Thanks Tim. It's a lovely route around there - North Downs Way and Greensand Way I think we were mainly on but would definitely recommend it. But maybe not to take navigation tips from me!
Hi Ben, good job going through this beautiful trail. Come on our FRA navigation course, it's a weekend away of learning to navigate either in the Lake District or in Yorkshire Dales with a great bunch of people. (It's an amazingly decent price, great value for money.) You will never have to rely on GPX files or technology ever again. I was hopeless at navigation and I feel empowered now. They even teach you to navigate at night. Before last weekend, I would never dream of doing an orienteering event on the mountains by myself. Honestly, I am not just advertising them. They do it on non profit basis. Let me know if you need a link for any information. It could be like a holiday weekend away for you.
Thanks Olga, I think I could definitely do with a navigation point at some point. I tend to like to rely on a GPX file so it's one less thing to think about on a race but it's good to have navigation skills when going on more adventure runs or when you can't use a GPX file. That would be great if you could send through the details - I haven't run in the Yorkshire Dales on Lake District before but would definitely like to
@@timeonfeet hi Ben, can you give me your email, I wrote the whole big message here and inserted a link with the information but I don't think YT let's links through. I can verbally describe it if you don't have an email.
Thanks Francois. Yes still a lot of positives to take from the day. Great event all in all, even with the challenges! Hope you're recovering well after Berkeley and look forward to seeing the vid.
Congrats on the finish against all odds! I love the TH-cam running community, and I'm glad to be a part of it! Great video Ben, congrats, on the video and the race!
Thanks Mihai! It was great to meet Ben and Paul there as a couple of TH-cam runners I really enjoy following, great vibe on the day too. Thanks for watching buddy
You managed that so well. And you're right, having those issues means you are far more suited to adapting in the future if those things happen again. Got me thinking about the Hurtwood 50k now... 🤔 Well done, absorb the race in those legs now!
Thanks Ian. I'd really recommend the Hurtwood. I did it last year and it's a great one, lovely forest trails, some tricky hills in there but a great route.
Despite the difficulties, it seemed to be a beautiful course Ben! Some amazing sights from the mushrooms and towers to the hilly, wooded trails and misdirection! The ability to adjust and stay motivated is key!
Thanks James, glad it's not just me! Yes lovely route around there but when you're charging a bit in the woods can be difficult when there are quite a few possible turns.
Pleased you still had a great time on the trail despite things not totally going your way. You are a cracking runner and put out some very relatable content. Sure the positive way you dealt with the challenges will benefit you in the future too.
Thanks, I really appreciate that. Definitely, it's useful to face some challenges because then you can learn to adapt and it becomes easier if you face some in the future. But saying that I'll also try not to get lost in the future! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
@@timeonfeet getting lost can be unnerving for sure, like yourself I always have a way of getting my current location. If you think logically and stay calm it works out fine. You have sone great looking trails, might have to take a trip down next year
@@trailrunningfun For sure that really helps to stay calm and just try and take logical steps to get it sorted! There's some great trails down here, I'm usually training on the South Downs Way and England coast path but would definitely recommend if you're ever down this way
Congrats on the finish despite things going wrong! It never seemed like the wheels came off, you took it all in stride. I love that you happily recommend other channels, it makes it feel like the community it is!
Thanks Kelly. Plenty to enjoy about the day which was good even though a number of things didn't quite go to plan! Was great to meet Paul and Ben too, both TH-camrs whose content I really like following and yes definitely a good community we have around running.
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Another too class video Ben! You really did a great job of capturing the fun of the race! 👏 So nice to get to chat with you and meet Carla and your family. Hopefully we can run together again soon. Such a shame about getting lost at the end. You can blame my terrible signage for that so sorry mate but hopefully it hasn't put you off and you will be back next year or maybe even in November for the Icebug Backyard trail in the dark! 😉
Cheers Ben 😃 Great to see you too and thanks for the heads up about the event as otherwise I wouldn't have known about it. Definitely not put off after getting lost, would be up for it again next year for sure! If it's not too near the Copthorne race I've got in November then will try and make it down for the Icebug for sure. Look forward to seeing your video of the day buddy 👍
Lovely to meet and chat at the start - incredible finish time considering you were also doing some wonderful filming and the bit of misfortune at the end! I got incredibly lost with 30 other runners in the fog on the Seaford marathon a few years back - happens to us all Ben . 👍🏃🏻♂️👊
@@bev9708 Haha I wish I could blame it on Ben and his conspiracy to get to the podium in his backyard race! But sadly I think it's my rubbish sign reading in a state of delirium
Great content mate !! Well done on completing it. You absolutely hit the nail on the head with - its good for several things to go wrong because going into future race like you said you learn so much and ultimately become a better runner for it. Also mate it looked like a very emotional finish , you could feel that energy. Top job mate loved it 👍
Cheers Stephen! Definitely, I always think there's something positive to take away even if lots goes wrong 😀 Was great to finally get over the line and see family and my partner there too. Hope you're keeping well and the training is going good
Loved the video. Great positive attitude. Things don’t always go to plan, but you still enjoyed it. Good luck with the 50 miler in November and great to meet you
Thanks Paul, much appreciated. Still plenty to enjoy and positives to take even with a few things going wrong so overall, good times! Great to meet you too, all the best
Well done Ben !! Looks like a great event, I’m sad to have missed it. Don’t worry about getting lost, I managed to get lost on an out and back run today 😂.
