Winning A Half Marathon...By Accident 

I feel reasonably confident that's the last time Kush ever asks Ben to pace him. Ha!

Can’t say much than thank you mate, im gonna remember for a long time this trip..till next time inspire to run, run to inspire..see you again soon 🇰🇪

I can totally relate. I’m forever winning races by accident 😂

Kush seems like a top bloke. Congratulations on the win Ben!

Winning a HM by accident and then filming all the podium action like this is absolutely legendary. The exitement of the audience and the beauty of North Macedonia invites to come to Skopje soon. 🙂

I accidentally came close to last in my most recent race, so I can totally relate 🙌 well done and great video. Loving the channel ❤

Feel sorry for Kush as ben was supposed to be pacing him 😂

Ditched Kush at 3k. 😂 Savage!

Nothing like Macedonian hospitality. I am surprised no brass bands celebrating everyone across the finish line! Heal fast, Kush. You'll get it next time!

This is so hilarious, congrats man! Winning by accident 😂🔥

“ I think I’ve won “ 🤣🤣🤣 This is absolutely brilliant. You looked so shocked! You are a massive celeb out there now 💪💪💪 Awesome running buddy

The reception you got at the end of the race was warm and very friendly

Great stuff. I've yet to win a race by accident.....or on purpose!

😂 I assume you are the first runner in history not knowing he is winning the race while filming himself. Nice to see you are in such a good flow runningwise, let's see what Oxford brings!

Loved this, really loved the filming the podium action. The volunteers at the finish taking selfies with you was nice touch too. Well done on the win.

Fantastic , all the same.. you are such a relaxed easy runner, fabulous style.. so happy for you 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Well done Ben, how great to win the race, especially as it came as a complete surprise, your reaction made me chuckle. Shame that Kush was injured, wishing him a speedy recovery.

That is the most humble way to win a race 😂 congratulations, well deserved 👏

congrats!! we appreciate your videos

Congrats Ben 👏🏽 great work, keep pushing! You are huge inspiration! 💪🏽

Nothing you do is by accident - You train hard, are diligent, articulate, a brilliant athlete and an inspiration - all round top bloke!!

Congratulations and well done on your effort!

Macedonian here 👋 been following your channel for a while. Congrats to you and Kush! 🇲🇰 🎉

The bromance we never knew we needed 🥲 you legend!

Pleasure to meet you Ben. See you next year in Skopje again! 😊

Awesome to see you both together again after meeting you in Iten. Congratulations on your win and hope Kush recovers from his injury soon!

Great stuff Ben, many congratulations!!!

Congratulations Ben! Take your wins where you can get them. A few decades ago something similar happened to me. When I was 40 y/o I ran a low key marathon planning on running it at a reasonable long tempo run. I was prepping for my target race four weeks out in Nevada. As it turned out I was still with the lead pack at 10 miles and they were all having a difficult time the heat. I decided to try just a little surge, no one went with me and I never looked back. Wound up winning the race overall. My one and only marathon win with 5k splits all within 00:05. Now that pace is a hardish Parkrun pace.

Congratulation Ben, great race/training run for you. I love Skopje race, 2 years ago I made my half PR there, flat fast route. Rest good and prepare for new PR .

Nice one Ben. One to remember for along time; you and Kush will have some laughs remembering the race!!!!

Awesome vid, well done Ben! What a great sport your mate Kush is too. Thx for putting this event on the radar.

Awesome job, congrats!🎉

So awesome, Ben! Congratulations! Paced a friend AND won!!

That's so generous that you chose to pace him. Great intuition to drop him and go for it! If you can improve your PB by a massive 2 minutes with a relatively comfortable effort, who knows what you'll achieve when you actually push for a PB! Earlier this year I too failed my pacing duties. A good friend wanted to break the 4 hour marathon time, and I volunteered to pace her. I kept us on track until around 40 km when I couldn't push any more and told her to go ahead. She ended up finishing in 4h05. We will try again next year.

Great job Ben. Well Done!

Massive congratulations Ben! That's amazing! What a surprise finish 🏆 Hope you managed to get the bling home

I guess that's why the channel isn't called 'Ben is Pacing'.

This is great. Love all the hoopla at the finish. Hilarious 🎉. Congratulations on your win.

Congrats. Well done Ben! 😊

That place is such a vibe!! Congrats on the win bro. Makes me want to travel there.

Great result Ben, really pleased for you

Well do Ben I really love your content, lot of love from South Africa ❤️

Looks like a great trip. I'm sorry Kush wasn't up on the podium with you and I hope he gets better fast. How funny winning a race without realising! Well done

Congratulations Ben and well done 👍🏼

Such an amazing bromance and what an insane twist winning it! The medal lady was totally trying to get in on it 😂

Nice job!! That is awesome!

