What happened over these past 4 weeks.. LET'S TALK

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I hope everyone is doing well. If you have been effected by anything in the video or know someone who might need help, then please reach out to friends and family, or some of the organisations below. Things can and will get better..
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0:00 Talking about mental health
4:31 About todays run
5:24 What have you been up to?
9:22 Lunch
10:20 Fixing the ankle
11:28 Thank you's
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@BenParkes 3 года назад

What has everyone been up to over the past month??

@johnrichardson1920 3 года назад

Mostly training for an ultra in hat forward conditions. I am glad skin is waterproof!

@calumfield5908 3 года назад

Just started on the 10k sub50mins plan! Coming to the end of week 1 👍 Great resource, loving the variety!

@davesharratt917 3 года назад

For the past month? Waiting to hear from you! Glad to hear you are improving. I guess mental health needs the same rest days and attention as physical health, and when everything mounts up we seek out the help we need, including from professionals if it's at that level. It's ok not to be ok.

@feli2388 3 года назад

I went on my first run after 6 months off thanks to my ankle 😁. Take the time you need and keep your head up, Ben!

@derschubertsjan 3 года назад

Been injured since October snd just started running again 3 weeks ago. Training for the Berlin marathon... good to see u again. Keep your head up high. Wishing you nothing but the best. Cheers from Berlin Germany

@christianoconnell5234 3 года назад

You being so open about mental health helps other people who aren't so open more than you might know. Thank you.

@VagabondShoes 3 года назад

Yup, definitely using his platform as a force for good 🚀

@jimlaidlaw8925 3 года назад

A very true reply Christian

@tobyk8125 3 года назад

The t-shirt is perfect for today. Your viewers are "in it for the long run" with you, mate

@tobyk8125 3 года назад

Appreciate your openness. It means a lot to anyone who's ever been in a similar place to know they're not alone.

@kofuzi 3 года назад

we love you, Ben. glad to see you here

@BenParkes 3 года назад

Thank you Mike! Wishing you a great run this weekend for your 8k!!

@CookingwithChefDai 3 года назад

9 dislikes!!! Shame on you. This channel is all about positivity and a common goal. Ben and Sarah, we’ve got your backs, just as you have ours!!!! ❤️

@jamesd2491 3 года назад

Shame on you for drawing attention to them!

@BobBob-uv9fq 3 года назад

@@jamesd2491 shame on you for drawing attention to him drawing attention to them

@morganaverynz 3 года назад

It might be people who don't particularly dislike this video or channel but random passers-by who don't want youtube to recommend this type of video to them. That's the main reason I very rarely 'dislike' anything, to send a signal to the algorithm.

@zac1672 3 года назад

Why bring attention to haters? Just compliment them Ben and Sarah, that’s it

@tomchaplin4124 3 года назад

Look after yourself Ben. Take strength from the number of people you inspire; 80k+ subscribers can’t be wrong!

@BenParkes 3 года назад

Thank you Tom.. appreciate the message!

@paulmarchant623 3 года назад

I don't normally write comments, but must say I've always enjoyed your videos and so pleased to hear you're felling better. Keep going Ben, you're doing a great job.

@sarahcarter5254 3 года назад

Likewise I don’t normally comment and I agree with Paul. I spent the first 50 years of my life saying “I don’t run”. Now I look forward to the tips, insight and encouragement that you and Sarah provide in a humble, down to earth and non judgemental way. Thanks for getting me started and helping me along my journey with this fabulous sport. Awesome job!

@TheWelshRunner 3 года назад

Great to see you back and glad to hear you are doing a bit better with your mental health now. I think many of us can relate to a lot of things you said, so thanks for sharing and outlining some of the great services available. I hope the CBT continues to help. Great to see you’re still ticking along with your running too. See you in Wrexham 👍👊.

@BenParkes 3 года назад

See you in Wrexham Matt and hopefully for that Collab soon as well. Awesome to see how your training is progressing and hoping you'll finally get that marathon time you deserve!

