WHY I MISSED LONDON MARATHON

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Here is a little update on everything we've had going on and why we didn't make it to the London marathon start line. Looking forward to getting back running at the end of this week!
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@450spud 2 года назад

Was properly looking out for you on the day Ben. Gutted you didn’t manage to make it but glad you’re feeling better. Managed 3hrs 22 in London for my first marathon which I was overjoyed with. Thanks for all the content in the last few weeks, really made me more relaxed on race day!

@scott8374 2 года назад

I ran my second marathon in Manchester in 2:49 adapting your L5 marathon plan. Thanks for posting your content and keeping us all motivated, hope you are back to running 100 mile weeks as soon as possible and smashing PBs again.

@darrenhall5783 2 года назад

Ran the Manchester Marathon on Sunday, only my second ever. Missed out on sub 4 hour due to not following my plan (lesson learnt) still got 4:11:56 so very pleased with that.

@simonecarniglia4870 2 года назад

Good to see you back As you know I did run London following your amazing plan and got a 2:41:09 and over 2 mins PB, but was on pace for sub 2:40 till the km35 but the wind was so strong in the last 10km and lost my gels so I did not fuel for almost half the race.

@gbmpam8 2 года назад

What a shame about the gels. I did Manchester on Sunday, plenty of gels throughout the course.

@TheBahSheep 2 года назад

Thanks to your marathon plan, really enjoyed the variety. I managed to run my first marathon at London in a time of 3hr 22, my target was sub 3:30.

@James-Henderson 2 года назад

I did London for the first time and what an amazing experience. I had no intention on getting a marathon PB, I just wanted to enjoy it. I ended up beating my previous marathon PB (Milton Keynes in 2019) by two minutes! I couldn’t believe it. I saw a few Ben Parkes hats, I had mine on of course. I hope you are both back on form really soon. I love yours and Sarah’s videos.

@philcatchy4408 2 года назад

Loving your honesty Ben - authenticity is a stand out quality! keep doing what you’re doing 🙌

@BuddyColly 2 года назад

I was thinking about you the last week. Glad your ok and getting it done bro. I ran Manchester and got 3.45 for my first marathon thanks to your videos

@bradharman117 2 года назад

Resting up is harder than the training sometimes. Great call, I really look forward to your next race and definitely your training for an Ironman. Epic!!!

@richb1211 2 года назад

Loving the videos Ben. Faded towards the end of the Race but came over the line in 2:48 at my first ever full marathon. What an atmosphere and the best event i've ever done. Stay awesome

@jamiexavier6654 2 года назад

Really sorry to hear that both you and Sarah were laid low by a virus - happy to see you both out there and back on your feet and also seen you both running on Strava. Love the long sleeve tops that you were both sporting at the beginning too! Please look after yourselves and see you both soon at a race hopefully.

@stevejc1979 2 года назад

1st marathon and managed my target sub 4. What an atmosphere London. Loved every minute, even the tough bits.

@adam85296 2 года назад

Ah man, you’ve had it rough this year Ben! Hope the house move turns a new leaf for you!

@phill.p 2 года назад

Can't seem to get into London but had a fantastic time running The Loch Ness Marathon on the same day, glad you are both feeling better.

@keelanduffy6024 2 года назад

I ran my first marathon at London and was thrilled to get a 2:56! Was an amazing experience

@TheSilentRoar 2 года назад

Haha funny seeing you here. That was the best race of my life thus far. Are you doing any other races soon? (I'm Rowan, I commented on your Strava activity for London).

@keelanduffy6024 2 года назад

@@TheSilentRoar oh hi! Got a 5k and a cross country race next weekend but nothing big planned yet, what about you?

@TheSilentRoar 2 года назад

@@keelanduffy6024 ah cool. Both on the same weekend so the 5k is Parkrun? What XC league are you in? I'm doing Cambridge half this Sunday so not doing Chiltern League Saturday.