That's freaking awesome! Just hangin out watch myself win the half marathon! You the man! Kush is also a man

Congrats Ben stunning run🎉🍻🍻

Wooow congrats 👏 this is hell of a story 💪🔝 I'm huge fan Ben 🙌

OMG so awesome, congrats!

Only you Ben, can accidentally win a race, and then shout out the other runners and your buddy in the winners interview 🥲👏🏼

Well done champ ! 👍 Looks an interesting place.

Well done Ben and great to catch up with a friend from Kenya 🙏

Ben, you're great! A bonafide half-marathoner when you win a half marathon by accident. Myself turning 60, partially crushed lower back, left ankle keeps dislocating during race -- I'm pretty you also beat me any day. Still, I enjoy running/jogging/walking at the pace I manage. This year's best times are 60 minutes 10K and 02:22 hrs half marathon. I used to run below 40min on 10K without practicing - but that's 40 yrs ago. Keep making more great videos! THX.

Congratulations, Ben. Speedy recovery, Cush.

What a great adventure! ✌🏻💪🏻👏🏻

Winning any race whilst filming is amazing! Congrats!!

Very funny and very impressive running. I have been injured all year and unable to run so watching BIR is keeping me going!!

you are a machine Ben. nothing like rocking up to a race and then winning it. love it

Nice one Ben 👏🏼👏🏼 well done

Kush seems super nice, props for him. Also, Macedonians were so happy to have you, it was nice to see. How did you like Skopje? I have a chance to travel there next month. Congrats on winning!

you guys are a lovely couple, congrats on the win

I love your content Ben, I was hoping I would see you at the Chelmsford half marathon last week but hopefully next time I will see you

That's crazy congratulations 🎉

Well done Ben!!🎉 Brilliant video as always!

Congrats on the unexpected half marathon win, Ben! What a twist in the race, but you pulled through. Also, great to see you enjoying Macedonia and its views. Keep inspiring with your running adventures! PS: WizzAir has always delays, hehe. following you from Romania - maybe you'll come here at a race too!

Congrats on the win! Accident or not what a great achievement!

A friend for life there Ben, loved the video and you winning just made it perfect 😀🏆

I loved this!!! Had me looking up where Macedonia is lol I loved the hospitality as well. I'm on the other side of the world in Trinidad and Tobago so Ben, seems you have subscribers worldwide.

Congrats @benIsRunning on the win! Hope to see you at the Oxford half because i'm racing too. First one for me and only 16

Wow, amazing run mate!

Wow incredible story Ben and looks like you had a good time out there. I had to look to see where Skopje was on a map. Being from the US, I had no idea where it was. Looks like a pretty big event. Must've been cool to see yourself on TV like that too. Proud of you and great recap.

Wow! Loved the POV experience after you crossed the finish line. Congrats Ben \,,/

This is awesome haha. You are speed! Congrats!

Bro BRO! MATE! HUGE congrats! Inspiring! I overcame IT band issue and still am so back to starting all over building up a solid Aerobic base! Following you from Fredericksburg, Virginia USA mate! Love it! Do you have a video I can watch on initial training of building up a strong aerobic base? Back in 2006 I ran Cross Country 8k's for my University, but been a long time I had to learn how to overcome IT band syndrome which now I think I have a good plan. Learning how to safely build up a solid weekly milage and areboic base to then train for my first Half Marathon here in Fredericksburg next May 2024!

Classic! Crossing the tape w a camera!! Well done, Ben!

WOW Amazing achievement. I bet that must have been a great buzz. Fantastic!

Just awesome Ben!

Congrats,Ben!

Nice! Good job on winning!

I decided to run Copenhagen Marathon after you ran it last year, I think I've just found my autumn half for next year, nice one Ben and Kush.

Love it! What an experience! I will do my first international half marathon in Cordoba Spain next month, hope you don't accidentally run there Ben 😂

Big fan from macedonia hope too see you again next year again

More running with Kush please - top bloke!

Not a bad training run at all, hehe. Congrats Ben! and great short trip to discover a new country.

big congrats 👏👏

Ben, that was amazing! Just casually winning a half marathon :D haha loved it. Made me smile :D

waaw, awesom atmosphere , people... ... fantastic

Great job lads, hope kush’s leg heels up soon 👍 see you at Oxford 😉

Congrats Ben!

So surreal at the end haha, congratulations! 🏆

Awesome race you did great.

“Brokeback Mountain meets Chariots of Fire”. 🚀 Awesome video, congratulations!!

Man that's some legendary stuff right here! Lol. Real cool Ben

support from Macedonia you were amazing

Great video haha! congrats!

Well done mate!!!

ongratz Ben. Well done bloke!!!!!! GG!

Haha that was too funny at and after the finish line 😂 Huge congrats though!

Congratulations 🎉