@kevinscott4938 3 года назад

Literally been one of the most positive and inspirational running channels out there, I can't understand why anyone would troll and send negative messages. I just don't get it!

@gsw007 3 года назад

Great comment, spot on.

@dawncollyer4479 3 года назад

Agreed, was shocked, don’t understand it either !

@xXKingPadzXx 3 года назад

Taking their insecurites out on the people willing to put themselves out there and inspire others. Classic "I'm not happy so you shouldn't be either" kinda vibes...

@snazzycracker2 3 года назад

Because they are morons and no doubt the trolls and haters that sadly are part of the problem that can affect people like Ben.

@joaoguerreiro7375 3 года назад

Totally agree with you.

@TheFODRunner 3 года назад

Very happy to see you back on here ben! Good man for speaking out, you are 💯 right, it’s ok not to be ok 👌 you’re in it for the long run! 👏

@BenParkes 3 года назад

Thank you! Hope to see you and Matt very soon. Well done with all your recent success with running and RU-vid as well, awesome to see!

@TheFODRunner 3 года назад

@@BenParkes that would be awesome, would be great to get a run in, you boys are way quicker than me so I’m happy with an easy run 😂😂 appreciate it mate thank you

@JamesDunne 3 года назад

Thanks for being so open about your struggles, Ben. I know it will help a lot of those who watch the video. Great to hear you're doing better now. You do so much for the running community, you have to make sure you also look after yourself mate. I've learned that the hard way! I've just sent you a DM on Instagram.

@hamishmaclean1409 3 года назад

You're a legend for talking openly like that, I know from personal experience how talking is the last thing you feel like doing when you feel like that. But this really gives encouragement to others suffering to open up and normalises discussion of these important issues. 💪

@AJ-lt7cy 3 года назад

Screw the trolls man, your videos are inspiring. I’ve watched you from the beginning of my running journey around 2.5 years ago and was super proud to be sharing the Chiltern Wonderland 50 mile course with you in September. I’m sure you’ll be back better and stronger in no time 💪

@BenParkes 3 года назад

oooh, that was a tough race!! Hope all is good Ashton and we can share some trails again soon!

@AJ-lt7cy 3 года назад

@@BenParkes It was very tough 😂 Made the mistake of entering again for this year aswell haha. All is good man, yeah definitely looking forward to some trail running this summer!

@6Patrick.Bateman9 3 года назад

It takes a lot of strength to talk about mental health, I'm glad to hear you're feeling more positive. Ignore the haters, jealousy is a strange thing. You've done so much for the running community mate and we're all grateful to have your videos 🙏

@BenParkes 3 года назад

Thank you Jack! Ignoring the haters when you're in a good place is possible.. but when life gets tough in some areas it can really grind you down and question everything. Getting better though and for sure stronger heading into the future. Appreciate the message, thank you!

@yuanyuanintaiwan 3 года назад

Take care! Taking a break is a good thing, we'll be waiting for your next exciting videos!

@StefanDrury 3 года назад

Thanks for being so open in this video Ben. I’m an ex-Brit in Australia and only recently found and subscribed to your channel. I really enjoy all your videos, and you’re helping me be a better runner. So for what it’s worth, please keep making the great content and try your best to ignore the trolls (we ALL have to put up with them) and remember 99.9% of your viewers love and support what you do. All the best, stef

@stevenwatson7523 3 года назад

Welcome back, Ben! The running community has missed you a lot, but I’m sure every single one of us would agree that we’d want you to be in the best place possible, both mentally and physically before making another video on RU-vid or uploading another run on Strava! You’ve been through so much over the last year or so with the ankle break and we could all see how much it affected you. Stay strong and stay positive - we’ll all help you through it ✌🏼🏃🏻‍♂️

@Pedro-tt4ub 3 года назад

I’m a 16 stone ex rugby player (not a normal runner) and have signed up to my first marathon - dude your channel has given me so much positivity and knowledge - do not underestimate how much positivity you are providing to people. Those who troll are purely jealous of your achievements - mental reset and break from social media is good thing, sending love dude 👌🏻

@VagabondShoes 3 года назад

You're an absolute champ, Ben. Sarah, too. Opening up about your difficult last month will certainly help many others out here who are struggling as well. Glad you're on the mend!