@keelanduffy6024 2 года назад

@@TheSilentRoar no the 5k is some race near Milton Keynes, not a parkrun. My XC league is frostbite which is based in Cambridgeshire

@antonioroca9655 2 года назад

Hey Ben! Thanks for sharing all of this. I know personally how tough it is for one self to go through these situations, missing out races due to illness or injury, and it is really refreshing to see you handling it with a smile and a positive attitude. Sending you all the love and support from Copenhagen, Denmark.

@Mothly1 2 года назад

Used your plan and managed to enjoy London as my first marathon! Thank you.

@rgweaver 2 года назад

What a drag you couldn't run London! Last weekend I ran the Hartford (Connecticut) Marathon in 3:30, exactly my goal time, thanks to your L3 plan -- it worked *perfectly* for me. This is a 14-min PR over my last road marathon, literally 20 years ago, and an age-adjusted 3:06. So I really feel like I crushed it thanks to your plan and all your inspiration. Many many thanks and hope you get to run your marathon soon. Valencia?

@Kar41run 2 года назад

Hang in there Ben things will get better …. I have had a really bad year too, a break down at Christmas which lasted over 4 months. Watching your channel and starting my running again really helped. I did my first half marathon event in 20 years (used to run a lot of them) then ran the virtual London marathon this month. I still have difficult days but the difference is I know it’s just that and it’s not going to last forever. Next marathon for me is another virtual then hopefully one day an actual event. 🙂

@Mark_Page_MTB 2 года назад

Gutted for you having to pull out :( Ran my first ever Marathon on Sunday 3rd. Set myself a goal of 3:45 and came in at 3:30 so was over the moon. Absolutely loved it. Said never again at mile 26 then entered the ballot the following day! Highlights of my run on my channel if anyones interested ;) Glad you're feeling better Ben & Sarah x

@TheFODRunner 2 года назад

I feel your pain guys, 2 weeks ago I went down with a nasty virus and it’s still in my sinuses now, albeit I feel a lot better, lots of bugs going around so hope you’re on the mend and back running ASAP!

@BenParkes 2 года назад

Yeah I saw you posted about that..sorry to hear. So much going round, especially if people have children! glad you're feeling a lot better now Andy!

@AndreasJohnsenGossner 2 года назад

Come on -- get in!! So good to have you back happy & smiling!!!

@jeffgraham5939 2 года назад

Ran my first half marathon at the Royal Parks event, managed 1:59:26, after following your L1 training plan. Many thanks for that, great plan, it suited me well. Royal Parks is a great event, so many attractive bits of London.

@dorothygraham6183 2 года назад

Love the open water swimming, great recovery for your running.

@dtrjones 2 года назад

Nice one Ben and Sarah, hope you guys are feeling much better. Did a virtual London Marathon from west London to the Olympic Park in Stratford, hoping to get into the race proper next year. Pleased with my time of 3:19:44 which was what I was hoping for, just a little cramping in the last mile but all good. Take care and see you guys running soon!

@cugel4321 2 года назад

I did run London, my second proper marathon, and used one of your training plans, which got me a new PB (3:27:09) and under 3:30 which was my main aim - and a good for age time, so thank you very much for the plan and the videos, all good motivation!

@gorantoljamo3417 2 года назад

I was looking forward to c you run London Marathon. Im just happy you keep taking right decisions.

@SiriusScientist 2 года назад

You’ll get better with the open water the more you do it! I started swimming after major ankle surgery. I was still struggling with full range of motion a year after surgery and that helped so much with the ankle as well as mental health during the start of covid in 2020. My best friend is a triathlete and former college swimmer who was kind enough to help me build confidence. Definitely swim with a group, get a tow/float when in OW, and a coach always helps with form. Good luck! I’m so excited for the upcoming content!

@sandravanvalkenburg5502 2 года назад

Glad to hear that you and Sara are feeling better. Currently battling the virus and feel like I am losing so much strength. Missing a half marathon this coming weekend and the Marine Corps marathon is cancelled. Now seeing that as a God send since I feel like this. Look forward to seeing videos of you guys getting back into the training.