Thanks James! It was a great event for sure in spite of the tricky bits and getting lost 😅 Hoping to do it next year too if it fits in with other races
Glad to hear that you still enjoyed the event despite the numerous issues! But as you say, it was good training for the mindset, learning to cope and adapt when it's not smooth sailing. This will be useful in future races I'm sure, although I don't wish you to get lost like that again haha! Now enjoy some recovery time before tackling the next event!
Thanks Chloe! Definitely, I'm hoping this will be good prep for having to adjust to difficulties in races in the future. But yes as you say fingers crossed I won't get lost again 😂
What a gorgeous route, just lovely!!! EVERYONE takes wrong turns sooner or later, I've learned that it's all part of the adventure. I remember poor Dan (Dan Runs) getting some bad signage right near the end of the NDW50 last year, very tough!! LOVE your positive cheerful attitude despite your tiredness!
Thanks Bev! It was a great route and a lot to enjoy about it even if I was feeling rough at some points and then missing turns. It's all experience so always positives to take 😀 It's always a bit frustrating to get lost but then I try and remember it's a privelege to be out on the trails. Although maybe I wouldn't have been as chipper if it was 50 or 100 miles!
@@timeonfeet 😂oh for sure!!! My heart really went out to poor Dan... I've only done one marathon so far and I was bloody grumpy to say the LEAST from about 34km!!😂 3 weeks now 'till my next one 😬😩😬
@@timeonfeet THANKS!!! Marathon de la Somme, Amiens (northern France). Maybe I've mentioned it to you before actually as there is a 100km ultra as well on the same day.
@@bev9708 Ah nice, I remember you saying about the 100k there too. It soubds like a lovely place to go for a race. Hope the final few weeks of prep go well
Hi Ben. Sorry that run didn't go as well as it could have. That signage looked really confusing and at the end of a marathon, its easy to see how it could have been misread. So glad you put a positive spin on it, many would have just been moaning. Hope the ultra in November goes well.
Thanks Peter. Definitely a lot of positives to take from the day and overall it was just a lovely event. Looking forward to starting the ultra training soon. It's going to be a lot more hills than I'm used to so a different kind of challenge, I've ordered some walking poles! Hope you're keeping well and thanks for watching
Thanks! It was a great event even though some things went wrong for me. All Trails is excellent, I think without it and the couple of locals I spoke to I'd still be out there in the woods 😅
Another great video mate, well done for staying calm and getting it done 😊 When I did two ultra’s last year with a short gap between them I vowed never to do it again! So what happened with the GPX file going onto the Corus watch?
Thanks Phil! Yes I might have slightly underestimated the two races in two weeks thing - was fine up until 1 hour 45 but then the exhaustion hit in bouts. Felt fine during the week and recovered well it seemed but then you sometimes don't know until you push it a bit! With the watch it just didn't seem to accept the file or prompt the Coros app to open. It would let me open to view it on Strava when I downloaded but just not Coros. So yeh really not sure of the issue there
@@timeonfeet When I export a gpx file from strava to the corus app, it never gives me a prompt that its worked. I have to start the gpx file as if I'm using it within the strava app (so not just look at it) then I shut strava down, and then open up the corus app and its only then it seems to be added to the corus maps library. It feels a bit hit & miss but seems to make it work 😕
@@trailrunningphil I never take a GPX file from strava, just download them from online as I haven't got paid for strava but this time just didn't seem to allow me to open it in the Coros app. Usually works fine though!
Sorry it wasn't your day running wise but you managed your challenges well. That church, which I believe we have seen on a recent Ben Notley Vlog, looks a very picturesque spot.
