BRIGHTON HALF Marathon with a GoPro! This was crazy!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ส.ค. 2024
- It's time to go racing again at the Brighton Half! Follow along to see how we get on!
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That last 5km was probably the worst pain I’ve ever felt in my life hahaha. I somehow managed to hold on and make my goal of sub 1:30 finishing in 1:29:57, a 21 minute PB! Congrats to you and all the runners up front, amazing running !
Huge PB!! Congratulations on smashing your goal!
Thank you Ben, my running has improved enormously the last 6 months and your vids have played a big part in that. Really appreciate the work you and Sarah do!
Congratulations 👏
Thank you !
Gutsy PB. A real achievement. I’m training for a sub 1:30 in October as a 57 year old. At present I reckon my Half time would be 1:38
You almost broke me when you started tearing up a bit. For a multitude of reasons I had the worst time of my life during these last 2 years and having racing back and all the people enjoying this gives me goosebusmp, and makes me happy. I know how you felt and how you feel because it's been tough, but happy we are enjoying some sort of normalcy again! Great tough work, I hate wind, so I feel that suffering!
This was my first half that wasn’t at the end of a 70.3 (lol), but I’ve been training very consistently and was hoping for 1:38:30 on the day. Didn’t really know what to expect from the wind but I got to 10 mile at 1:14 (a minute ahead) - ended up with 1:39:17.
I beat myself up a bit for losing so much time over the last 3.1, but this video has flipped that assessment on its head. Wouldn’t have believed wind could do that. Thanks so much!
Love the way you big up everyone who ran the race. All inclusive and brilliant to see
Your pace whilst vlogging for a half marathon in a headwind, is 2 mins faster than my fastest ever single mile. Let that sink in Ben. 1%'ers
exactly. some people are just gifted and others who are not should never forget that or let it interfere with your training and racing.
@@thecrowfliescrooked it takes more than a gift to be that good. Takes an insane amount of hard work too
@@JesusWasHeree natural abilities play more in my experience.
@@thecrowfliescrooked I think a combo of the 2 are key. Malcolm Gladwell Oultiers is a great read
Saw your pink gloves whiz past in the opposite direction as I headed up past the marina! Great effort to everyone who ran. That headwind was something else!
I am amazed at the speed. I hope to get even a little closer to that kind of speed. My fastest kilometre is 6:03. I need some work. 😁
Well done on completing the half marathon!
I’m glad I gave that race a miss. Great effort Ben, onwards and upwards 👍
Those headwinds were the exact same for myself in my final miles running the Brighton Marathon in 2019, absolutely make or break material mentally. Well done!!
I have to say I couldn't but get emotional with you Ben, it truly is beautiful seeing everyone back to normal and achieving so much!
Can't wait to see you getting it done at the Manchester Marathon too. I completed it last October and can't wait to give it another go in years to come! 👍🏼🏃🏻🏅
That turn back at Hove Lagoon was sickening. Still, got myself a PB of 1.38 using your half marathon plan. Can't recommend it enough. Cheers Ben!!
That’s amazing Matt! Easily sub 1:35 without that wind! You’re flying 🙌
Great stuff Ben! Amazing to see everyone out there getting it done. I bet it’s a great feeling seeing loads of people out there in your gear too! Saw loads of singlets etc 👌
Lovely to see the streets filled with the sounds of running again!
Well done Ben for finishing with a smile...you enjoyed being back out there, that's the most important thing that we can all do..🎉👍
I love the channel! Your passion has got me back running, you should review some brooks for the channel.
You got me tearing up when you showed all the people out enjoying without the restrictions ❤️💯 keep up the good work 🏃♂️⚡
Wonderful to see all those runners under blue skies. We are under water here in Sydney :-( . Thanks Ben for bringing this cheery sight to us. Love it!
Love this! Brighton Half was my first ever race back in 2016. I've run it a few times now and absolutely love it (although I missed it this year).
Well done for all you do great running. Brighton is amazing 🤩 thanks Ben
Like you it felt great to be racing again and yes the wind was terrible, I was on for a PB but lost 30seconds a Km over the last 5 km but was still happy with the 1hr30:28. It was great to chat to you and Sarah at the end.
I remember my first marathon at Brighton. The wind smashed me to pieces and it made the last 4 miles hard hard work!
Well done buddy 👏 I had a race like that last week, a grinder with horrific wind but enjoyable and great for future training! Onwards and upwards 💪
Me too! Had a 10k race a week ago at the Kent coast. 5k of headwind and 5k of 45mph headwinds! Crazy weather! 💨😨
Spot on Ben, just a blessing to be back taking part in events like this. Many times over the past couple of years I didn’t think we would. So despite the wind I had a fantastic morning, a brilliantly organised and supported event.