@jonh1958 2 года назад

Glad to see you up and about Ben. From a mental health perspective I have found that having a hobby different to work or main passions is so beneficial. I know nowadays we can stream any number of films but I love going to the cinema and having a meal - simple things which give my mind a chance to switch off.

@timrhodes3694 2 года назад

Great to hear you’re both on the mend after your virus. I was down in London for the marathon & was looking forward to your shakeout run, but there will be other chances! Getting the all clear to start running again after nearly 7 months off with an achilles injury I was left, 3 training weeks out, with a big decision.. but as it was my first time getting into London I decided to give it a go. So glad I did, as the crowd & atmosphere was amazing!! It got me through (& my “getting it done” cap!) to finish in 3:54 which I was really happy with considering the challenges faced both physically & mentally over the last few months. Your vlogs helped so much with this, thanks to your great insights, helpful tips & your honesty over your own struggles. Your commitment to “telling it as it is” shows authenticity which is second to none. I love the work you do & look forward to smashing a sub 2:55 next year using my BP training plan💪

@LewisFordham 2 года назад

Unfortunately I didn’t get a spot (again!) for London Marathon so ended up running a local 10 mile race… got 3 new pb’s so can’t complain haha! Glad you’re better now though dude!

@robbiegreenslade 2 года назад

I was supporting all of the amazing runners at the Manchester Marathon on Sunday. After 2 years of injury and generally feeling down about how not running made me feel I decided enough was enough and signed up for next years MCR marathon. I am giving myself 6 months to get to that starting line. Hopefully the body will stand up to it! Won’t get anywhere the times I was hitting 2 years ago but the challenge is to “show up” consistently to training again. By the way - open water swimming is brilliant. I got into it last year and it is so relaxing and so much fun!!! I am terrible at it but I really love it.

@onlytm981 2 года назад

I tried the Wim Hoff method a couple of years ago and saw a HUGE increase in my quality of life after I stopped.

@danthemanufan2 2 года назад

Awesome seeing you both back, Ben! Hopefully 2022 is a much better year for you!

@danielhehir863 2 года назад

Sorry to learn you missed London. I was lucky enough to run it my first ever marathon and finished in 3:25 within target after following one of your plans and of course wearing the Ben Parkes hat and wrap. Thanks for all the great content and all the best with your next challenges!

@TheSilentRoar 2 года назад

Congrats! We are very lucky indeed. London was also my first marathon, was expecting around 3:02-5. Surprised myself with a 2:54.

@traceythomas1290 2 года назад

So excited to hear all about your Ironman plans 🤗 completed a number of Ironman Races including Ironman Wales so getting excited for you both 🤗

@christopherapperley2804 2 года назад

Missing my first half marathon on Sunday as not going to get over this virus I've caught in time. Absolutely gutted. But gotta prioritise health for the long-term and there's always another race. Hope you get better soon Ben.

@gbmpam8 2 года назад

Hope you recover very soon!

@Damian-vk2lc 2 года назад

Good to see you back !

@Penfold101 2 года назад

I completed the London Marathon last week - first time I've ever done anything like that distance and I'm in no way a runner (charity 10K's are the usual for me...) and although I was outside the time I hoped for (6:32 instead of 6 hours) I wouldn't have gotten that far without all your advice with food, drink and energy stuff. Not everyone watching your stuff is anywhere near your standard but the information you give out is like gold dust and I can't stress to you how much I appreciate it. I'll be sticking to the 10K's from now on though...😀

@MattRuns 2 года назад

I did Manchester Ben.. got 3.08.. super happy with that.. glad to see you're up and about. Looking forward to seeing you get back at it mate 👍🏻👍🏻

@robertmelendez6677 2 года назад

Ran the Chicago Marathon and it was amazing! First time marathon for me and despite the warm conditions, I did finish. Hope you are getting better.

@bpg201 2 года назад

So glad you're both feeling better!