@Skip_Carter 3 года назад

Praying for you all, I have struggled with anxiety, OCD, and depression for a long time. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for all you do, you have help me so much with my issues, always makes me feel better watching your content. If you ever need anything just reach out you ha e so many people that care for you in this world. Jesus Christ loves you so much he died for us all on the cross. God Bless you all, and your families. Again thank you so much, make my day so much better to watch your content Mate.

@NeillyVille 3 года назад

Great to have you back Ben 👍🏿💪🏿

@BenParkes 3 года назад

Great to be back! :-)

@oscarkellner9731 3 года назад

Great to have you back sir! Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪

@martinbickertonguitarist8979 3 года назад

This is the thing I LOVE about your channel- you are so open about your vulnerability as a person. I can see that this openness gives you, and others around you streangth. Thanks for all that you do!

@StaffRoelofse 3 года назад

Awesome seeing you back. Mental health is a real thing. Glad you are getting through it and spreading awareness about it!

@mauiswift6391 3 года назад

Glad to hear Ben, yes, life can get hard but happy you have pulled through! You are not alone !

@eoindaly2792 3 года назад

Great to see you back , best of luck from Ireland 🇮🇪☘️ 💪

@GeorgeMaier 3 года назад

A lot of us have dealt with similar! Really glad that you’re chatting about it on your channel as it helps normalise it for all of us who often feel we have to hide it a bit. Most of all, glad you’re starting to feel better!

@alxrenton 3 года назад

I'm sorry to hear that you've been going through a tough time. I hope you feel better, thank you for explaining yourself so eloquently! Good luck with your training

@johnsnowdon1211 3 года назад

Thank you for being so open about your anxiety. You're so right that talking about this stuff is vital to break the stigma around mental health problems and seeking support. Love & compassion to you.

@awesomfog345 3 года назад

Mate, I’ve been dealing with exactly the same recently. You’re not alone, the chest pain, the health anxiety. All of it. Glad to see you’re doing better now.

@trueredred859 3 года назад

Well done Ben! Thanks 🙏 for sharing. We’ve all missed you.

@stuartgibson3314 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing Ben.

@deanhorton4001 3 года назад

Big love & Hugs Buddy! We’ve missed you. Keep talking and keep being strong. You’ve got this 💙😘🏃

@karenvanhaaften6188 3 года назад

Thank you for being brave enough to talk about your mental health struggles on your channel! And well done finding tools that are giving you some relief. Please don't feel rushed to dive back into RU-vid either - we miss your content but we'd rather have you back feeling your best when you're ready:) Things will get better!

@SlikerYT 3 года назад

You are not alone. A lot of courage in sharing. You are an inspiring person

@graemedownie9163 3 года назад

Great to have you back and glad you are back on track. Brave of you to speak out about it. You've got lots of support on here 👍

@tonycaveirametal 3 года назад

Greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹, you’re inspiring all of us, you’re a human not a machine 😀

@johnogaage 3 года назад

Very strong to be so open about mental health, Ben. 💪We wish you all the best.❤️ Glad to hear you already getting better 🙏

@XmanIndy 3 года назад

Great to see you back! You are in our thoughts and prayers!

@blairmunro8287 3 года назад

Inspiring that you talk about your mental health. Earlier this year i felt "out my body" too just with everything going on in the world then i started running and you helped me i'm working towards my first marathon in may and i cant thank you and many others enough for your help.