Well done Ben! All the best to you from sunny Southern California.
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Welcome Tony!
Other than the wind it was a lovely day out there! I ran a 4 minute PB (1:18:04 - came past you within the last mile) which was bittersweet because I knew more was there, ah well; that’s one to improve on for another day!
Well done Owen!!
I was cheering you on Ben at the side of Madeira Drive 👍 Well done 👏👏👏 💪 That wind was brutal
Awesome to see you on route, doing what you love!
On days like this, time's are never going to be pretty but like you said it's the effort that counts.
Great to see and loving the positively! Bring. On. Manchester!
Ha.. got to race you at Cambridge this weekend first!! Aiming for less than 10 mins slower this time. See you there!
@@BenParkes loser buys the post race treats!! 10 mins it is 👊🏻 see you Sunday mate, looking forward to it! Ps. We’re going to the Bath House pub afterwards for drinks if you’re up for it.
The Brighton half was my first half marathon since 1996, really enjoyed it, it's a great event. The last 5km were brutal, glad it wasn't just me that thought so. Despite the wind I knocked 5 minutes off my 1996 time!
Oh wow John, great result!!
I did the Prestwold half marathon and managed a PB (1:19:08) which has given me a real confidence boost for Manchester! That’s with stopping to tie a shoe lace, and dealing with 2 very windy, but nothing like Brighton, sections of the airfield to compete with.
Fantastic effort Ben. Love that you make blogging whilst running look so easy 🤣.
Brighton half looks great so may explore this next year 😊
Blue sky. It's good to be alive and doing what we want to do.
So awesome! I'm expecting similar feelings at the Marine Corps Marathon in October which became virtual only the past 2 years. It will be great to be around thousands of runners, spectators and volunteers again! Can't wait :)
Good luck Brian! Sure it will be an amazing day for everyone 🙌
Man. What a super good effort Ben!!!! And always smiling... i need to remember this when I put out such great effort! Congratulations!!
I did the Brighton half, although I was at he 1.36 end. That last 5 or 6k was horrible, all the end photos look like my eyes are closed! I was hoping to pick up speed and get a PB, but just holding 4:30 was a tough finish. Great result, Ben!
6:50 definitely relate to this feeling of gratitude after doing my first big race last fall, following the worst part of COVID lockdown.
Well done Ben, real gutsy run - I live down in Brighton so should be used to it… but got eaten up by that wind too! We ran alongside one another during the first 10k and looks like we crossed the finish line one after another too - good fun to share the roads with you. See you down on the coast again hopefully! 👊🏼
Oh hey Alex! With the Nike trail hat! Well done to you too! Will no doubt be down on the coast again soon. Hope you’re recovering well!
Well done Ben...just purchased one of you're hats and singlet for my Birthday tomorrow. All set for the Surrey half on Sunday 🙌🏻
🥳 Happy Birthday mate! (please don't read this until tomorrow) 🥳
Have a fab birthday tomorrow Adam
Happy Birthday for tomorrow!! 🎉 good luck at the weekend in your new gear!! Thanks for the support 🙌
@@Humppakarajat 🤦🏻♂️
@@BenParkes thanks for the amazing content and being so informative...it's been a massive help for me! 😉
Well done Ben, you did amazing, yes that last 5k along the seafront was horrendous wasn't it, everyone who ran it said the same thing and unfortunately we can't do anything about the weather. At least the sun was out for us, it was a great morning's racing. Thanks for a great video.
Well done that’s amazing! I ran the Brighton half back in 2020, I absolutely loved it! However the wind and rain was so strong it felt amazing crossing that finish line with a PB😊! I’m running the Brighton Marathon next month which will be my first marathon 😅🏃♀️
Such a result with a webcam in your hand, you are a running freak, best regards.👍👊👏🐌
let's hope that Brighton Marathon in a few weeks' time won't be this windy ... well done Ben and everyone else !
Well done Ben!! I gave you a shout as you were coming through the 6th or 7th km mark ( I was heading the other way and saw the gloves before I saw you tbh). Not a good day for me race-wise but no excuses. Chuffed to see you running so well and really glad to be to be out running events again. Felt a bit emotional when I finally crossed the line and will definitely come back stronger now Ive gotten this race out of the way.
Well done Jon! We all go through ups and downs as runners.. it’s a tough sport. Back stronger for you soon and lots learnt! Hope you’re recovering well!
Absolutely amazing to push so hard in that wind. Brilliant running, Ben! And well done for a super speedy time in Cambridge yesterday.