@jackwright1672 2 года назад

Been following your intermediate plan for my first marathon (Manchester) on Sunday. Crumbled in last 12k but managed to shuffle over the line in 3:28. Already hooked and looking at what may be next!

@jsveron1 2 года назад

glad you are okay! was wondering what happened. you definitely missed out on an amazing run. the crowd was incredible. such an experience. was my first London Marathon and had the best time of my life.

@MillerDeclan1995 2 года назад

Just completed Manchester Marathon following your Level 5 Plan. 2:49:10! My first one as well! Over the moon, thank you!

@Boudhewein 2 года назад

A very busy weekend, last weekend. On Saturday did a 42k trail in the Ardennes with 1400m D+. And on Sunday the 21k of the Eindhoven marathon. In 2,5 weeks 58k of the Beartrail in the north of Belgium.

@stani2829 2 года назад

I feel your pain Ben. I had a virus for 2 weeks as well, completely floored me. Even ended up in A+E on Saturday night 😔 Manchester wasn't meant to be for me this year but I've signed up for next April. I'm determined to Get It Done ! ✔🏃‍♂️

@hildadiamondmorris6076 2 года назад

Hope you both get well soon. Take care.

@terryfurlong518 2 года назад

Your continuing openness and honesty about your health issues is refreshing and inspiring. As for the virus - I blame Broadstairs. Heavenly only knows what was in the water there.

@200swilson 2 года назад

Yeah Southern Water really are dreadful, the amount of raw waste they’ve dumped in there recently. Genuinely criminal.

@ThatRunningGuy 2 года назад

Glad to see you both back and feeling better👍

@jeffbrunton3291 2 года назад

Thanks for all your advice. First time Hackney half, 1.58, so happy at my age, 63. Destroyed, so not sure I will be going longer though, too much risk of injury.

@pedromacd 2 года назад

This might sound strange, but i'm actually glad it was a virus and not another injury! Shame you never got to do London again but always next year. I ran London, my 2nd ever road marathon (i'm a hill runner), and achieved 3 hrs 5 mins after achilles problems for around 6 weeks leading up to the race. I was over the moon just to be on the start line. Hoping for GFA for next year so I can go for that sub 3. Welcome back, and keep the videos coming!

@xzorre 2 года назад

Glad you're back on your feet! Really looking forward to the Iron Man content. Aiming for a triahlon next year as well, although nothing massive as an Iron Man

@rzeca 2 года назад

Glad you are ok now! I Ran the Berlin Marathon, with aim to go sub 3:30. Finished 3:30:57 due to heat (I guess), but glad to improve PB.

@ds7189 2 года назад

Had a similar issue to yourself. Trained for 19 weeks which all went brilliantly, then picked up a virus on the Tuesday before Manchester so had to withdraw. Hoping to get a marathon run in a few weeks as I don’t want to let the fitness go to waste!

@07919596023 2 года назад

My 2:19 goal was clearly far too ambitious especially given the fact that I've done zero marathon training this year, but managed a tiny 2 second PB for 2:23:06, so not a complete disaster, if it was the most painful last 10k I've ever raced!

@catsmith74 2 года назад

I trained to run London with mum… she had to pull out! I did 5’37” for my first marathon (done ultras but this was first long road race). Asthma flared up and hubby has Covid now so taking it easy now - I feel for you being poorly! Hope you get back to fitness soon! 👍🏻

@cahal 2 года назад

@0:32 - that's 'Gandalf Corner' - if any of you know of Cycling Mikey, he stops knobs from driving on the wrong side of the road there. Can't believe I recognised it lol.

@aimeew8310 2 года назад

I got a PB at London! Ignored a sore tummy last week put it down to strained muscles from the effort then was very unwell 400 meters from the finish at Royal Parks Half this sunday 🤮 So much going around!

@isaacelkington2508 2 года назад

I ran my first marathon on the same day as London - in Chester! Was a bit nervous as I'd not done a training plan but I managed to get my target of sub-3 and ran 2:58!