Thanks 👍 St Martha's is a lovely spot. There are quite a few races that go past it or start at it in the area. The sand is a bit hard to run on but really picturesque
Decent but of elevation at Leith Hill, nice view at the top though! I was probably running with others for about a third of it in total but I quite often find myself between the front of the pack and middle of the pack which means I'm on my own for I good bit. I usually don't mind that at all but of course it can make it easier to get lost!
I think there is one but I haven't used it before so wasn't sure how to work it. Going to try that out though so I have it for next time as that would've been much easier!
@@timeonfeet I have used it on my Garmin and wife on her polar, even if you're not following a course it will just point you back to start either track back or straight line, life saver for me a few times
@@markcameron3 Thanks for the tip Mark, have just tried it out on my watch today whilst out for a walk so now I know how to use it for when I next get lost! Seems pretty easy to use and can use it even when not navigating a route on the Coros too
Great film. Looks so beautiful I'm gonna try running some parts of it soon! Great effort tho really from you after Bates Green Gallop just last week.
Thanks Tim. It's a lovely route around there - North Downs Way and Greensand Way I think we were mainly on but would definitely recommend it. But maybe not to take navigation tips from me!
Hi Ben, good job going through this beautiful trail. Come on our FRA navigation course, it's a weekend away of learning to navigate either in the Lake District or in Yorkshire Dales with a great bunch of people. (It's an amazingly decent price, great value for money.) You will never have to rely on GPX files or technology ever again. I was hopeless at navigation and I feel empowered now. They even teach you to navigate at night. Before last weekend, I would never dream of doing an orienteering event on the mountains by myself. Honestly, I am not just advertising them. They do it on non profit basis. Let me know if you need a link for any information. It could be like a holiday weekend away for you.
Thanks Olga, I think I could definitely do with a navigation point at some point. I tend to like to rely on a GPX file so it's one less thing to think about on a race but it's good to have navigation skills when going on more adventure runs or when you can't use a GPX file. That would be great if you could send through the details - I haven't run in the Yorkshire Dales on Lake District before but would definitely like to
@@timeonfeet hi Ben, can you give me your email, I wrote the whole big message here and inserted a link with the information but I don't think YT let's links through. I can verbally describe it if you don't have an email.
@@OlgasBritishFells Have you got Facebook Olga? I could message you on there
Well done Ben. Great race, kept calm under pressure. It’s rubbish when you get lost, I can relate. Always lessons to take away. Great attitude!
Thanks Francois. Yes still a lot of positives to take from the day. Great event all in all, even with the challenges! Hope you're recovering well after Berkeley and look forward to seeing the vid.
Looks like wonderful route for the race. You did awesome job👍👍
Thanks for watching, hope you're keeping well
Congrats on the finish against all odds! I love the TH-cam running community, and I'm glad to be a part of it! Great video Ben, congrats, on the video and the race!
Thanks Mihai! It was great to meet Ben and Paul there as a couple of TH-cam runners I really enjoy following, great vibe on the day too. Thanks for watching buddy
You managed that so well. And you're right, having those issues means you are far more suited to adapting in the future if those things happen again. Got me thinking about the Hurtwood 50k now... 🤔 Well done, absorb the race in those legs now!
Thanks Ian. I'd really recommend the Hurtwood. I did it last year and it's a great one, lovely forest trails, some tricky hills in there but a great route.
Despite the difficulties, it seemed to be a beautiful course Ben! Some amazing sights from the mushrooms and towers to the hilly, wooded trails and misdirection! The ability to adjust and stay motivated is key!
Thanks Paul, it certainly was a great course. And although several things didn't quite go to plan I still really enjoyed it. Thanks for tuning in 👍
Well done ! I always get lost round there too… some sneaky turns! The pace definitely effects you, still….. all good.
Thanks James, glad it's not just me! Yes lovely route around there but when you're charging a bit in the woods can be difficult when there are quite a few possible turns.
@@timeonfeet I am useless at finding my way
@@movemorenowjames We probably shouldn't ever ask each other for directions!
Pleased you still had a great time on the trail despite things not totally going your way. You are a cracking runner and put out some very relatable content. Sure the positive way you dealt with the challenges will benefit you in the future too.