I also died horribly in that wind and finished in 1.20 so couldn't quite top my PB from Reading in November (1.18). I was a shivering wreck by the time I got to my car.
Hope you’re all recovered now Jack
You're awesome, Ben! Your compassion is what makes your videos so appealing, don't change just keep being you
Well done Ben great time. Might have to explore Brighton half next year
That head wind at the end was beyond savage 🌬
Fantastic run in those conditions, Ben!!!!! Looking forward to more content; From Houston Texas!
This was my first half marathon race & that headwind was horrendous! Amazing race though!
I ran Brighton it was my first half marathon since taking up running in 2019! Very happy to do it in 2 hrs 11 minutes especially with that wind in the last 3 miles 😁
Amazing vlog Ben!
Last 5k wind was defo a big grind. I knew it was coming on the 10 mile turn and I think the advantage of knowing what that wind feels like due to training on Brighton seafront most days, helped me mentally. I dug in and got a PB of 1:26:50. I would have been on for a sub 1:25:00 without the wind but I’m very happy with the achievement. A full 20 mins faster than when first run this event in 2019. Good signs for Manchester in a months time 😬
That wind made my legs cramp so much and I couldn't run for 30mins. But managed to get through the finish line. It was fun tho! Well done Ben! And to all who participated! 🙌❤️🔥🙏
I had tears in my eyes too, when you did. awww
Great video thank you Ben. I got a pb of 1.29.31. Thank you 1.30 pacer, my human shield against 25mph winds.
Great video Ben! I felt the same running the Melbourne Mara half in December. After such a crap couple years it's great for events to be back on and life starting to get back to normal!
Hey Ben, great content as always... I'm on week 5 of your marathon plan all going smoothly until a bit of a knee niggle, think its ITB related... Might be a lot of cross training for me for next couple of weeks but still determined to try and nab sub3hr mara
Love the casual chat to camera whilst running at that pace! mega
Well done on a great run in the conditions Ben!😊 doing the marathon in brighton in 2 and a half weeks, hoping the wind won’t be like that 😁
The last 5k into the headwind were pretty tough but still managed to get a new pb on 1:20:44 which I'm so happy with. Great crowds and cheers going around the course too!
Brilliant Ben! Wrll done!! 🙌🏼 That wind looked so tough and brought back memories of the Brighton full marathon i ran in 2019, Wind was exactly like that in that same last 5k!! 🥵🌪
Thanks for the new gear can't wait to sport it here in the states! Quality stuff!
Thank you for the support Curt!!
You are such a good human being... Spreading happiness by running 🏃🏃🏃
The wind in the last 5k nearly broke me. Dashed my chances of a pb but sub 1:30 is a good base to work from this year and was just good to be out on closed roads again.
Makes it look so easy. Crazy
Well done Ben, did see you running past. Was chuffed to get a PB and knock 7 mins of my hm time despite the wind along the front. Did take hours to warm up afterwards.
Well done on getting a pb Jacqui!
Keep up the Great Work
On Sunday, I ran a 25k race. It was a course that consisted of 5 loops. The wind was absolutely horrific. I don’t think I’ve ever experienced anything like it ever before. Not only was it a physical battle for myself, but a true mental one, one in which I lost. Silver lining, I finished the race, but the mental toll is taking some time to get over.
Great video as always Ben. Saw you a couple of times on the course in your pink gloves and with your gopro. you do make it seem effortless! The last 3 miles in the wild was tough but the wind was a lot worse in 2019. Was really pleased with a 1.38 .
Well done Dave!! Great run and time 🙌
Great race Ben - I managed to get a PB on Sunday and did it in 1.54. So happy with that especially with the windy conditions at the end 👊
Well done Mark!! Great time in the conditions!!
Solid effort all round, that wind looked brutal and we all know the pain running in the wind is.
Awesome Ben well done. I’ve not done the Brighton 1/2 for a few years, but that wind is always a killer. I’m looking forward to the Elche 1/2 a week on Sunday, although I’ll be a little slower than you!
Great job on those tough conditions.
Well done Ben! Those last 5kms were brutal - my splits are a very similar pattern to yours (albeit over 1min/km slower!) Would love to do it again though, Brighton is great and the support on the route was fantastic.
Awesome! Talking while going at a 5:30 pace! Wow
Great to see you on the course Ben.
I was hoping to get a 1:45 but because of the wind had to settle for 1:48. Still a PB but that last stretch into the bitterly cold wind took it out of me.
That said, I really enjoyed it. Great course, great race and great atmosphere.