@albertogarciasanchez4999 3 года назад

Sending you positive vibes Ben! You've helped many of us be better versions of ourselves through running and your natural enthusiasm and I'm sure this video will also help others going through similar situations.

@ross9807 3 года назад

Glad you’re back Ben! Can’t wait to see more of you. No pressure on uploads or anything, your health comes first! Keep it going Ben

@kateroy6890 3 года назад

Thank you for being so candid about your mental health struggles. Sharing that is such a wonderfully vulnerable and courageous thing to do! I hope your struggle gets easier. I suffer from anxiety and PTSD, and CBT and RODBT(radically open dialectical behaviour therapy) have been absolutely lifechanging! All the best to you!

@samtiermusic 3 года назад

I just wanted to say that your videos have really helped me. Thank you.

@javierquintero9640 3 года назад

I’m glad your feeling better. You’re one of my favorite people on RU-vid because of how positive your channel is. I can’t believe anyone would have anything mean to say about you. Please don’t let the negative people impact you, they don’t deserve your attention.

@priscilladitoma6381 3 года назад

So happy you are back! i miss you and your videos which are such an inspiration for me, even tho i would never be able to run like you, you inspired me to do better and to improve myself and my running. I am dealing with an half marathon training and i am at week 7 at the moment. I want to improve my time for the HM :D Sorry to hear that you've been so bad! Thank you for this video, talking about mental health is always very hard, you are amazing! :)

@paultaylor6850 3 года назад

Giving hugs to you both, well done for being so open, I'm sure that will help so many people in these horrible times. Really looking forward to seeing your training videos for the season ahead and getting it done!.

@vickieherd 3 года назад

Your honesty with you mental health is to be admired. So pleased to see you back getting it done. X

@knownbyFox 3 года назад

Watching still, but wishing you well Ben, definitely put yourself first always x

@krisconvery3709 3 года назад

Good to see you back Ben. Hope you’re well, look after yourself

@petrosmalik 3 года назад

Love this, Ben. Thanks for your openness and vulnerability. Inspiring!

@benjidarken6434 3 года назад

so sorry you’ve gone through this Ben. you are not alone!

@philipeick-vocalmusic 3 года назад

I was worrying about you and honestly missing your videos and stuff! Hope you take it at your own pace and wish you all the best!

@tonesonee 3 года назад

You're a legend mate. Not too many out there who speak the truth like that so fair play to you for keeping it real.

@louises116 3 года назад

SO refreshing to hear you speak so openly and honestly about mental health. Thank you! Wishing you all the best 🙌🏼 and welcome back

@jackbywatertherunner 3 года назад

‘In it for the long run’ absolutely! It takes huge courage to come out and talk about your feelings. KUDOS for this. Your content is great, keep inspiring us all!

@arsbrowne 3 года назад

Well done Ben ! So many men don't talk about how they are feeling . #gettingitdone

@And-rc9yy 3 года назад

The ankle injury really hit you for six, I remember the video you did and I thought at the time you were taking it very hard. I hope you continue to recover.

@190Michael190 3 года назад

lovely to hear from you again Ben! very strong of you being so honest 👏

@pab270123 3 года назад

Wishing you well and so glad your back and recovering. Its important to seek the help we need and so glad you're pushing this message. All the best, 👍

@rosalescubs 3 года назад

Was having a somewhat bad week didn’t get accepted into a school of my choice, body aching from work. Your video brought me a smile I’m glad you’re okay 😊

@BenParkes 3 года назад

I didn't get into my University of choice back in 2003.. still, had an amazing time where I went and life has been very good since! :-) All the best for your next stage of life!

@JA19 3 года назад

Always refreshing and humbling when people level with their audience and speak with them so honestly, and just hammers home how we can feel vulnerable for so many different reasons. All the best to you Ben, from a fan in the stomping ground of Victoria park!

@BenParkes 3 года назад

Thank you! See you in Victoria Park again soon!