Thanks, I really appreciate that. Definitely, it's useful to face some challenges because then you can learn to adapt and it becomes easier if you face some in the future. But saying that I'll also try not to get lost in the future! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
@@timeonfeet getting lost can be unnerving for sure, like yourself I always have a way of getting my current location. If you think logically and stay calm it works out fine. You have sone great looking trails, might have to take a trip down next year
@@trailrunningfun For sure that really helps to stay calm and just try and take logical steps to get it sorted! There's some great trails down here, I'm usually training on the South Downs Way and England coast path but would definitely recommend if you're ever down this way
Congrats on the finish despite things going wrong! It never seemed like the wheels came off, you took it all in stride. I love that you happily recommend other channels, it makes it feel like the community it is!
Thanks Kelly. Plenty to enjoy about the day which was good even though a number of things didn't quite go to plan! Was great to meet Paul and Ben too, both TH-camrs whose content I really like following and yes definitely a good community we have around running.
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Another too class video Ben! You really did a great job of capturing the fun of the race! 👏 So nice to get to chat with you and meet Carla and your family. Hopefully we can run together again soon. Such a shame about getting lost at the end. You can blame my terrible signage for that so sorry mate but hopefully it hasn't put you off and you will be back next year or maybe even in November for the Icebug Backyard trail in the dark! 😉
Cheers Ben 😃 Great to see you too and thanks for the heads up about the event as otherwise I wouldn't have known about it. Definitely not put off after getting lost, would be up for it again next year for sure! If it's not too near the Copthorne race I've got in November then will try and make it down for the Icebug for sure. Look forward to seeing your video of the day buddy 👍
OHHH it's all YOUR fault Ben!!!! 🤦🏻♀ Is that your new strategy for getting on the podium??? 😁😂
@@bev9708 shhhh Bev don't go telling everyone 🤣👍
Lovely to meet and chat at the start - incredible finish time considering you were also doing some wonderful filming and the bit of misfortune at the end! I got incredibly lost with 30 other runners in the fog on the Seaford marathon a few years back - happens to us all Ben . 👍🏃🏻♂️👊
@@bev9708 Haha I wish I could blame it on Ben and his conspiracy to get to the podium in his backyard race! But sadly I think it's my rubbish sign reading in a state of delirium
Great running! You overcome the problems that you encountered and got it done. Sorry also that you had to communicate with Ben in person
😂 Thanks Dan. It was only the second time I'd seen the 3D version of Ben but didn't disappoint!
Great content mate !! Well done on completing it. You absolutely hit the nail on the head with - its good for several things to go wrong because going into future race like you said you learn so much and ultimately become a better runner for it. Also mate it looked like a very emotional finish , you could feel that energy. Top job mate loved it 👍
Cheers Stephen! Definitely, I always think there's something positive to take away even if lots goes wrong 😀 Was great to finally get over the line and see family and my partner there too. Hope you're keeping well and the training is going good
Loved the video. Great positive attitude. Things don’t always go to plan, but you still enjoyed it. Good luck with the 50 miler in November and great to meet you
Thanks Paul, much appreciated. Still plenty to enjoy and positives to take even with a few things going wrong so overall, good times! Great to meet you too, all the best
Well done Ben !!
Looks like a great event, I’m sad to have missed it.
Don’t worry about getting lost, I managed to get lost on an out and back run today 😂.
Thanks James! It was a great event for sure in spite of the tricky bits and getting lost 😅 Hoping to do it next year too if it fits in with other races
Great run despite getting lost there and after last week too! You took it in your stride 👏🏾
Thanks Evelyn. It was a great trail to run on even with the getting lost part!
Glad to hear that you still enjoyed the event despite the numerous issues! But as you say, it was good training for the mindset, learning to cope and adapt when it's not smooth sailing. This will be useful in future races I'm sure, although I don't wish you to get lost like that again haha! Now enjoy some recovery time before tackling the next event!
Thanks Chloe! Definitely, I'm hoping this will be good prep for having to adjust to difficulties in races in the future. But yes as you say fingers crossed I won't get lost again 😂
What a gorgeous route, just lovely!!! EVERYONE takes wrong turns sooner or later, I've learned that it's all part of the adventure. I remember poor Dan (Dan Runs) getting some bad signage right near the end of the NDW50 last year, very tough!! LOVE your positive cheerful attitude despite your tiredness!
Thanks Bev! It was a great route and a lot to enjoy about it even if I was feeling rough at some points and then missing turns. It's all experience so always positives to take 😀 It's always a bit frustrating to get lost but then I try and remember it's a privelege to be out on the trails. Although maybe I wouldn't have been as chipper if it was 50 or 100 miles!