@TheDangerousKid 2 года назад

Such a good day! First marathon, 2:52:29 😃😃😃😃😃😃

@mikehobbs624 2 года назад

I wondered what had happened. Glad to hear you're ok Ben 👍

@aidanoc19 2 года назад

Yep, been sick too with a not covid virus. Also nursing my greyhound who broke his leg and had to lose it. I've learnt a lot from that dog, getting his confidence back, working life on 3 legs out, tired out after a short distance still but bouncing around when the lead comes out. He just wants to keep on movin'.

@jensmith3719 2 года назад

sorry to hear this , do hope you both on the mend , best wishes to you and your faithful friend,

@MuseRunner 2 года назад

New York & Chicago is amazing!

@bubblewrapbandit9736 2 года назад

Ran it virtually this year. Couldn’t leave the house because of medical stuff going on my house, so ran it in my back garden. Too many laps to count but I reckon about 1400. So pleased I got it done though 🏃‍♂️

@garyvoysey4831 2 года назад

I’m about to start training for my first Ironman too so will be watching your videos with extra interest! For the record, it’s the swim that I’m not looking forward to🥶

@annekafrench7120 2 года назад

Ben I followed your L5 plan for London and did 03:04:18 which I was really pleased with and the plan is great and will certainly be using it again to knock some time off!

@gary7542 2 года назад

That long sleeve looks smart👍👍👍

@peterjsmcleod3341 2 года назад

My first London, didn’t quite go to plan but what an experience!

@KennyPang 2 года назад

Love the Rest Day tee!!! I took few months off due to COVID. Will be building my base this Fall and Winter for next year. Doing NYC and maybe Berlin.

@dorothygraham6183 2 года назад

Hi Ben Cape Town is now on the list so there will be seven majors now.

@satellitetvIreland 2 года назад

Inverness Marathon for me , only 8 weeks training so jogged around in 3:55 , very similar profile to the Boston marathon

@seandyer7222 2 года назад

I did 02:43:15 thanks to your sub-2:50 plan so thank you Ben!

@fatrunner 2 года назад

Gutted you didn't make it to London Ben. I did the Virtual London Marathon, first ever attempt at the distance. Ended up hitting my "C goal" time but I was happy with that. I got really ill the Tuesday after so that was good timing I guess!

@Hooblue1 2 года назад

First ever London Marathon and it was such an awesome day. Have been struggling with a few injuries so hadn't done the training I'd liked, and suffered some nasty hamstring cramps on the day from mile 21 onwards, but still finished and hit sub 4 (3:58.49) aswell in my first every marathon! Also raised over £3500 pounds for Cancer Research! Used the Ben Parkes intermediate plan too!

@stevenconway5456 2 года назад

I ran the London marathon ,wow what a day i loved the whole day emotional as i grew up in Greeenwich area during the 1960s ,yes i am an older runner .I have had a terrible summer of running with niggles and first week of September went down with a virus ,two weeks before London i couldn,t run a mile just about got over it with a few days to spare and didn't bother me during the run .Anyway i did 4hrs51min which is slow for some but i was chuffed just to finish ,and felt ok next day legs were a bit sore but that was to be expected .Hope you are well enough to start running soon

@Khristofu 2 года назад

My first marathon and following your L3 intermediate plan. Managed 3:11:47 😄

@Tonyr2 2 года назад

I did London. Last 8 miles were really tough. Severe lack of training during the summer really showed. That written got an 11 and half minute course pb of 3-50-25 over my 2018 time so to be pleased with that. Not run since though, my calves in particular really took the brunt of my lack of fitness. I did look out for you when I was running round. Crowds were awesome I got to write better than I remembered from before

@pizzathehut2001 2 года назад

London pb in new balance rc shoes

@stephencsaplar6382 2 года назад

I ran my fourth marathon in Jersey and having been out injured for most of 2020 I was aiming for sub 5 hours. I managed a 4:55 👍🎉🎉🏅

@chrishunter2228 2 года назад

Great job

@simev 2 года назад

I'm due to run the Liverpool RNR marathon in just under 2 weeks, but still isolating until Friday having had Covid. The heart says run it, the mind says don't run and be sensible, so I think I'll miss it. My first DNS 😔 Onwards.....