@bildotunechi 3 года назад

Been there with the mental health and know exactly how you feel. Huge amount of respect for opening up about your experience. Onwards and upwards!

@andrewphillips4597 3 года назад

Even more of a legend for making and posting this video huge respect keep getting it done sir and best wishes !

@cityslickerbass 3 года назад

Good on you Ben for being so open and honest. I think we’d all be surprised about how many people do and have experienced what you are going through. You definitely are not alone although it probably feels like it. You’ve been hugely resilient over the past 12 months so give yourself a break and be kind to yourself. 👍🏻

@TheVeganRunner 3 года назад

The last 12 months have been really hard - you’ve achieved amazing things Ben - we’re behind you 👍💪

@MichaelSung 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing Ben! You’re an inspiration with your transparency. This helps people to understand that this can happen to anyone at anytime and that we need to pay attention all of this.

@heavyt5702 3 года назад

Thank you for being so open about this, so sorry 😞, glad you’re feeling better, take care, mate 👍🏼

@lateef11 3 года назад

You are a champ. Screw trolls. You inspire thousands of people all around the world. Take care.

@TomHigham14 3 года назад

Ah Ben, you absolutely lovely human. Thank you for sharing this. Ed Budd shared something similar recently, and Mario Fraioli too, as well as Chris Pritchard on the cycling side of things. Brave, mature and wise of you to share this - it'll be hard to quantify, and no offence to any of your wonderful running content that I've been watching for yrs, but this video will help more people than any other you've put out there I think. Chin up mate, you and Sarah are inspiring people, in lots of ways. Oh and if you need any trolls addressing, I'm sure a few of us here would be happy to take them to task in a sort of 'doormen' kind of way. 😂(only half joking) There are some sad and hurt people out there - and hurt people hurt people. Don't let them drag you down. And take it easy, please!

@danjonesguitarist 3 года назад

Hi Ben, I just want to say that I found this video very moving. The difficulties you've experienced were clear for all to see. I think you've done a great service by speaking so openly and honestly about mental health issues. We all know that us athletes like to be tough. The old cliché that human vulnerability means weakness is still out there, regardless of how many times it's been exposed as damaging nonsense. I'm a keen runner and your videos have helped me HUGELY! I'm also a professional guitarist and, believe it or not, the consistent, joyful and disciplined approach you've demonstrated have really motivated me in my practice. I'm about to run the Edinburgh Virtual Marathon in May. I'm approaching 52 years of age and I feel certain I'm going to break 3 hours 30 for the first time! Well done to you and Sarah - please keep up the lovely energy and give yourself time and space to relax. Best wishes from Perthshire, Dan.

@benjammind 3 года назад

Massive kudos for sharing your struggles Ben, so glad you are in a better space. You are an inspiration to many people out there, that is something you should be extremely proud of! Onwards and upwards.

@imacfubu 3 года назад

Crossing the finish lines are not too far away!

@jamesdewdney8031 3 года назад

If someone inspires one person to improve themselves, they're doing well. You're inspiring at least 80,000 by doing what you're doing. How many more will you inspire? When I go for my runs, I'm always proud to wear my Ben Parkes T shirts.

@andrew1lee 3 года назад

Sorry you've been struggling. Glad you're feeling better. You've been such an inspiration for me.

@louisenewman233 3 года назад

Very glad to see you're back and thanks for keeping it real. Many many people who will support you through it all. Take care of yourself!

@DAGO58 3 года назад

Missed you Ben.

@edfairs8700 3 года назад

Such strength to talk about this kind of thing online Ben, especially with all those trolls. Putting yourself out there online is tough but it’s so nice and inspiring to see your authenticity. Don’t listen to those trolls...remember Theodore Roosevelt’s man in the arena: “it’s not the critic that counts, but the man in the arena”

@BenParkes 3 года назад

What a lovely quote. Thank you Ed for the lovely message. Hope all is well with you!