@@timeonfeet 😂oh for sure!!! My heart really went out to poor Dan... I've only done one marathon so far and I was bloody grumpy to say the LEAST from about 34km!!😂 3 weeks now 'till my next one 😬😩😬
@@bev9708 Definitely, not easy at all to have that at the end of a long race. Oh cool, best of luck with it Bev. Which marathon are you doing?
@@timeonfeet THANKS!!! Marathon de la Somme, Amiens (northern France). Maybe I've mentioned it to you before actually as there is a 100km ultra as well on the same day.
@@bev9708 Ah nice, I remember you saying about the 100k there too. It soubds like a lovely place to go for a race. Hope the final few weeks of prep go well
Hi Ben. Sorry that run didn't go as well as it could have. That signage looked really confusing and at the end of a marathon, its easy to see how it could have been misread. So glad you put a positive spin on it, many would have just been moaning. Hope the ultra in November goes well.
Thanks Peter. Definitely a lot of positives to take from the day and overall it was just a lovely event. Looking forward to starting the ultra training soon. It's going to be a lot more hills than I'm used to so a different kind of challenge, I've ordered some walking poles! Hope you're keeping well and thanks for watching
Grest video, shame about getting lost, the all trails app is brilliant! Get some good rest this week!
Thanks! It was a great event even though some things went wrong for me. All Trails is excellent, I think without it and the couple of locals I spoke to I'd still be out there in the woods 😅
Well done Ben. It looked like a tough day out!! 😅
Cheers Ben! Tough gig 😅 Beautiful but tough going. Heading to the Weakest Link this Wednesday so will see you there if you're going
@@timeonfeet Unfortunately I’m not around on Wednesday - enjoy…it could be chaos in the half light 😂
@@bensmith6633 Someone's going to end up in the Lagoon and it'll probably be me!
@@timeonfeet haha….make sure you get it on video if you do 😂
@@bensmith6633 Definitely! At least it'll make for a good film if I go in 😃
No race until November? I thought you did at least a marathon a week these days 😁👍🏻🏃♂️
I need to sort my schedule out and get some more booked in 😅 Definitely felt last week's race in this one!
Another great video mate, well done for staying calm and getting it done 😊 When I did two ultra’s last year with a short gap between them I vowed never to do it again! So what happened with the GPX file going onto the Corus watch?
Thanks Phil! Yes I might have slightly underestimated the two races in two weeks thing - was fine up until 1 hour 45 but then the exhaustion hit in bouts. Felt fine during the week and recovered well it seemed but then you sometimes don't know until you push it a bit! With the watch it just didn't seem to accept the file or prompt the Coros app to open. It would let me open to view it on Strava when I downloaded but just not Coros. So yeh really not sure of the issue there
@@timeonfeet When I export a gpx file from strava to the corus app, it never gives me a prompt that its worked. I have to start the gpx file as if I'm using it within the strava app (so not just look at it) then I shut strava down, and then open up the corus app and its only then it seems to be added to the corus maps library. It feels a bit hit & miss but seems to make it work 😕
@@trailrunningphil I never take a GPX file from strava, just download them from online as I haven't got paid for strava but this time just didn't seem to allow me to open it in the Coros app. Usually works fine though!
Sorry it wasn't your day running wise but you managed your challenges well. That church, which I believe we have seen on a recent Ben Notley Vlog, looks a very picturesque spot.
Thanks 👍 St Martha's is a lovely spot. There are quite a few races that go past it or start at it in the area. The sand is a bit hard to run on but really picturesque
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Great videos Ben. Just a heads up, your Strava link in the description is not working since the end is cut off.
Thanks, much appreciated. And thanks for the heads up too, will sort out the link 👍
Leith Hill thats a long old climb, looks like it was a lonely run for the most part
Decent but of elevation at Leith Hill, nice view at the top though! I was probably running with others for about a third of it in total but I quite often find myself between the front of the pack and middle of the pack which means I'm on my own for I good bit. I usually don't mind that at all but of course it can make it easier to get lost!
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Did you not have a return to start option on your watch when you got lost
I think there is one but I haven't used it before so wasn't sure how to work it. Going to try that out though so I have it for next time as that would've been much easier!
@@timeonfeet I have used it on my Garmin and wife on her polar, even if you're not following a course it will just point you back to start either track back or straight line, life saver for me a few times
@@markcameron3 Thanks for the tip Mark, have just tried it out on my watch today whilst out for a walk so now I know how to use it for when I next get lost! Seems pretty easy to use and can use it even when not navigating a route on the Coros too
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