I did Brighton at the weekend and somehow managed a pb! The last 5k was brutal and I even stopped and walked for a few seconds. I feel better knowing that speedy people like you struggled too 🤣. Well done!
Well done Ben. Yes, was a tad windy on the day.But had a good run and my first Half in over two years and after ankle surgery. Happy just got under the two hour mark 01:59:52 😁
What a comeback, well done.. bet that must have felt lovely crossing the line! Kudos to you 🙌
Great job on the run. I also ran and knocked 8 minutes off my PB. Even managed negative splits in the wind. I was super happy with my results. Now I've just got to do it again for the full marathon in April 😃
Did anyone else notice the guy on the starts line in the Ben parkes singlet next to Ben 😅
I tried doing a sub 4:00 min km pace the other week and couldn’t break it, how you do 3 something whilst vlogging beats me! Well done Ben!
nice and sunny though, ben! nice training run :D
so great to see race day at UK and joy of your run, even windy and tough conditions, good works, Ben. However, my living place Hong Kong is under bad condition due to covid right now. No race day for long time and even go out with sports need to wear a mask.. what a big different between us.. hope the pandemic here will soon leave and return to normal day. Cheers.
GOT A PB! that wind though, my goodness, like being slapped across the face as you turned into it!
I saw your about 5k in and shouted your name while running. You smashed it. I got myself a pb. Knocked 5 minutes off.
Well done with your PB Bradley!
Great work Ben. Not easy with that wind, I saw you about a mile from the end speeding past!
Fantastic effort there, that wind looked truly awful to run in. You should come up to Sunderland and try our half marathon out. It's in May so the wind shouldn't be to bad, but you can never really rely on what you'll get from the north sea
Running the Brighton Marathon on April 10, really hoping it won't be as windy as this...
The finish is the same from memory (I guess the course may have changed since I last ran it) but should be better in April! Good luck Jon!!
I live in brighton and am prepping for me first marathon in April, the winds and incline have made training...interesting
Running on the seafront during the storm weekends of Feb were not a fun time 😅
Good luck in April Matthew! All those training runs will help mentally on the day🙌
Was meant to do an HM race as part of my Brighton Marathon prep, but race last week got cancelled, so instead planned a local route around my local streets. On the South Coast, a bit further west of Brighton, and we had a strong wind also. I had a 4 mile stretch directly into it from miles 9-12, then a bit of respite first half of last mile before back into it for last 1/2 mile and a bit. Whew.
That wind was horrible for the last few miles! I still ended up getting a pb of 1.44 at Brighton though!
Love the positive vibes
That was fantastic Ben! great effort and thank you for sharing!
I also run a half this Sunday with a same crasy head wind here in the south of Athens Greece..
kind of fun actually but the last 4 k was not easy.
Anyway, keep it up..lots of love ..
I will see you in the next one!
Hi Ben! Love your channel. I remember you mentioning how you've worked hard on your cadence. But I think it might be hurting your stride length.
Great effort Ben, I ran a 1:36:42, last 5k was tough, great video, keep up the good work.
Well done Andrew!!
Fantastic job filming this and a great run! I'm hoping to run my first half-marathon this weekend (Cambridge Half Marathon) it'd be nice if I could have that wind behind me the entire way! 😂
You hit 1:18 with action cam vlogging. Awesome 👏.
Brilliant👍👌
Man you are mi ídolo 🏃🏽
great emotion , love that . Top man - You doing the Great North Run this year?
Not this year I'm afraid Andrew! Would love to get back at some point though.. very hard race to get in to!
Remember it's the Manchester marathon that's the end goal, the Half wasn't about the time then, it was about the workout under race conditions,
Well done Ben great work in touch conditions, I did the Leicestershire half on Sunday after following your plan and had a great run. Taking a week off but what next ??
Awesome race considering the conditions! 👍
It was my home town debut half and i got a sub 1:50 so I’m super happy but the last 5k i fell of a cliff in that wind haha 🤣
Ben, great video thanks, highly enjoyable. Could I ask a question though (?); the backpack you have on at the end of the video, can you tell me what make (I think its North Face) but more importantly the model and capacity? I have been looking for one for a while but can't seem too find anything big enough; yours look like just what I want. Many thanks!
Yes it's from North Face. I've had it at least 10 years.. so no idea about sizing really. I would hazard a guess it's a medium. www.thenorthface.co.uk/shop/en-gb/tnf-gb/bags-and-tents-travel-bags-duffel-bags
@@BenParkes Thanks Ben and thanks for the link - I think its a "Base Camp medium" so I will try and find one over here! EDIT - found it, $149, thanks again !