’ 😂😂😆😆 So good to see you getting props off so many people. Really shows how much of an inspiration you are to us runners mate!!

Brilliant 👍👊👌

@ben Parkes - if you don't realise how much of an inspiration you are to others, then watch this one back a few times

Will you be running the 5k run the day before berlin?

Did you fully recover? Can I expect to at least walk normally in one month? I hope so. Now I can’t even put my foot down else I get a horrible cramp like feeling.

God save the king and Ben!!! ✌️😊

Ben if I ever got you in Secret Santa I'd get you a little scale model of Tower Bridge, you do seem to love it so