@thedoberman6240 3 года назад

I'm glad you're feeling better mate. Being so candid about it is really refreshing. As someone who has struggled with anxiety in the past, it's great for people to have role models like you who are happy to talk about it and be open with something that far too many people are secretive about. God speed my man.

@bloatedtonydanza7798 3 года назад

Dude, I send love vibes to you and to the adventures you are to take. I am going to a rough time as well. I appreciate your vids your laugh and your being. Thanks a lot mate.

@mikecrewdson 3 года назад

Good on you BP, important to share and important for many to hear.

@sun.2801 3 года назад

So glad to hear you’re feeling better! Our health, mental and physical, is so important. Take care!

@Msniram 3 года назад

So amazing that you explain this, because I am going through the same🤩 Stay strong and things will get better.

@ericasample8377 3 года назад

Thanks for being so open and honest. Your pure joy and happiness you show for your running is infectious, all your videos are so motivational so its sad to know you’ve been suffering and I don’t know whose been trolling you but don’t give them a second of your time, you have so many supporters!!

@jakegoddard9893 3 года назад

Top man, absolute inspiration, got me back into running the last few weeks and completely obsessed with your videos. Hope everything’s okay

@jacintayelverton4322 3 года назад

Glad your feeling better. Well done to you for talking publicly about your mental health. Wishing you all the best, Thank you 😊

@ImRhys 3 года назад

So glad to see you again Ben and thanks for talking openly about this. Get well soon, hope you're in a better place. Can't wait to see some more content soon!

@henrymccarthy9237 3 года назад

Ben its so good do you to talk about your mental health. It’s so easy to see only one side of a persons life, especially online and on RU-vid. These kind of conversations need to happen more often. Well done Ben

@nickpocock8081 3 года назад

Great to have you back! Last year when I was feeling troubled, running became an issue, not the relief it had always been. But your videos reminded me of how enjoyable ‘getting out there and getting it done’ really is. Thank you. So happy to see you back.

@thefinster 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing so openly, Ben - we are with you all the way, on and off the running track ❤️

@rosspartridge8941 3 года назад

Well done for sharing. That there is strength in itself. Keep running 💪🏼👍🏼

@henrygodwin4826 3 года назад

Lovely to see you back on RU-vid Ben and thank you for being so open about the challenges you have faced during this last month! Can’t wait for the all the wonderful new content! I have hit 42 miles for the last three weeks whilst juggling exams at college and before that I hadn’t done more than 40 miles a week so to do it for three weeks running has been awesome. I have also fallen in love with trail running and been watching lots of Jim Walmsley (what a man!)

@drewbaker1318 3 года назад

Fair play for putting yourself out there Ben, not only will it help you but it will help others who are struggling. I’m sure you’ll bounce back and I will be here waiting as you’re videos have always brightened up my day :)

@matthieutrefcon179 3 года назад

Thank you for your authenticity. You’re amazing Ben! Keep it up! Matt from Montélimar Fr

@peterhesketh8326 3 года назад

So glad you are feeling better. 18 months ago you inspired me to take up running again after a 20 year break . When a run gets difficult i think of ur phrase getting it done which helps get me through. Take care there are so many people cheering you on.

@joot888 3 года назад

Welcome back Ben. You’ve been missed! You are a massive inspiration. Thank you for your openness. Wish you all the best!

@PdEEEr 3 года назад

So good to hear some news from you! Take back some good feelings from the community, as you all the time send them to us!

@rorybrown7903 3 года назад

Great to see you back Ben - kudos for being so open and honest, that’s fantastic to see and I hope you’re doing better. Keep doing what you’re doing - your content is top class!

@MKHoadley 3 года назад

Thanks for the update. Sending positive vibes from Massachusetts in the US.

@benrandall3196 3 года назад

Amazing video & mental health is such an important (but never an easy) topic to talk about so thank you for being so open and for continuing to be an inspiration to so many with what you do!