@nmmerri 2 года назад

Hi Ben, love the channel and how open and honest you are about the reality of being a runner and life in general. Running for me is 'mechanical medicine' having been through some really tough times, it absolutely helps with my mental health and the effects on physical health are well known and proven. I still have occasional anxiety and panic attacks but they get less and less the more I pay attention to my physical and mental health and I strongly believe they are one and the same thing. I was wondering if you had tried meditating? I am using the headspace app with a subscription paid for by my work and really find it makes a difference.

@pizzathehut2001 2 года назад

Did swim serpentine 2 weeks before London marathon training for 2 events is super hard not just in terms of time but recovery

@josephgonzalez_ 2 года назад

Well, I dropped of my bag and got my bib on the Wednesday, was all ready to go and on Saturday evening I tested positive for COVID. I also had to pull out. I was In the championship and with a place on the Abbott’s Wanda age group world champs. Totally gutted. I have a son at school and caught it like many parents now. At least I’m back now and aiming for Valencia in December having secured an entry off the waiting list.

@Cheerioman7 2 года назад

I ran my first ever marathon in Manchester! Originally wanted to do 4h 40m but went out too fast with the 4h 45m pacers and then it bit me about 17 miles in and I ended up finishing it in 4h 58m. But we live, we learn! Also managed to hit my charity donation target too so that sweetens it a bit 😅

@andrewross2255 2 года назад

Hi Ben, I followed your intermediate marathon plan and although I knocked 1h 5mins off my PB, you'd think I should be happy but I'm actually gutted to not achieve my A-goal which was sub 3:30. I ran virtually (5x8.5km loops) on my own and finished in 3:44. Hope for better next time.

@mitchellatkins9701 2 года назад

Ben, really sorry to hear that you both caught Covid, please tell us the symptoms you went thru with Covid and how you both handled it? Were you vaccinated? I havent yet

@60beats44 2 года назад

Might just be me, but I am struggling to make sense of this particular video and a possible message.

@2spoons 2 года назад

Open Water Swimming.... don't go dehydrated.... I got cramp and theres no where to stand up straight to rid the crap.... but it ally is awesome taking all that weight off your legs

@philt6440 2 года назад

0:36 Ahhh The famous junction of many a road rage incident 😁

@Nickswolves 2 года назад

Is that a new hat at the end of the video coming out soon Ben? Looks like same style as older green and black one I’ve got that fits my pin head really well! 😁

@raykennedy442 2 года назад

Marathon PB of 4:14, was hoping to do sub 4 but wasn't to be. Probably didn't help I did a 50km trail ultra 8 days before🤣. Got a 50km PB there to. Also did a 5km PB yesterday (22:05) so the training is paying off at least😂

@rych7852 2 года назад

Can't recommend NYC marathon enough. Mega event and can quite believe the fact that 1million people spectate it! Verrazano bridge is bloody massive though! 😂 Hopefully will be at Chicago next year if all goes OK.

@NicBen 2 года назад

Amazing! Which ironman are you doing? Two major / similar goals I've got are to complete an ironman (I've entered The Netherlands 2022) and to complete all six marathon majors (.. still have Boston, NY and Tokyo to go)! Loving the journey :) Thanks for a brilliant video! Glad you're feeling better xxx

@dorothygraham6183 2 года назад

Cape Town in South Africa is now on the list.

@thewingitrunner 2 года назад

Gutted as my friend told me on the day you wasn't going to be there due to being ill, as I was going to try and run with you lol. Ran London and I was on for sub 2:40 till the final 2 and a half miles and couldn't hold it. Had to settle for 2:41 instead